![]() One user under Tiiu’s video says, “I used to be ‘That Girl’ and then I got burnt out. Thankfully, the comment sections on every piece of #thatgirl content are there to keep us in check. So even if influencers like Tiiu and Ramirez say they aren’t trying to perpetuate the idea of “That Girl” looking a certain way, they still contribute to this perception. The trend as a whole has been met with criticism for being toxic, specifically for being too much of a highlight reel rather than a significant lifestyle change. Ramirez’s video is also full of disclaimers that you shouldn’t base your worth on how other people on social media look, but they are bookended with sponsorship plugs and how to take the perfect “That Girl” selfies for your Instagram feed. She often reiterates that being “That Girl” can look however you want it to, yet her idea matches the stereotype almost perfectly. Tiiu tries different habits of the trend even though much of the lifestyle is already part of her daily routine. This information contrasts the disclaimers they both make throughout their videos. They’re beautiful, skinny and have access to more resources than the average person, most notably the time and money to not only effectively accomplish all of this in one day, but to also film the entire process and post it on the internet. ![]() I don’t mean to bash either of these girls for having their lives together, but it is important to keep in mind that they are still influencers. Similarly, influencer Fernanda Ramirez describes the trend as “aesthetic meals, peak fitness, reading for pleasure, perfect self-care routine.” In a typical day as “That Girl,” Ramirez wakes up at 7 a.m., works out, runs errands, meal preps, does face masks, journals, reads for pleasure and checks in on her friends. Much of what’s covered in her video meets UD’s definition: Tiiu wakes up a little before six a.m., writes in a gratitude journal, works out, eats healthy meals, believes green juices are an “integral” part to the lifestyle, reads for enjoyment and gets her workday started - all before noon. Canadian lifestyle blogger Vanessa Tiiu believes the “That Girl” trend represents productivity and positive growth. The two most popular videos have a combined total of almost five million likes. YouTube is full of videos proclaiming to be the “ultimate guide to becoming That Girl” - the best version of yourself. But this view of the trend isn’t limited to just Instagram. ![]() Scrolling through Instagram gives you a very stereotypical idea of “That Girl”: matching workout sets, green juices and inspirational quotes. ![]()
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