Channel: tiffanyferg

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Description: Internet analysis: the dark sides of flex culture! Smokey Glow’s video, the problem with flex culture - youtu.be/6QTQnNY4yLQ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:35 - what is flexing? 2:30 - flexing on youtube 2:57 - “new money” vs “old money” 4:19 - the excessiveness of flexing 5:45 - my opinions on designer/luxury items 7:30 - the normalization of luxury clothing (Smokey Glow) 8:24 - why are luxury brands all over youtube now? 8:59 - luxury brands’ low wages and bad working conditions 10:26 - overconsumption 11:09 - the environmental impact of flex culture 12:03 - the glorification of flying in private planes 14:01 - bad influences for children 17:49 - we are taught to desire luxury items, but are they worth it?? 19:26 - the unrealistic expectations of the influencer lifestyle 20:18 - you don’t need new clothes constantly to be stylish 20:50 - fake flexing 22:37 - the illusion of a perfect appearance 23:18 - the cost of trying to become an influencer 24:08 - influencers can rent “aesthetic” apartments just for photos 25:22 - Lil Tay 26:13 - rent a private jet just for photos 26:40 - some youtubers buy tons of clothes just for hauls, then return it 27:25 - flex culture encourages the counterfeit market ♥ Instagram: instagram.com/tferg__ ♥ My Podcast, Previously Gifted: bit.ly/previouslygifted ♥ Vlog Channel: bit.ly/tfergvlogs ♥ Political Channel: bit.ly/sociallyunacceptable ♥♥♥ Use my affiliate links to support my channel :-) ♥♥♥ * My go-to eyeshadow palette (vegan and cruelty free!) amzn.to/2WnU5tX * 10% off Glossier (for first time customers) - re.glossier.com/72ff5ffa * My current fav Glossier products: Skywash: sheer matte lid tint. I use "Terra" and "Valley" - glossier.79ic8e.net/c/2025407/773024/7573 Pro Tip, liquid eyeliner - glossier.79ic8e.net/c/2025407/703286/7573 Solution, exfoliating skin perfector - glossier.79ic8e.net/c/2025407/723197/7573 Milky Jelly cleanser - glossier.79ic8e.net/c/2025407/709630/7573 Generation G, sheer matte lipstick ("Cake" is my fav) - glossier.79ic8e.net/c/2025407/535562/7573 *Sign up for my fav travel site, Airbnb, for a $40 credit! airbnb.com/c/tferguson42 *Here's an Amazon list with all of the equipment I use to film my videos, including my camera, mic, ring light, and more! bit.ly/filmingequipment Hello my dudes! My name is Tiffany Ferguson. I’m a 24 year old sharing my thoughts and life experiences. Here on Tiffanyferg, recently I've been working on my Internet Analysis series, where I research and discuss topics related to social issues and media. I also occasionally talk about my experiences with college, traveling, study abroad, veganism, and more. Business Inquiries: tiffanyferguson@select.co FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links with * are affiliate, meaning I am compensated monetarily if you join or make a purchase.