In this video I discuss the evolution of the phrase "pick me", which stems from African American Vernacular English and was originally intended to critique internalised misogyny. But now, it's been coopted by social media and become its own Frankenstein's monster...

Chapters:
0:00 Girls, girls, girls
4:20 The history & evolution of the pick me
7:40 The toxic trajectory of the pick me girl
17:26 The “Anti-Pick Me Girl”
24:04 That subway tiktok
35:21 The internet’s eternal misappropriation of language
40:10 Pick mes still exist, so what now?
44:15 Credits & Pet Shoutout 🐩

My old videos:
'the rise of the pick me girl meme'    • the rise of the pick me girl meme  
'Not like other girls, pick me girls...what about MEN?'    • Not like other girls, pick me girls...what...  
'The anatomy of a "girls' girl" (& when it turns toxic)'    • The anatomy of a "girls' girl" (& when it ...  

Other videos referenced:
Casey Aonso's: 'tik tok made "i'm not like other girls" trendy again... great'    • tik tok made "i'm not like other girls" tr...  
Vianas' 'Exposing the 'Girls Girl' and why they don't like you'    • Exposing the 'Girls Girl' and why they don...  
Tee Noir's 'The "Blaccent": Nonblack Creators' Key to Fame'    • The "Blaccent": Nonblack Creators' Key to ...  
& 'When the Black Gaze Expires: A Kardashian Commentary (Part One)'    • When the Black Gaze Expires: A Kardashian ...  

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Sources:
1. https://www.bustle.com/life/what-is-a...
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