Influencer’s attempt to shame man for calling out her wearing ‘painted pants’ at gym massively backfires
An influencer is facing criticism after attempting to shame a fellow gymgoer who raised concerns about her inappropriate attire.
Natalie Reynolds, a controversial influencer and Kick streamer known for her headline-grabbing actions, conducted a ‘social experiment’ during a livestream on December 27. She wore body paint to the gym, spending hours getting it applied and describing it as “painted on pants” resembling swimsuit bottoms.
While at the gym, a man approached her, politely labeling her attire as ‘inappropriate’ and stating, “If you don’t have clothes on, you need to be out of here, ma’am.” Natalie insisted she did have clothes on, but the man, claiming industry knowledge, reiterated his stance and advised against videotaping in the gym.
Natalie posted a clip of the interaction on X (formerly Twitter), expecting support but receiving widespread backlash instead. Viewers criticized her choice of ‘painted pants,’ calling them unreal and questioning her behavior. Some accused her of playing the victim and condemned influencers who disregard gym etiquette.
Even X’s community notes criticized Natalie, emphasizing the importance of wearing suitable exercise clothes and considering others’ comfort and hygiene. The note linked to a Healthline article on proper gym etiquette.
Despite the criticism, Natalie defended herself, asserting that she wore a gym bra and bathing suit bottoms and expressing disbelief at the reaction. She compared it to a male YouTuber’s similar video, highlighting the apparent double standard and requesting to focus on her fitness goals without undue scrutiny.
