Influencer Meg DeAngelis Faces Backlash for Insensitive Joke about Deadly LA Wildfires

Meg DeAngelis, a renowned Canadian influencer with millions of followers, is under fire for sharing a selfie on Instagram during the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The picture shows her pouting with the comment, "When I escaped NYC because it was too cold, but now this one is literally burning down."

Followers Slam Her for Insensitive Post

Meg's social media followers quickly responded angrily, labeling her remark "tone deaf" and "privileged." They noted that her tweet seems disconnected from the terrible fires occurring in California, which have already claimed lives and compelled hundreds of people to leave their homes.

Criticism of Privilege and Lack of Awareness

Some people on Reddit went to the site to comment about her statement. "The privilege is crazy," one user said, while another stated, "OMG girl read the room." Many others condemned her for joking about a tragedy that has affected so many people, especially when thousands have lost their homes.

Lack of Support for Victims of the Fires

Followers were also disappointed that Meg, despite her big following, did not use her platform to raise awareness about the fires or provide assistance to those affected. "My friend's house just burned down! "People have died," one user wrote. Another commented, "Disgusting, but what else should we expect from an out-of-touch influencer?"

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Public Outrage Over Her Actions

Many others thought Meg's post made a serious problem into a personal comedy. "If you don't have helpful information for people in this ongoing crisis, why are you posting?" a person asked. The pushback grows as individuals express their dissatisfaction with influencers who appear more concerned with earning recognition than providing actual assistance at times of crisis.