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submitted 9 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Although the spectacle of influencers flaunting their affluence has long been a staple of social media, there are signs that audiences are growing tired of it. Experts say “influencer fatigue” is wearing on young people who crave authenticity as inflation rises and achieving a stable livelihood becomes increasingly difficult.

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According to data from a YPulse study shared with Yahoo News, 45% of people between the ages of 13 and 22 say influencers just don’t have the same power that they used to. About 53% said they were more likely to trust recommendations from regular people online whom they don’t know rather than creators with large followings.

Influencer marketing once offered an alternative to typical celebrity marketing. Celebrities appeal to us as salespeople because of the psychological phenomenon known as the halo effect. If someone is talented or beautiful, we assume they are highly qualified in other ways as well, which boosts sales. Influencers, who are powerful but not conventionally famous, offered a more relatable and accessible alternative. They’re far enough removed from celebrities that we can relate to them — until we can’t.

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[-] snooggums@midwest.social 47 points 9 months ago

Keep your gecko and Flo fanfic to yourself!

[-] Arbiter@lemmy.world 35 points 9 months ago

No, let the man cook. I wanna see where this goes.

[-] Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world 36 points 9 months ago

If this starts getting too steamy, I must let you know that I am in Texas and over 18, in case anyone needs to verify my age for adult content.

[-] Steve@startrek.website 19 points 9 months ago

Please upload your government issued ID to proceed.

[-] Thedogspaw@midwest.social 3 points 9 months ago

This is governor Greg abbot stay where you are state police are in route to your location

[-] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

"... Chapter 15

Jake From State Fuck

Flo woke the next morning beside the Gieco Gecko, completely ravaged. Her body still shaking from the night before. She stared deeply into the Gieco Geckos eyes and thought to herself, "no other man will ever compare."

Then the Gieco Gecko moved his hand to caress Flos face. "Are you ready to go again? This time I've called for assistance."

The door swung open. Through the door, in a gimp suit, Jake...."

[-] Arbiter@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

keep going, I’m almost there

[-] Gork@lemm.ee 14 points 9 months ago

I wouldn't be surprised if a Rule 34 erotica exists starring the Geico Gecko and Flo.

[-] snooggums@midwest.social 14 points 9 months ago

Without checking or ever seeing it before, I am confident saying that it must exist.

[-] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 15 points 9 months ago
[-] Bridger@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago
[-] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 13 points 9 months ago
[-] Bridger@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

Wow. You did it.

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 points 9 months ago

This is significantly better quality and quantity than I expected.

[-] Thedogspaw@midwest.social 2 points 9 months ago

Masterpeace truly a work of art

[-] snooggums@midwest.social 4 points 9 months ago

Thank you for your service!

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

The geico gecko is to Flo as the gerbil is to Richard Gere.

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