Teens are calling themselves “ugly” on TikTok—where they’re feeling free to be more real and honest.

Teens are calling themselves “ugly” on TikTok—where they’re feeling free to be more real and honest. The app, and all social media, is full of “bafflingly good-looking” people, but more relatable “I’m ugly” videos and posts are also flourishing there, as young people create a community where they can make self-deprecating jokes about their looks. Many of these posts rack up millions of views. Some psychologists praise the pushback against a the pressure for perfection on social media, but note that the trend is also a defense mechanism. (Vox)