has since filed a lawsuit against GOL Airlines and the passenger who recorded her for invasion of privacy and emotional distress. She has also transitioned into a career as a digital influencer following the surge in her social media following.
Behind the Screen: The Human Cost of the "Crying Girl" Viral Video Trend has since filed a lawsuit against GOL Airlines
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The "crying girl" trope frequently shifts from a moment of vulnerability to a subject of public scrutiny or legal action. We want justice
We often share these videos because we feel angry or upset. We want justice. But the mechanism of social media often twists that desire for justice into a mob mentality. Doxxing, harassment, and mass shaming rarely help the victim in the video; often, it only retraumatizes them. The "discussion" becomes less about the actual issue and more about the performance of the users participating in it.