- A viral video featuring an elderly woman leaving a “Barbie” movie screening has sparked controversy.
- Opinions on the video are divided, with some applauding the woman for embracing herself and others criticizing the TikToker for filming her without consent.
- Instances of people being filmed unknowingly in public settings are increasingly prevalent on social media platforms.
A TikTok video featuring an elderly woman leaving a movie theater alone has gone viral and sparked controversy. Many viewers are criticizing the user for filming people in public without their consent.
The video, posted on July 28 by a TikToker known as @lisaturation, appears to have been recorded during the end credits of the “Barbie” movie, with Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” playing in the background.
The video caption reads, “Saw this queen leave the theater alone after Barbie.”
The video has amassed over 10.5 million views and received a mixed response in the comments section.
One top comment, with over 96,000 likes, praised the woman for her self-love and independence.
However, many viewers criticized the TikToker for filming a stranger without her knowledge, deeming it inappropriate and intrusive.
On July 29, another TikToker, @nothingbutkap, stitched the video and expressed disapproval of the trend. This response video has gained over 1.8 million views.
Many agreed with @nothingbutkap’s sentiment, suggesting that being alone does not warrant pity. Concerns were raised about the potential invasion of privacy if someone recorded them and shared it online with a melancholic soundtrack.
The original video creator has since posted additional videos in response to comments. One video showcases elderly people walking around a European city, emphasizing their vibrancy and vitality.
In another video, various clips are compiled to remind viewers that they are not alone, including a violinist playing alone, a crowded train, pigeons eating bread, and the Eiffel Tower.
Some viewers questioned the TikToker’s collection of videos featuring strangers, while others felt that she missed the essence of the original comment she was responding to.
This is not the first time TikTok has seen discussions surrounding older people attending “Barbie” screenings go viral.
A similar TikTok video depicting an elderly couple leaving a “Barbie” screening together received 45 million views and evoked sentiments of cuteness and personal anecdotes.
Yet, viral videos of elderly individuals engaging in activities alone often generate captions and comments suggesting sadness, loneliness, or miserableness.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals aged 50 or older may face the risk of social isolation or loneliness, which can lead to various health concerns. However, a 2016 study found that stereotyping older people as lonely can actually increase the risk of loneliness.
The act of filming strangers without their consent and sharing these videos on social media has become highly controversial, with some individuals speaking out against it. The experience of having her reaction filmed without her knowledge left a woman feeling dehumanized. Some creators defend their choice, claiming they aim to raise awareness or inspire acts of kindness.
@lisaturation, the TikTok creator in question, did not respond to Insider’s request for comment.
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