TikTok star Lucy Welcher never expected a throwaway comment to blow up the way it did. But when she joked about being “too pretty” for a regular job, the internet had strong opinions.
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In the original video, Welcher scoffed at the idea of working long-term, saying, “I’m not waking up at six a.m. for the next sixty years. I’m too attractive for that!” The backlash was immediate, with critics calling her spoiled and out of touch. “Try telling that to single parents working two jobs,” one user fired back.
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Welcher eventually deleted the clip but later reposted it as satire. Some fans appreciated the humor, but others felt it didn’t erase the initial tone-deafness. The controversy raises bigger questions—about beauty, privilege, and whether influencers realize how their words come across.
@lucywelcher That’s so unfair. What do I do im soo mad😔 #failingschool
One thing’s clear: in the world of viral content, even a joke can turn into a serious discussion overnight.
