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The social media discourse also examined pretty privilege—the unearned advantage attractive people hold—and its corrosive side, such as lust without love, superficial judgments, and social stratification. Reddit posts and online anecdotes depicted the frustrations of attractive individuals, who face challenges like feeling misunderstood, objectified, or envied.
Host Brett and Mary dissected the societal perception that attractiveness correlates with intelligence and trustworthiness, citing studies showing attractive people tend to earn higher salaries and are more likely to be trusted. They referenced Megan Fox's 2009 commentaries about being objectified in Hollywood, highlighting the irony that women often complain about sexualization while simultaneously benefiting from it.