Freddy My Love #2 Mean girl in sheep’s clothing

[raleigh]

I just want to say that all this slagging Freddy off over getting her parents to help out is a bit much. I totally get that she is a spoilt brat, but the fact that she, along with her family, are rolling up their sleeves to do the reno's is something we should be applauding.
I come from a family that has done quite well, my brother and I were sent to private (public here) schools and got pretty much everything we wanted, but we certainly had to earn what we wanted it wasn't just handed to us. When my brother purchased his first house when he told us about the proposed renovations our first question wasn't who are you going to hire. It was how can we help out, and help out we did. My brother and I were there scrapping stucco of the ceilings, put up masking tape for clean paint lines, painting.
You can also see Freddy has hired people to help where her family doesn't have the skills to. It's her first house, of course she is going to make mistakes, but that is the whole learning process. She also probably doesn't know what she wants to do with the bathroom, and instead of rushing in and swinging the sledgehammer, she could be waiting until she's settled in and figured it out...
Just my 0.02¢

I get where you're coming from but I do not think the main issue is how much her parents are helping her out. It's definitely something nice to see that her family are so willing to help her out and if they're happy to do that, why not?

I guess it is more the way she portrays it - personally I get the feeling she is doing it to save money because of several reasons (her video bragging she's a saver, complaining that tools are expensive, states more than once that she doesn't want to spend money on renovating). This is not something negative at all. The problem is that this is coming from someone who has no problem "buying" a designer bag/shoes/bag and or shall I say getting it for free and promoting fast fashion and encouraging this lifestyle to her viewers. As a result it's natural for her viewers to feel that she's a bit hypocritical.

I also get the feeling she bosses them around and enjoys bragging about this. She has asked her parents to redo the counter countless times to get it "just the right shade". Her clips with JJ are always so forced - it's as if she wants the viewers to see how much he loves her. I am sure they're more than happy to help out but I feel that they she is doing this to continue showcasing this picture perfect life she wants to portray to her fans. Freddy is the type of person who wants to be seen as perfect and wants to make sure everyone knows it. I mean, seriously who does a renovation with white/cream clothes and a full face of makeup? I am pretty sure that when the cameras are not on, the picture is quite different. As I have said there's nothing wrong with this but the way she portrays her image and the way she truly behaves are not the same.

I love @Hungarianka's posts because they're always super eloquent and I feel she captures the picture perfectly. Freddy always acts as if normal everyday things are terrible - such as black clothes, dark tights and that's she special and above everyone else. I don't think most of the people her are slagging her for the fact that her parents are helping her out, they are just annoyed at her being a spoiled brat who won't stop bragging at how "special" she is.

 

[judgejohndeed]

@raleigh totally agree with your whole post. I don't think anyone is 'slagging' Freddy off for having family help - it's her attitude towards them. Like I thought it was not on really how much work she made them do on the counters in the kitchen, she was taking the piss there. They obviously want to help her, we've pretty much all said there's nothing wrong with that, but that it's unclear how grateful she actually is or if she's taking them for granted which is not ok.

 

[Hungarianka]

Honestly not trying to make it a woe-is-me moment but my dad passed away when I was a teenager. He was a maintenance workshop manager at an oil refinery - one of those tradesmen who have the knack of being able to fix anything, build anything, do anything from plumbing to welding to electrics, DIY anything. I know 100 percent he would have loved to help my siblings and I do this kind of stuff and we all have lovely memories of hanging around with dad in his garage workshop when he was at home listening to music and tinkering with thing he’s working on. I think Freddy is very lucky to have family that want to help out willingly and it’s also a nice time for them to do it together and make memories. I would definitely be very grateful for the help and also find a way to make it up.

I absolutely do think she’s spoilt, bratty in very many ways and throws silly tantrums. She obviously is also the princess of the house which is shown in the attic conversion but I guess things like that also add value to the family house, it could be a spare bedroom or an office or whatever when coco and Freddy are gone. They’re all adults, it’s a lot of physical work and it can get expensive, I’m sure if they really didn’t want to do it they’d have to set some boundaries with her wouldn’t they? Maybe he’s keeping himself busy during covid times too, who knows.

Sorry for your loss

 

[Hungarianka]

I get where you're coming from but I do not think the main issue is how much her parents are helping her out. It's definitely something nice to see that her family are so willing to help her out and if they're happy to do that, why not?

I guess it is more the way she portrays it - personally I get the feeling she is doing it to save money because of several reasons (her video bragging she's a saver, complaining that tools are expensive, states more than once that she doesn't want to spend money on renovating). This is not something negative at all. The problem is that this is coming from someone who has no problem "buying" a designer bag/shoes/bag and or shall I say getting it for free and promoting fast fashion and encouraging this lifestyle to her viewers. As a result it's natural for her viewers to feel that she's a bit hypocritical.

I also get the feeling she bosses them around and enjoys bragging about this. She has asked her parents to redo the counter countless times to get it "just the right shade". Her clips with JJ are always so forced - it's as if she wants the viewers to see how much he loves her. I am sure they're more than happy to help out but I feel that they she is doing this to continue showcasing this picture perfect life she wants to portray to her fans. Freddy is the type of person who wants to be seen as perfect and wants to make sure everyone knows it. I mean, seriously who does a renovation with white/cream clothes and a full face of makeup? I am pretty sure that when the cameras are not on, the picture is quite different. As I have said there's nothing wrong with this but the way she portrays her image and the way she truly behaves are not the same.

I love @Hungarianka's posts because they're always super eloquent and I feel she captures the picture perfectly. Freddy always acts as if normal everyday things are terrible - such as black clothes, dark tights and that's she special and above everyone else. I don't think most of the people her are slagging her for the fact that her parents are helping her out, they are just annoyed at her being a spoiled brat who won't stop bragging at how "special" she is.

You’re very kind. I’m glad my comments are appreciated. My last comment was more about the fact she lies so much, condemns others for wearing dark neutrals than her parents helping. If they want to fine but they’re fools for doing it and I stand by my opinion. Having experienced the bullshit lecture from her father dictating on stage what the audience can or cannot do is why I have zero respect for him his choices and his daughter because she does the same thing. Lectures and is a complete hypocrite and liar. For those unknown of what on Earth I’m on about. Some time ago I was in Europe visiting a friend we went to a rock concert. Her father (the sound engineer) came out on stage and bollocked the audience in advance for filming the show. In a perfect world that’s perfectly acceptable and understandable yet he is a complete hypocrite. When he took his daughter Freddy to Paris, all she did was film the Moulin Rouge from their table seen clearly in her vlog. The Rockettes in NY and other shows she’s refrequented over the course of her YouTube job. He should try lecturing his own daughter first than others who pay decent coin to watch a show and not be treated like a 5 year old scolded by a grownup. The hypocrisy is what boils my piss quite frankly. Her lies need calling out. Normally if one wears black nobody gives a flying fox but she has shown so much contempt to others for that over the years yet she’s such a martyr sorry that doesn’t fly with me and many others who experience first hand of how that family except Coco exhibits themselves and think they are a cut above. Coco is a child hence why she is exempt in this constructive critique

 

[Melody556]

I don't mind that she tells white lies or that she has a mean girl personality modelled off Gossip Girl characters lol. If anything those qualities make her more fun to watch. I wouldn't look to her for anything beyond advice on luxury shopping anyway. She's lucky to have her job, if she had to survive in the real world she'd need to pull her head in.

What I find troubling about her is how she personifies hyper individualised consumerism and meaningless liberal feminism. She buys the exact same outfits in the same colours and patterns over and over and justifies it by saying it's her job, as though she's above regular standards. She's aware she promotes consumerism and continues like she's entitled to do so. (Most influencers are this way which probably motivates her).

Her aesthetic is creepy, she idealises all of the oppressive and conservative standards of white femininity and girlhood. A woman in her late 20s styling herself like daddy's pretty princess is weird af

 

[Susantalk]

I can already see her on "The Nightmare Neighbour".
THIS...is Freddy Cousin Brown. She is an influencer who believes she is a princess summoning animals with her singing. THIS...is her neighbour, Bob. Bob has failing mental health and poor sleep due to her screeching at random hours of the day and night. He has tried reasoning with her, but to no avail. She insists her screaming is the best screaming, and has made Daddy move in to protect her from the "bully".
A year later, and it has only gotten worse for poor Bob. She has destroyed the communal garden after lying in it and crushing the flowers for an Instagram pic. When Bob knocks on her door and confronts her about trashing ludicrous amounts of pink beige lacy clothes over the balcony, she throws a tantrum then posts a Tiktok making fun of Bob who cannot appreciate the honour of Her Royal Highness's presence.

Oh my god I love this can we please make Bob a reoccurring thing on this thread

 

[lanathebest]

A lot of things i dont agree with. Just bcs ur in ur late 20s doesnt mean u cant dress a certain way. Life is so short so unpredictable so hard too, if u have a style u love do it for urself and duck the "but shes 35.....she cant love disney" so what. Ur supposed to get rid of parts of urself as u get older until theres nothing left bcs its not societally acceptable? And im not white and i love 50s and 60s style, i think some of u overthink it. Loving vintage style doesnt mean u r conservative and u love Trump and u r white

 

[klady]

Oh my god I love this can we please make Bob a reoccurring thing on this thread

#BobThread: Bob actually has a friend who works for the Royal Family. Due to Freddy’s Instagram post trying to make it seem that she’s connected to the Royals, Bob’s friend asked the Royal Family about Freddy. Here’s the Royal Family’s reaction:

#BobThread - let’s keep it going

 

[Susantalk]

#BobThread: Bob actually has a friend who works for the Royal Family. Due to Freddy’s Instagram post trying to make it seem that she’s connected to the Royals, Bob’s friend asked the Royal Family about Freddy. Here’s the Royal Family’s reaction:

#BobThread - let’s keep it going

Bob has worked hard for 20 years, went to college for four year to become an accountant, then worked and saved hard for 16 years. Bob moves into in his dream flat. The next day Freddy moves in the floor above, by getting loads of money for a couple of years through a cushy job that doesn’t require a degree.
Bob has to listen to Freddy screeching Disney songs.
Bob gets dirty looks from Freddy when he wears his black jacket, as his jacket is not Freddy approved.

 

[Junpingbeans]

I’ve been paying minimal attention to Freddy’s flat decorating, but her story today... the green and pink bedroom decorative panelling/cornicing (not sure what’s it’s called).... just looks awful. Each to their own with home style but daaaammmmnnnnnn

 

[focusdochas]

I don’t hate it,. Not what I expected from her and I am guessing will be changed fairly quickly.

 

[judgejohndeed]

I’ve been paying minimal attention to Freddy’s flat decorating, but her story today... the green and pink bedroom decorative panelling/cornicing (not sure what’s it’s called).... just looks awful. Each to their own with home style but daaaammmmnnnnnn

I just came to say this! Looks bloody awful, hope it looks better with the lighter pink feel like a cream would be better though, that is a very green looking green

 

[bookworm_1]

that master bedroom looks like some softporn victorian romance
SO UGLY

 

[Love2bePink]

I actually like pink and green together. My home is pretty unique decor wise, mid century furniture with traditional old art and antiques. I personally love a lot of the work she’s done, the sage green kitchen, yes I do like the pink entry tiles...If anything I do enjoy the Reno videos, everyone has a different vision and taste, however I do find it pretty disappointed how disconnected she’s come across now. I’m just not digging her vibe, she comes across as a snobby high schooler who doesn’t even say thank you for getting her where she is now. Think about it she has over 1 million subs and hasn’t once given anything back to her viewers or even mention how grateful she is for those who support her.. pretty sad when you think about it.

 

[raleigh]

I actually like pink and green together. My home is pretty unique decor wise, mid century furniture with traditional old art and antiques. I personally love a lot of the work she’s done, the sage green kitchen, yes I do like the pink entry tiles...If anything I do enjoy the Reno videos, everyone has a different vision and taste, however I do find it pretty disappointed how disconnected she’s come across now. I’m just not digging her vibe, she comes across as a snobby high schooler who doesn’t even say thank you for getting her where she is now. Think about it she has over 1 million subs and hasn’t once given anything back to her viewers or even mention how grateful she is for those who support her.. pretty sad when you think about it.

I agree 100%.
I do notice how some content creators are so grateful for the opportunities they are provided and thank their fans continuously. However Freddy never bothers to thank her fans - she actually claims she doesn't owe her fans anything when they practically beg her for something she doesn't want to do or criticise her constructively.

 

[custosmorum]

Just watched the spring outfits video. A lot of it is all we've already seen a thousand times, but I actually like the white denim playsuit on her, it gives me Meredith Blake vibes and suits Freddy's age and the classiness she wants to achieve. I also think jeans look good on her and I quite like the "90's" outfit, as she called it, but that may be because I like the aesthetic.
She would be so much better off if she ditched the diaper shorts, matchy two-parts and the crop tops that make her look like a child in a woman's body.

 

[BoomTimesTwo]

I don’t think I can watch her over the top “elegant” hand gestures anymore. The mermaid description made me irrationally irritated

 

[slamvs27]

So who's gonna tell her her foot is too big for those slides..

 

[supergirl683]

Ok as someone who works in the fashion industry, I have to share something that peeves me to NO end. Freddy has absolutely ZERO sense of fashion, brands, and the politics of the fashion industry. Anyone with a tiny inkling of sense knows that Dolce and Gabbana have been racist trash for years, and were majorly cancelled in 2018 after yet another racist campaign. Freddy continues to buy and pitch their bags and belts, despite the gross offenses they’ve caused to their customers, workers, and producers. The fact that someone’s job can be “fashion influencer” but she doesn’t know two sh*ts about what’s going on in the industry is appalling. She’s so incredibly dense. Every time I see those tacky D&G Sicily bags or the belt I get triggered on behalf of my fellow Asian people everywhere. Read the d*mn news, Freddy.

 

[raleigh]

The problem with Freddy is that she is so lazy that she doesn't bother to educate herself on her job and this is what frustrates me.

Nowadays the trend is for fashion content creators to focus more on sustainable and ethically conscious brands and to focus on the actual material on the product. They actually spend time and effort researching brands and seeing what is worth buying and what's not.

However this is too much work for princess Freddy. She'd rather buy tons of clothes from fast fashion industries and return the whole lot and keep contributing to climate change so she can have her haul videos generate revenue for her. She's so shallow that most of the clothes she likes are described as pretty and feel so nice and that's it. Sometimes she'll state they are "So Freddy"... as if this gives them added value. She never speaks of the composition of the material and if they are versatile items that can be incorporated in your wardrobe or how they fit according to body shape or even how you can wear them in everyday life rather than in your parents' attic.

When she does clearouts she'll often state how a jumper was itchy, a dress was too low cut and that the fit was uncomfortable after spending weeks shilling the same products. I find it quite disingenuous. I cannot fathom how she keeps shilling brands such as Topshop and River Island who have really bad quality items which look and feel cheap. I'm all for having different price points but some brands are just not worth it and you'll probably end up having to throw those items away after a season due to the poor quality. I wish she'd educate herself more since several fast fashion brands have sustainable lines at an affordable price point, such as H&M and Zara, but I am guessing these brands do not sponsor her.

Furthermore I felt she was quite cheeky in her last video. After bragging she's a saver and trying not to spend on her renovations she has no qualms on getting a new designer bag and shoes (obviously gifted) but how can a content creator complain about the cost of paint and then promote an expensive designer bag in the next video. She also complains how she didn't really like another gifted designer bag and how she's going to try to sell it so she can buy (I'm guessing) yet another bag.