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Lauren introduces the video by showing numerous TikTok accounts impersonating her. She then explains that due to the prevalence of fake accounts, including a YouTube page, she decided to create her own fake TikTok account to impersonate herself.
Lauren details how she set up her fake account, 'laurenyoutubevfx,' with calculated imperfections. She saved her own edits with the 'candacevfx' watermark, chose a name 'real lauren' to make it obvious, and crafted a bio with a misspelled Instagram username and a 'squash monster' profile picture to make it seem less legitimate.
Lauren initiates engagement by commenting on her own fake account's video from her real account, using harsh language like 'shut up you ugly horse' and 'your profile picture is ugly af.' This action immediately sparks a debate among her followers, who begin to defend the real Lauren.
Lauren observes the explosive reaction from her fans, who vehemently argue against the fake account. To further the experiment, she creates a 'proof' video on her fake account, listing absurd reasons why she is the real Lauren, such as having After Effects, 'same skin color,' and LED lights.
On her main account, Lauren duets the fake account's 'proof' video, feigning confusion and disbelief. She then pretends to have had her wisdom teeth removed, claiming to be loopy from medication and not herself, further adding to the chaotic narrative.
After a three-hour break, Lauren checks both accounts, finding an overwhelming number of notifications. Her fake account's video was taken down for 'minor safety,' and she was 'ratioed' severely by comments questioning her authenticity. Her fans' loyalty is evident, with many supporting the real Lauren and criticizing the imposter.
Lauren continues to interact with the comments, creating a black screen video claiming she couldn't show her face due to wisdom teeth removal. Her fans react with a mix of suspicion, support, and continued accusations of being fake, while her duet on her main account garners significant views.
Lauren makes a final post on the fake account, declaring she's done due to hate. The comments continue to be a mix of satisfaction from those who 'caught' her and further accusations. Her highlights from the experiment include 1,000 likes, 146 followers, a community guidelines violation, and rapid comment engagement.
The next day, Lauren reveals the massive engagement, with tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments on her fake account's videos. She notes that her 'wisdom teeth explanation' video was removed for 'drug abuse.' She concludes that the experiment was incredibly fun, even though she was 'bullied by hundreds of people,' and expresses appreciation for her loyal fanbase.