Life is too short to not enjoy good food and love yourself. Corny, I know, but I mourn for my younger self for all the wasted years of being so insecure about my weight. Seriously though, you're beautiful.
As someone who just started recovering from an Eating Disorder, this "corny" stuff kinda makes me going despite several downfalls and fear. Lately I've been enjoying cooking again. So, thank you. For writing a corny quote. And reminding others to fight for a life after recovery, enjoying food.
As a black person born in Brooklyn And raised between New York and the West Indies I am very sad that you felt the need to apologize for your braids 😩 you were a kid trying a style I’m sure you genuinely thought was cool and interesting 😊 that is not appropriating & you don’t have to apologize 😩 I’m glad you had the hairstyle in & I hope you enjoyed it while it was it in. Only one of these crazy new aged weirdos who live to be a politically correct victim would even think along those lines 💕
It's cause the masses here would slam her if she didn't apologize. Super stupid she "had to" apologize. Also she's Asian and xall me crazy but don't some pacific islanders braid their hair traditionally? Just pointing out woke bull shit
@@Jeevitham15011she’s not seeing other people as the issue she’s seeing herself as the issue. Only somebody who has experienced something like this would understand
@@Parisalee I have experienced body dysmorphia as well, but if she truly got over it, she wouldn’t still label her child self as the "problem". Its strange how she says to love your body while labeling herself past self as the problem. I didn’t mean to come off rude in my comment. I also am aware of the fact that one can have ptsd about the issue and still feel inferior to the mindset.
@@Jeevitham15011okay but your saying just because she says “love your body” means she has no issues whatsoever?? I’m confused on how you think a mental illness just heals and goes away, it’s not the flu or strep. You can have ptsd from it but that it doesn’t mean it goes away.
@@chrisgray7081 I said I am aware of the fact that one can have ptsd about the issue and still feel inferior to the mindset! Yes, she might still struggle with the issue, but she's promoting others to love their body while nitpicking hers?
As someone from the Caribbean, there is no such thing as braids or dreadlocks being ‘owned’ by a group of people. If you go to any of the islands, you will see braids on all different types of people. Sharing traditions should be a good thing, sharing cultures should be a good thing. What makes the sharing of cultures so beautiful, is the equality proven. It shows how beautiful our world can truly be if we just put our differences aside and learn from each other, a world without racism. Cultures are not owned, but shared. Thanks for reading ❤️.
as sum1 from the caribbean, i disagree. my ancestors didnt get enslaved for this shit. even if OUR culture wasnt shared racism would still exist😭 stop saying black ppl not wanting our culture shared is “the reason the world is so bad” bc it was bad before just bc white ppl HATED us (and some still do) stop making racism our fault😭 we dont owr our culture to anyone especially since we’re JUST NOW getting it back and still dont have it all
@@444tayyyyyou’re correct, racism WOULD still exist. However, there wouldn’t be millions of people feeling guilty for exploring certain cultures or being born white because of things that nobody alive today has experienced. Man, we need to move on from the past. I’m tired of being pressured into hating who I am for my skin color (white) and I’m tired that so many black peoples I know get to be outwardly racist towards everybody because their great great grandparents went through something. We should’ve done something in the past. But now that we missed our chance, it’s time to move on with the equality we have now.
@@444tayyyy I love how miserable people like you expose the fact you despise life and your own existence without actually saying it. So played out but still pretty funny. Keep it up I guess.
@@444tayyyy”stop making racism our fault” exactly when you stop people from being allowed to do something because of there race for “enslaving” them that is the definition of racism, hating or acting by or upon someone’s race which is what your statement does by your reasoning any other group of people can be racist towards you because they suffered racism right so might want to put down that phone because it came from a white person if your that deep about “enslavement” the other thing to add is other black people sold the slaves to whites 😂
tbh i’ve noticed that the idea of “cultural appropriation” is a western ideal. Most countries i’ve visited encourage dressing like them. They see it as a honor
Finally some common sense. Yes it is definitely a western thing and specifically the US Canada the UK and Australia its funny how in other places they actively try to share their culture and love it if you try to immerse your self in it
Ya a few people get pissed and loud so the whole country back tracks and tries to “fix” the issue. It’s nice because it means these countries care and want to be empathetic but it’s insane how ridiculous things have gotten and I’m ready to just be offensive at this point because it’s caused way more issues to try to make everyone happy. There will always be someone who is upset
I think it’s because if they’re in a country where almost everyone has the same culture, they haven’t been discriminated against like people in countries with many cultures
I realised that life is not about being skinny or fat. It's about having enough good & functional health to enjoy the best this world can offer us and will continue to offer.
@@Name-fe4fk skinny ≠ healthy. there are skinny people who are not healthy and eat poorly but don’t gain weight and bigger people who eat healthy and go to the gym yet don’t lose weight. also people can be bigger and not able to lose weight because of medical issues.
@@Cyanide01995 yes we need to maintain a appropirate body weight but that doesn't mean we need to fit the general standards of being "skinny" which can be toxic?
Your braids are beautiful. Wearing braids is not cultural appropriation. While box braids are traditionally associated with black women, I as a black woman love to see our culture being CELEBRATED all over the world. Black women experience discrimination for wearing their braids and this is a problem we have been fighting to stop. We just want to be able to wear our hair without discrimination, and I think as a community we want everyone to be able to enjoy the beauty of black culture.
You’re not even a real south african😂 talking about “shout out to your parents for getting you into the culture” what culture are you talking about,there’s no shared culture of those braids.
@@lucid._.dreamr6777that’s not up to you to decide wether it was culturally insensitive or not 👋🏽💀,yall have convinced yourselves that these are your braids and that you dictate how people can wear them when these braids existed way before your peoples existence and were practiced before it reached your ancestors.
As a black women I personally enjoy when other cultures acknowledge our culture and braids to me aren’t a culture appropriation but a cultural celebration.
@@davidesfandiary5935 Hispanics and indians wore braids for centuries and so did other asian and indian cultures around the world. This culture appropriation shit needs to stop. It’s fucking hair.
@@brianalynnsantos cultural appropriation is absolute bs, why should others not be able to wear a specific hairstyle or eat some food, just because they weren't born in the right place or in the right family, its literally discrimination.
As an African my mom grew up around the coastal area of East Africa where she loved braiding European and other foreign peoples hair and adding sea shells as decoration! It’s sad that you have to apologize for a harmless and innocent thing I find that braids should be loved by everyone other than when it is used in a rude way and not appreciated. You looked gorgeous and I absolutely loved the confidence I got when I was younger after getting my hair braided I’m glad that at-least everyone got to feel that joy❤️
True that and dressing it's no problem with it as long as you're doing it because you're curious or like it. If not doing it to make fun I don't see the problem
Exactly anybody can have their hair braided and it looks really cute on a lot of people actually. The braids she had wasn’t an issue at all some people do reach tho.
Braids don't belong to anyone, vikings had braids, Africans had braids, Asians had braids. Braiding your hair is just a way to put your hair together, it doesn't matter how thin it is or plenty it is. A braid is a braid whether it's Rapunzel style or cornrows 😂
@@celinemara565 braids are just a method of joining hair. That was my freaking point. Obviously black and white hair textures and different so the methods in which it is used are also different but a braid is still a braid. Take the french braid for example, it's just a bigger version of cornrows. Black hair is too kinky that a french braid style would fall apart quickly and most of the time, their hair is shorter so it doesn't go as well as it does on the other hair textures. A braid is still a braid. If you paid attention, you would see my point
@@imaginessa1365 that again is not true black people have all types of texture but regardless TRADITIONALLY different regions had different hairstyles belonging to their region i am arab and black and arabs have braids too but they are not cornrows, cornrows, dreads , knotless braids are black and very different from arab braids and white braids the specific hairstyle is cultural depending on hair type, environment, weather even etc that is part of culture and identity you won’t find cornrows in arabs (who are not black) cause its not part of arab culture SO wearing these specific braids is cultural appropriation… you can wear your regions braids period
@@imaginessa1365 also while true alot of black people have kinky hair some of us have straight hair too including alot of my family members and we are indigenous in africa…
It's called a "Dutch" braid. Really though the only people triggered about cultural appropriation are white liberals. Except when it comes to Hip hop. You have to pander to the whole race if you want to be accepted as an artist.
🙅 naw don't agree. I appreciate the apology because it's not just the braids. It's the braids, the beads, plus the guy behind her rocking corn rows too with a mean mug. There's NOTHING wrong with a person realizing that they participated in cultural appropriation and stopping and apologizing for it. This don't make her any less cool or any more disliked. She is cool because she is so highly considerate to me. But this comment section tho 😮💨🙄. This is exactly why everyone and their cousins feel like they can take a hold of black culture (while gatekeeping their own). The way we get giddy about just anybody seemingly acting like a "homeboy" or "homegirl" is ridiculous. We literally don't get free reign of anyone else's culture the way it's taken with ours. And there's NOTHING WRONG with black ppl saying hey that's not cool we don't appreciate it, stop. Simple as that.
I'm a black woman and I am so sick of cultural appropriation especially when it comes to hair..you do NOT have to apologize! Hair is hair and you should be able to do whatever it is you want to do with it like seriously this chaos is what we don't need...you were a cutie 😊
vikings werent the first, but all continents have some sort of culture of using braids whether it be inspired by someone else or uniquely done without inspiration
This generation is so messed up that we really have to apologize about the hairstyles we wear as a kid or we’ll get cancelled 😭 Edit: Wow i didnt think this little sentence could get 5.5k likes 😳 Thank you! And stay humble❤️
We’re the dumbest people and yet we think we are somewhat “woke”. The entire fucking History of humans, of ALL background, is made of what they call “cultural appropriation”.
@@hanahduriyah how was that a mistake in the first place? How do you find pride in a hairstyle and claim it as your own as it’s some sort of great invention ? Grow up. In the contrary, you should be happy that people all over the world are embracing each other’s cultures. Isn’t that what we’re all about as humans ?
@@Kawakil what? During slavery black ppl braids they hair to help they hair grown culture as deep meaning sure. Ppl are asking to respect they culture and know what it’s comes from that’s all. Not saying ppl can’t wear it just respect it there’s ppl who mock and steal it
As a AFRICAN wear those braids it's a style and it's much appreciated when people outside of my culture do or wear things from it. My grandmother who was born and raised in Ghana loves sending me videos of people who aren't African doing things from our culture lol people who get angry over braids think that every action is an attack.
@@sireyoo_ it's always african Americans who say this and the reason why om kinda angry is because I've had African-American get angry when referred to as african, they say I'm not african I'm black and to me that's crazy that after saying stuff like that all of a sudden it's let's scream about our heritage when it benefits us
@@cheomgi5912 actually to say this hair style is exclusive to a certain race is not correct. Latin America natives used them before European colonisers. So seeing her use this hair style in Mexico doesn’t offend me.
As a black person, please continue to do whatever you want with your hair. It doesn’t matter! In fact, the fact you had it feels like appreciation rather than appropriation. :)
Thank God you, as a black person, gave her permission to wear a hairstyle that was historically worn by just about every culture/race that has ever existed 😩🙏
Well, your people don't own anything significant. So the least humanity can give you is the n word and braids. It makes y'all happy for some reason. You know... Owning something makes humans feel better. But since y'all haven't contributed anything useful to human civilization, the least you can have is the braids. And the n word, of course. Try to create a functioning society next.
Im from Cancun and honestly that’s not cultural appropriation AT ALL stop hearing woke people hahaha culture is made to share so I’m happy to see your hair braided cause u r rocking a look that’s part of my culture so I’m glad ❤
Yeah that shit was cringe just for the fact that she feels the need to apologize as a way to hopefully avoid the cancel culture. Shits sad that anyone with any fan base feels the need to change how they appear and speak in fear of loosing said fans
amen. thank you for this. big difference between claiming something as your own (cultural appropriation), and appreciating culture (cultural appreciation.) Also, braids were also in Korean culture as well
@@TetaPehta03they aren’t the same things though the braids most aa people refer to are different from Viking braids. But any one can wear them if they aren’t using them in a derogatory way.🤷🏽♀️
This is the first comment section I see people saying its ok cause many times ive seen black people saying they hate us but they wanna be us so bad, braids are a black people thing, etc etc.
I am genuinly curious, sometimes celebrities do thee braids for example white singers and people get upset.. why are people upset when celebrities do it v 👀
Can’t be too sure though, there’s always someone who’s gonna whinge and play the race card. You’re right, there’s no need for an apology but someone will want one cos they have thin skin.
@@majorlazor5058 she doesn’t have to apologise for something she did when she was a kid and people clearly weren’t crying about cultural appropriation like they are now, making those braids is not a way to hate on ‘your’ people u need to change this mindset
I’m glad I see so many women letting you know that it’s ok for you to wear braids. We love Asian culture and it’s ok if you love ours. 🤜🏾🤛🏻 don’t believe the hype on the media ppl get along a lot more than ppl would like to let you think.
For sure it doesn’t matter if she wears breads, but if she were to wear extensions then it’d be seen as culture appropriation. Braids that deal with extension comes with a ton of history. Ofc I wish some of us wouldn’t point to everything as culture appropriation, but when it comes to extensions I’m your braid specifically, it’s an issue.
@@ThatOneUglyLightskin bro... thats almost all countries except middle eastern area.. and some east europe countries. the whole world is almost obsessed with our asian culture 😄 Also black ppl are cool glad they like our culture too. Since we like their culture and pop culture like rap and hip hop and big azz and shyt like that. 😃
Being active is key. Find a hobby or activity that you enjoy. If you do then it won't feel like working out. I've been fortunate in doing that so I could eat anything I want.
@@princessnjalla It's not disrispectful, black americans live in a society with white people's technology, stop crying, people will do whatever the fuk they want with their hair, and you can't do sh1t about it
@@phaqq well with Asian people stealing other aspects of the cluture... one can get confused... stop trolling and go back under that rock you crawled from under.... have the day you deserve.
@@gjs_5554 No they don't, stop trolling to fit the narrative.... Europeans couldn't even bathe themselves... how in the world could they figure out braided. Stop playing yourself it just makes you look stupid.
African right here, we loooove people trying our culture. When my Mom was younger (living in Congo) she had loooots of white European friends. She used to braid their hair and show them how to dress in "Pagne". They used to love it and everyone had a great time! Girl get more braids if you like that would look lovely! No cultural appropriation, just cultural appreciation. Peace people ☮️❤️
Say that louder for the African Americans in the back. It's so different here! Although, it's obviously a different experience growing up black in America vs. Africa
@@A.x3 here people use it as fashion and not really appreciate it Over there people come to appreciate the cultural and experience it so it’s different wearing it there
I've been to different countries, and all of them encourage tourists to try out traditional clothes, accessories, and hairstyles. Also, there was a CZcamsr in US who did a social experiment where he wore Chinese traditional clothing and asked around in a university campus if they thought what he was wearing was offensive, and only the non Chinese people were offended by it, the Chinese people said he looked good and it wasn't offensive at all. The younger generation in the US sure gets offended by everything, even those that don't concern them.
I’ve seen the video that you mention. Wasn’t it posted by PragerU? If it was, that guy was more than just a CZcamsr. He was a conservative troll trying to provoke peoples’ reactions. He had no intention to promote or enjoy any Chinese culture. His sole purpose was to promote his own anti-woke agenda.
Just so everyone realizes...wearing braids or other hairstyles from our culture IS NOT the appropriation part(thats appreciation). It would ONLY be appropriation if some other race does it and acts like they invented it or it originated in some other ethnicities culture other than its true origin. THAT'S appropriation.
@@Cat-tg8nk That's the thing tho, kids don't know that they're supposed to be chubby. They see adults and think that's the image they have to live up to causing a lot of image issues. She's started getting better I doubt she recognizes this rn.
@@Cat-tg8nk That's the thing tho, kids don't know that they're supposed to be chubby. They see adults and think that's the image they have to live up to causing a lot of image issues. She's started getting better I doubt she recognizes this rn.
@@Cat-tg8nk actually, as a kid I was extremely skinny even though I had baby chubs. so if she always overate and stuffs she’ll keep the chub and it won’t just be baby chubs by then
@@ninjagamer1359 not if it’s an literally culutral hairstyle with history behind it your prob not gonna reply tho cause u know nothing abt it either NOTHING I doubt u even know why they were created
@@ninjagamer1359do u even know anything abt it? this entire comment section doesn’t restore my faith it makes it worse and majority of y’all r people who don’t know anything abt the history and stories about the braids
@@coconut8800 People are allowed to do their flipping hair you weirdo. Especially when it's people doing it TO them, and she's literally a little kid, lol. Why don't you go ahead and "educate" the black person with the 7,000 likes in this comment section or the African mom with 5,000? I'm sure they'd take real kindly to that
Hey, gorgeous, don't worry about having braids. As a child, and as an adult, it's not cultural appropriation. I am black and I don't mind people having beautiful braids as long as they don't claim, it's from their heritage when they're not black.. Moving on, I love this video.❤❤❤
P.s don’t apologize for wear braids girl, it’s really a compliment to embrace our culture , it only becomes in insult when the use things from our culture to mock or try and humiliate us
"Btw sorry about the braids, 100% cultural appropriation and not cool." The idea of Cultural Appropriation in a society entirely based on the merging, acceptance, appreciation and exploration of eachothers cultures is absolutely ridiculous! As long as you're not being disrespectful then who really cares!? By these standards everyone appropriates someone else's culture at some point in the day without even knowing it because America has been such a mish mash of so many cultures and ethnicities for so long that to now start saying we need to stick to our own cultures and if not its disrespectful is sort of counter productive to what America is. It almost feels like we're going backwards.
Cultural appropriation isn't appreciation. It's less about sharing culture and more about a more powerful group getting a "free pass" to wear certain clothes, hair styles etc while a minority gets discriminated because of it. Normalizing braids for white people in America isn't the same as normalizing it for black people. It's a sad but true fact of the American psyche. Just Google the crown act and the many dehumanizing things that happen to black people because of their hair. Most of these things simply don't happen to white people in the same position.
@@ereristark425 Why don't you give some examples because the only times that I can think of that I of that I feel like it's been inappropriate or unfair that people have been treated that way over their hair and black culture is in sports And pretty much every sports league Nit picks the shit out of all of their players for all types of stupid shit so I really don't think it's a racist thing I think they just do whatever they can to get under every single player that is in their organization skin
@@tommystrickland6268 the crown act wasn't created for shits and giggles, it was created out of genuine necessity because, and I quote, "Black women are 1.5x more likely to be sent home from the workplace because of their hair," and "Black women are 80% more likely than white women to agree with the statement: I have to change my hair from its natural state to fit in at the office." The act was made to address existing workplace and school related discrimination against black women and their hair. You can find a variety of examples in the real world, for example, "Louisiana Girl Sent Home from School Over Braided Hair Extensions," "Ruby Williams: No Child with Afro Hair Should Suffer Like Me," "Black Malden Charter Students Punished for Braided Hair Extensions," the list goes on.
"Cultural Appropriation" makes no sense outside these western countries I feel. You should stop being hostage to these ideals. As an Indian I honestly dont think such a thing exists. The existence of the idea of cultural appropriation is more insulting. We are not as feeble as Americans seem to think we are. smile more joke more
What does that silliness have to do with us Americans? Oh and do you mean South Americans (lots of countries) or North Americans like The United States of America or Canada? European countries have to deal with this stupid concept all of the time as well. Their media tells them all of the time that if they wear braids (just using the same example) they are doing the same thing. You just made a huge assumption about "Americans" when most of us North and South do not feel this way. Just a small generation that both of our kids just happen to be a part of at 27 and 29 and they don't believe in cultural appropriation.
@@sugahoney89 Yoga was spread outside of India by Indian Yogis. It's not appropriation for a white person to do yoga. Especially since it comes from sanatan dharma, and is universal.
Especially in Mexico since those braids were probably done by a native that takes pride in their work as well as got paid for their services. Also before someone says something, cornrows were also independently created by indigenous ppl of the new world before they ever had contact with anyone from Africa.
@@ayenastyletelier3257 yeah dude, all this cultural appropriation is getting out of hand. People are going around eating spaghetti and listening to rap music like it's nothing! They obviously don't realize they're stealing people's cultures. I went to my high school dance and people were stealing dances from cultures and not making their own up too. It's ridiculous! I swear, next think you know people will be having relationships mixing between races if we don't get this under control
Quick side note, as a black girl, there is no appropriation of braids. That style is worn across many cultures that aren’t darker skinned. Them braids was cute. And anyone who would bother a CHILD about their hair needs to be disciplined. I’ll be the one to do it 😂
@@notyourfriend5899you get a grip…it’s takes a few seconds to google who originated the braids that African Americans/africans have…..theirs all different types of braids. The thing is y’all want to style yall hair the exact same way as ours and nothing is wrong with that. But, give credit when it’s due
Lots of cultures had/have braids. It's a hairstyle, not a culture unless you specifically went with a cultural style and tried to claim it as your own, do not apologize for just wearing a hairstyle. The world is a mixture of cultures already so cultural appropriation should really only be about individuals claiming they made something they didn't. Stop apologizing and live life. I mean if people actually did research they'd be surprised at the amount of different cultures effect a lot of what we say and do. The typical American wedding ceremony for example involves several different cultural traditions and pagan rituals. Just stop apologizing. It's getting ridiculous and I'm a black lady. Braids were worn by Vikings, Native Americans, slaves, Chinese people, and more. Which culture do you think you're appropriating?
@@FluffyBusch I wouldn’t dislike it because of that! It may be stupid but she’s probably apologizing because people get soooo offended nowadays! She felt the need to apologize for it because we have people that make it a big deal 🤦🏽♀️
Love the reply. Now I don't have to type out a huge message. Wear what ever you want, who cares what other people think. I wear braids all the time and plan to lock my hair eventually. Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
It’s sad honestly. That she even has to mention how she’s “sorry” for something she did as a kid, that isn’t anywhere near to being disrespectful, because people these days would have ripped her apart for doing it without apologising
I don’t understand why it is an issue. If someone wears their hair like another culture, it’s wrong? I would think it’s honoring them by admiring their culture. I’m 47 years old. If I want braids in my hair, I’m gonna get braids in my hair. That’s so…..WRONG. Life is too short to argue and stay in chaos.
braids is like a multinational thing, many countries do it especially kids cuz they think it looks cute idk why tf would anyone say it's cultural appropriation
@@pb25789 EXACTLY!!! I’m saying, there may have been many stories and practices of braids before “Africans using them in slavery” and kids are kids. Kids are going to do and be attracted to things they like and find cool. Those people who want to gate keep hairstyles and etcetera are crazy!
I’m so glad you talked about this! I have been experiencing this for a while and only recently decided to go ahead to try and transition. You are so inspiring to lots of trans kids like me!
Braids aren’t just black culture. If you go along the coast of Mexico and in the Caribbean, it’s a part of our culture as well and we do not support “culture appropriation.” We are happy to share our culture with anyone who appreciates it. Do not apologize
I’m Scandinavian mixed with Asian and the Scandinavians also have a lot of braids in their culture. I think Native American culture is big on braids too now that I think of it.
@@GizzOnYou it’s funny though because most black people you talk to say they love seeing people embrace their culture by doing braids. I think there is only a very small amount of people who are offended by it, and many of them aren’t even black. When my daughter was little she begged me for braids like her black friend who lived next door. Her mom was so sweet and braided my daughters hair with pretty beads and everything. My daughter was so happy! Cultural appropriation is actually the most bozo and most racist concept I’ve ever heard of. Saying that you can’t do certain hairstyles because of the color of your skin is racist.
As a black (Haitian Canadian) person I think you shouldn’t really have to apologize for the braids Real cultural appropriation is when people, influencers, companies etc. use aspects from ours or other cultures inappropriately, for personal gain, by stereotyping, exploiting or disrespecting. And that’s straight up not okay. This wasn’t it though. You were just living you life and tried a hairstyle! And tbh it looked cute :)
@@matildematias4119blame the Kardashians, they created this shit, they use other cultures as cosplay to make money so people became so sensitive but in like 90% of the time it's just appreciation, like i would love to try hanbok, kimono, takchita ( Moroccan traditional female wear).. Etc it looks beautiful
Cultural appropriation is the inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of an element or elements of one culture or identity by members of another culture or identity. This can be controversial when members of a dominant culture appropriate from minority cultures. She has acknowledged that, but didn’t do anything wrong.
Sis as a black person, do not apologize for your braids. You were a super cute kid. Second culture should be shared, period. It’s when it gets disrespectful, which you are not, is when it becomes a problem. ❤🙋🏽♀️
As a Nigerian woman living in Europe, I take the view that there is no such thing as cultural appropriation. So please stop apologizing for braiding your hair 🥲
There isn’t anything wrong with having braids. No culture owns braids. That mindset is what keeps racism alive and creates more separation. Do your hair anyway you want too
@@randymarsh6286 Many Black women straighten their hair because society labels their natural hair as “unkempt”, “dirty”, “messy”. Have you not seen the many news articles about young black kids being discriminated against by their school because of their hair? C’mon dude, think critically here. If you’re seriously confused just google “why do black women straighten their hair”, “black hair and society”, or some variation. Otherwise just admit you don’t care
There is no such thing as cultural appropriation. Want to know how to get rid of that idea? 1. Don’t talk about it, bringing it up makes it seem like it’s an issue to wear clothes, put braids in hair etc. 2. be willing to accept each other instead of gatekeeping. End of story, I don’t care if y’all hate me for saying this, keep on commenting/wasting your time typing because I won’t be replying 😅😅✌️ see ya
Something that helps me with being comfortable at the gym is that in reality, all those yolked dudes and captain america looking people are probably the most accepting and understanding of those still starting on their fitness & health journey. I don't feel weird about not lifting as much as Thor 2.0 next to me because at one point, he was like me
It's hard, I just had a bad gym experience because of the trainer there, I didn't went back and mourn the loss as the people there were all my age and really easy to get along with and made going to the gym less exhausting.
@@arf6899 I had the same thing happen with a personal trainer at the gym I was going to. I just made a complaint with the manager and went back after a month or two of a break. Just get back in there and do your own thing.
@@Lola-mn9oz I can't haha he is the owner, I just made a comment that he took surprisingly offense to (he was complaining that I missed a day like what?, and I told him a was busy) then made me apologize, I'll just go to another one, don't need unnecessary drama.
I’m black and I don’t think there is a need to apologize for the braids! In regards to eating, keep doing what you are doing! If you feel good, that’s what counts! And, if you are doing exercise that you enjoy, it makes it that much easier for you to do it! Most importantly, we as women, have got to start living ourselves and stop being such critics of our bodies! They are beautiful, string and capable of things that only we can do and live to tell about it…childbirth …lol. Compliment yourself every damn day!
@@brenton4648 What do you mean by blacks? And wearing braids like that is cultural appropriation. So when you say I'm black and I don't mind it doesn't change the fact that it was wrong and she knew it was wrong and apologized.
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Life is too short to not enjoy good food and love yourself. Corny, I know, but I mourn for my younger self for all the wasted years of being so insecure about my weight. Seriously though, you're beautiful.
Bring back the braids! 😃👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😌
I only found u yesterday and have watched like 50+shorts i was stuck in a loop lol and u look great
Needed to see/hear this! Love your vids 🤍
You're braids look fine Dooby 😂
As someone who just started recovering from an Eating Disorder, this "corny" stuff kinda makes me going despite several downfalls and fear. Lately I've been enjoying cooking again.
So, thank you. For writing a corny quote. And reminding others to fight for a life after recovery, enjoying food.
no way this girl just wholeheartedly apologised for having braids as a child💀
Ngl, it's kinda cringe to me.
to not get cancelled
She knows how people on internet works.
some freaks would probably get offended
@@bluray4687even straight black hair, if it's not natural it's the same thing
As a black person born in Brooklyn And raised between New York and the West Indies I am very sad that you felt the need to apologize for your braids 😩 you were a kid trying a style I’m sure you genuinely thought was cool and interesting 😊 that is not appropriating & you don’t have to apologize 😩 I’m glad you had the hairstyle in & I hope you enjoyed it while it was it in. Only one of these crazy new aged weirdos who live to be a politically correct victim would even think along those lines 💕
This.
First thing that came to mind as soon as I heard her say it. She didn’t need to apologize for trying out a hairstyle.
Yeah. People who scream about cultural appropriation contribute nothing to the culture.
that’s your opinion, it’s still cultural appropriation though 😂
It's cause the masses here would slam her if she didn't apologize. Super stupid she "had to" apologize. Also she's Asian and xall me crazy but don't some pacific islanders braid their hair traditionally? Just pointing out woke bull shit
“Look at this picture of me I loved to eat” *normal healthy child*
And she says to love your body while fat shaming her child self?
@@Jeevitham15011she’s not seeing other people as the issue she’s seeing herself as the issue. Only somebody who has experienced something like this would understand
@@Parisalee I have experienced body dysmorphia as well, but if she truly got over it, she wouldn’t still label her child self as the "problem". Its strange how she says to love your body while labeling herself past self as the problem. I didn’t mean to come off rude in my comment. I also am aware of the fact that one can have ptsd about the issue and still feel inferior to the mindset.
@@Jeevitham15011okay but your saying just because she says “love your body” means she has no issues whatsoever?? I’m confused on how you think a mental illness just heals and goes away, it’s not the flu or strep. You can have ptsd from it but that it doesn’t mean it goes away.
@@chrisgray7081 I said I am aware of the fact that one can have ptsd about the issue and still feel inferior to the mindset! Yes, she might still struggle with the issue, but she's promoting others to love their body while nitpicking hers?
As someone from the Caribbean, there is no such thing as braids or dreadlocks being ‘owned’ by a group of people. If you go to any of the islands, you will see braids on all different types of people. Sharing traditions should be a good thing, sharing cultures should be a good thing. What makes the sharing of cultures so beautiful, is the equality proven. It shows how beautiful our world can truly be if we just put our differences aside and learn from each other, a world without racism. Cultures are not owned, but shared. Thanks for reading ❤️.
as sum1 from the caribbean, i disagree. my ancestors didnt get enslaved for this shit. even if OUR culture wasnt shared racism would still exist😭 stop saying black ppl not wanting our culture shared is “the reason the world is so bad” bc it was bad before just bc white ppl HATED us (and some still do) stop making racism our fault😭 we dont owr our culture to anyone especially since we’re JUST NOW getting it back and still dont have it all
@@444tayyyyyou’re correct, racism WOULD still exist. However, there wouldn’t be millions of people feeling guilty for exploring certain cultures or being born white because of things that nobody alive today has experienced. Man, we need to move on from the past. I’m tired of being pressured into hating who I am for my skin color (white) and I’m tired that so many black peoples I know get to be outwardly racist towards everybody because their great great grandparents went through something. We should’ve done something in the past. But now that we missed our chance, it’s time to move on with the equality we have now.
@@444tayyyy I love how miserable people like you expose the fact you despise life and your own existence without actually saying it. So played out but still pretty funny. Keep it up I guess.
@@444tayyyy”stop making racism our fault” exactly when you stop people from being allowed to do something because of there race for “enslaving” them that is the definition of racism, hating or acting by or upon someone’s race which is what your statement does by your reasoning any other group of people can be racist towards you because they suffered racism right so might want to put down that phone because it came from a white person if your that deep about “enslavement” the other thing to add is other black people sold the slaves to whites 😂
@@444tayyyyand what don’t we “have back yet”
tbh i’ve noticed that the idea of “cultural appropriation” is a western ideal. Most countries i’ve visited encourage dressing like them. They see it as a honor
Yes! It is so horrible how western civilization has descended instead of ascended....
@@juuzousuzuya5677 i truly agree. I think because of how high they are in technology and advancements. They have lost site of what really matters.
Finally some common sense.
Yes it is definitely a western thing and specifically the US Canada the UK and Australia its funny how in other places they actively try to share their culture and love it if you try to immerse your self in it
Ya a few people get pissed and loud so the whole country back tracks and tries to “fix” the issue. It’s nice because it means these countries care and want to be empathetic but it’s insane how ridiculous things have gotten and I’m ready to just be offensive at this point because it’s caused way more issues to try to make everyone happy. There will always be someone who is upset
I think it’s because if they’re in a country where almost everyone has the same culture, they haven’t been discriminated against like people in countries with many cultures
I realised that life is not about being skinny or fat. It's about having enough good & functional health to enjoy the best this world can offer us and will continue to offer.
I agree as this comes under being skinny
@@Name-fe4fk skinny =/= healthy
@@Name-fe4fk skinny ≠ healthy. there are skinny people who are not healthy and eat poorly but don’t gain weight and bigger people who eat healthy and go to the gym yet don’t lose weight. also people can be bigger and not able to lose weight because of medical issues.
But bodyweight is related to many risk of disease. Yes, you have to maintain both your weight and your healthiness
@@Cyanide01995 yes we need to maintain a appropirate body weight but that doesn't mean we need to fit the general standards of being "skinny" which can be toxic?
STOP IT! You were a child, give yourself some grace...you literally were beautiful then & now! I'm a black woman, you looked cute in your braids.❤
Your braids are beautiful. Wearing braids is not cultural appropriation. While box braids are traditionally associated with black women, I as a black woman love to see our culture being CELEBRATED all over the world. Black women experience discrimination for wearing their braids and this is a problem we have been fighting to stop. We just want to be able to wear our hair without discrimination, and I think as a community we want everyone to be able to enjoy the beauty of black culture.
100% agreed
Agreed
“sO yOu ThInK iM sKiNnY” just cracks me up 🤣🤣
bruh this channel is cancer
frrr
As a black South African- I can tell you that wasn’t appropriation, that was appreciation. Shoutout to your parents for getting you into the culture
embarrassing 😭
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You’re not even a real south african😂 talking about “shout out to your parents for getting you into the culture” what culture are you talking about,there’s no shared culture of those braids.
@@lucid._.dreamr6777that’s not up to you to decide wether it was culturally insensitive or not 👋🏽💀,yall have convinced yourselves that these are your braids and that you dictate how people can wear them when these braids existed way before your peoples existence and were practiced before it reached your ancestors.
The braids look lovely. All cultures borrow from each other and have braid- like hairdos.
There's no problem with having braids. It is cool. And you don't need to apologize to anyone. You do you
As a black women I personally enjoy when other cultures acknowledge our culture and braids to me aren’t a culture appropriation but a cultural celebration.
What about dreads and afros/perms? Or things like durags and Afro combs
You do know that black ppl didn’t invent the hairstyle right
@@davidesfandiary5935 Hispanics and indians wore braids for centuries and so did other asian and indian cultures around the world. This culture appropriation shit needs to stop. It’s fucking hair.
@@bootayyshakin was literally going to say definitely isn't owned by one culture 💯
@@brianalynnsantos cultural appropriation is absolute bs, why should others not be able to wear a specific hairstyle or eat some food, just because they weren't born in the right place or in the right family, its literally discrimination.
As an African my mom grew up around the coastal area of East Africa where she loved braiding European and other foreign peoples hair and adding sea shells as decoration! It’s sad that you have to apologize for a harmless and innocent thing I find that braids should be loved by everyone other than when it is used in a rude way and not appreciated. You looked gorgeous and I absolutely loved the confidence I got when I was younger after getting my hair braided I’m glad that at-least everyone got to feel that joy❤️
True that and dressing it's no problem with it as long as you're doing it because you're curious or like it. If not doing it to make fun I don't see the problem
Exactly anybody can have their hair braided and it looks really cute on a lot of people actually. The braids she had wasn’t an issue at all some people do reach tho.
Braids are not African culture.
It’s not like she was getting surgery or trying to claim to be part of that group. She was just appreciating a cool hairstyle.
@@GrimmyGrim they are a big part of African culture but it’s not something that’s exclusive to African culture
Braids don't belong to anyone, vikings had braids, Africans had braids, Asians had braids. Braiding your hair is just a way to put your hair together, it doesn't matter how thin it is or plenty it is. A braid is a braid whether it's Rapunzel style or cornrows 😂
It's only cultural appropriation if you steal someone's cultural identities and claim them claim them.
Vikings had completely different braids so you make zero points lmao
@@celinemara565 braids are just a method of joining hair. That was my freaking point. Obviously black and white hair textures and different so the methods in which it is used are also different but a braid is still a braid. Take the french braid for example, it's just a bigger version of cornrows. Black hair is too kinky that a french braid style would fall apart quickly and most of the time, their hair is shorter so it doesn't go as well as it does on the other hair textures. A braid is still a braid. If you paid attention, you would see my point
@@imaginessa1365 that again is not true black people have all types of texture but regardless TRADITIONALLY different regions had different hairstyles belonging to their region i am arab and black and arabs have braids too but they are not cornrows, cornrows, dreads , knotless braids are black and very different from arab braids and white braids the specific hairstyle is cultural depending on hair type, environment, weather even etc that is part of culture and identity you won’t find cornrows in arabs (who are not black) cause its not part of arab culture SO wearing these specific braids is cultural appropriation… you can wear your regions braids period
@@imaginessa1365 also while true alot of black people have kinky hair some of us have straight hair too including alot of my family members and we are indigenous in africa…
Honestly as a black person I love ppl who are interested in our culture food or tradition and I don't know if other black ppl can agree with me
Braids are not exclusive to Blacks
It's called a "Dutch" braid. Really though the only people triggered about cultural appropriation are white liberals. Except when it comes to Hip hop. You have to pander to the whole race if you want to be accepted as an artist.
Oh please
uh huh
🙅 naw don't agree. I appreciate the apology because it's not just the braids. It's the braids, the beads, plus the guy behind her rocking corn rows too with a mean mug. There's NOTHING wrong with a person realizing that they participated in cultural appropriation and stopping and apologizing for it. This don't make her any less cool or any more disliked. She is cool because she is so highly considerate to me. But this comment section tho 😮💨🙄. This is exactly why everyone and their cousins feel like they can take a hold of black culture (while gatekeeping their own). The way we get giddy about just anybody seemingly acting like a "homeboy" or "homegirl" is ridiculous. We literally don't get free reign of anyone else's culture the way it's taken with ours. And there's NOTHING WRONG with black ppl saying hey that's not cool we don't appreciate it, stop. Simple as that.
I'm a black woman and I am so sick of cultural appropriation especially when it comes to hair..you do NOT have to apologize! Hair is hair and you should be able to do whatever it is you want to do with it like seriously this chaos is what we don't need...you were a cutie 😊
Same!
This
Yes
💯 I hate how the media gaslights people to think wearing a hairstyle out of appreciation is wrong
Cultural appropriation, lmao, you're a joke. 🤣
"So u think I'm skinneeeeeeeeeh" 😂😂😂
That got me too 🤣🤣🤣
Its okay, as a Viking descendant, I 100% approve of your braids. No cultural appropriation BS.
vikings werent the first, but all continents have some sort of culture of using braids whether it be inspired by someone else or uniquely done without inspiration
Braids are in every culture girl
This generation is so messed up that we really have to apologize about the hairstyles we wear as a kid or we’ll get cancelled 😭
Edit: Wow i didnt think this little sentence could get 5.5k likes 😳 Thank you! And stay humble❤️
Lol
We’re the dumbest people and yet we think we are somewhat “woke”.
The entire fucking History of humans, of ALL background, is made of what they call “cultural appropriation”.
@@hanahduriyah how was that a mistake in the first place? How do you find pride in a hairstyle and claim it as your own as it’s some sort of great invention ?
Grow up.
In the contrary, you should be happy that people all over the world are embracing each other’s cultures.
Isn’t that what we’re all about as humans ?
@@hanahduriyah no it ain’t dawg
@@Kawakil what? During slavery black ppl braids they hair to help they hair grown culture as deep meaning sure. Ppl are asking to respect they culture and know what it’s comes from that’s all. Not saying ppl can’t wear it just respect it there’s ppl who mock and steal it
As a AFRICAN wear those braids it's a style and it's much appreciated when people outside of my culture do or wear things from it. My grandmother who was born and raised in Ghana loves sending me videos of people who aren't African doing things from our culture lol people who get angry over braids think that every action is an attack.
once I got a really pretty bracelet from a man because I reminded him of his family 😭
my heart melted ❤️
@@sireyoo_ it's always african Americans who say this and the reason why om kinda angry is because I've had African-American get angry when referred to as african, they say I'm not african I'm black and to me that's crazy that after saying stuff like that all of a sudden it's let's scream about our heritage when it benefits us
Hairstyles have culture just because one black person says it’s okay doesn’t make it okay.
@@cheomgi5912 actually to say this hair style is exclusive to a certain race is not correct. Latin America natives used them before European colonisers. So seeing her use this hair style in Mexico doesn’t offend me.
@@Zodiark4250 It’s from black culture I’ve done research into both of my cultures, how about you do some research.
“How do I maintain my slim structure? I don’t eat carbs. Like, ever.”
The ancient mongols and other Asian cultures braided their hair since forever. Don't apologize.
As a black person, please continue to do whatever you want with your hair. It doesn’t matter! In fact, the fact you had it feels like appreciation rather than appropriation. :)
Thank God you, as a black person, gave her permission to wear a hairstyle that was historically worn by just about every culture/race that has ever existed 😩🙏
Like you had the authority😂😂😂
@@user-ke2lg8jq2j W
Well, your people don't own anything significant. So the least humanity can give you is the n word and braids. It makes y'all happy for some reason. You know... Owning something makes humans feel better. But since y'all haven't contributed anything useful to human civilization, the least you can have is the braids. And the n word, of course. Try to create a functioning society next.
Ew...
We live in a world where someone has to actually apologize for the hairstyle they had when they were kids 🙃
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Americans actually don't realize other countries are very happy when someone else represents them🤣
@@doomguygotdrip its funny when you see a white woman defending a culture that doesn't want to be defended in the first place
The modern leftists turn this world into a lunacy
@@doomguygotdripexactly. As an African girl it’s so weird listening to people apologising for wearing braids
Im from Cancun and honestly that’s not cultural appropriation AT ALL stop hearing woke people hahaha culture is made to share so I’m happy to see your hair braided cause u r rocking a look that’s part of my culture so I’m glad ❤
That ending to the beginning blend is top notch! Always great vids! Thanks!!
It’s called cultural appreciation, don’t apologize for anything.
Yeah that shit was cringe just for the fact that she feels the need to apologize as a way to hopefully avoid the cancel culture. Shits sad that anyone with any fan base feels the need to change how they appear and speak in fear of loosing said fans
Braids were invented by white people anyway lmao
no it isn’t
Everyone was jumping on Jeremy Lin for it though
Cultural appropriation*
No one should ever have to apologize for a style they like from another culture. I think its powerful to embrace different things from all cultures.
amen. thank you for this. big difference between claiming something as your own (cultural appropriation), and appreciating culture (cultural appreciation.) Also, braids were also in Korean culture as well
Especially when literally every culture has braids incorporated somehow 🤣🤷♀️
@@claypool4208 for real thooo
I thought that was so lame she said that lol
U would think so but people acting crazy over everything nowadays.
Don’t apologize for your braids girl! You looked cute 🥰
The "skinny" scream 😂
As an Afro Caribbean, there was nothing wrong with the braids
1. You were a kid
2. The locals there do that for you for fun (and money lol)
Can I wear them as a grownup? They are just so pretty and convenient
@@JulieWhooly091 who’s going to stop you ?🤷🏾♂️
The US is supposed to be a melting pot where we share our cultures. I'm never going to stop eating tacos, and I'll never apologize for loving them.
@@Cciium Poc
@@snowlise3127 why?
Do not apologize for the braids! You were a child and all I see is appreciation. Cultures are meant to be shared and loved!❤
She doesn’t even know which culture appropriated braids. Spoiler alert it wasn’t Africa. The Nordic Vikings were doing it long before Africa.
Braids isn’t anyone’s culture though. Every person with hair had braids at one point.
Dude you don’t have to apologize for braids!
Gurllll! Those braids looked SOo cute on you😆
Coming from a black girl, braids aren’t owned by ANYBODY . Everyone can rock ‘em which you def did🥰🥰🥰
I agree. I feel bad she felt that way. She looked so happy and cute in the pic!❤🙏🏾
cornrows are deeply tied to aa culture. theyre different than the regular 3 strand braids. either way she was just a kid an apology was unnecessary.
Vikings were the first people who had braids. Idk why people think its a black thing
@@TetaPehta03they aren’t the same things though the braids most aa people refer to are different from Viking braids. But any one can wear them if they aren’t using them in a derogatory way.🤷🏽♀️
This is the first comment section I see people saying its ok cause many times ive seen black people saying they hate us but they wanna be us so bad, braids are a black people thing, etc etc.
“It’s okay, it’s hair”- black guy
so corny
It is tho
Cultural appropriation, lmao, you're a joke. 🤣
I am genuinly curious, sometimes celebrities do thee braids for example white singers and people get upset.. why are people upset when celebrities do it v 👀
@@SO-kj7ve you already know. They are jealous lol simple as that.
I love your honesty ❤
Back to being serious 😂 😂😂
as a black person that is not cultural appropriation 😂 you looked so cute don’t apologize!!!
Can’t be too sure though, there’s always someone who’s gonna whinge and play the race card. You’re right, there’s no need for an apology but someone will want one cos they have thin skin.
Bet money there was at least 5 "righteous" white feminists who found that offensive...
Frrr I was like girl……😂😂
I rather people unnecessarily apologize than take stuff from black culture and hate on us.
Let her apologize if she wants.
@@majorlazor5058 she doesn’t have to apologise for something she did when she was a kid and people clearly weren’t crying about cultural appropriation like they are now, making those braids is not a way to hate on ‘your’ people u need to change this mindset
I’m glad I see so many women letting you know that it’s ok for you to wear braids. We love Asian culture and it’s ok if you love ours. 🤜🏾🤛🏻 don’t believe the hype on the media ppl get along a lot more than ppl would like to let you think.
Amen! The media is trying to tear us all apart and I'm not for it.
For sure it doesn’t matter if she wears breads, but if she were to wear extensions then it’d be seen as culture appropriation. Braids that deal with extension comes with a ton of history. Ofc I wish some of us wouldn’t point to everything as culture appropriation, but when it comes to extensions I’m your braid specifically, it’s an issue.
@@ThatOneUglyLightskin bro... thats almost all countries except middle eastern area.. and some east europe countries. the whole world is almost obsessed with our asian culture 😄
Also black ppl are cool glad they like our culture too. Since we like their culture and pop culture like rap and hip hop and big azz and shyt like that. 😃
This!!!
I didn’t know I needed that comment in my life but so happy I read it 💙
Being active is key. Find a hobby or activity that you enjoy. If you do then it won't feel like working out.
I've been fortunate in doing that so I could eat anything I want.
Omg she went from skinny to healthy. God bless you
Why in the world is a common hairstyle used by every culture “cultural appropriation”
@@princessnjalla well, why is it disrespectful?
@@princessnjalla I’m just going to do whatever tf I want with my hair.
@@princessnjalla It's not disrispectful, black americans live in a society with white people's technology, stop crying, people will do whatever the fuk they want with their hair, and you can't do sh1t about it
@@princessnjalla how is it disrespectful tho? and try to explain it on a world scale not just america please, cause not everyone is from the US
@@princessnjalla braids have been used by humans for thousands of years across the world
I'm a black woman. .... I love your braids .... there is no need to apologize. I hate the fact that you feel you need to do that.
I agree...also black people didn't create braids or dreadlocks, so no worries.
@@phaqq well with Asian people stealing other aspects of the cluture... one can get confused... stop trolling and go back under that rock you crawled from under.... have the day you deserve.
Braids didn’t originate from African Americans they were actually from the Vikings back in Nordic times.
@@gjs_5554 No they don't, stop trolling to fit the narrative.... Europeans couldn't even bathe themselves... how in the world could they figure out braided. Stop playing yourself it just makes you look stupid.
@@gjs_5554 those weren’t braids it was matted hair that was unkept. Braids are from Africans and theirs diff braids in diff regions
“So you think I'm skinnyyyy” MEEEEE
I am size 8. Its impossible for me to buy clothes in korea. Its so frustrating
African right here, we loooove people trying our culture. When my Mom was younger (living in Congo) she had loooots of white European friends. She used to braid their hair and show them how to dress in "Pagne". They used to love it and everyone had a great time!
Girl get more braids if you like that would look lovely! No cultural appropriation, just cultural appreciation. Peace people ☮️❤️
Wish more ppl had this mindset 💛💛
Say that louder for the African Americans in the back. It's so different here!
Although, it's obviously a different experience growing up black in America vs. Africa
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@@A.x3 here people use it as fashion and not really appreciate it
Over there people come to appreciate the cultural and experience it so it’s different wearing it there
I love that! Cultural appreciation! How lovely.
I've been to different countries, and all of them encourage tourists to try out traditional clothes, accessories, and hairstyles. Also, there was a CZcamsr in US who did a social experiment where he wore Chinese traditional clothing and asked around in a university campus if they thought what he was wearing was offensive, and only the non Chinese people were offended by it, the Chinese people said he looked good and it wasn't offensive at all. The younger generation in the US sure gets offended by everything, even those that don't concern them.
I’ve seen the video that you mention. Wasn’t it posted by PragerU? If it was, that guy was more than just a CZcamsr. He was a conservative troll trying to provoke peoples’ reactions. He had no intention to promote or enjoy any Chinese culture. His sole purpose was to promote his own anti-woke agenda.
You're so beautiful ❤❤❤ that food looks good too!
Just so everyone realizes...wearing braids or other hairstyles from our culture IS NOT the appropriation part(thats appreciation). It would ONLY be appropriation if some other race does it and acts like they invented it or it originated in some other ethnicities culture other than its true origin. THAT'S appropriation.
“Ya girl loved to eat”
Shows a picture of her as a child.
Edit: I SAID WTF I SAID.
yeah like she had baby chub and now she’s an adult who’s gone through puberty.. obviously genetics play a part but she doesn’t admit it
@@Cat-tg8nk That's the thing tho, kids don't know that they're supposed to be chubby. They see adults and think that's the image they have to live up to causing a lot of image issues. She's started getting better I doubt she recognizes this rn.
@@Cat-tg8nk That's the thing tho, kids don't know that they're supposed to be chubby. They see adults and think that's the image they have to live up to causing a lot of image issues. She's started getting better I doubt she recognizes this rn.
@@Cat-tg8nk actually, as a kid I was extremely skinny even though I had baby chubs. so if she always overate and stuffs she’ll keep the chub and it won’t just be baby chubs by then
Right she corny for that one
This comment section is restoring my faith in humanity. Thank you all for saying something.
Saying what?
@@coconut8800 Telling her not to apologize because getting your hair done isn't "cultural appropriation"
@@ninjagamer1359 not if it’s an literally culutral hairstyle with history behind it your prob not gonna reply tho cause u know nothing abt it either NOTHING I doubt u even know why they were created
@@ninjagamer1359do u even know anything abt it? this entire comment section doesn’t restore my faith it makes it worse and majority of y’all r people who don’t know anything abt the history and stories about the braids
@@coconut8800 People are allowed to do their flipping hair you weirdo. Especially when it's people doing it TO them, and she's literally a little kid, lol. Why don't you go ahead and "educate" the black person with the 7,000 likes in this comment section or the African mom with 5,000? I'm sure they'd take real kindly to that
Hey, gorgeous, don't worry about having braids. As a child, and as an adult, it's not cultural appropriation. I am black and I don't mind people having beautiful braids as long as they don't claim, it's from their heritage when they're not black.. Moving on, I love this video.❤❤❤
Plenty of other cultures have braids. Vikings had braids. Black also isn't a culture, its a race.
seriously can we stop calling anything and everything as racist or cultural appropriation like bro its a freaking hairstyle??
"cUltUrAl apProPriAtionN~"
Only in merica
she lives in korea💀
@@lordethankuforsolarpower6141 I think their point was that cultural appropriation is only an issue in Merica...
For real it’s just braids Wtf lol
@@lordethankuforsolarpower6141 doesn’t matter clearly she is American af
@smileysoleil !! ☻ yes, they do (in their accent)
That “Skinney!” part got me
The braids are so cool ❤
P.s don’t apologize for wear braids girl, it’s really a compliment to embrace our culture , it only becomes in insult when the use things from our culture to mock or try and humiliate us
"Btw sorry about the braids, 100% cultural appropriation and not cool."
The idea of Cultural Appropriation in a society entirely based on the merging, acceptance, appreciation and exploration of eachothers cultures is absolutely ridiculous! As long as you're not being disrespectful then who really cares!? By these standards everyone appropriates someone else's culture at some point in the day without even knowing it because America has been such a mish mash of so many cultures and ethnicities for so long that to now start saying we need to stick to our own cultures and if not its disrespectful is sort of counter productive to what America is. It almost feels like we're going backwards.
Ppl crave for the drama
If there's seemingly no issues to deal with they'll just create some new ones
Cultural appropriation isn't appreciation. It's less about sharing culture and more about a more powerful group getting a "free pass" to wear certain clothes, hair styles etc while a minority gets discriminated because of it. Normalizing braids for white people in America isn't the same as normalizing it for black people. It's a sad but true fact of the American psyche. Just Google the crown act and the many dehumanizing things that happen to black people because of their hair. Most of these things simply don't happen to white people in the same position.
We definitely are going backwards about a lot of things, including race. But it’s promoted as “progress.” Scary times.
@@ereristark425 Why don't you give some examples because the only times that I can think of that I of that I feel like it's been inappropriate or unfair that people have been treated that way over their hair and black culture is in sports And pretty much every sports league Nit picks the shit out of all of their players for all types of stupid shit so I really don't think it's a racist thing I think they just do whatever they can to get under every single player that is in their organization skin
@@tommystrickland6268 the crown act wasn't created for shits and giggles, it was created out of genuine necessity because, and I quote, "Black women are 1.5x more likely to be sent home from the workplace because of their hair," and "Black women are 80% more likely than white women to agree with the statement: I have to change my hair from its natural state to fit in at the office." The act was made to address existing workplace and school related discrimination against black women and their hair. You can find a variety of examples in the real world, for example, "Louisiana Girl Sent Home from School Over Braided Hair Extensions," "Ruby Williams: No Child with Afro Hair Should Suffer Like Me," "Black Malden Charter Students Punished for Braided Hair Extensions," the list goes on.
"Cultural Appropriation" makes no sense outside these western countries I feel. You should stop being hostage to these ideals. As an Indian I honestly dont think such a thing exists. The existence of the idea of cultural appropriation is more insulting. We are not as feeble as Americans seem to think we are.
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Lol af
What does that silliness have to do with us Americans? Oh and do you mean South Americans (lots of countries) or North Americans like The United States of America or Canada?
European countries have to deal with this stupid concept all of the time as well. Their media tells them all of the time that if they wear braids (just using the same example) they are doing the same thing.
You just made a huge assumption about "Americans" when most of us North and South do not feel this way. Just a small generation that both of our kids just happen to be a part of at 27 and 29 and they don't believe in cultural appropriation.
That had nothing to do with Indians though. And culture appropriation definitely exists for Indians, i.e. YOGA
@@sugahoney89 Yoga was spread outside of India by Indian Yogis. It's not appropriation for a white person to do yoga. Especially since it comes from sanatan dharma, and is universal.
@@melissaluvsplease1664 I'm European and I've never encountered what you said. Literally noone here cares about that kind of stuff.
So you think I am skinny I laughed so hard. This is beautiful. ❤️
THE BRAIDS AHAHAHHAAH
don’t apologize u were just a kid lol
u looked so cute in the pic😭😭😭😭
Lol imagine having and needing to apologize for having braids as a kid. The world and society we live in is truly the best. Awesome.
Society, especially social media,, keeps me enthralled on a daily basis
but it's nice that she knows about it? imagine worrying about someone apologizing...
Especially in Mexico since those braids were probably done by a native that takes pride in their work as well as got paid for their services. Also before someone says something, cornrows were also independently created by indigenous ppl of the new world before they ever had contact with anyone from Africa.
Black man here, not sure why she apologized, braids have been in literally EVERY culture
@@ayenastyletelier3257 yeah dude, all this cultural appropriation is getting out of hand. People are going around eating spaghetti and listening to rap music like it's nothing! They obviously don't realize they're stealing people's cultures. I went to my high school dance and people were stealing dances from cultures and not making their own up too. It's ridiculous! I swear, next think you know people will be having relationships mixing between races if we don't get this under control
Girl those braids were so cute, don’t worry about that
i know right? i hate that people say that cultural appropriation is bad, I love seeing other people do thinks with my culture.
Why do so many blackies get their weaves in bunch over people wearing braids
@@daniels9420shut up
Frr
People are too scared of getting cancelled over the slightest thing so they apologise for everything that might offend someone
You don’t need to apologize for braids it looks beautiful on you ❤ amazing food you cook welll
Braids are NOT cultural appropriation.. jeez
Quick side note, as a black girl, there is no appropriation of braids. That style is worn across many cultures that aren’t darker skinned. Them braids was cute. And anyone who would bother a CHILD about their hair needs to be disciplined. I’ll be the one to do it 😂
Yes a lot of cultures stole the idea of a Dutch Braid from the the Dutch 😅
@@vg3273not true!😂😂 us as black ppl were the first to do what we did with our hair?
@@annayy555no girl. You’re wrong. Get a grip.
@@notyourfriend5899you get a grip…it’s takes a few seconds to google who originated the braids that African Americans/africans have…..theirs all different types of braids. The thing is y’all want to style yall hair the exact same way as ours and nothing is wrong with that. But, give credit when it’s due
@@annayy555 no credit needed it’s not a black people thing. Get over yourself.
Lots of cultures had/have braids. It's a hairstyle, not a culture unless you specifically went with a cultural style and tried to claim it as your own, do not apologize for just wearing a hairstyle. The world is a mixture of cultures already so cultural appropriation should really only be about individuals claiming they made something they didn't. Stop apologizing and live life. I mean if people actually did research they'd be surprised at the amount of different cultures effect a lot of what we say and do. The typical American wedding ceremony for example involves several different cultural traditions and pagan rituals. Just stop apologizing. It's getting ridiculous and I'm a black lady. Braids were worn by Vikings, Native Americans, slaves, Chinese people, and more. Which culture do you think you're appropriating?
Thank you Jasmine Harris 😍❤️
@@jaelaj.9148 Tf
Yeah I disliked the video after she mentioned “cultural appropriation”. That shit is so stupid.
@@FluffyBusch I wouldn’t dislike it because of that! It may be stupid but she’s probably apologizing because people get soooo offended nowadays! She felt the need to apologize for it because we have people that make it a big deal 🤦🏽♀️
Love the reply. Now I don't have to type out a huge message. Wear what ever you want, who cares what other people think. I wear braids all the time and plan to lock my hair eventually. Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Some black dude with a purple durag is mad that you had braids and he's about to make a video about it 😂
What is the dish called and the leaves called??? You look amazing❤ please if you can would love to know what it is looks great!
Everyone supporting her hair by calling out that she shouldn’t feel ashamed is so wholesome. :,)
It’s sad honestly. That she even has to mention how she’s “sorry” for something she did as a kid, that isn’t anywhere near to being disrespectful, because people these days would have ripped her apart for doing it without apologising
@@anti_fascist I do agree that it never should have been something to be ashamed of in the first place
no one said she should feel ashamed it's just cultural appropriation and is genuinely not good for straight hair lol
I don’t understand why it is an issue. If someone wears their hair like another culture, it’s wrong? I would think it’s honoring them by admiring their culture. I’m 47 years old. If I want braids in my hair, I’m gonna get braids in my hair. That’s so…..WRONG. Life is too short to argue and stay in chaos.
it is cultural appropriation shes right lmaoo
Hair is hair. I am black and I believe everyone deserves to do WHATEVER!!!
It's just a way for blacks to hate on people more
@@army9161 and words are just words so white people should say the n word. and a flag is just a fabric so i can stomp on one
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braids is like a multinational thing, many countries do it especially kids cuz they think it looks cute idk why tf would anyone say it's cultural appropriation
@@pb25789 EXACTLY!!! I’m saying, there may have been many stories and practices of braids before “Africans using them in slavery” and kids are kids. Kids are going to do and be attracted to things they like and find cool. Those people who want to gate keep hairstyles and etcetera are crazy!
I’m so glad you talked about this! I have been experiencing this for a while and only recently decided to go ahead to try and transition. You are so inspiring to lots of trans kids like me!
Different genres of people have been braiding their hair since time began. Don’t worry about that “cultural appropriation” crap. It looked cool👍🏼
Braids aren’t just black culture. If you go along the coast of Mexico and in the Caribbean, it’s a part of our culture as well and we do not support “culture appropriation.” We are happy to share our culture with anyone who appreciates it. Do not apologize
I’m Scandinavian mixed with Asian and the Scandinavians also have a lot of braids in their culture. I think Native American culture is big on braids too now that I think of it.
East Asian countries do it too
It’s used in so many cultures but certain people want to “claim” it so now anyone who does them needs to apologize or else they’ll be cancelled 🙄
You’re so right, Braids are apart of so many cultures not just one. I’m Mexican and it’s always been apart of our culture.
@@GizzOnYou it’s funny though because most black people you talk to say they love seeing people embrace their culture by doing braids. I think there is only a very small amount of people who are offended by it, and many of them aren’t even black. When my daughter was little she begged me for braids like her black friend who lived next door. Her mom was so sweet and braided my daughters hair with pretty beads and everything. My daughter was so happy! Cultural appropriation is actually the most bozo and most racist concept I’ve ever heard of. Saying that you can’t do certain hairstyles because of the color of your skin is racist.
“I don’t like gyms full of YOLKED dudes”
That certainly an interesting way of putting it
My brain had an error processing wtf she meant sjdj
@@modderbad Egg yolked dudes
@@modderbad lol I think she meant cause most body builder type dudes eat raw eggs?
@@MoreTriQ they eat WHAT
Aren’t they the worst for body shaming or am I wrong there?
You don’t need to apologize for your braids. You look so cute with it.
I love the braids❤
As a black (Haitian Canadian) person I think you shouldn’t really have to apologize for the braids
Real cultural appropriation is when people, influencers, companies etc. use aspects from ours or other cultures inappropriately, for personal gain, by stereotyping, exploiting or disrespecting. And that’s straight up not okay.
This wasn’t it though. You were just living you life and tried a hairstyle! And tbh it looked cute :)
craziest thing is the vikings were boxbraiding/cornrowing in 1000ad and egyptians 4000 years before that
@@carlymiller2843 not exactly and it shouldn’t take away from the statement
Agreed
@@carlymiller2843 who do u think the Egyptians learnt that shit from tho?
@@carlymiller2843 vikings defintely werent doing the same kind of braiding. who lied to you?
“SKINEEEEEEHHHHHHHHH” ngl this gave me a jumpscare
Coming from a brother, girl them braids were fire 🔥 lol
As a black person girl WEAR THEM BRAIDSSS they were so cute on u and it's not cultural appropriation at all.💚💜
Not your culture either learn history it’s called a Dutch braid from Vikings aka white ppl stop trying to appropriate or culture record your own! 🖕🫠
Yessss exactly 💙👏
I really don't understand culture appropriation... most of the cancelling cases I've seen are just people styling it respectfully...
@@matildematias4119blame the Kardashians, they created this shit, they use other cultures as cosplay to make money so people became so sensitive but in like 90% of the time it's just appreciation, like i would love to try hanbok, kimono, takchita ( Moroccan traditional female wear).. Etc it looks beautiful
@zizojaezekeom3565 I didn't know that!!! So you're basically giving me another valid reason to not like them 👍
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Exactly bro
Cultural appropriation is the inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of an element or elements of one culture or identity by members of another culture or identity. This can be controversial when members of a dominant culture appropriate from minority cultures. She has acknowledged that, but didn’t do anything wrong.
@@thatonefinalgirl nobody gives a fuck
@@thatonefinalgirl 😂
@@thatonefinalgirl Jesus y’all are legit NPCs.
Sis as a black person, do not apologize for your braids. You were a super cute kid. Second culture should be shared, period. It’s when it gets disrespectful, which you are not, is when it becomes a problem. ❤🙋🏽♀️
The braids are cute!
✨SKINNYYYYY✨
That part made me laugh
W comment section, glad to see people knowing the difference of appropriation and appreciation
As a Nigerian woman living in Europe, I take the view that there is no such thing as cultural appropriation. So please stop apologizing for braiding your hair 🥲
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Cultural appropriation is a moronic concept. The braids were totally fine.
Please don’t apologize for the braids, they looked great on you btw
also came from scandinavia
It's a world where you have to apologize for everything these days💀
@@nickweber1388 wtf what a reach 😂
Fr people be hating on her for no reason
@@yussufsagal not at all
There isn’t anything wrong with having braids. No culture owns braids. That mindset is what keeps racism alive and creates more separation. Do your hair anyway you want too
Fr she probably only apologised so that sensitive tiktok/twitter ppl dont get offended and try to cancel her
You read my mind. Also some black girls having straight hair, you don’t see us offended. It looks nice and we should all try different things.
@@randymarsh6286 umm this makes absolutely no sense but go off if you’re not educated abt history and not black DONT talk abt it thank u
@@taleishaflovella9298 lol then explain why it does not make sense, because it totally does haha
@@randymarsh6286 Many Black women straighten their hair because society labels their natural hair as “unkempt”, “dirty”, “messy”. Have you not seen the many news articles about young black kids being discriminated against by their school because of their hair? C’mon dude, think critically here. If you’re seriously confused just google “why do black women straighten their hair”, “black hair and society”, or some variation. Otherwise just admit you don’t care
There is no such thing as cultural appropriation. Want to know how to get rid of that idea?
1. Don’t talk about it, bringing it up makes it seem like it’s an issue to wear clothes, put braids in hair etc.
2. be willing to accept each other instead of gatekeeping. End of story, I don’t care if y’all hate me for saying this, keep on commenting/wasting your time typing because I won’t be replying 😅😅✌️ see ya
Never apologise for braids, even if you get it done today. Their ain’t no damn patent on braids. 😂
Something that helps me with being comfortable at the gym is that in reality, all those yolked dudes and captain america looking people are probably the most accepting and understanding of those still starting on their fitness & health journey. I don't feel weird about not lifting as much as Thor 2.0 next to me because at one point, he was like me
It's hard, I just had a bad gym experience because of the trainer there, I didn't went back and mourn the loss as the people there were all my age and really easy to get along with and made going to the gym less exhausting.
@@arf6899 I had the same thing happen with a personal trainer at the gym I was going to. I just made a complaint with the manager and went back after a month or two of a break. Just get back in there and do your own thing.
@@arf6899 then complain to his employer and to his face!
Lmao “Thor 2.0”!!
@@Lola-mn9oz I can't haha he is the owner, I just made a comment that he took surprisingly offense to (he was complaining that I missed a day like what?, and I told him a was busy) then made me apologize, I'll just go to another one, don't need unnecessary drama.
I’m black and I don’t think there is a need to apologize for the braids! In regards to eating, keep doing what you are doing! If you feel good, that’s what counts! And, if you are doing exercise that you enjoy, it makes it that much easier for you to do it! Most importantly, we as women, have got to start living ourselves and stop being such critics of our bodies! They are beautiful, string and capable of things that only we can do and live to tell about it…childbirth …lol. Compliment yourself every damn day!
Especially when braids don’t belong to blacks
@@brenton4648 What do you mean by blacks? And wearing braids like that is cultural appropriation. So when you say I'm black and I don't mind it doesn't change the fact that it was wrong and she knew it was wrong and apologized.
@@brenton4648 this is why we need to make ppl apologise or shit like this happens
@@Ice-tz8jd So labeling us as blacks be respectful and we never said they belonged to us.
@@crystalsthename apologize to the white northerners who shed blood to free your people
I take it as a compliment that other ethnicities want to share our styles and hair trends. I like to wear sarongs and kimonos. Why not? They're cool.
god that looks so goodddd