Many fans are upset at TikToker Sienna Gomez accusing her of glorifying eating disorders with the new merch that says “did you eat today?” Sienna denied that it’s meant to glorify EDs. One person said, “I love Sienna, but this hoodie is not it.” HEr is the full update about TikToker Sienna Gomez Merch controversy.
The online community of Twitter alleged that the clothing line was insensitive. The controversy was that this could be a potential trigger for people suffering from an eating disorder.
Sienna Gomez has since answered the allegations with a statement.
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Many upset at TikToker Sienna Gomez accusing her of glorifying eating disorders with new merch that says “did you eat today?” Sienna denied that it’s meant to glorify EDs. One person said “I love Sienna, but this hoodie is not it.” pic.twitter.com/HxSxY72zo8
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) February 14, 2021
TikToker Sienna Gomez Merch slammed for mocking eating disorders”
Sienna addressed the sweater saying “asking others ‘did you eat today’ is about expressing compassion and care for people who are struggling. One person said “It’s not meant to, but it is.” pic.twitter.com/fPmqBjzvpR
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) February 14, 2021
Several fans took their social handle to raise up their concerns about the product and the message is sent out.
Here are some reactions to the merch line on Twitter:
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um what is going on with sienna gomez’s new merch- is this bitch fr profiting off ppls eds byee- this is another level of embarrassing like ik she had good intentions and shit but this is so wrong u cant profit off ppls personal issues bye- pic.twitter.com/X5dCSfq0f3— sky ➶ (@fvctasy) February 14, 2021
In the end of the day, they’re making money off of marketing eating disorders. That’s just wrong.
— : stelloz 🌙 🍄 (@stelloz_) February 14, 2021
also when it comes down to it, whatever message being worn on the hoodie isnt going to help anyone struggling. all it does is turn a serious issue into a superficial aesthetic
— BLACK LIVES MATTER (@ZehraAhmad7) February 14, 2021
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if u support sienna mae gomez in profiting off of eating disorders please unfollow me. its honestly disgusting and wrong… pic.twitter.com/8Q9lW8mQ3T— ari ☼ healing era (@gwsarianna) February 13, 2021
In response to the negative response, Sienna Gomez issued a lengthy statement in terms of the clothing line.
“Asking others, “did you eat today?” is about expressing compassion and care for people who are struggling. I have people in my life who struggle to eat and who are working so hard to overcome EDs. These are the questions I ask them: did you eat today? How are you doing? Do you need anything? I do that because I care, which I think is evident across my platforms. Clearly, this merch line is sparking conversation about a sensitive issue – so talk about it. Have the hard conversation with your friend or relative struggling; tell them you care.
The TikTok star also discussed how she is taking proactive steps to solve the problem and defended her stance on the products.
Siena Gomez said she has been in contact with Teen Line to raise awareness about National Eating Disorders Week. The event takes place between February 22 to 28.
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TikTok has strengthened its stance on the product line by promising to do Instagram live with a trained teenage counsellor. She will also be donating $ 25,000 in connection with the same.
