Joey Graceffa Cancelled For Rescuing Puppies + Why Trish Turned Down the Met | Just Trish Ep. 273
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Takeaways
- ❖Trisha Paytas emphasizes the importance of therapy and mental health support, sharing her personal 'glow up' attributed to seeking help.
- ❖The Met Gala is an exclusive event with tickets costing up to $350,000, known for its strict rules and sometimes uncomfortable atmosphere.
- ❖Joey Graceffa received criticism for rescuing a pregnant dog from euthanasia, with some arguing against adding to shelter overpopulation, despite his efforts to rehome the puppies.
- ❖North West, at 12 years old, released an emo-rap EP, demonstrating significant musical talent and production skills.
- ❖The Clavvicular lawsuit alleges sexual assault, illegal injections (including meth), and unauthorized broadcasting, raising concerns about influencer accountability and platform negligence.
Insights
1Mental Health: A Path to Personal Transformation
Trisha Paytas credits seeking professional help for her significant personal growth and improved life. She stresses that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that therapy aids in managing emotions and recognizing triggers, even for seemingly minor issues like 'steak gate.' She donates $10,000 to Project Healthy Minds, a charity offering resources for young people struggling with mental health.
Trisha shares her experience: 'Let me get some help. And once I did, life changed. And it's not weakness, it's strength. When you can get help, your whole life will change.' She also mentions her $10,000 donation to Project Healthy Minds. Her co-host adds that she still goes to therapy and talks about managing emotions and recognizing triggers. She mentions 'steak gate' as an example of a minor trigger she learned to manage.
2The Met Gala: Exclusivity, Cost, and Controversy
The Met Gala is an extremely exclusive and expensive event, with individual tickets costing up to $350,000. Despite its glamour, some attendees, like Gwyneth Paltrow, have described it as an uncomfortable and not-so-great experience. The event also faces controversy, such as this year's sponsorship by Amazon, leading to protests against Jeff Bezos. Strict etiquette, like Anna Wintour's 'no one else in the elevator' rule, further highlights its exclusivity.
Oscar states that a ticket to the Met Gala costs $350,000 if bought independently. Trisha mentions that if a brand pays, it's around $150,000. Oscar recalls Gwyneth Paltrow's negative experience and the controversy around Amazon's sponsorship and Jeff Bezos's committee involvement. The story of Rebecca Minkoff being 'banned' for entering an elevator with Anna Wintour illustrates the strict rules.
3Joey Graceffa's 'Cancellation' for Puppy Rescue
Joey Graceffa faced significant backlash and 'cancellation' on TikTok for rescuing a pregnant German Shepherd from euthanasia, which then gave birth to multiple puppies. Critics argued that by saving a pregnant dog, he contributed to the overpopulation crisis in animal shelters and diverted resources from existing dogs. However, Joey's supporters highlight that he saved a life (and her puppies) from being put down and ensures all puppies are rehomed through a rescue that covers spaying/neutering and vet expenses.
Oscar details the situation: 'He rescued a German Shepherd that was going to be euthanized. It was about to give birth within like a day or two days and it blew up on Tik Tok.' He explains the controversy: 'People were mad at him for rescuing a pregnant dog that was about to give birth because a lot of people think that the dog should have been they call it like spay abort.' Trisha questions the criticism, noting he saved a life and rehomed the puppies.
4The Clavvicular Lawsuit: Serious Allegations in the Influencer World
Influencer Clavvicular (Braden Peters) is facing a lawsuit from Alexandra Mendoza, who alleges that he sexually assaulted her when she was 16, gave her excessive alcohol, and injected her face with a fat-dissolving compound (Aqualix, allegedly containing meth) during a live stream without her consent or his license. The lawsuit seeks over $50,000 for emotional distress, battery, fraud, and unauthorized publication.
Oscar details the lawsuit: 'Alexandra Mendoza, uh, claims that she met Clavvicular when she was just 16, and she, uh, he wanted her to be the face of, uh, female looks looks maxing.' He continues, 'she'd paid him $1,000 to help boost her online following. And uh during that time, she he gave her excessive amounts of alcohol at a party and uh had sex with her without her being able to consent.' He also mentions the unauthorized injection of Aqualix, allegedly containing meth, during a live stream.
Lessons
- Prioritize your mental health by seeking professional help; it's a sign of strength and can lead to significant life improvements.
- Be mindful of online discourse and 'cancel culture,' as public outrage can sometimes be misdirected or disproportionate to the actual events.
- Support mental health organizations like Project Healthy Minds or The Trevor Project to provide resources and assistance to those in need.
Quotes
"It's not weakness, it's strength. When you can get help, your whole life will change."
"Twitter as a whole is just a place, you know, it's like it has a certain type of freedom, but that freedom is the freedom of hate."
"I don't think you should be allowed to date till you're 25 in a memoir till 35. I think there should be rules in place."
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