Milannia Gomez Cassady Lynch AMIND 225 5/12/2024 “Problematic faves” In this analysis, we will delve into the controversy surrounding Haley Kalil's appearance at the Met Gala and the criticism she received for her TikTok video. This controversy dives into how influencer Haley Kali's “tone deaf” apology for attending the Met Gala and using the Marie Antoinette quote “Let them Eat Cake” audio in a 20-second clip on TikTok reminds viewers how influencers and celebrities are out of touch with reality. This hits the target audience of generation Z because the TikTok platform is empowered by this generation. Haley Kalil should be held accountable for her actions in her apology video and be canceled for her response. According to Wikipiea, the Met…show more content… Haley Kail, a retired model and influencer, attended the Met Gala, interviewing celebrities and attending the gala after parties. Her main platform is TikTok, which has 10 million followers but is soon declining due to her apology. The criticism surrounds how “the influencer was accused of being ‘tone-deaf’ with her sound selection for her recent Met Gala TikTok video,” according to Forbes. Her toned, deaf apology resulted in viewers comparing our society to the dystopian setting of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. While other viewers claimed Kalil did nothing wrong and just used a trendy sound for comedic purposes only, in addition, commentators are claiming that Kalil knew the impact of that phrase and only apologized because she didn't get the reaction she wanted. Haley Kalil's ability to engage her Gen Z audience authentically is demonstrated by her attendance at the Met Gala and her subsequent sharing of the experience on TikTok. By giving an intimate glimpse into an exclusive event, Kalil strengthens her reputation as a grounded influencer who can relate even in the face of a
