A body-positive influencer sparked a viral sensation by asserting she wouldn’t hide her body, deeming it “hot chubby girl summer.” Despite criticism from detractors, she confidently showcased her figure in a video shared on social media, capturing widespread national interest.
Emily Bispo, known to her followers as “Bunny,” gained widespread attention as a popular body-positive influencer when, at 23, she proclaimed June 2022 as “hot chubby girl summer.” Bunny, a self-described “body-positive advocate and self-love enthusiast,” made her statement in a viral video of her lounging by a pool.
The video starts with a caption reading, “You should probably cover-up, that’s not very flattering,” as Bunny relaxes in a black and red two-piece swimsuit adorned with flames. With her belly rolls proudly on display, Bunny looks directly into the camera, raises her sunglasses, and confidently says “No“ with a touch of attitude before lowering her shades and returning to her poolside relaxation.
In the caption of her viral video, Bunny declared, “It’s hot chubby girl summer, mind ur business!“ According to the NY Post, the clip rapidly amassed hundreds of thousands of views and tens of thousands of likes on TikTok. Bunny Bispo’s followers enthusiastically shared their support and opinions on her natural figure and her “hot chubby girl summer” proclamation.
Many commended the body-positive influencer, praising and thanking her for her transparency and encouragement.
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“I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK U FOR INSPIRING ME TO LOVE MY BODY,” one user commented.
“This makes me feel safe,” another replied.
“You make me feel so much better about myself,” one viewer wrote.
“THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT,” another commenter said, while another wrote, “You literally don’t know how much effect u have on me!”
Emily “Bunny” Bispo has long used social media to reject body shaming, showcasing her dedication to “keeping it real, spreading love, and empowering all sizes,” as stated on her Instagram profile. Her account is filled with photos and videos where she proudly displays her tummy rolls, promoting self-love and body positivity.
Having battled an eating disorder and mental health issues, Bunny turned to social media to chronicle her recovery journey, dismissing negative comments about her figure and inspiring others to do the same. In a “public service announcement” to her fans, Bunny declared that “all of you have a summer body,“ celebrating the start of summer and encouraging body confidence.
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A body-positive influencer sparked a viral sensation by asserting she wouldn’t hide her body, deeming it “hot chubby girl summer.” Despite criticism from detractors, she confidently showcased her figure in a video shared on social media, capturing widespread national interest.
Indeed, influencers like Emily “Bunny” Bispo seem essential when “Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating in the US, with 50% of people with eating disorders meeting the criteria for depression,” as reported by the NY Post. To compound the issue, “According to the mental health service, eating disorders also have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness,” the outlet added.
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With the vast majority of social media accounts only showing a “highlight reel” of their lives, influencers who base their posts on reality are a breath of fresh air. While many use filters, poses, and angles to present the most flattering images of themselves, Emily “Bunny” Bispo is among the few who choose to make honest posts that embrace their natural bodies, hoping to inspire others to love themselves.
Women are beautiful and valuable, regardless of size and shape. Those who disagree and think only thin women should post swimsuit photos on social media should keep their negativity to themselves. People of all shapes and sizes enjoy the water, and beaches reflect this diversity. Social media should be no different.
