Hanna Cavinder had enough and took to social media to express her frustrations in a passionate rant aimed at internet trolls. The 23-year-old Miami Hurricanes guard didn’t hold back as she tackled the hurtful and insensitive comments people make about others’ appearances, stating that she was “sick to her stomach” over how social media has normalized such behavior.
In a fiery TikTok video posted on Monday, just two days after her boyfriend, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, and the No. 2 ranked team suffered a tough 41-34 loss to No. 4 Alabama, Cavinder addressed the toxic culture of online criticism and body-shaming. Although it wasn’t clear if her remarks were directed at herself or her boyfriend, her message was unmistakable: this behavior needs to stop.
“OK, I’m just gonna get this off my chest because this s**t literally fires me up and annoys me so much about social media and society nowadays,” Cavinder began. “I don’t understand why viewers or fans get satisfaction from commenting on an athlete’s looks on social media—roasting them and thinking it’s OK to tear them down like they’re not human beings.”
Her frustration was palpable as she highlighted the disturbing normalization of harmful comments on social media. “It’s actually sickening how society turns a blind eye to someone’s comments about what a person looks like online. People get satisfaction from humiliating someone about their appearance, and that’s just wrong.”
Having faced her share of online scrutiny, Cavinder emphasized the real impact these comments can have, especially on athletes and public figures. “It makes me sick to my stomach that people can go out of their way to comment on anyone’s looks—anonymous or not—and say things like, ‘this person’s ugly’ or comment on someone’s weight.”
Cavinder, who has experienced this firsthand, made it clear that she was done being silent about the issue. “I get it all the time, and I think it’s ridiculous how people can go out of their way to do that. If you have anything unkind to say, maybe just don’t say it at all because it affects people’s lives. We’re all human beings, and we all see our comments. Grow up.”
She questioned the upbringing of those who feel justified in tearing others down. “Who raised these people? I would never have the nerve to comment on what someone looks like on social media and feel OK about it. I don’t understand how you were raised to do that and think it’s acceptable.”
Cavinder’s post was captioned “Quick rant 4 y’all” and quickly gained attention from her followers. While she didn’t specify whether her frustration was about recent comments regarding her or her boyfriend, many suspected it was related to Carson Beck’s performance and the criticism he received after the loss. Beck threw for 439 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions during the game but faced backlash online.
Support poured in from social media users, with many applauding Cavinder for speaking out. Among her supporters was her twin sister, Brooke Cavinder, who commented, “Jealous people,” in response to the trolls.
Beck, who has been a standout for the Bulldogs this season, is preparing to bounce back as Georgia gets ready to visit Auburn next Saturday. Meanwhile, Hanna Cavinder’s powerful message serves as a reminder of the toll online negativity can take on high-profile individuals, especially athletes.
In her concluding remarks, Cavinder urged people to reflect on the consequences of their words. “How would you feel about it every single day?” she asked before wrapping up her rant. “But anyways, have a good Monday.”
Her message resonated with many who have witnessed or experienced the harmful effects of online trolling. Cavinder’s bold stand against negativity underscores the importance of addressing the toxic culture that permeates social media and encourages a more compassionate approach to online interactions.
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