In today’s world, where social media clout can often eclipse traditional measures of success, the words of Lucy Welcher, a 20-year-old Canadian influencer, sparked a heated debate. Welcher, known for her TikTok presence with nearly 20 million likes, posted a video in which she declared herself “too pretty” to work, igniting both backlash and conversation online.

On November 8, 2022, Welcher uploaded a now-deleted video from her car, iced coffee in hand, where she candidly stated, “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!” The bold declaration was met with fierce criticism from viewers who accused her of being lazy, entitled, and shallow. One TikTok user commented, “Looks have nothing to do with working, and it’s sad you think that way.”

The swift backlash revealed a larger cultural divide, with some defending Welcher’s statement as humorous, while others viewed it as a reflection of a troubling mindset.