The Problematic Fakery Of Lil Miquela Explained — An Exploration Of Virtual Influencers and Realness

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

Miquela is a caricature of many users’ own Insta presence. We strive for and fawn over her exaggerated life, but ignore the warning: it’s not real.