As real As It Gets Episode 55 Stupid Things Influencers Do

Summary

In this candid discussion, influencers dissect common social media habits, trends, and quirks that can feel irritating yet are widely practiced. From tapping rings and fluttering fingers for ASMR or camera focus, to following viral trends like the ‘holy effing airball’ or leg poses, they explore the practical, aesthetic, and sometimes lazy motivations behind these actions. The conversation touches on influencer pressures, content creation challenges, and the ease of repeating trends when original ideas are scarce. With humor and honesty, the speakers reveal the reasoning, guilty pleasures, and subtle social dynamics that drive influencer behavior, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into digital content culture.

Takeaways

• 💍 Some influencer gestures, like tapping or caressing products, serve practical purposes, such as focusing the camera or creating ASMR effects.
• 🎶 ASMR-like actions, including fluttering fingers or tapping nails, are often used to delight viewers and emphasize products.
• 🖐️ Long nails can enhance the sensory effect of influencer gestures, making the content more satisfying to watch.
• 📦 Unboxing content is designed to create surprise and delight, often using press kits with elaborate packaging.
• 🦩 Certain poses, like lifting a leg or subtle movements, are default filler actions to add visual interest when content ideas are limited.
• 📱 Following influencer trends is often done because it’s easy, quick to produce, and helps maintain engagement even when creators have no new events or products to show.
• 😅 Some trends, like the 'holy effing airball', can feel cringy if the influencer has nothing genuinely impressive to showcase.
• 🤳 Many influencers are introverted and uncomfortable talking directly to the camera, so trends or gestures reduce the need for extensive speaking.
• 🩷 Simple or seemingly 'dumb' content often performs well because it’s easy to produce and visually engaging for the audience.
• 🎨 Beauty and product content often emphasizes final looks, such as makeup finishes or product features, to create a sense of satisfaction and influence purchasing decisions.
• 💡 Influencers often reuse popular trends because they require minimal effort, are familiar to the audience, and maintain a steady flow of content.

Q & A

Why do influencers tap or flutter their fingers during videos?

These actions are often for ASMR effects, creating satisfying sounds that engage viewers and emphasize products or makeup details.

What is the purpose of exaggerated unboxing experiences in influencer content?

Unboxing with elaborate packaging or surprise elements is meant to delight viewers and enhance the sense of excitement around a product.

Why do influencers follow every trend, even if it seems cringy?

Following trends is often an easy way to create content, especially when influencers have limited ideas or are introverted, making on-camera talking challenging.

What practical reason is given for holding products in certain ways on camera?

Holding or positioning products, like jewelry, helps the camera focus correctly, especially on smaller items during live streams or videos.

Why might the 'one leg up' pose be so common among influencers?

It often becomes a default pose when influencers have nothing else to do or want to add movement to their content, even if it can appear repetitive.

What is the 'holy effing airball' trend, and why can it seem cringy?

The trend involves showing off an achievement with dramatic captions. It can seem cringy if the influencer has nothing noteworthy to brag about, making the content feel forced.

Why do influencers sometimes caress products or makeup items excessively?

Caressing items creates satisfying ASMR-like sounds and visually emphasizes the product, drawing the viewer's attention to details.

What reasons are given for influencers choosing simple or repetitive content?

Simple content is quick to produce and edit, allows introverted creators to post without talking extensively, and fills content gaps during weeks without events or new material.

How do influencers balance practical needs and audience engagement?

They combine practical techniques, like holding products for camera focus, with entertaining elements, such as ASMR gestures or elaborate unboxing, to keep viewers engaged.

What role does self-awareness play in influencer behavior?

Many influencers recognize that certain trends or poses are repetitive or cringy but continue using them out of habit, ease of content creation, or audience expectation.

Why do some influencer trends persist even if viewers find them irritating?

Trends persist because they are easy to replicate, enhance engagement metrics, and provide a sense of connection or community among influencers and viewers.

What are some examples of trends discussed in the transcript?

Examples include tapping fingers for ASMR, exaggerated poses like one leg up, fluttering fingers, using catchy or irritating songs, and the 'holy effing airball' trend.