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Amid the controversy, many pointed out that the filter essentially allowed individuals to mock and judge themselves, raising questions about personal responsibility and societal influence. Some argued that the trend reflected deeper issues: the internalization of beauty standards that valorize thinness and shame larger bodies.
Interestingly, the incident also exposed a cultural clash between different perceptions of body positivity. For some, joking about one’s own weight is a form of humor and self-acceptance; for others, it’s a perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. The debate highlights how social media trends can serve as mirrors to societal values—and how those values are often rooted in deeper issues of self-esteem, health, and societal norms.