I read a story about a pair of “influencers” who drowned not long after refusing to wear lifejackets while taking a small launch boat to shore following a party on a yacht off the Brazilian coast.
First, we need to figure out what an
“influencer” is. According to ChatGPT: “A social media influencer is a person
who has built a following on social media platforms (like Instagram, YouTube,
TikTok, or Twitter) and can influence the opinions, behaviors, and purchasing
decisions of their audience. These individuals are typically known for their
expertise, personality, or unique content in a specific area, such as fashion,
fitness, travel, gaming, or beauty.”
The two influencers in question,
Aline Tamara Moreira de Amorim, 37, and Beatriz Tavares da Silva Faria, 27,
were found dead after their launch was swamped and sank off a stretch of
Brazil's coast known as the Devil's Throat. Both women were health and fitness
influencers and had refused to wear life preservers because they were taking
selfies and were concerned the safety wear would interfere with their tanning.
“Well, I guess they died with nice
tan lines,” Desiree remarked when I related the story to her.
—Mitchell Hegman
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