“Digital Backlash: How an Influencer’s Anti-Thinness Campaign Against Target Ignited a Firestorm of Controversy!”

When a plus-sized Instagram influencer decided to call out Target for what she perceived as their exclusive marketing towards thin people, she probably didn’t expect the tidal wave of backlash that followed. Instead of solidarity, her video, which has since gone viral, found her on the receiving end of some pretty harsh comments, with one cheeky netizen suggesting: “I have a better idea. Get healthy.” This begs the question: in the age of body positivity, where is the line between advocating for inclusivity and unwittingly stepping into the ring of public ridicule? With over 25,000 critical comments lobbing grenades at her “victim narrative,” Samyra’s attempt to highlight serious issues in plus-size fashion quickly turned into quite the spectacle. So, buckle up as we dive into this unexpected saga where some viewers agreed with her plight, while others told her to just shed a little weight instead! To dig deeper into this whirlwind, LEARN MORE.“I have a better idea. Get healthy,” reads the top comment of a viral video by a plus-sized Instagram influencer in which she attempted to shame Target for only marketing towards thin people.

The user, who goes by Samyra, recorded herself being particularly offended by a “style tip” found on a women’s jacket. “Go up a size or two on your purchase for an easy, effortlessly cool vibe,” the suggestion read.

“This is a clear example of how brands center on thinness,” the influencer argued. “How can someone who is 3X or 4X go up a size or two?”

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