Gotta say, I think the reason she doesn't critique books on her channel or goodreads is because shes worried about what people will say/think. If she puts those arguments out there, shes inviting people to disagree with her opinion and also question her intelligence. This thread is full of us all commenting on it, but she's protected by the fact that we have never read any of her uni work. And while a lot of us have read snippets of her book, academic writing is different to creative writing. I really don't think Ruby is the kind of person who take criticism well at all (i.e. outright disagreeing with her lecturers marking/comments) so I don't see her risking it.
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rorygilmore2020
New member
Literally came here to say this. I work in a uni and I almost guarantee that it was a mass email lol.
In the RubyReads Facebook group another member has suggested the books should be changed to books by black authors as it's Black History Month in the UK (they can't be now as people have already purchased them) but it's embarrassing that other members think of these things where Ruby is completely oblivious, and shows how performative her Holocause Memorial Day antics are.
lemonlime
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She's become a parody of herself, wow.
Yeah it's so clear the people acting like Ruby is not clearly very wealthy are children with no concept of how money or the economy works. You know how when you're 11-12 you think you're going to be married with a nice house in the suburbs and 2.5 kids by the age of 20? Or that you're going to be able to travel all over the world at 18?
Griftwood
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Oh lordt, the ”small dead mouse” bit is lifted directly from Anne with an E
lizzie2707
Well-known member
This has randomly reminded me of a girl I know at uni - she already annoyed me before but this was really the last straw. I'm at uni in Scotland, and because she's Scottish she doesn't have to pay tuition fees, just maintenance. Her parents (wealthy) pay for all of that, so she's getting through uni essentially for free. One day she comes out with: "I'm thinking of taking out a student loan". We are all shocked and concerned - has something happened at home meaning her parents can't pay any more, are they ok etc? Oh no.
Her response: "I just think it would be nice to have more money".
Us: ????????
Her: "I could use it to go on holiday more"
Us: ?????????
Her: "I was thinking around £9000 would be enough, what do you guys think"
Us: ????????
Her: "good idea right!"
This was two years ago and I still haven't fully recovered from having to sit through that conversation. I think she thought that a loan was just being given money...like for free? Like you just got money and then it was yours, no concept of paying it back (with interest). Just, a way to get more money. Even typing this it's giving me a headache to think about. The total lack of awareness of the value of money (or apparently how money works???) was astounding. I'm hyper aware of the fact that I'm absurdly lucky my parents can pay my uni fees (on the understanding that I will pay them back when I have a job, though without interest), and it blew my mind that someone could have that little comprehension of her privilege.
That reminded me of when this girl imitated her routine
I watched it a few years ago and remember finding it hilarious and finally was able to find the video again
I think Ruby is too pretentious for her own good
kingdomhearts
Active member
Surely she’s trolling...
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tsuyu
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Just read that wild argument on the comments and it’s worrying to see Ruby completely ignore it. She’s seen the comments if she’s replied to the girl but tbh it’s her responsibility to tell those rude af 12 year olds to be nice, also she can delete comments. Now I hate influencers deleting comments but some of those attacking comments are just uncalled for and keeping them up shows Ruby agrees with them in a way
Satisfying Click
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When I was at uni, a trick of the really rich kids was to take out a full private student loan, their parents would invest the money, and at the end of the course, it would be immediately paid back in full and they'd pocket the profit.
swishswishbish1
Well-known member
She looked really pretty in the bun though! I think shorter hair and put up would suit her a lot better, but obviously that's her choice how she chooses to style it
Deeznutslol
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You’re right mate. I feel grim writing this but tbh, after seeing excerpts from her book (ik she was 17 at the time she wrote it) and the standard of her writing in her instagram captions, I think it’s mad she even applied. She’s just not the sort to be accepted into oxford, she’s clearly intelligent and well educated but she just lacks originality and talent. Obviously it was her dream to go to oxford, but in a way, it was almost cruel for her parents and school to push her to go for it. All she had was the grades, and other than that there wasn’t a huge chance of her getting in, and it has clearly had a big impact on her
wastelandbaby
Well-known member
I think a move towards more booktube content could actually be interesting, I tend to watch those kinds of channels and if Ruby engages more critically with books it could really work well for her.
I'm very dubious about her working class Victorian morning routine - my research specialism is gender and class in the 19th century and I think I'll find it very difficult to hold my tongue. If Ruby does her normal romanticised take on the topic it will most likely come across as massively insensitive and problematic, especially coming from Ruby's extremely privileged position.
I'm very dubious about her working class Victorian morning routine - my research specialism is gender and class in the 19th century and I think I'll find it very difficult to hold my tongue. If Ruby does her normal romanticised take on the topic it will most likely come across as massively insensitive and problematic, especially coming from Ruby's extremely privileged position.
3calico3
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The thing that bugs me most about the outfit is that it's so unseasonal. It's in the minus figures in Southern England at the moment, and she's always complaining about how cold she is. Throw on a thick jumper and jeans Ruby!
lemonpoppyseed
Member
I know "study with me" type videos are hugely popular but I have noticed for a studytuber, she doesn't actually make many videos where she provides tips on how to study effectively, uni/school tips, exam preparation videos etc which I find to be a bit unusual. I just had a quick scroll through her videos and based on titles, there's only one video that could be classified as that within the last year (how to write first class essays). I would have thought study tips would be highly requested?
Also just had a look at Emma Bridgewater mugs (not a thing where I live) and god, they're expensive. I don't know whether this is the Australia Tax (everything is more expensive here) but $42 AUD for a mug??? I understand they're handmade but geez.
Also just had a look at Emma Bridgewater mugs (not a thing where I live) and god, they're expensive. I don't know whether this is the Australia Tax (everything is more expensive here) but $42 AUD for a mug??? I understand they're handmade but geez.
Is she trying to get pneumonia so her interpretation of a Victorian scullery maid can be more faithful? Is this method acting?
Ruby, for the love of God, wear appropriate clothing for the season. You're going to get sick. Ditch the summer dresses and bundle up.
Why aren't her parents saying anything?
salmaaax
Chatty Member
Very interesting that she's posted she's reading Murakami's Norwegian Wood for a book club - it has heavy sexual themes, as well as being a bit of a wild novel and I'm so interested to see if she finishes it or what she thinks of it. Personally I'm a sucker for all things Murakami