These Tiktok trends are becoming weirdly specific.
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00:00But what the f*** are low-income white girl eyes and do I have them?
00:06If you've been scrolling through TikTok lately, you might have stumbled upon a new term that's
00:10sparking equal parts laughter, confusion and outrage.
00:13Low-income white girl eyes. Yes, that's what they're calling it. But what does it actually
00:17mean? Apparently, it's a term used to describe a very specific look in white women,
00:21particularly noticeable bags under the eye.
00:24I didn't even have to look it up. I know I got it.
00:28According to some social media users, these features are supposedly linked to growing up
00:32in a low-income environment and not experiencing the good life during your formative years.
00:37The term has a strange mix of cultural associations. For some, it's funny or even
00:43oddly validating, a way to feel seen and connect with others who share similar features.
00:48But for others, it's downright classist and offensive,
00:52reducing people's appearances to stereotypes about poverty.
00:55I'm so scared that I'm a part of this.
00:57There's no individual characteristic of low-income white girl eyes.
01:02People say you just know it when you see it.
01:04Some people say it's the look and shape of the actual eyes,
01:07while others say it all comes down to how you do your makeup.
01:10One user pointed out the possible traits to look for,
01:12and commenters were quick to point out that these are linked to fetal alcohol syndrome.
01:16And it doesn't stop there.
01:18This term is often paired with another descriptor, trailer park cheekbones.
01:21Together, they form a kind of DIY guide to facial features that some associate
01:26with a low-income upbringing. Critics argue that these terms oversimplify
01:30real socioeconomic struggles, turning them into superficial internet trends.
01:35Low-income white girl eyes. Are you guys okay? Are you okay?
01:42But others defend the trend as just another example of internet humor,
01:45a way to laugh at the absurdities of life.
01:47Do I have low-income white girl eyes and trailer park cheekbones?
01:52Because I am unemployed, so that is a bit concerning.
01:55For some TikTok users, identifying with these features
01:58even feels like fitting into a bizarre new aesthetic.
02:01So is this trend a harmless joke, a new form of aesthetic tribalism,
02:05or a symptom of deeper issues with how we discuss class on social media?
02:08One thing's for sure, it's got the internet talk, and not everyone is laughing.