Just Us: The rise of SkinnyTok and a *very* embarrassing story
Should I Delete That?
Alex Light & Em Clarkson
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 18 June 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
Today we’re discussing the various dents in our skulls, the dramatic ways we came earthside and a Danny O’Donoghue jumpscare (trust me… it will make sense eventually)
We also dive into the overwhelming rise of SkinnyTok on Instagram and TikTok - a trend which sees influencers and creators sharing weightless tips and tricks - reminiscent of the pro-anorexia content we saw online during our teenage years. We discuss the hashtag being banned, what it means for the way we look at our bodies and how we feel targeted by the algorithms.
Is SkinnyTok getting to you? If you want to tell us about it - you can email us on [email protected]
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Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence
Studio Manager: Dex Roy
Video Editor: Celia Gomez
Social Media Manager: Sarah English
Music: Alex Andrew
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| 0:14.5 | It's called mistresses, and it's not your typical history lesson. |
| 0:17.3 | Guess who hosts this podcast? |
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