The new year is just five days old, yet influencers are already stirring up some captivating internet drama.
This time, it’s all about a halter top.
Tara Lynn, sharing her thoughts with her five million followers, made a fashion request ahead of her New Year’s Eve plans. At 26, she was in search of a particular top in her size, which turned out to be sold out in Los Angeles.
“Really messed up”
After some followers offered to sell her the tops at inflated prices, one user kindly proposed to lend them to her for free. But when the top didn’t arrive, Lynn took to TikTok with a heartfelt message that quickly attracted many viewers.
“One of my haters did something really horrible to me today,” she started off.
“I see my viewers as friends. I wouldn’t be on TikTok otherwise. But, I guess since I’m an influencer, some people think I’m just awful and don’t deserve any kindness.”
She elaborated that her followers promised to send the top via a courier, but it never got to her in time. Lynn ended up canceling her plans to find a last-minute replacement.
“I was completely dependent on her, and then she ghosted me. It felt like she was pretending to be nice so I wouldn’t go look for the shirt myself,” Lynn explained.
“You don’t need to explain yourself.”
It wasn’t long before the supposed “hater” stepped into the comments to tell her side. “Hey, it was me. Sorry! I’m a nurse, and with so many illnesses going around, I had to work overtime. Just got off my shift,” the nurse wrote.
“I still love your content, Tara,” she added, apologizing for missing the delivery. Despite the explanation, Lynn wasn’t satisfied. “If you knew you were going to work, it would have been better to tell me ahead of time. I felt really let down,” she expressed.
The nurse shared screenshots of their conversation to clarify that she had tried to reach Lynn. She decided not to appear on TikTok due to fears of being “harassed and bullied” as a result of Lynn’s accusations.
“It’s hurtful to healthcare workers how often people ignore the struggles we face,” she mentioned.
After her shift, when she finally got a chance, she saw Lynn’s video calling her a “hater,” which left her frustrated.
The incident initiated a broader discussion about the responsibilities of influencers and sparked support for healthcare workers who deal with difficult situations. Comments included support for nurses, urging people to understand their busy environments better.
One commenter pointed out that just because someone is busy at work doesn’t mean they should constantly check their phones. Another added, “It’s wild to expect New York City ER nurses to prioritize you.” Some even declared, “I’m tired of influencers.”
In following posts, Lynn’s skepticism about the nurse’s identity grew. “I’ve been thinking about this for a while: there’s no chance she’s a real nurse,” she remarked.
