Many labeled her as insensitive; she then deleted the video and also issued an apology.
Social media influencer Sarah Sarosh faced massive backlash from audiences for her “insensitivity.” She made a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) makeup video and added a voiceover about the recent brutal Kolkata rape-murder case. Many highlighted the mismatch between the light-hearted video and serious subject matter, and many labeled her insensitive.
Sarah Sarosh faced flak for adding a voiceover about the gruesome Kolkata crime on her makeup video.
The social media influencer known for her fashion and makeup content recently faced criticism for posting a makeup video but added a voiceover that was about the chilling Kolkata rape-murder case. This did not go down well with people who called her out for her insensitivity toward the crime. What irked Netizens more was how Sarah kept smiling and applying makeup in the video, while in the background, her voiceover was about the crime.
Sarah Sarosh deletes the video.
Sarah’s 1.4-minute video promoted makeup products she seemingly endorses while a commentary on the brutal Kolkata crime runs in the background. The video was criticized for being insensitive and out of touch and sparked widespread outrage across various social media platforms. She has now deleted the video and also issued an apology.
Sarah Sarosh’s video created controversy.
The video was a part of her GRWM series. In this, she appeared cheerful and smiled, applying serums, face creams, and makeup, all while a voiceover ran about the gruesome Kolkata crime. Netizens were quick to react on the same. A user on Reddit commented, “This is so distasteful and insensitive. She will do anything for views.” Another user said, “At this point, these people’s accounts should be banned. If she really had to talk about this topic, she could’ve sat down rather than doing a GRWM. How are the audio and video related?”
She apologized, saying the video was made two months ago. She admitted how “tone deaf” the video was and revealed she deleted it within five minutes of posting it, saying, “The comments made me realize instantly that the messaging is distasteful from my end. I deeply apologize for my actions to all those who have come across the content through screen recordings of my deleted content being circulated on other platforms.”