The Double Standard of Body Shaming Online The internet's reaction to Samyra's TikTok post accusing The Cheesecake Factory's "Skinnylicious" menu of being fatphobic was a perfect storm of sanctimony and vitriol.
This phenomenon is particularly telling, as it highlights the double standard that exists around discussing weight online. On one hand, we're encouraged to celebrate body positivity and self acceptance.
However, when someone dares to criticize an industry's perpetuation of unrealistic beauty standards, they're met with a barrage of insults and accusations of being "skinnyphobic.