If you like to keep up with the latest gossip, you’ve probably seen those chaotic videos where someone’s getting ready to break up with their partner – on camera.
Yep, we’re no longer just spilling the tea, but announcing to everyone online that we’re about to leave someone before even alerting them!
A number of creators also turned this trend into a GRWM, as though it’s some cheap entertainment.
I mean, it is to us, but to them, it shouldn’t be.
1. A Public Spectacle
Most of us prefer to keep our breakups private, at least I hope so. We cry into the pillow, vent to a friend, and slowly begin to move on.
Now, people seem to want everyone online to witness their private business. Some creators seem to be more than happy to turn their personal heartbreak into a public spectacle.
It started as you’d expect.
A creator would set up a camera, film themselves in their pajamas, makeup smudged, crying over the pending breakup, or even bring their soon-to-be ex to participate.
But now, it seems to have reached a new level of heartlessness.
Girls (mostly) sit down, calm and ready to do their glam makeup, and spill all the reasons why they’re going to leave their partner as though they’re talking about something from the past.
2. “GRWM to Break Up”
So, why do people record themselves doing a makeup or skincare routine while talking about ending their relationships?
I guess for the same reason they do a mukbang while commenting on gruesome true crime documentaries – desensitization.
For some reason, some young creators have no problem stepping back and observing their emotional situation as just another way to get online clout. They’re killing two birds with one stone.
Some say it’s empowering or that they’re just taking control of their story, but they’re not fooling anyone – it all comes down to convalida.
What they’re going through doesn’t really hold that much meaning if the people online can’t witness it.
They want the world to see their big moment, seemingly forgetting that the person involved might see it too!
It’s a bizarre mix of vulnerability and vanity.
3. The Cruelty Behind It
I feel like there aren’t many things as disrespectful as broadcasting your partner’s flaws all over the internet.
These breakup videos often include details that are deeply personal and often hurtful.
Do you think the person being dumped has any idea they’re about to get thrown under the bus online? Probably not.
Sharing such intimate details isn’t just irresponsible – it’s downright cruel.
It seems like the people doing it are so disconnected from the consequences that they don’t stop to consider how they’d feel if roles were reversed.
Everyone’s an empath right now, but it doesn’t look like empatia is in the room with us.
4. Are We Being Voyeurs?
There’s no denying it – we’re feeding the monster by giving these creators millions of views.
Either because we’re nosy or fascinated, many of us click on these videos, and I won’t even pretend to be above it.
It’s like watching a car accident! You know it’s bad, but you can’t look away.
This voyeuristic tendency fuels the trend, giving these creators even more revenue and motivation to share the details of their personal relationships.
We’re getting tired of this content, and we’d like it to stop, but our initial curiosity makes us complicit in this chaotic online trend.
5. The Ethical Dilemma
There’s a fine line between personal expression and outright exploitation.
Some argue that everyone has the right to share their side of the story online, but when does sharing turn into defamation?
When you air your partner’s flaws and secrets out there for everyone to see, you’re crossing a line into exploitation.
It feels like these creators really didn’t consider the long-term consequences – like damaging someone’s reputazione and even their salute mentale.
We talk about bullying all the time and how to stop it, but isn’t this a form of bullying?!
6. The Future of Online Drama
Well, trends come and go, so it’s safe to assume that the internet will get bored with this one, too. However, I’m afraid it’s just started.
It’s got at least another few months – if not years – left before people online finally stop giving it attention.
The main issue is, those videos are out there; online for good. Even after the trend itself is long gone, they’ll still be part of some archive, for anyone curious enough to see.
It’s crucial that we change our approach to the internet, and start to take the consequences of misusing it very seriously.
A little Aquarius, devoted to writing and embroidery. Through my writing, I hope to empower readers to align with their true selves and navigate life’s mysteries with confidence.