What Tony the Tiger is to cable, Miquela is to Instagram. The only difference is that today’s animated characters now have a life worth following. Miquela also isn’t owned by the man… and she supports #BLM. It’s only fitting that in 2020 our mascots are progressive free-agents hustling in the gig economy.
Miquela, unaffected by politics, debt, COVID-19 and bullies is what’s truly aspirational. She’s our best selves, stripped of our messy human shortcomings, disappointing flaws, and soft vulnerabilities — the inverse of a zombie. Being called less — or more — attractive than the real model beside her doesn’t affect her ego. She has none. Isn’t that t... See more