By: Elyse Blanco, Staff Writer | October 28, 2022
Billie Eilish is one of many influencers who have been cancelled.
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The definition of cancel culture is “the mass withdrawal of support from public figures or celebrities who have done things that aren’t socially acceptable today.” Cancel culture is commonly found on big social media platforms including Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram.
“I feel really bad about it,” said Carson High School freshman Desiree Gaspar. “My favorite influencer, Billie Eilish, has been canceled before.”
What happens when someone gets canceled? They lose support from the majority of their fanbase and social media. But cancel culture doesn’t just affect your platform on social media. It also affects the person's mental health as well and can bring a rise in anxiety.
“It’s so [illogical] in my opinion. Just let people do what they want to do. Why does it really bother you so much that you have to cancel them?” said Carson High School sophomore Taylor Blanco.
Celebrities are not the only ones that get “canceled”.
Blanco said, “I’ve gotten canceled on multiple occasions for no reason.”
This kind of action can cause others to view you differently and to judge you. It can also cause people to lose trust in you.
Although cancel culture is perceived as negative, it is also positive as well. Cancel culture can teach and educate influencers and young people about what is right and what is wrong. It also gives people who feel like they don’t have much of a chance to speak up, use their voice.
In the end, even if cancel culture is seen as harsh, it may be what people need to make them think about what they say before they say it.
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