The Influencers You Love Are Lying to You

Warning: If there is any influencer you absolutely love, you may reconsider your feelings for them after reading this.

Think of your favorite influencer or content creator right now. What does their content look like? Do they show a lot of their life online? Do you think they’re being entirely truthful about what their life is really like?

TikTok’s Impact on (Obsessive) Human Nature

I have never been the type of person to fangirl over a famous person because I find it weird to be obsessed with a human you have never met. Therefore, my opinions in this post might be somewhat biased. However, although I don’t obsess, I do indulge. How can you not?

Since 2019, TikTok has made it easy for us to want to know and invest in individuals we see online but have never met in person. The app’s algorithm is great at showing us content we perceive as personal and relatable, making us feel like we know complete strangers. Short, engaging videos give us glimpses into their daily lives, struggles, and happy moments, creating a sense of closeness. This connection feels real, even though it’s based on quick, edited clips. TikTok’s addictive feed keeps us scrolling, liking, and commenting, making us more attached to these online personalities. But that’s all they are: online personalities.