An internet personality known for her antifeminist opinions has been criticized online for starting a "catfish of the year" award and nominating Sabrina Carpenter.
Hannah Pearl Davis, otherwise known as Pearl, is often referred to as the "female Andrew Tate" as she has used inflammatory, misogynistic content to expand her fan base, claiming to believe divorce should be banned and women shouldn't have the right to vote.
Her conservative views have earned her hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and TikTok. Now she has introduced a 'catfish of the year' award and has nominated celebrities such as Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney.
Newsweek emailed spokespeople for Davis, Carpenter and Sweeney for comment on Tuesday.
"Now that 2024 is coming to a close it's time to vote for our most important award: CATFISH OF THE YEAR," she wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"I want to give special thanks to the filters, plastic surgeons, and FaceTime app that make this all possible! Please vote by liking and Retweeting the lovely ladies in the thread below!!"
At the time of writing, the post had been viewed 1.8 million times. While the post is most likely rage-bait and an attempt at trolling, it is another example of unrealistic expectations for women and the scrutiny they face.
In the thread, Davis shared two photos of Carpenter, one of her dolled up for a red carpet and another photo of her when she was younger and was wearing less makeup. The internet personality said the "Espresso" hitmaker is "a phenomenal singer and pop sensation but under all the makeup she too is a mid."
"Mid" is a slang term that means something or someone is below average.
"She looks *better* without makeup, you absolute nutter," one person wrote.
"I don't know who this is. But she is very attractive in both photos. Naturally beautiful," said another.
A third added: "Sabrina actually looks better without all the makeup … and you are just a sad little human."
Davis also nominated Sweeney, who has previously shared some of the cruel comments she received after paparazzi took photos of her in a bikini. Davis reshared the photos alongside a photo of the actor dressed up for an event.
"Sydney sweeny [sic] portrayed herself to be a blond bombshell but unfortunately without the professional makeup, she looks another college girl at University of Arizona!!" she wrote.
Next up we have @sydney_sweeney. Sydney sweeny portrayed herself to be a blond bombshell but unfortunately without the professional makeup, she looks another college girl at University of Arizona !!
Please like this if you think she deserves the award!! pic.twitter.com/VP8Dn7gjoz
People jumped to Sweeney's defense, with one person writing: "@pearlythingz thats the worst pic you can find of her??? This has a slight stink of jealousy."
"Sydney Sweeney is literally perfect in every single one of these photos," said another, with a different X user posting: "Do you think you photograph better when it's being done unknowingly. This whole thread is just engagement farming. I hope this makes you tank."
As well as criticizing each nomination, people used the opportunity to slam the whole concept of the award, with many others also saying they thought Davis was jealous.
"This tweet brought to you by...Feelings of inadequacy," one person posted, with another adding: "If we all put our minds to it, we can leave Pearl in 2024."
Someone else wrote: "Yikes the jealousy pours from you like water from a fountain. Pretty sad, actually."
Others pointed out the fact she is most likely trying to rage-bait people, which is a manipulative tactic used to provoke strong emotional responses to increase engagement.
"I do have to admit this is a master troll topic. H Pearl Davis: 'hold my wine box and watch me call all these b****** ugly!' That's some engaging engagement for sures," a social media user commented.
The controversial YouTuber hasn't just nominated Carpenter and Sweeney, as she has also put forward influencers, social media personalities and sports stars. One nominee is former professional golfer Paige Spiranac, another is stand-up comedian Chrissie Mayr and internet personality Sara Gonzales.
Davis is a self-proclaimed "antifeminist" but she told Insider in March 2023 that she doesn't "hate women." She said people criticize her content because "finally there is a form of media that advocates for men."
She also told the publication she was inspired to join YouTube after watching "Ben Shapiro, Thomas Sowell and some other YouTubers" while in college.
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