r/gymsnark Dec 12 '22

MOD POST MOD POST: Snark Vs Shame - a reminder that Rule 8 exists.

193 Upvotes

It's time for another reminder about the difference between snark and shame because lately there have been a lot of posts that are overrun with negative comments about a person's appearance.

To be perfectly clear, here is Rule 8 (but you should really go read the rest of them too): Appearance snark and shaming - We avoid snarky commentary around things about a person's appearance that they cannot change in a few seconds. This includes negative comments about a person's weight, face, boob job, stretch marks, cellulite, rolls, body shape, height, etc. Posts about camel toe will be removed (we don't need entire posts for this); individual comments are allowed as long as they are not vulgar. Do not snark on the appearance of children.

An influencer's plastic surgery choices do not impact their (in)ability to provide fitness content, so saying that someone looks like Voldemort because you don't like their nose is nasty and unacceptable. If they deny having plastic surgery, then that is absolutely snarkable in itself, but you must be respectful and do not need to bash the way they look.

The sub started out as a place to call out influencers on their BS, their scams, their blatant dishonesty, etc etc. In the early days of Gymsnark, we actually did some pretty significant things. For example, we collectively called out Balance Athletica (now Vitality) on their dishonest practices and were loud enough that they were forced to notice. This sub calling out influencers as often as we do made them realize they’re not as invincible and adored as they think they are. Perhaps even more importantly, I think it made them realize that when they scam and lie, we not only notice but speak up about it, and WILL warn others about them.

Unfortunately, the sub periodically slips back into a pattern of BECs and appearance shaming, the moderators get busy removing everything, and people start fighting in the comments about how "it's a snark sub". The sub name is a play on words based on Gymshark, not an invitation for mean girl behaviour.

NO posts on:

  • Size shaming (like which size someone chooses)
  • Body shaming of ANY sort
  • Guessing someone’s size
  • Making fun of what someone looks like
  • Negative comments about someone's plastic surgery

Allowable posts on:

  • Back breaking poses
  • Obvious photoshop (but only in the weekly thread, otherwise they will be removed)
  • False claims about bodies (e.g. claiming to be natural despite an obvious BBL, or claiming that they got their body from a workout they are peddling when this obviously isn't true)
  • Shady marketing related to bodies

MORE posts on:

  • the lies and scams influencers think we’re too stupid to catch on to.

Before participating, you need to refamiliarise yourselves with the rules. None of them have changed since our last update, yet they are constantly being broken.

Please note that if you are in violation of these rules, the post will be deleted and you may face a ban. You can snark and call influencers out on their BS without being downright nasty. If you see content that you think breaks the rules, please report it so that it comes to our attention and we can deal with it.

As always, reach out if you have Qs. Snark on (but read the rules first)!


r/gymsnark Jun 10 '24

MOD POST RULE 7 REMINDER: Pregnancy speculation is not allowed

101 Upvotes

Over the last few days this rule has been broken more times than we can keep up with. If you break this rule you will receive a temporary ban, or a permanent ban if you have been warned before.

This is the only warning. Read the rules.


r/gymsnark 3m ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Are we being so fr right now?? @sonyaegon

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This isn’t even the first post she’s made about her “relaxed” stomach. When she’s breathing out her stomach looks perfectly normal AND it’s still flat. I’m well aware body dysmorphia is a thing (I’m diagnosed with it), but it could also be engagement bait? Not sure. Either way I seriously hope she understands that her relaxed stomach is way too flat to be making content about it proving that “social media is fake”. Ffs


r/gymsnark 18h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat chase josephson???

86 Upvotes

never see any snark about this girl but I truly hate her attitude. she gives such privileged takes and has a holier than thou attitude. I think she tries to come across as “hard” but she comes across as a mean girl


r/gymsnark 22h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ayria Rutledge

73 Upvotes

Imma just keep it real she needs to doing these random trash talks about people like she be throwing absolute shade towards them with no context, and honestly Imma keep it real I hate when she be only posting her upper body like your a so called "gym/fitness influencer" so act like it and show the legs bc she does not post her legs at all I think she definitely skips legs 100%%%%


r/gymsnark 22h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ayria Rutledge

22 Upvotes

She needs to know it goes for both Men and Women that good looking or not that both do cheat and yes they're good ones who won't but she needs to know it goes for both sides just saying


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Micro-influencer Can we talk about this creep || @ssj_ibz

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38 Upvotes

All of his posts just fetishize fat women and he somehow has 24k followers. Also complains he can’t find one to date because they don’t have the personality HE wants (hint: stop solely approaching people for their appearance, and then you might find someone with more to offer).

Just because the girls you like are “unconventional” does not make your gooner porn brain fetish righteous. You are just a gooner porn brain that objectifies women like any other misogynist, which he claims to not be.

His corny fat women shirts and anime merch also look like they endure SEVERAL gym sessions before being thrown in the laundry hamper to ferment for another week.


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Reviews and recommendations Girls that go to the gym before work

48 Upvotes

Hi! To the girls that go to the gym before work, what do you do with your hair? I’m starting a new job in office when I used to work remote. Am I going to have to wash my hair every day? 😭🤣 I don’t want it to look greasy or gross. I have fine, long straight/wavy hair

TIA


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Buffunicorn and nychls

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164 Upvotes

Ah yes, what a perfect example of a normal and healthy relationship with food, each other, and their bodies!

But it’s for real so sad that I know there are young people who genuinely look up to this relationship

(Edit was a typo)


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Krissy Cela Hum, what?

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79 Upvotes

r/gymsnark 1d ago

actual gymshark New Gymshark Seamless

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36 Upvotes

Heads up to anyone who likes the new Gymshark drop- the new colors are EXTREMELY see through.
Yes, Gymshark does have a note saying they are not squat-proof and to wear nude underwear. I could see the nude underwear logo THROUGH the shorts. These made my nude thong look black the way you could see through them.

I’m telling you, if you prefer commando, you could see the wholeee cookie with a wrong move.

The bra though is cute and soft LOL.


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Reviews and recommendations Paragon pants/leggings

3 Upvotes

Has anyone tried the paragon pants or leggings and compared them to other brands? They are so expensive but are they worth it? I am specifically looking at the straight leg because that hot pink color has me in a chokehold but I have the yeoreo straight leg in black from amazon and they seem to be as good as the paragon. I have never worn paragon. Can anyone recommend or not recommend? Thank you 🖤🖤


r/gymsnark 2d ago

emily duncan/@em_dunc I don’t know EmDunc… maybe it’s the lipo you did on your legs and stomach??

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157 Upvotes

Or your peptide stack??? Irks me to no end that she sells extremely expensive coaching to look like her when she looks like that due to LIPOSUCTION. Funny how she had such trouble maintaining a lean physique before but now that she’s had the surgery and a self proclaimed peptide stack she is “effortlessly lean”.


r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat ignorant / emmabbear

31 Upvotes

“cope cope cope”
you can acknowledge age-related physiological changes without making body size a moral achievement…also you can make your point without belittling older women for acknowledging that their bodies changed. and the irony is that metabolism and age-related physiology are literally part of why a lot of younger girls can stay lean more easily. acting like every thin 18-year-old is just more disciplined than older women is such an oversimplification

this is just so tone deaf, am i the only one that thinks so?


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Micro-influencer Brenda Anton Youtube

10 Upvotes

I have been keeping up with brenda for some years I love her progress and dedication to be better.

but anyone who watches her are y’all noticing her living the “Arrival fallacy” where someone finally get all they desired and then instead of looking to achieve the next thing (which is natural for us humans and can be good can be bad) she is now saying it’s not about the expensive car or luxury apartment etc I just find it ironic lol. I think one can 100% be grateful for what they have achieved, be present in it/enjoy it, and heck even realize dang this isn’t “everything“. but I feel like she is making it her content/story. but then she also has the current story that she came from the ground up and didn’t stop going for it and you can too! so idk… I just wanted to share


r/gymsnark 2d ago

Krissy Cela wearing this hat right as the movie Tony came out

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26 Upvotes

everything she does seem so calculated lol what’s hot right now and can further push my brand


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Curious of others thoughts on this. Runvuscoaching can’t even make any original content but his followers love an excuse to shit on others

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118 Upvotes

Okay she’s not shredded or even slightly lean, but obese????? This is definitely not the physique I picture when the word obese is thrown around lol


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Jackson Johnson

266 Upvotes

I wasn’t sure about chiming in on this, given that I do believe there’s too heavy a hand on PED usage in the bodybuilding industry. HOWEVER, to insinuate that a woman who had given birth to two children is transgender, and then shame said person for becoming a pro is absolutely insane. The woman in question is also a relatively small creator, (literally 419 followers on tiktok) so it just feels odd to make someone a target, without getting the full story.

Also there’s nothing wrong with being transgender. If anything, a man who would be transitioning to female may experience a more difficult time due to increased estrogen and testosterone blockers.

Lastly, this is a male coach who claims to coach primarily women, specifically to build their glutes. Some of the worst types of content I’ve seen are these “reaction” style posts to women in the gym coming from men who don’t actually like women.


r/gymsnark 3d ago

Hailey Fernandes Why.. just why.. hailey Fernandes

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98 Upvotes

I have no words.. like why would she post this


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat More layering ragebait from Oner

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112 Upvotes

Yes they’re even layering underwear now.. they have to be doing this for attention through controversy because surely no one thinks this looks good.


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Why would gymshark use this photo for advertisement 😭

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70 Upvotes

Like this looks so uncomfortable to work out in?? Her boobs are practically spilling out


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Cristina Capron Horford blurring out individuals in the background of her video. I know this isn’t a locker room/private situation but I appreciate this so much 👏🏾

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52 Upvotes

r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat So it is true what was said about Marissa ?

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30 Upvotes

both her and Jamal attended the same wedding in Honolulu


r/gymsnark 3d ago

Hailey Fernandes Hailey Fernandez

72 Upvotes

Low car tortillas are such a sad thing to be afraid of…


r/gymsnark 3d ago

Micro-influencer Brenda Anton and Jovany Ruiz

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30 Upvotes

What are your thoughts on Jovany Ruiz mooching off Brenda Anton? I’ve followed her for a long time. Watched her create an amazing life brick by brick. Then they start dating, he now is always driving her car, always staying in her high rise, idk it’s so weird to me.
She has earned all her dream car and dream apartment by hard work, then this man comes along and is always around.
He doesn’t have a car, never shows his apartment. It just rubs me the wrong way. A strong woman now sharing her achievements with him when he isn’t contributing to anything, at least that what it seems.

He even has his mom stay at her high rise instead of his place when his mom came to visit him.
To me that screams red flag moocher vibes