crime-and-internet-culture7.91 min read Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reflects on Abuse, Murder Conviction, and Life After Prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was convicted of murdering her abusive mother after suffering years of medical abuse and deception, has been released from prison and is experiencing a form of internet celebrity through the "yassification" trend. This trend, which involves glamorizing and celebrating figures with heavy filters and beauty norms, has turned Blanchard into a controversial figure of sympathy and girlboss-like admiration on social media. While her story raises questions about victimhood and the public's inconsistent approach to criminality, it also reflects the broader cultural phenomenon of valorizing individuals who break societal norms, regardless of the morality of their actions.
2 years ago•Source: Rolling Stone
