TikTok Influencer Exposes Top 10 'Propaganda' Trends

Gen Z Trends: TikTok Influencer Analyzes Top 10 'Propaganda' Trends. A recent TikTok video by Casey Lewis (@caseymorrowlewis) has sparked conversation about the subtle forms of marketing and influence present in popular trends. Lewis, who boasts a 60,000-person Substack following dedicated to youth trends, analyzed hundreds of TikTok videos to identify the top 10 most frequently mentioned items on "propaganda I won't fall for" lists. Topping the list was ChatGPT, followed by the "clean girl" aesthetic and oat milk. "ChatGPT does not have any of our best interests at heart," stated Lewis in her video. Other trends identified include preventative Botox, the corporate ladder, and matcha. Lewis's video highlights the pervasive nature of marketing and influence in shaping trends, prompting a discussion about consumer awareness and critical thinking.

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