Gypsy Rose makes a murder joke about her mom during TikTok trend
Plus: Does "ugly privilege" make for better travel?
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard hopped on a TikTok trend that included her joking about murdering her mom. It didn’t really go over well…
Viral fame took Jools LeBron from “demure” to drug dependent—according to the content creator.
Women are discussing the benefits of “ugly privilege” after a solo traveler discussed her recent trip without makeup.
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“Zero humor”: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s joke about killing her mom during Natalie Reynolds collab divides audiences
Gypsy Rose, the woman convicted of second-degree-murdering her own mother, is back on TikTok with Natalie Reynolds to joke about it. The pair did a “we listen and we don’t judge” trend video in which Rose confesses to doing prison time for the murder and Reynolds pretends to be surprised. Not a lot of people found this funny, though some defended her right to joke.
“Let’s normalize being REAL”: Jools LeBron speaks on her chaotic viral journey
In a series of vulnerable TikTok posts, Jools LeBron—the creator of the mega-viral “so demure” video—shared her struggle with addiction, spending, and escaping the Hollywood machine. With the support of many encouraging comments, she told her fans that she’s back, sober, and determined to be the creator she’s always wanted to be.
“It’s felt FREEING”: Female solo traveler speaks on the benefits of “ugly privilege”
A solo traveler reported on Reddit that spending zero time on her appearance during a trip resulted in a “freeing” experience. She called this phenomenon “ugly privilege,” noting that men didn’t harass or stare at her nearly as much as when she’s dressed up and wearing makeup. Older women chimed in to agree that, paradoxically, being perceived as ugly comes with some liberating benefits.
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