it makes me so uncomfortable every time when the prize for one of the challenges is that they're allowed to hang with guys who act all creepy about hanging out with models and the girls have no real say in anything & feel more like the decoration for the night. no thanks.
Yoanna really reminds me of popular girls in high school. Really popular with a great reputation, but can't handle other girls 'outshining' her in any way, so when another girl is doing well she finds little ways to bring them down
Oh my god. I made a comment on a previous episode where I said the exact same thing. She reminds me of the "queen bee" type in high school. I don't think I even knew exactly why but you nailed it... it's the little manipulations to push everyone around her down. She also loves to gossip behind everyone's backs and act really sweet to their faces which is just classic high school behavior. She's probably one of the ones who won't ever outgrow it. This seems like the worst industry for someone like that... you don't want to make enemies with women in a cutthroat career with endless competition, you try to push around the wrong bitch and you would be brutally destroyed.
@@LunarEleven to add to your valid points, I think that’s also a contributing factor to why she won-she has the perfect traits to survive or thrive in such a cutthroat environment That’s also why her behaviour was never addressed by the judges-they admired her mean girl tendencies I mean, she looked just like a high fashion model anyway But her model looks with the Regina George persona, gave her the edge She was one of my favourites, until I noticed her ways
Hello lovelies! I have no idea what happened to the very end of this video, it uploaded in it’s entirety and then somehow is cut! I’ve been informed it’s a RUclips processing error - I’ll add my thoughts to the next episode! 🖤
This is just an idea, but maybe you could look at some old episodes of a show called " The Real World", it was on MTV back in the 90s ( in USA), and from what I can remember there were some really problematic scenes. Once again,just throwing it out there, thanks🖤
As an introvert, the idea of being 'rewarded' with enforced social situations in which to make small talk, would make me want to cry, throw cushions, and leave.
I would hate it too but this is a show for people trying to establish themselves in a career that requires them to take advantage of social situations where they can make connections. You can only be an introvert as a model if you can fake being comfortable with extroversion really well. The whole job is putting yourself out there for people to see which is kind of the opposite of being introverted 🤷♀️
i felt for her getting emotional but when she kept saying she hated him i thought that was soo manipulative. i have bpd so i can feel betrayed really quickly and i can kind of blow up over what seems like nothing but i would NEVER tell my boyfriend that i hated him, although the urge to hurt him back in these moments is VERY strong
The ADHD struggle of obsessively hyperfocusing on the thing you 'need' to do vs not doing it at all because the task seems so overwhelming that you can't even start.. Girl, I do feel that.
Yes!! Came here just to say this!! And to add Neurodivergence is often overlooked and dismissed as "emotion" in women, so we were denied the help and support needed to be successful in life. I struggle daily to complete tasks due to executive dysfunction.
I 100% agree. No is a full sentence. Full stop. The fact that men can’t take that as an answer and just leave women alone when we say it, is exactly why we feel unsafe in almost every situation and why we have to control our emotions just to stay alive.
Fr, like I was watching a video the other day where it became super apparent that straight men just don't understand that women don't owe them attention/affection. One guy paid money to ask a streamer if he should ask his crush out even though she was sitting across from him on her phone, and the entirety of chat egged him on to do it. He paid more money to make it clear that she was avidly avoiding eye contact, chat still egged him on. He then approached her and she gave a one word response, paid to report his results, and the entirety of chat called the woman a b word and a bunch of other names for not giving him attention. It's really concerning how much straight men feel like women owe them their attention and affection, and like... they don't even consider the fact that the woman, being a person, doesn't want to be randomly approached by a stranger and then forced to entertain him. It does not even cross their minds that women are other human beings who exist for more than to just give them attention, doesn't even cross their minds that being approached by a weird stranger could make them uncomfortable.
Yep, 2 men approached me one evening and said I was cute and would I like to go for a drink. We were out in the city near some bars and restaurants. I said 'no thank you, have a nice night though' and then they insisted they were really fun and I should go with them. I started feeling a bit uncomfortable and moved closer to the walkway so there were more people. I was still polite and said 'I'm sure you're great but not interested, thanks'. They insisted again, still being complimentary. I got a bit firmer and said "No. I am meeting my fiance for drinks." And ONLY THEN, once I "belonged" to another man did they walk away, not before a "bitch, leading us on like that".....and that's not the only encounter I had like that.
Luxeria, I’m surprised you sound like you relate to being told you’re forgettable. You are so intelligent, compassionate, beautiful and unique. You’re so unforgettable. And even if you were once awkward or depressed or lost (or any other thing teenagers go through) as a teenager, you’d still have those wonderful qualities. Surely no one could forget you.
I absolutely agree, Luxeria is stunning! An absolute goddess (and as long as she's comfortable with me calling her sexy, she is very that!) Much love and support Lux!
@@ninalove3044, thanks for that! I took it to heart just a little, even though I know to ignore trolls. I worried I sounded like a simpering fan. I just believe that if you have something nice to say, you should say it, even in a parasocial relationship. They deleted the comment, so that’s wonderful. ❤️
@@MaFeLikEmE The Swan is a show that women agreed to get a large amount of surgery and each episode one went to the swan pageant and the other went home. Whoever won the pageant got lots of free clothing, vacations, etc.
Camille can’t win for trying! She’s actively improving her perceived “bad attitude” and the judges call it an act! 🤦♀️ she’s doing what the judges told her to do and they’re criticising her for it! Ffs!
hearing you discuss the severity of OCD and how it shouldn't be used so lightly was sooo refreshing.. I am diagnosed with OCD and it always bothers me so much when people say things like "Ugh I'm so OCD" or "Wow they're being really OCD" because it just minimizes how horrible the disorder actually is to deal with... And then of course people tell me I'm taking things too seriously and trying to play the victim and it's "not that deep"..
Bleh. Yeah, of course it's "not that deep" for them, they don't have it! I'm sorry you get people saying that to you. If it's people you know, maybe try to make light of something they have, are, or do, to demonstrate how it can be really hurtful. That's what I do sometimes, although I always make sure to say immediately that I understand that I just made them feel uncomfortable, and explain why I did so. And I apologise, because regardless of why I said it, I still hurt them and it was still wrong of me. Sometimes, it can be really difficult or impossible to understand that something is hurtful, when you honestly don't know how it feels because it's not your experience. Yeah, you telling them it's hurtful should be enough for them to accept it, but as you've found, it often isn't.
@@hazelangus and of course if I make a light joke around church/Christianity (not even trying to be hurtful at all) my mom will get all upset because I’m “making fun of her faith”😅
I think the issue with the BF is that she has these rules for him and who he can socialize with, cries about it and has a tantrum until he feels bad… then she goes and does what she wants and thinks “it’s his problem if he doesn’t like it.” Just to avoid taking accountability….
I felt like she had the mindset of "revenge" when she was being so flippantly talking to guys and obviously flirting and cuddling. Not the looook girl. lol
She mentioned the "wife" cheating on her husband, she needs to express that she has trust issues with him! If u don't think ur own bf can't see a movie with another person, it's not the healthiest relationship 😬
From what we hear of her home life, she gave him those rules because she was afraid of him leaving or cheating since she has such low self esteem. She put her insecurities on him, and held this idea that she needs to hold onto him by any means possible because deep down she thought that no one would willingly choose to stay with her if they were “presented with other options”, so she cut them out entirely for him. Sad.
So happy to see this video! I 100% agree that Yoanna is the villain/mean girl of the season. Camille was edited poorly because she stood up for herself. Back when this first aired I totally saw Camille as the villain because she was "stuck up" when she was confident and spoke her mind. Production didn't like that she stayed true to herself.
Yup. I totally bought into their story of "Evil Camille" and "Underdog Yoanna". It prevented me from seeing just how stunningly beautiful Camille was, when the reality is that her smile could light up a room and she has really powerful charisma.
@@bastioncory6740 she didn't get away with anything a whole production team made her the villain of the season for no reason when she really didn't do anything bad. Yoanna had been spreading rumors and starting shit the whole season.
It’s more about advertising for her song. There were plenty of other dancers there. And it probably means the show paid for the video, so much bigger saving there for her!
As someone who has heard the majority of my life that I’m so “exotic looking”, I instantly wanted to vomit hearing Janice say that about April. I never realized how problematic and wrong saying that to someone was until about 2-3 years ago. I’ve always hated it. What the hell am I? A zoo exhibit? No. I’m a goddamn human being. Exotic 😒
Thanks for sharing that, I've never called or thought anyone looked "exotic" but I wouldn't have necessarily known it is offensive because exotic things are usually very desirable! I'm sure you're very beautiful and that's what people meant, so that is what they should have said.
Oh I love hearing this from someone because I’ve said this to ppl before not meaning anything bad by it. So to see it can be seen as hurtful really educates me. Ty for this so much. Being “exotic” is so beautiful to me like saying you look different than the regular “normal” looking ppl in the world. Which I now know thanks to your comment can be seen as a negative. No one likes feeling judged. And I need to be more aware of how I compliment someone because it can mean different things to different ppl. So ty for educating me.edit: so other day I met a gorgeous woman who normally I’d have said wow u look so exotic but I did not say it. Instead I remembered this comment and just told her wow u r very beautiful. To which she just smiled and said ty and left. Lol we were at Walmart. Just wanted to pop in and lyk that I actual took this to heart and am honestly changed because of u thank u again
I've always taken it as "you don't look like a basic European human" and more like...."captivating human". Personally never related it to being an animal because many things are considered exotic besides animals. BUT it also has such ignorant and racist history as a term in general...so it makes total sense hearing it gets under your skin. People can just say you're GORGEOUS 🥰
I had a friend growing up who was half jamaican and half white, she was really beautiful, she kind of looked like Moana. Anyway, people would call her exotic looking all the time, strangers and teachers alike, and every time someone said that to her she’d say thank you but you could also see her die a little on the inside. I don’t think people realized how damaging that was to, I dunno, I guess “other” someone and make them feel weird / fetishize their look. I hope people realize not to do this now, and I hope you can find a snappy comeback for them, so they realize how inappropriate it is!
I do pole dancing and I naturally lean towards power moves rather than graceful or sensual (I typically feel like I'm baby Bambi on ice when I try to be sexy) and I have this one teacher that works really hard at teaching us to embrace sensuality to make you feel powerful. It's really freeing when you just close your eyes and let yourself dance like you're the hottest person in the room no matter how you think you look. It gets me out of my shell and it helps a lot with self-image.
Yess! I just started pole but your teacher's teaching style is literally my studio's philosophy/mission statement which I love. I feel the same as you when I try but I'm getting better and it is very freeing. I grew up in a very repressed household so I have a lot of unlearning to do
Tyra once said she has been outvoted. Sara was prolly one of the girls she was outvoted on because ahe really liked her a LOT. She was sweet, stunning and had a really big drive.
Thank you luxeria for taking the time to talk about OCD vs perfectionism. I find a lot of people throw around OCD so loosely. It is really refreshing to see someone using their platform to spread correct information when a lot of influencers spread misinformation and water down serious topics while also still validating perfectionism.
Just hit pause to say the “Has…her knee storyline finished now?” aside CRACKED ME UP that’s basically how all the “narrative arcs” of this show make me feel 😂
Tyra using them for her music video is very ick. It reminds me of when I was in chamber choir in college and for our final grade, we had to perform backup for our teacher at her PAID gig in a concert hall.
I totally agree that no is a solid answer. I one time saw a sign that says “‘no’ doesn’t mean ‘convince me’” it just means “end of” and I haaaate that some of us feel the need to explain ourselves every time we say no to something 😬
I remember teaching this to an 8 year old not long ago. She decided to use it on her dad and his reaction was so inappropriate omg. I wish someone had taught him that too. He started freaking out and saying she was being rude and weird. Ugh.
@@kissit012 he’s my boss so I can’t over ride him when it comes to parenting but I gave her a supportive look during the interaction and she stuck to her guns. She is starting to pick up that her dad doesn’t fully understand the concept of consent.
@@dollinterrupted That is really nice to hear. These are the things we need to teach young people. I just started to realize that I don't have to explain my reasons to anyone after watching Luxeria but I get the same reaction from my mother and I'm almost 30. After telling that "No." is a full sentence she just looks at me like I'm nuts 😅 There will always be pressure from people that don't understand it but we also have to keep in mind that we can't change others, we can only stay true to ourselves.
The reason Sara is crying so hard is because they scrapped the narrative that her father would disown her for being a model. Instead they focused on her knee this episode. But her family is very judgemental. I hope she thrived after this setback
This was such an emotional episode for me, cuz I also suffer from perfectionism to the point I dropped out of college for the exact reason you were talking about, "if I can't do it perfectly I'm not gonna do it at all". Then, ofc, I got diagnosed with OCD lol. I totally relate to you on so many levels. JSYK, for me the video cuts off at 1:04:45 and I miss your ending commentary, including any twitch or patreon shoutouts you might've done. I'd love to eventually hear your ending thoughts! Much love!
I relate to that, I struggle with that thought process all the time in school/work/social situations etc! I was also diagnosed with OCD (but am luckily doing much better) and just wanted to say I know how hard it is to deal with. I wish you the best and hope you get the help you need.
I can absolutely relate to not feeling sexy, I feel like I'm pretty much the exact opposite of sexy at all times. I think 'adorable if slightly unhinged' is much more my vibe. 🤣
That sunflower makes me die laughing every time. Love all the little blurbs and meme that you find. I've one several occasions spit my drink bc of your wonderful editing. Love everything you are and all you do 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘
Luxeria I absolutely love your ability to see situations and people for what they really are and look past the editing and story lines and the "drama" they add into these kinds of shows. It really shows the level of intelligence and empathy you possess. You have really opened my eyes and taught me a lot of things about reality television and other certain topics in general that isn't so obvious to the average person. Thank you for giving us your insight on some of these situations because its very much appreciated!! You are such a warm hearted and kind person and it shows through the way you talk us through everything. You are so intelligent and also hilarious and I enjoy watching and listening to you so much
As someone with severe OCD, I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. It's something I've dealt with literally my entire life. I'm now 30, but I spent many years of my teenage life unable to leave the house because of it. My eyes can't roll any harder when someone fixes a misplaced pillows and says, "oh teehee, I'm so OCD".
Luxeee, you've literally explained perfectionism in a way that makes sense. Thank you for making us realise wanting to be perfect can be detrimental! S L A Y ❤
Yay I'm so glad you were able to upload! I hope the copyright issue with There's something about Mariam gets worked out, because it is SO important that you are covering it.
So true about keeping projects to yourself. I have tried many “businesses” that didn’t work out. I’d try and hype it up before it was worthy of being hyped. The shame of feeling like a loser and lack of support resulted in every one failing. I have a thing going on now tho that is slowing working. It feels good to do something for myself on my own terms. I don’t have expectations to make it big or go viral. I can’t deal with the pressure. Doing it my way, on my own terms, works for me.
This season feels so much more toxic than the first one. i dont know why. Every time someone is "winning", the others, mostly yoanna just start talking crap about the winner.
You made a very apt observation Luxeria. I grew up in America in the south and I was NOT an adult who knew how to handle going out or relationships at 18. And most of my friends weren’t either. We didn’t develop that sense of understanding until like 22 when we graduated university. And I studied abroad in Scotland during college and definitely noticed a different mindset and vibe of the university age young adult scene in the UK. I really grew up a lot during that semester.
Thanks so much for speaking a little on how people throw around stuff like perfectionism and OCD. I’ve always had a massive problem with this, and having people laugh and tell me “oh I’m so OCD!!! I love organising my pens by colour!!” genuinely ruined so much of my childhood to a point where I just stopped and gave up for a solid year and a half at school and ended up completely isolating myself from everyone around me just so I wouldn’t have to deal with it anymore. It’s not much better now, a lot of people still throw that kind of thing around like it’s nothing, but I get the sense people are finally starting to realise what they’re doing just a little. I know that where I am learning about mental health and common mental illnesses is a requirement in highschools, so younger people definitely aren’t as bad as some people I know, but it’s still so incredibly rampant and it’s really hard having to hear it all the time. But yeah, thank you for saying this, hopefully some people watching will realise that they’ve accidentally hurt others and will try to better themselves!
So what you're thinking of is Giselle in Cycle 1 and the Reebok shoot with Clinton Portis(?) where Adrienne's mum and Elise's boyfriend watched. She was the dancer. Miss J asked April if she was a dancer I think and she said no, just x amount of years doing Pilates or yoga or something. And I needed some more ANTSG! in my day. Thank you so much lovely!
I randomly read an article about a man that got Gout and couldn't stop laughing 😂 (not nice that he got Gout obviously but Roly and Lux have practically trademarked the term in my mind 😂😂)
I was always told I should not be selfish and think about the other person before I say “no”. Me not wanting my grandma to hug me, because she was treating me badly and I felt uncomfortable faking affection was explain to me as being rude. Having sex with men when I didnt want to and they wanted to - just laying there letting it happen… it felt natural at that point.
you have such big sister/best friend energy and i love listening to you be comedic while at the same time be super intelligent about the things you talk about (i always learn so much watching you haha). every video you make is such a joy!! your antm videos got me to go and just binge all of it and think about your commentary in the back of my mind. i love hearing your take on the, uh, interesting stuff that goes down in this show.
Your comment about OCD is sooo on point, as someone with diagnosed OCD which really detrimentally affects my life I am constantly faced with people saying “I have OCD” flippantly, I’m so happy you commented on it! ❤
Nice to see that you are feeling better Luxeria ❣️ She should have told the guy that she danced with that she had a boyfriend don't forget how upset she was when he went to the movies with someone else that she knew.
And he didn't even end up going it sounded like! And she felt like she needed to call that guy? Girl...no you don't, he probably doesn't even remember he gave you the number haha
[TW;ED] Watching ANTM as a young teen contributed, in part, to me developing the ED that I'm still currently in therapy trying to battle. Re-watching these episodes on your channel has been therapeutic for me. Thank you for making these videos and calling out all the problematic behavior displayed ❤️
It’s so weird watching this, crushing on April who is around my age now, then remembering how long ago this was 😅 when she was dancing in the video and seeing her in that black dress I was just like 😍😍
Sara did mention her knee one other time that I know of, last ep talking about Catie being afraid of heights she said she was also afraid, she'd had three knee surgeries and was afraid to fall on her knee (42:33 in the previous vid).
So cycle 2 was filmed in 2003, and ODB sadly passed away in November 2004. Which made seeing him here, technically less than a year before the tragedy, was so sad and odd 😥
It's interesting seeing this as an adult. Knowing what eventually happens in the end it's kind of more obvious now. Him simply going to the movies with another girl is going to make her declare she HATES him, but she's allowed to go to a club and if he has a problem with it then it's him, not her? Huh? I don't care if it's "their thing" it might be hers with him, but he may not see it that way in his eyes. She could have expressed herself better. Also, even if nothing happened in both scenarios I think going to an actual club and talking with guys (more than likely flirting too) is more inappropriate than simply going to the movies. Especially since both scenarios have different intentions. It's also hypocritical. He doesn't go to the movies and gets bitched at, while she gets to have fun. That's fair...
I never considered myself a perfectionist until I started learning about ADHD. Then I realized that I almost never do anything if I don't think I can do it well beforehand. I used to refuse to try new things that looked like I could fail at it.
I can relate!!! Your observations about being a perfectionist, obsessing over something I perceived did not go the way I expected and wishing it happened "Perfectly", fear, trying to do everything I can to reach the goal...Whew!!! Thankkkkkkk you Luxeria You speak with integrity. You are truly a beautiful woman
Feeling forgettable truly is awful. I remember one of my first real serious job interviews I had, the last round was with the VP of sales and she was a hard ass. She told me that her first impression of me was that I was "dull" but after speaking with me she liked me and eventually I did get the job. But many years later and I still remember the sinking feeling I got when she gave me that remark. I was pissed firstly because I'm the least dull person I know. I have almost no self esteem but one thing I do know is that I'm fucking funny and I have extremely weird hobbies and interests, so even if someone wouldn't appreciate my humor they definitely would never say I'm boring. Also, I was young and thought it was polite to take the interview seriously and I'm not a warm and bubbly person by nature so I guess that came off as "dull" to her. Very odd especially since she was generally rude and wouldn't smile or joke so how am I the dull one???
Tyra's music video reminded me that she wrote a book, like a fictional novel back in the day. I think she even promoted it on one of the cycles. I read it when I was in like high school, and I remember it was rather odd and that the main character really loved whipped cream. The title was Modelland. I wonder if I still have it.
Ok but the christian rock instrumental is throwin me rn! Wth? 😂 tell me I’m not the only one who got tossed back into middle school by Skillet playin in the background
I appreciate you being open about struggling with anxiety when getting your degree Lux, I'm in school now for teaching and it has been a struggle. Glad to know I'm not alone ❤️
I feel like I'm obsessed with watching you because you're just like me but you're my opposite and it's just captivating. I've never seen someone so spazzy and random with their analytics. The CHAOS gives me life
My therapist was telling me that she believed that I have OCD and that I should get tested and I panicked said “I’m not ready to deal with that,” and haven’t seen her since 😅
I am enjoying these series so much and I know I'm a bit late on watching it but I just wanted to say a thank you for the way you addressed the passive comments of OCD, I have suffered with OCD for years and when people say shit like 'oh i'm just a bit OCD about it' it really bugs me so I'm so happy you highlighted how important it is. okay lots of love and thank you again
Thank you for keeping me company while I cry and get sick due to a migraine 😊 it would be much more miserable without you, though I'll have to rewatch later with my eyes actually open
When you said ‘ohhh I remember what happens… after the letter I was like FINALLY cuz I remembered a few videos ago and I was waiting for you to!!! Ahhhhh
I feel we are much more attuned to understanding relationships and interpersonal issues that we were 20 years ago. The relationship issues we saw with Shandi in this episode seem obvious to us, but may not have been as obvious back then. I feel like that's part of why they really tried to spell it out for us (also foreshadowing lol).
omg i can absolutely relate on the little talk about not seeing yourself as sexy/sensual, there could be a number of reasons why but personally i feel that being called sexy doesn't have much value as a compliment as sort of feels invasive, i know calling someone sexy doesn't always mean you're "sexualising" them but i think it CAN feel like that especially depending on the person saying it, sexy can also mean different things to different people, so you start questioning is it something on the outside or personality/energy. I have found that when wearing certain makeup or dresses i've been called sexy and instantly thought "but this is something temporary, can i be sexy without these things?" Maybe bring it up on the next podcast with roly ? its definitely relatable
hi Lux! I had double jaw surgery a week ago & my mouth is completely shut! my facial swelling&bruising is absolutely crazy & I only drink soups and juices with a lot of effort. I haven’t been outside for ages it feels like and I’m super bored doing nothing. so, today, I tried to go to supermarket with my mom, but my lack of energy caused some troubles 😂 anyways, just wanted to say that your videos are super entertaining! I feel less alone in my room. thank you for what you are doing & hope you have smooth recovery from ffs!❤
ok so i have a feeling about shandi- like lux i found her highly relatable but i have a slightly different perspective of why she's acting this way maybe it's because I'm american and grew up in a similar place idk. but as someone who grew up being very bullied and constantly told i wasn't cute or pretty by classmates, but then i grew up a bit and sort of found myself more by the time i was like 20 right. but because i grew up without a lot of positive male attention, i found that it would be a huge ego boost for me when guys would be into me and i think even if i had been in a relationship at the time, if I'd had the same combination of events as shandi, like going out to clubs with the girls finally feeling hot and whatever and a rando hit on me, i might just enjoy the attention and maybe not mention btw i have a bf. all that to say, i don't support how she behaved, but i think if my 20/21yo self had been in the same situation, I'd have also done some things that adult/present day me at age 30 would never. tldr; i don't think her bf or her were in the right here, but i also can't really condemn them cos they're basically still kids. especially in that era where it was a lot harder to like stay connected with loved ones because of limited phone services/texting, etc.
Wow, I almost snorted my juice through my nose when I heard Luxeria say she doesn't feel sexy. I'm here having a major girl crush, thinking every single video "JFC, she's bloody gorgeous, smart, empathetic and sexy" and then she doesn't see it herself 😮. Well, Miss Lux: you ARE in every way.
In my opinion, guys and girls are allowed to be friends, my hubby when we first met used to go to the cinema with his friends, male or female, but i never got jealous over it (and i am a very jealous person, over very ridiculous things). If i had retaliated to that by grinding up against some other guy that is a completely disproportionate reaction. Like making out with someone because your partner shook hands with someone. I know theyre like 18, but its about communication and boundries, knowing what each finds acceptable, and it sounds like they havent had that conversation.
Ohhh Luxeria... I relate to the whole not feeling sexy, let alone feeling forgettable too. Lol I mean I'm the one covering my face up online. But yes, it hits home hard. Also, the whole exposure/promotion thought process people have is so annoying. As someone who plays music professionally, has worked on the instruments I play for years upon years, and who has a mortgage, I can't tell you how many times people have attempted to get me to perform for an event "for exposure" and bare minimum payment. It's ridiculous.
Oh my goodness, seeing you had a new post up is exactly the turnaround to the contrasting stress that was distracting me earlier. Luxeria, you are a boost of comforting awesomeness ... it's a SCANDAL! ❤️
I think Janice is high as a kite during the judging. It looks like she can barely keep her eyes open and she's a little more batshit than usual. Unrelated, but I just discovered Luxeria a week or so ago and I'm completely OBSESSED!! These ANTM reactions are giving me life!
No is no. Period. If you’re unsure, it’s still NO. You do not want to be in a situation where you get coerced into something you’re not comfortable with. Lovely video as always, I was waiting for this video all week!
An „indie European magazine“ I can recommend is TUSH, which is a fashion magazine with a focus on interesting editorial photography from Hamburg. It‘s owned by German fashion photographer Armin Morbach and often includes diverse and queer models. It‘s literally the only fashion magazine I can still read without rolling my eyes.
it makes me so uncomfortable every time when the prize for one of the challenges is that they're allowed to hang with guys who act all creepy about hanging out with models and the girls have no real say in anything & feel more like the decoration for the night. no thanks.
Exactly! You get to be arm candy! Wow
Yoanna really reminds me of popular girls in high school. Really popular with a great reputation, but can't handle other girls 'outshining' her in any way, so when another girl is doing well she finds little ways to bring them down
And now old, and struggling to stay relevant 😂
Oh my god. I made a comment on a previous episode where I said the exact same thing. She reminds me of the "queen bee" type in high school. I don't think I even knew exactly why but you nailed it... it's the little manipulations to push everyone around her down. She also loves to gossip behind everyone's backs and act really sweet to their faces which is just classic high school behavior. She's probably one of the ones who won't ever outgrow it.
This seems like the worst industry for someone like that... you don't want to make enemies with women in a cutthroat career with endless competition, you try to push around the wrong bitch and you would be brutally destroyed.
@@LunarEleven to add to your valid points, I think that’s also a contributing factor to why she won-she has the perfect traits to survive or thrive in such a cutthroat environment
That’s also why her behaviour was never addressed by the judges-they admired her mean girl tendencies
I mean, she looked just like a high fashion model anyway
But her model looks with the Regina George persona, gave her the edge
She was one of my favourites, until I noticed her ways
Hello lovelies! I have no idea what happened to the very end of this video, it uploaded in it’s entirety and then somehow is cut! I’ve been informed it’s a RUclips processing error - I’ll add my thoughts to the next episode! 🖤
Always love to hear your thoughts, you stunning woman on the go!
I've seen this happen to a few creators I follow this week.
Thank you for this comment I was so confused 😂
Hope RUclips fixes it 🖤
This is just an idea, but maybe you could look at some old episodes of a show called " The Real World", it was on MTV back in the 90s ( in USA), and from what I can remember there were some really problematic scenes. Once again,just throwing it out there, thanks🖤
Can't you just reupload ?
Janice: I want to see an Asian girl win this competition
Me: yes Janice!
Janice: sHe’S eXoTiC
Me: noooo Janice
As an introvert, the idea of being 'rewarded' with enforced social situations in which to make small talk, would make me want to cry, throw cushions, and leave.
I feel you.
When my job finally switched to a hybrid set-up, I literally cried on the first day back.
I couldn't handle all the people.
I would hate it too but this is a show for people trying to establish themselves in a career that requires them to take advantage of social situations where they can make connections. You can only be an introvert as a model if you can fake being comfortable with extroversion really well. The whole job is putting yourself out there for people to see which is kind of the opposite of being introverted 🤷♀️
If my boyfriend said he hated me just because I wanted to go see a movie with my friend - married or not - I'd RUUUUNNNNN!
i felt for her getting emotional but when she kept saying she hated him i thought that was soo manipulative. i have bpd so i can feel betrayed really quickly and i can kind of blow up over what seems like nothing but i would NEVER tell my boyfriend that i hated him, although the urge to hurt him back in these moments is VERY strong
right? does he want to tie you to the kitchen, where he can see you don't cheat because thats the only thing on your mind??
The ADHD struggle of obsessively hyperfocusing on the thing you 'need' to do vs not doing it at all because the task seems so overwhelming that you can't even start.. Girl, I do feel that.
Yes!! Came here just to say this!! And to add Neurodivergence is often overlooked and dismissed as "emotion" in women, so we were denied the help and support needed to be successful in life. I struggle daily to complete tasks due to executive dysfunction.
Literally watching this video now to avoid that feeling.
Yep. I always make these elaborate plans then never finish them😢
Same here ❤
I 100% agree. No is a full sentence. Full stop. The fact that men can’t take that as an answer and just leave women alone when we say it, is exactly why we feel unsafe in almost every situation and why we have to control our emotions just to stay alive.
I can’t wait until “full stop” dies 🫠 so cringey
Fr, like I was watching a video the other day where it became super apparent that straight men just don't understand that women don't owe them attention/affection. One guy paid money to ask a streamer if he should ask his crush out even though she was sitting across from him on her phone, and the entirety of chat egged him on to do it. He paid more money to make it clear that she was avidly avoiding eye contact, chat still egged him on. He then approached her and she gave a one word response, paid to report his results, and the entirety of chat called the woman a b word and a bunch of other names for not giving him attention. It's really concerning how much straight men feel like women owe them their attention and affection, and like... they don't even consider the fact that the woman, being a person, doesn't want to be randomly approached by a stranger and then forced to entertain him. It does not even cross their minds that women are other human beings who exist for more than to just give them attention, doesn't even cross their minds that being approached by a weird stranger could make them uncomfortable.
@Miranda Miller I completely agree with everything you said👍
Yep, 2 men approached me one evening and said I was cute and would I like to go for a drink. We were out in the city near some bars and restaurants. I said 'no thank you, have a nice night though' and then they insisted they were really fun and I should go with them. I started feeling a bit uncomfortable and moved closer to the walkway so there were more people. I was still polite and said 'I'm sure you're great but not interested, thanks'. They insisted again, still being complimentary. I got a bit firmer and said "No. I am meeting my fiance for drinks." And ONLY THEN, once I "belonged" to another man did they walk away, not before a "bitch, leading us on like that".....and that's not the only encounter I had like that.
@@estheticallypleasing8468 And you felt the need to comment rudely because? You could’ve easily just kept scrolling.
Fun fact: all of the background vocals and actually the whole chorus of Tyra's song is sung by ghostsinger. 💀
Luxeria, I’m surprised you sound like you relate to being told you’re forgettable. You are so intelligent, compassionate, beautiful and unique. You’re so unforgettable. And even if you were once awkward or depressed or lost (or any other thing teenagers go through) as a teenager, you’d still have those wonderful qualities. Surely no one could forget you.
I absolutely agree, Luxeria is stunning! An absolute goddess (and as long as she's comfortable with me calling her sexy, she is very that!) Much love and support Lux!
AGREED!!❤❤
I agree 100% with the comment!! We love you!
@@neutronstar8289 stay off her channel if ur going to be cruel
@@ninalove3044, thanks for that! I took it to heart just a little, even though I know to ignore trolls. I worried I sounded like a simpering fan. I just believe that if you have something nice to say, you should say it, even in a parasocial relationship. They deleted the comment, so that’s wonderful. ❤️
Sarah said after the show Tyra reached out to her and got her to do sports illustrated she really loved Sarah’s look
My fiancé and I sometimes randomly yell “Why aren’t you making it to the pageant!?” 😂especially fun in public.
I shouted it at a swan 🦢 on a lake when walking the dog the other day 🤣
@@SpyderQueen1988 😂 that’s awesome!
@Spyder Queen haha love it!
Is that what the swan saying I never understood it with the evil vice.
Can u explain to me what parent the swan is talking about ?
@@MaFeLikEmE The Swan is a show that women agreed to get a large amount of surgery and each episode one went to the swan pageant and the other went home. Whoever won the pageant got lots of free clothing, vacations, etc.
Camille can’t win for trying! She’s actively improving her perceived “bad attitude” and the judges call it an act! 🤦♀️ she’s doing what the judges told her to do and they’re criticising her for it! Ffs!
They put her in a box, tell her to get out, and get mad when she does. They’re the real act
They're harsher on women of color.
@@shockwave.pulsar fr
To be fair, it was really just Janice. Nigel only half agreed and then basically said "who cares 🤷🏼♀️"
In my opinion she should’ve beaten April in the dance challenge
hearing you discuss the severity of OCD and how it shouldn't be used so lightly was sooo refreshing.. I am diagnosed with OCD and it always bothers me so much when people say things like "Ugh I'm so OCD" or "Wow they're being really OCD" because it just minimizes how horrible the disorder actually is to deal with... And then of course people tell me I'm taking things too seriously and trying to play the victim and it's "not that deep"..
Bleh. Yeah, of course it's "not that deep" for them, they don't have it! I'm sorry you get people saying that to you.
If it's people you know, maybe try to make light of something they have, are, or do, to demonstrate how it can be really hurtful. That's what I do sometimes, although I always make sure to say immediately that I understand that I just made them feel uncomfortable, and explain why I did so. And I apologise, because regardless of why I said it, I still hurt them and it was still wrong of me.
Sometimes, it can be really difficult or impossible to understand that something is hurtful, when you honestly don't know how it feels because it's not your experience. Yeah, you telling them it's hurtful should be enough for them to accept it, but as you've found, it often isn't.
@@hazelangus and of course if I make a light joke around church/Christianity (not even trying to be hurtful at all) my mom will get all upset because I’m “making fun of her faith”😅
not diagnosed myself but had been with someone who suffered from it amongst other things. if you've seen it in reality, you never joke about it again.
@@ReflectingShadow THIS!!!
I think the issue with the BF is that she has these rules for him and who he can socialize with, cries about it and has a tantrum until he feels bad… then she goes and does what she wants and thinks “it’s his problem if he doesn’t like it.” Just to avoid taking accountability….
I felt like she had the mindset of "revenge" when she was being so flippantly talking to guys and obviously flirting and cuddling. Not the looook girl. lol
It's kinda toxic
She mentioned the "wife" cheating on her husband, she needs to express that she has trust issues with him! If u don't think ur own bf can't see a movie with another person, it's not the healthiest relationship 😬
It also seems unreasonable to tell your partner they can't platonically hand out with girls or go to the movies while you're away for months.
From what we hear of her home life, she gave him those rules because she was afraid of him leaving or cheating since she has such low self esteem. She put her insecurities on him, and held this idea that she needs to hold onto him by any means possible because deep down she thought that no one would willingly choose to stay with her if they were “presented with other options”, so she cut them out entirely for him. Sad.
So happy to see this video! I 100% agree that Yoanna is the villain/mean girl of the season. Camille was edited poorly because she stood up for herself. Back when this first aired I totally saw Camille as the villain because she was "stuck up" when she was confident and spoke her mind. Production didn't like that she stayed true to herself.
i’m glad i’m not the only one thinking yoanna is a villain. and i don’t even like her now since i watched her live with oliver twixt.
@@kztwitter same that whole interview really soured me to her and rewatching these I understand why her behavior sucks!
Yup. I totally bought into their story of "Evil Camille" and "Underdog Yoanna".
It prevented me from seeing just how stunningly beautiful Camille was, when the reality is that her smile could light up a room and she has really powerful charisma.
But Camille eventually suggests Yoanna had an ED to Tyra but sure.........Camille can get away with anything 🙄
@@bastioncory6740 she didn't get away with anything a whole production team made her the villain of the season for no reason when she really didn't do anything bad. Yoanna had been spreading rumors and starting shit the whole season.
Feels like them being in the music video is only so Tyra could save money and not pay actual dancers under the ploy "it's experience for you"
It’s more about advertising for her song. There were plenty of other dancers there. And it probably means the show paid for the video, so much bigger saving there for her!
As someone who has heard the majority of my life that I’m so “exotic looking”, I instantly wanted to vomit hearing Janice say that about April. I never realized how problematic and wrong saying that to someone was until about 2-3 years ago. I’ve always hated it. What the hell am I? A zoo exhibit? No. I’m a goddamn human being. Exotic 😒
Thanks for sharing that, I've never called or thought anyone looked "exotic" but I wouldn't have necessarily known it is offensive because exotic things are usually very desirable! I'm sure you're very beautiful and that's what people meant, so that is what they should have said.
Oh I love hearing this from someone because I’ve said this to ppl before not meaning anything bad by it. So to see it can be seen as hurtful really educates me. Ty for this so much. Being “exotic” is so beautiful to me like saying you look different than the regular “normal” looking ppl in the world. Which I now know thanks to your comment can be seen as a negative. No one likes feeling judged. And I need to be more aware of how I compliment someone because it can mean different things to different ppl. So ty for educating me.edit: so other day I met a gorgeous woman who normally I’d have said wow u look so exotic but I did not say it. Instead I remembered this comment and just told her wow u r very beautiful. To which she just smiled and said ty and left. Lol we were at Walmart. Just wanted to pop in and lyk that I actual took this to heart and am honestly changed because of u thank u again
Ugh she constantly only says hateful or cringy things.
I've always taken it as "you don't look like a basic European human" and more like...."captivating human". Personally never related it to being an animal because many things are considered exotic besides animals. BUT it also has such ignorant and racist history as a term in general...so it makes total sense hearing it gets under your skin. People can just say you're GORGEOUS 🥰
I had a friend growing up who was half jamaican and half white, she was really beautiful, she kind of looked like Moana. Anyway, people would call her exotic looking all the time, strangers and teachers alike, and every time someone said that to her she’d say thank you but you could also see her die a little on the inside. I don’t think people realized how damaging that was to, I dunno, I guess “other” someone and make them feel weird / fetishize their look. I hope people realize not to do this now, and I hope you can find a snappy comeback for them, so they realize how inappropriate it is!
I do pole dancing and I naturally lean towards power moves rather than graceful or sensual (I typically feel like I'm baby Bambi on ice when I try to be sexy) and I have this one teacher that works really hard at teaching us to embrace sensuality to make you feel powerful. It's really freeing when you just close your eyes and let yourself dance like you're the hottest person in the room no matter how you think you look. It gets me out of my shell and it helps a lot with self-image.
Yess! I just started pole but your teacher's teaching style is literally my studio's philosophy/mission statement which I love. I feel the same as you when I try but I'm getting better and it is very freeing. I grew up in a very repressed household so I have a lot of unlearning to do
Tyra once said she has been outvoted. Sara was prolly one of the girls she was outvoted on because ahe really liked her a LOT. She was sweet, stunning and had a really big drive.
Thank you luxeria for taking the time to talk about OCD vs perfectionism. I find a lot of people throw around OCD so loosely. It is really refreshing to see someone using their platform to spread correct information when a lot of influencers spread misinformation and water down serious topics while also still validating perfectionism.
Just hit pause to say the “Has…her knee storyline finished now?” aside CRACKED ME UP that’s basically how all the “narrative arcs” of this show make me feel 😂
Tyra using them for her music video is very ick. It reminds me of when I was in chamber choir in college and for our final grade, we had to perform backup for our teacher at her PAID gig in a concert hall.
Oh wow that's so tacky and unprofessional
it was giving will shuester from glee forcing his group to do....questionable perfomances
I totally agree that no is a solid answer. I one time saw a sign that says “‘no’ doesn’t mean ‘convince me’” it just means “end of” and I haaaate that some of us feel the need to explain ourselves every time we say no to something 😬
I remember teaching this to an 8 year old not long ago. She decided to use it on her dad and his reaction was so inappropriate omg. I wish someone had taught him that too. He started freaking out and saying she was being rude and weird. Ugh.
@@dollinterrupted hopefully you taught him too or intervened to support her
@@kissit012 he’s my boss so I can’t over ride him when it comes to parenting but I gave her a supportive look during the interaction and she stuck to her guns. She is starting to pick up that her dad doesn’t fully understand the concept of consent.
@@dollinterrupted That is really nice to hear. These are the things we need to teach young people. I just started to realize that I don't have to explain my reasons to anyone after watching Luxeria but I get the same reaction from my mother and I'm almost 30. After telling that "No." is a full sentence she just looks at me like I'm nuts 😅 There will always be pressure from people that don't understand it but we also have to keep in mind that we can't change others, we can only stay true to ourselves.
The reason Sara is crying so hard is because they scrapped the narrative that her father would disown her for being a model. Instead they focused on her knee this episode. But her family is very judgemental. I hope she thrived after this setback
The Bella Swan’s “No!” gets me every time 🤣
And that aggressive swan gets me every time :D "why aren't you making it to the pageant?!!?" 🦢
This was such an emotional episode for me, cuz I also suffer from perfectionism to the point I dropped out of college for the exact reason you were talking about, "if I can't do it perfectly I'm not gonna do it at all". Then, ofc, I got diagnosed with OCD lol. I totally relate to you on so many levels. JSYK, for me the video cuts off at 1:04:45 and I miss your ending commentary, including any twitch or patreon shoutouts you might've done. I'd love to eventually hear your ending thoughts! Much love!
Same! It may have been an issue on youtubes end and just didn't upload the whole thing
I relate to that, I struggle with that thought process all the time in school/work/social situations etc! I was also diagnosed with OCD (but am luckily doing much better) and just wanted to say I know how hard it is to deal with. I wish you the best and hope you get the help you need.
it cuts for me at the same time too
Pussycat Dolls - Beep. 🤣 Yep, there were songs with beeps in.
I can absolutely relate to not feeling sexy, I feel like I'm pretty much the exact opposite of sexy at all times. I think 'adorable if slightly unhinged' is much more my vibe. 🤣
That sunflower makes me die laughing every time. Love all the little blurbs and meme that you find. I've one several occasions spit my drink bc of your wonderful editing. Love everything you are and all you do 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘
Luxeria I absolutely love your ability to see situations and people for what they really are and look past the editing and story lines and the "drama" they add into these kinds of shows. It really shows the level of intelligence and empathy you possess. You have really opened my eyes and taught me a lot of things about reality television and other certain topics in general that isn't so obvious to the average person. Thank you for giving us your insight on some of these situations because its very much appreciated!! You are such a warm hearted and kind person and it shows through the way you talk us through everything. You are so intelligent and also hilarious and I enjoy watching and listening to you so much
Saying "i hate you" for your boyfriend seeing a movie with a female friend is wild!! Especially since she actually cheats on him later
I’ve waited my entire life to hear your thoughts on this episode. My entire body is filled with gout!
Oh wait till next 2 weeks episode!!!
As someone with severe OCD, I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. It's something I've dealt with literally my entire life. I'm now 30, but I spent many years of my teenage life unable to leave the house because of it. My eyes can't roll any harder when someone fixes a misplaced pillows and says, "oh teehee, I'm so OCD".
Luxeee, you've literally explained perfectionism in a way that makes sense. Thank you for making us realise wanting to be perfect can be detrimental! S L A Y ❤
Yay I'm so glad you were able to upload! I hope the copyright issue with There's something about Mariam gets worked out, because it is SO important that you are covering it.
That's EXACTLY why the production company don't want Lux to talk about it
Yoanna was truly the Rachel Berry of ANTM. 😅
Yaaaasssss! I just got done with - minor surgery, now I get to watch the beautiful and talented Luxeria! What a perfect recovery show!
Good luck on your recovery:)
Feel better soon Lovely!! ❤️ x
So true about keeping projects to yourself. I have tried many “businesses” that didn’t work out. I’d try and hype it up before it was worthy of being hyped. The shame of feeling like a loser and lack of support resulted in every one failing. I have a thing going on now tho that is slowing working. It feels good to do something for myself on my own terms. I don’t have expectations to make it big or go viral. I can’t deal with the pressure. Doing it my way, on my own terms, works for me.
Good luck!
This season feels so much more toxic than the first one. i dont know why. Every time someone is "winning", the others, mostly yoanna just start talking crap about the winner.
You made a very apt observation Luxeria. I grew up in America in the south and I was NOT an adult who knew how to handle going out or relationships at 18. And most of my friends weren’t either. We didn’t develop that sense of understanding until like 22 when we graduated university. And I studied abroad in Scotland during college and definitely noticed a different mindset and vibe of the university age young adult scene in the UK. I really grew up a lot during that semester.
Thanks so much for speaking a little on how people throw around stuff like perfectionism and OCD. I’ve always had a massive problem with this, and having people laugh and tell me “oh I’m so OCD!!! I love organising my pens by colour!!” genuinely ruined so much of my childhood to a point where I just stopped and gave up for a solid year and a half at school and ended up completely isolating myself from everyone around me just so I wouldn’t have to deal with it anymore. It’s not much better now, a lot of people still throw that kind of thing around like it’s nothing, but I get the sense people are finally starting to realise what they’re doing just a little. I know that where I am learning about mental health and common mental illnesses is a requirement in highschools, so younger people definitely aren’t as bad as some people I know, but it’s still so incredibly rampant and it’s really hard having to hear it all the time. But yeah, thank you for saying this, hopefully some people watching will realise that they’ve accidentally hurt others and will try to better themselves!
So what you're thinking of is Giselle in Cycle 1 and the Reebok shoot with Clinton Portis(?) where Adrienne's mum and Elise's boyfriend watched. She was the dancer. Miss J asked April if she was a dancer I think and she said no, just x amount of years doing Pilates or yoga or something.
And I needed some more ANTSG! in my day. Thank you so much lovely!
I needed some Luxeria in my life today! I swear I heard the word “gout” in a song this morning and that’s all it took 😂😂 love you!
I randomly read an article about a man that got Gout and couldn't stop laughing 😂 (not nice that he got Gout obviously but Roly and Lux have practically trademarked the term in my mind 😂😂)
@@green123o4 omg me too! I laugh my ass off at the word any time I see it or hear it. I just think of Roly and Lux saying it and it cracks me up
I read a caption on IG that had the word gout in it! This can't be a coincidence!
I’m a nurse, so I just be laughing when I hear/say Gout
I was always told I should not be selfish and think about the other person before I say “no”.
Me not wanting my grandma to hug me, because she was treating me badly and I felt uncomfortable faking affection was explain to me as being rude.
Having sex with men when I didnt want to and they wanted to - just laying there letting it happen… it felt natural at that point.
you have such big sister/best friend energy and i love listening to you be comedic while at the same time be super intelligent about the things you talk about (i always learn so much watching you haha). every video you make is such a joy!! your antm videos got me to go and just binge all of it and think about your commentary in the back of my mind. i love hearing your take on the, uh, interesting stuff that goes down in this show.
Your comment about OCD is sooo on point, as someone with diagnosed OCD which really detrimentally affects my life I am constantly faced with people saying “I have OCD” flippantly, I’m so happy you commented on it! ❤
Am I the only one that felt satisfaction watching mean girl Yoanna fall?? 😂
It makes me so happy to see you getting sponsored content. You deserve so much!! X
Nice to see that you are feeling better Luxeria ❣️ She should have told the guy that she danced with that she had a boyfriend don't forget how upset she was when he went to the movies with someone else that she knew.
And he didn't even end up going it sounded like! And she felt like she needed to call that guy? Girl...no you don't, he probably doesn't even remember he gave you the number haha
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Watching ANTM as a young teen contributed, in part, to me developing the ED that I'm still currently in therapy trying to battle. Re-watching these episodes on your channel has been therapeutic for me. Thank you for making these videos and calling out all the problematic behavior displayed ❤️
i wish only the best for you in your recovery
Hope your healing goes well. Good luck in the future!
Aw, I hope the best for your healing ❤
I wish you the best in your recovery!! 💖
All the best with your recovery ❤️
I'm only 8 mins in but the flash back to the 'dreamt of prawns' clip had me screaming. I'll be quoting that for at least a week.
It’s so weird watching this, crushing on April who is around my age now, then remembering how long ago this was 😅 when she was dancing in the video and seeing her in that black dress I was just like 😍😍
Sara did mention her knee one other time that I know of, last ep talking about Catie being afraid of heights she said she was also afraid, she'd had three knee surgeries and was afraid to fall on her knee (42:33 in the previous vid).
Yay!!!! You just made my stressful day so much better!!! Thank you!!!! ♥️ I'm ready for another scandal!!
Agree 🎉❤
Yep I'm in that same boat ,hope things get better for ya🌼
Kirsten Stew ‘NO’ from twilight now stuck in my head on repeat. Thanks 😊
I am SO excited for the reaction of episode 10 of this season! Lol it's going to be legendary
So cycle 2 was filmed in 2003, and ODB sadly passed away in November 2004. Which made seeing him here, technically less than a year before the tragedy, was so sad and odd 😥
It's interesting seeing this as an adult. Knowing what eventually happens in the end it's kind of more obvious now. Him simply going to the movies with another girl is going to make her declare she HATES him, but she's allowed to go to a club and if he has a problem with it then it's him, not her? Huh? I don't care if it's "their thing" it might be hers with him, but he may not see it that way in his eyes. She could have expressed herself better. Also, even if nothing happened in both scenarios I think going to an actual club and talking with guys (more than likely flirting too) is more inappropriate than simply going to the movies. Especially since both scenarios have different intentions. It's also hypocritical. He doesn't go to the movies and gets bitched at, while she gets to have fun. That's fair...
I never considered myself a perfectionist until I started learning about ADHD. Then I realized that I almost never do anything if I don't think I can do it well beforehand. I used to refuse to try new things that looked like I could fail at it.
I can relate!!! Your observations about being a perfectionist, obsessing over something I perceived did not go the way I expected and wishing it happened "Perfectly", fear, trying to do everything I can to reach the goal...Whew!!! Thankkkkkkk you Luxeria You speak with integrity. You are truly a beautiful woman
Feeling forgettable truly is awful. I remember one of my first real serious job interviews I had, the last round was with the VP of sales and she was a hard ass. She told me that her first impression of me was that I was "dull" but after speaking with me she liked me and eventually I did get the job. But many years later and I still remember the sinking feeling I got when she gave me that remark. I was pissed firstly because I'm the least dull person I know. I have almost no self esteem but one thing I do know is that I'm fucking funny and I have extremely weird hobbies and interests, so even if someone wouldn't appreciate my humor they definitely would never say I'm boring. Also, I was young and thought it was polite to take the interview seriously and I'm not a warm and bubbly person by nature so I guess that came off as "dull" to her. Very odd especially since she was generally rude and wouldn't smile or joke so how am I the dull one???
Please don't stop reacting to ANTM. They're my absolute favorite.
Your face during the elimination lmaoooooo. Ilysm 😂😂❤️
Tyra's music video reminded me that she wrote a book, like a fictional novel back in the day. I think she even promoted it on one of the cycles. I read it when I was in like high school, and I remember it was rather odd and that the main character really loved whipped cream. The title was Modelland. I wonder if I still have it.
Forgot the name of your channel (💀 sorry) but conveniently a search for "ANTM gout" brought me back
It’s a scandal girls! ❤
Ok but the christian rock instrumental is throwin me rn! Wth? 😂 tell me I’m not the only one who got tossed back into middle school by Skillet playin in the background
I think I won't be as happy as in a moment when Luxeria called me "a vision"🥺🥺 It sounds like such a genuine compliment
I appreciate you being open about struggling with anxiety when getting your degree Lux, I'm in school now for teaching and it has been a struggle. Glad to know I'm not alone ❤️
I feel like I'm obsessed with watching you because you're just like me but you're my opposite and it's just captivating. I've never seen someone so spazzy and random with their analytics. The CHAOS gives me life
My therapist was telling me that she believed that I have OCD and that I should get tested and I panicked said “I’m not ready to deal with that,” and haven’t seen her since 😅
Gah that is SUCH a relatable statement. I'm not ready to deal with it either 😅
I am enjoying these series so much and I know I'm a bit late on watching it but I just wanted to say a thank you for the way you addressed the passive comments of OCD, I have suffered with OCD for years and when people say shit like 'oh i'm just a bit OCD about it' it really bugs me so I'm so happy you highlighted how important it is. okay lots of love and thank you again
Thank you for keeping me company while I cry and get sick due to a migraine 😊 it would be much more miserable without you, though I'll have to rewatch later with my eyes actually open
Yay so glad to see you have a sponsor this video! If I didn’t already have a VPN I would completely use your code ❤️🔥
17:18 "I have a piece of my boyfriend with me"
Roly: *_"A DEAD BODY"_* 😂🤣😂🤣
I've just discovered this channel and you're commentary is AMAZING!
😥 The end of the video got cut off... I was DYING to hear your analysis 😂
When you said ‘ohhh I remember what happens… after the letter I was like FINALLY cuz I remembered a few videos ago and I was waiting for you to!!! Ahhhhh
"Perfection is the enemy of good"
Luxeria 2022
Well said lovely lady🖤
I feel we are much more attuned to understanding relationships and interpersonal issues that we were 20 years ago. The relationship issues we saw with Shandi in this episode seem obvious to us, but may not have been as obvious back then. I feel like that's part of why they really tried to spell it out for us (also foreshadowing lol).
omg i can absolutely relate on the little talk about not seeing yourself as sexy/sensual, there could be a number of reasons why but personally i feel that being called sexy doesn't have much value as a compliment as sort of feels invasive, i know calling someone sexy doesn't always mean you're "sexualising" them but i think it CAN feel like that especially depending on the person saying it, sexy can also mean different things to different people, so you start questioning is it something on the outside or personality/energy. I have found that when wearing certain makeup or dresses i've been called sexy and instantly thought "but this is something temporary, can i be sexy without these things?" Maybe bring it up on the next podcast with roly ? its definitely relatable
hi Lux! I had double jaw surgery a week ago & my mouth is completely shut! my facial swelling&bruising is absolutely crazy & I only drink soups and juices with a lot of effort. I haven’t been outside for ages it feels like and I’m super bored doing nothing. so, today, I tried to go to supermarket with my mom, but my lack of energy caused some troubles 😂 anyways, just wanted to say that your videos are super entertaining! I feel less alone in my room. thank you for what you are doing & hope you have smooth recovery from ffs!❤
ok so i have a feeling about shandi-
like lux i found her highly relatable but i have a slightly different perspective of why she's acting this way maybe it's because I'm american and grew up in a similar place idk. but as someone who grew up being very bullied and constantly told i wasn't cute or pretty by classmates, but then i grew up a bit and sort of found myself more by the time i was like 20 right. but because i grew up without a lot of positive male attention, i found that it would be a huge ego boost for me when guys would be into me and i think even if i had been in a relationship at the time, if I'd had the same combination of events as shandi, like going out to clubs with the girls finally feeling hot and whatever and a rando hit on me, i might just enjoy the attention and maybe not mention btw i have a bf.
all that to say, i don't support how she behaved, but i think if my 20/21yo self had been in the same situation, I'd have also done some things that adult/present day me at age 30 would never.
tldr; i don't think her bf or her were in the right here, but i also can't really condemn them cos they're basically still kids. especially in that era where it was a lot harder to like stay connected with loved ones because of limited phone services/texting, etc.
Wow, I almost snorted my juice through my nose when I heard Luxeria say she doesn't feel sexy. I'm here having a major girl crush, thinking every single video "JFC, she's bloody gorgeous, smart, empathetic and sexy" and then she doesn't see it herself 😮. Well, Miss Lux: you ARE in every way.
That’s a really nice flower pot ! That made me cackle 😂😂
I needed the 'Business w/ Luxeria' bit really bad so, ThankYou!! 🤗
In my opinion, guys and girls are allowed to be friends, my hubby when we first met used to go to the cinema with his friends, male or female, but i never got jealous over it (and i am a very jealous person, over very ridiculous things). If i had retaliated to that by grinding up against some other guy that is a completely disproportionate reaction. Like making out with someone because your partner shook hands with someone. I know theyre like 18, but its about communication and boundries, knowing what each finds acceptable, and it sounds like they havent had that conversation.
Ohhh Luxeria... I relate to the whole not feeling sexy, let alone feeling forgettable too. Lol I mean I'm the one covering my face up online. But yes, it hits home hard. Also, the whole exposure/promotion thought process people have is so annoying. As someone who plays music professionally, has worked on the instruments I play for years upon years, and who has a mortgage, I can't tell you how many times people have attempted to get me to perform for an event "for exposure" and bare minimum payment. It's ridiculous.
Oh my goodness, seeing you had a new post up is exactly the turnaround to the contrasting stress that was distracting me earlier. Luxeria, you are a boost of comforting awesomeness ... it's a SCANDAL! ❤️
I think Janice is high as a kite during the judging. It looks like she can barely keep her eyes open and she's a little more batshit than usual.
Unrelated, but I just discovered Luxeria a week or so ago and I'm completely OBSESSED!! These ANTM reactions are giving me life!
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU REVIEW THIS EP SINCE YOU STARTED SEASON 2! This episode is so unhinged and needs to be talked about. I am so hype
I love your comments and how thoughtful you are and considerate over how the girls are treated. ❤❤❤
No is no. Period. If you’re unsure, it’s still NO. You do not want to be in a situation where you get coerced into something you’re not comfortable with. Lovely video as always, I was waiting for this video all week!
An „indie European magazine“ I can recommend is TUSH, which is a fashion magazine with a focus on interesting editorial photography from Hamburg. It‘s owned by German fashion photographer Armin Morbach and often includes diverse and queer models. It‘s literally the only fashion magazine I can still read without rolling my eyes.
Your cutaway edits never fail to be perfect and hilarious
I hope you know how much joy you bring people
The Balenciaga mud pit reminds me of Aurak-Hia orcs being birthed in The Lord of the Rings movie 😂
I was having a real crappy day today! And then I saw this episode!!! Thank you so much! ❤
Shandi and the no spoilers situation…..oh girl