Aussie influencer sparks fierce debate after claiming her job is hard work and is forced to issue an urgent apology
A social media star who was criticized for claiming that being an influencer is “hard work” has hit back with a sarcastic message to her haters.
Veronica B, known for her sketches about Middle Eastern stereotypes, got into trouble last week after an interview during the TikTok Awards in Sydney went viral.
The comedian was asked about her work as she posed on the red carpet moments after arriving at the awards ceremony in a Rolls Royce.
“I know it looks nice, but it’s hard work,” Veronica said of her influential performance.
‘You have to come up with content, you have to edit it, you have to film it, you have to be constantly relevant and that is not easy.’
Veronica was quickly criticized for being ‘out of touch’ with viewers of the viral clip.
“I just got home from a 13 hour shift, on my feet for 11 of those 13, but damn, this must have been hard! Praying for you,” one woman wrote.
‘I think there is a difference between a job that is ‘difficult’ and ‘takes time’. Even if it takes time to edit films etc., it’s not necessarily ‘hard’ work,” wrote another.
Veronica (pictured) said that while being an influencer seems fun, it was “hard work” in a now viral interview at the TikTok Awards in Sydney last week (pictured)
Veronica B posed on the red carpet, moments after being dropped off in a luxury car
“I’ve completed my 12 hour night shift and am about to start my next shift four hours later but this must have been so hard for you,” a third commented.
“Oops, you have a lot of free time to comment on my TikTok,” Veronica replied.
‘Your work should not be too hard.’
The influencer responded to the criticism nearly a week later in an apology that initially seemed sincere before quickly taking on a sarcastic tone.
“I’ve had to deal with a lot of online bullying through all my commenters and DMs, and I’ve had time to think,” Veronica said.
“I’ve been thinking, I’ve seen all your perspectives that you write online and I just wanted to come here and apologize.
‘I’m sorry for being honest and sharing my honest experience. I forgot it’s 2024 and if your opinion doesn’t match that of the vocal minority, then your opinion is wrong.’
She then poked fun at commenters who told her to ‘touch grass’ (meaning spend less time online) by filming herself sitting in a field.
The influencer responded to the criticism almost a week later with an apology that initially seemed sincere, before quickly taking on a sarcastic tone (pictured)
Other Australian stars on the red carpet, such as OnlyFans star Anna Paul (pictured), were praised for openly admitting their job is easier than most.
“I don’t know why everyone told me to touch grass,” she said.
‘I think I feel more connected to the earth. Thanks for recommending.’
Other Australian stars, including Peach PRC, Anna Paul and Brittney Saunders, were praised for their blunt admissions that their jobs were easier than most.
“Other people wake up and work for ten hours straight. You lie in bed, you post a video and you complain? Get another job,” Paul said.
“All the influencers out there are picking up on it. You’re living the dream!’ Saunders said.
However, Veronica doubled down on her stance in another video by breaking down the tasks she needs to do to maintain her online following.
“Being an influencer doesn’t mean you just post videos, it’s not that, there’s a lot more to it,” she said.
‘I don’t have a manager, I manage two successful Instagram and TikTok accounts and I do everything myself.
‘I spend five hours a day on administration. Editing, editing takes hours. I also do skits.
“It’s not easy, okay? I do all the organizing and emailing back and forth that a manager normally does.’
Veronica (pictured) finally admitted that she doesn’t ‘have the hardest job’, but spends hours every day on ‘administrative’ tasks and editing her videos
Veronica also addressed commenters who said she was “complaining” about her job.
“I’m not complaining, I love what I do,” she said.
“I’m so blessed to be able to do what I do…I’m not saying I have the hardest job.”
A handful of Veronica’s supporters applauded the influencer for speaking openly about the difficult aspects of creating content online.
‘I understand what you’re saying. Creating content and editing videos takes a long time and is definitely mentally exhausting. Yes, there are other jobs that are much more mentally and physically demanding and being an influencer doesn’t really compare to other jobs, but I understand where you’re coming from,” one person wrote.
‘I’m a healthcare worker and although it’s tiring, I go home and have time to unwind. I couldn’t do what you do! It would be mentally exhausting,” said another.
‘The counter-reaction is absolutely not necessary. She just says it’s hard for her based on her experience,” wrote another.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Veronica B for comment.