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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
TikTok influencer slammed for viral video about ‘unchic' fashion
Tara Langdale talked to Fox News Digital about how she received hurtful messages from critics after a not-so-serious fashion post describing what she views as 'unchic' went viral, spawning a cascade of events that made her apolitical post a victim of attacks. The self-described stay-at-home working mom amassed some 250,000 views and found herself on the receiving end of some hate after an April 7 TikTok of her seated, drinking from a wine glass with nicely done hair, gold jewelry and manicured nails as she skimmed through a list of 'unchic' fashion sins. Advertisement Tattoos, Lululemon, baggy denim, camouflage and visible panty lines were just a few that made part one of Langdale's controversial 'unchic' list, which drew backlash from seething critics who called her out with a political twist. 'Voting for Trump is unchic,' one said. 'To her, privilege = chic. Hope this helps!' said another. A third said, 'just say you're a republican and go lmao,' while a slew of commenters took exception to her tattoo stance and ranted about classism. Advertisement The video even caught The Guardian's attention, prompting an article that coined 'chic' as 'a shorthand for a type of conservative-coded aesthetic' and spoke of the 'rigid and airbrushed' looks of Trump allies, sch as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. 4 Tara Langdale received backlash for her 'unchic' fashion TikTok. @tara_langdale / TikTok Though Langdale diddles cribe herself as conservative when speaking to Fox News Digital, she insists not everything is about politics. 'When I get dressed in the morning, I'm not thinking about my political party and how I should dress to showcase that,' Langdale said. Advertisement 'I think conservativism is more of culture, religion – all of those things go into your conservativist mindset. Now, if you're talking about conservative style of dress… that's also going to be more like religion and culture,' she went on. 'Of course, if I'm going to church on Sunday, I'm dressing very conservative. I'm going to keep it classy, but if you see me in the street in my regular day-to-day, I am not at all conservative. I would never consider my style to be conservative. But am I conservative? Absolutely, so I can differentiate the two. I know that the internet has a hard time doing that.' 4 Lululemon made Langdale's controversial 'unchic' list — along with baggy denim, camouflage and visible panty lines. REUTERS 4 Tattoos were also on Langdale's list. xartproduction – Langdale addressed the politicized dogma, saying she doesn't understand why TikTok users jumped to conclusions about 'conservative' or 'Republican makeup' as they did. Advertisement 'Because I'm blonde, because I have more of a natural look about me, I'm not fully glammed all the time… I'm really not sure how that makes me appear conservative, but, again, I just think when people don't agree with what you say, they have to find a way to discredit you, and that's just an easy tactic,' she continued. At the same time, Langdale pushed back against the idea of her video implying that people too poor to afford expensive items are automatically 'unchic,' and pointed to brand-name items like athletic apparel brand Lululemon, Apple Watches and Golden Goose sneakers – all of which can be pricey – as evidence pointing to the contrary. 'Just keep in mind that money talks and wealth whispers, and I don't know any wealthy people that are wearing Gucci across their chest,' she said in her original post. Langdale explained that the TikTok trend of users showcasing 'things I find incredibly chic' grabbed her attention as they began circulating on the app. She found them 'pretentious and off-putting,' so she felt compelled to take her own stab at the video. 4 'When I get dressed in the morning, I'm not thinking about my political party and how I should dress to showcase that,' Langdale said about the political criticism she received. @tara_langdale / TikTok 'Of course, my video came off as pretentious and off-putting as well, but it felt like a certain level of cringe for me, and I don't like to personally attack anybody on social media, so I wouldn't go after a specific creator. I just kind of wanted to hop on the trend… so that was my initial, 'Why I created the video.'' Advertisement Langdale shared that her direct messages on the platform have been 'insane' with threats and comments about her family since the video went viral. 'It does make you step back and take a pause,' she shared. 'Like, is this really worth it for how crazy people react? And I would never want to put my family in danger, but I think a lot of it is just the keyboard pirates that are just back there behind their computer typing whatever they can to try to get more likes in the comments,' Langdale added.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TikTok influencer targeted with criticism after viral video about 'unchic' fashion choices sparks backlash
Lifestyle influencer Tara Langdale talked to Fox News Digital about how she received hurtful messages from critics after a not-so-serious fashion post describing what she views as "unchic" went viral, spawning a cascade of events that made her apolitical post a victim of attacks. The self-described stay-at-home working mom amassed some 250,000 views and found herself on the receiving end of some hate after an April 7 TikTok of her seated, drinking from a wine glass with nicely done hair, gold jewelry and manicured nails as she skimmed through a list of "unchic" fashion sins. Tattoos, Lululemon, baggy denim, camouflage and visible panty lines were just a few that made part one of Langdale's controversial "unchic" list, which drew backlash from seething critics who called her out with a political twist. "Voting for Trump is unchic," one said. Vogue Attacks Melania Trump's Official White House Portrait, Compares Her To 'Freelance Magician' "To her, privilege = chic. Hope this helps!" said another. Read On The Fox News App A third said, "just say you're a republican and go lmao," while a slew of commenters took exception to her tattoo stance and ranted about classism. The video even caught The Guardian's attention, prompting an article that coined "chic" as "a shorthand for a type of conservative-coded aesthetic" and spoke of the "rigid and airbrushed" looks of Trump allies, sch as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Though Langdale diddles cribe herself as conservative when speaking to Fox News Digital, she insists not everything is about politics. "When I get dressed in the morning, I'm not thinking about my political party and how I should dress to showcase that," Langdale said. "I think conservativism is more of culture, religion – all of those things go into your conservativist mindset. Now, if you're talking about conservative style of dress… that's also going to be more like religion and culture," she went on. "Of course, if I'm going to church on Sunday, I'm dressing very conservative. I'm going to keep it classy, but if you see me in the street in my regular day-to-day, I am not at all conservative. I would never consider my style to be conservative. But am I conservative? Absolutely, so I can differentiate the two. I know that the internet has a hard time doing that." Mom Living With Alopecia Reacts To Liberal Women Shaving Heads To Be 'Unattractive' After Donald Trump's Win Langdale addressed the politicized dogma, saying she doesn't understand why TikTok users jumped to conclusions about "conservative" or "Republican makeup" as they did. "Because I'm blonde, because I have more of a natural look about me, I'm not fully glammed all the time… I'm really not sure how that makes me appear conservative, but, again, I just think when people don't agree with what you say, they have to find a way to discredit you, and that's just an easy tactic," she continued. At the same time, Langdale pushed back against the idea of her video implying that people too poor to afford expensive items are automatically "unchic," and pointed to brand-name items like athletic apparel brand Lululemon, Apple Watches and Golden Goose sneakers – all of which can be pricey – as evidence pointing to the contrary. "Just keep in mind that money talks and wealth whispers, and I don't know any wealthy people that are wearing Gucci across their chest," she said in her original post. Langdale explained that the TikTok trend of users showcasing "things I find incredibly chic" grabbed her attention as they began circulating on the app. She found them "pretentious and off-putting," so she felt compelled to take her own stab at the video. New York Times Guest Essay Suggests Fashion Industry Has 'Given Up' On 'Woke' Values "Of course, my video came off as pretentious and off-putting as well, but it felt like a certain level of cringe for me, and I don't like to personally attack anybody on social media, so I wouldn't go after a specific creator. I just kind of wanted to hop on the trend… so that was my initial, 'Why I created the video.'" Langdale shared that her direct messages on the platform have been "insane" with threats and comments about her family since the video went viral. "It does make you step back and take a pause," she shared. "Like, is this really worth it for how crazy people react? And I would never want to put my family in danger, but I think a lot of it is just the keyboard pirates that are just back there behind their computer typing whatever they can to try to get more likes in the comments," Langdale article source: TikTok influencer targeted with criticism after viral video about 'unchic' fashion choices sparks backlash
CBC
14-05-2025
- CBC
B.C. Ferries prepares for what it expects to be a busy May long weekend
B.C. Ferries says that it's expecting a high demand again this year after a busy summer. It comes after a chaotic Easter long weekend that saw one B.C. Ferries vessel suffer a mechanical failure as it sailed between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Photo of Airbnb Host's Superglued Hand Soap Goes Viral—But There's a Twist
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A photo revealing how an Airbnb host had taped and superglued the hand soap dispenser in his property shut ended up going viral on Reddit. Putting a property on Airbnb can be a great way to make money. In 2024, figures published by the company revealed that, in the U.S., the typical host earned around $14,000 annually by inviting visitors into their homes. But, while putting that might seem like a no-brainer in theory, the practical demands of being an Airbnb host can be fraught with pitfalls, as an example recently shared to Reddit shows. In a post shared to the popular social-media platform, a user writing under the handle u/Ask_Bout_PaterNoster, presented a picture of the heavily taped-up dispenser. It was shared to Reddit alongside a caption that read: "My Airbnb host taped the hand soap shut and superglued the tape leader for security." At the time of writing, the post has been upvoted over 44,000 times, with many in shock at the apparent discovery. "Is it a particularly valuable soap brand?" one user commenting on the post asked. A second said, "Soap bandits. Always with a clean getaway," while a third posted: "this is why I choose hotels." Elsewhere, one user commented: "You know who doesn't play stupid games like this? Hotels." The response came as a surprise to Lawrence Langdale, from Columbia, South Carolina, the person who originally shared the picture to Reddit. It wasn't for the reasons you may have expected, though. It turned out Langdale wasn't staying at an Airbnb; he was the host and the person who taped and glued up his soap dispensers for reasons he was happy to explain. Langdale told Newsweek he decided to become an Airbnb host, renting out part of his house because they "straight-up can't afford the mortgage otherwise." It has been a challenge nonetheless. Langdale said: "We spent about $2,000 getting the space ready: tons of new linens, furniture, security features, and I literally maxed out my credit card buying the final supplies for the first guest. I had to scramble to the store with change from our change jar to get basic toiletries." Langdale said it was about 30 minutes before their first guest was due to arrive when he realized the only soap dispenser they had was the one they were using themselves. Suddenly, his paranoia, fueled by any number of unsettling urban legends, kicked in. "I'd heard stories about people tampering with products," he said, "like, either doing gross stuff or even putting harmful things in bottles. So, panicking a little, I figured: OK, I'll tape it shut, and wrap the neck in painter's tape." Still worried that someone might be able to take the tape off, Langdale went one step further by supergluing it. So far, it has generated little in the way of a reaction from anyone staying there. "None of the guests have actually said anything about it so far, and they seem to be using the soap, as it's going down," Langdale said. The reaction online has been wild, though, but it has mostly been fueled by people sharing unsubstantiated myths and legends from the world of hotels and beyond. Many fall into the category of NSFW [not safe for work]. Langdale has been left stunned and quite amused by the reaction to his post. "I didn't expect that Reddit response when I posted it," he said. "Ruined a LOT of people's days." The soap dispenser is staying in place for now, but, should business continue to boom, then an upgrade is definitely on the cards. Airbnb hosts have gone viral for a variety of reasons. One host revealed how a guest racked up $3,000 worth of damage to their property. By contrast, another was stunned at how clean and tidy one guest left theirs. Then there was the host worried something didn't "feel right" about their place after the guests left. Newsweek has contacted Airbnb for comment.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two men arrested for alleged drug transaction in Liberty County
LIBERTY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – An alleged drug transaction in the parking lot of a Bristol gas station resulted in the arrest of two individuals. Both had serious felony charges, including trafficking in oxycodone. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Sheriff Arnold pulled into the Marathon Gas Station in Bristol and parked beside a Ford F-150. He witnessed the driver, later identified as Matthew Johnston Langdale, who exited the store and signaled to the driver of a gold Chevrolet truck. The second individual was later identified as Jeffrey Atkins. Authorities said he exited his vehicle carrying a large orange prescription pill bottle and entered Langdale's truck. From a nearby vantage point, Arnold said he observed and recorded the transaction. Atkins was seen counting money while Langdale handled what appeared to be a pill bottle. Atkins then exited the truck holding both cash and the pill bottle, authorities wrote. Arnold stated he acted swiftly, preventing both individuals from fleeing, and immediately requested backup. A search of Langdale's vehicle by an investigator uncovered a white pill bottle containing a significant quantity of pills, consistent with oxycodone. The weight of the seized narcotics exceeded 25 grams. Both suspects were taken into custody. Atkins is facing charges of trafficking in oxycodone and sale of a controlled substance (hydrocodone). Langdale is facing charges of trafficking in oxycodone over 25 grams and possession of a controlled substance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
