Lucy Welcher, a social media influencer with nearly 20 million likes, sparked controversy with a TikTok post claiming she’s “too pretty” for work. In the now-deleted video, she expressed disdain for the daily grind, prompting backlash from netizens who criticized her as “shallow” and “entitled.”
Welcher’s video, posted on November 8, 2022, garnered swift condemnation for its perceived laziness and arrogance. Users rebuked her for equating employment with appearance, calling her out for her privileged attitude.
In response to the backlash, Welcher deleted the original clip, attributing it to a joke misunderstood by viewers. She defended herself against what she deemed “slander” on social media, clarifying misconceptions about her lifestyle and income.
@lucywelcher I appreciate you guys for being so nice to me tho💗 ##greenscreen##ratingthings##starbucks ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
“I do not want to work for the rest of my life. Does it look like I want to get up at 6 a.m. every f**king day for the next 60 years? No! I’m too pretty for that!” she said in the nine-second clip.
@lucywelcher Remake of the most hated video I’ve ever made😍💗 #SephoraGiveOrKeep #relatable #working #joke ♬ original sound – LUCY
Viewers were quick to offer their comments, many slamming the content creator for being “lazy” and “entitled.”
“Boy I wish I had your confidence, the same confidence to feel like I’m better looking than I actually am. God you people are so shallow and in love with yourselves,” writes one TikToker.
