How a Narcissist destroys their career - a narc ALERT look at Colleen Ballingers apology

I have had so many requests to take a classic "narc ALERT" look
at Colleen Ballinger ( Miranda Sings) " apology"
Its both catchy, and atrocious
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[@ilovesheryterry]

Has any of it been truly proven? I feel like this is the best “apology” video ever. She did smartly what she should do: do not apologize and stand up for yourself. And lovingly ironic at it. She has every right to defend herself and stand up to cancel culture. I think it’s great but that’s just me I guess

[@wormy_pope]

Is this sarcastic?

[@fudgen.a1249]

@@wormy_popeDoubt it.

[@fudgen.a1249]

Even IF the allegations aren’t true, considering this was her response to very serious allegations, and she herself admitted she was informed to NOT DO THIS by her PR team, it’s pretty clear something is fundamentally wrong with her as a person…

[@mhmtakeyatime9000]

This is very not-so-good bait.

[@leahbrundige6856]

Yes it's proven

[@CapricornSister13]

She shoulda listened to her team. This was the absolute worst approach she could have taken. 🙄

[@SindyJ37]

Yeah she definitely made a mistake but she also talks to minor boys so she knows about mistakes

[@VonPatzy]

I think her “team” consists of her abuse copilot bff who deleted his social media and maybe threw his laptop in the pool when this first went code red a month ago.

[@riossloth]

@@VonPatzyhim and a bunch of children who are still naive enough to support her

[@stephengrahn9361]

Social Media goes to their heads. She has millions of subs on each of her 2 YT channels, I think 22 million on tik Tok and millions more on Instagram. I never even heard of her until this kerfuffle. The vids I saw were not right

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

​@@VonPatzythe one who likes to make videos being called labia??

[@chillout1738]

The black-eyed narc stare of them trying to get you to just move on without them taking accountability, a classic.

[@ysgramorssoupspoon]

Her eyes are so dead, I’m just now noticing that

[@gwendolyn2442]

She’s got shark eyes. It’s funny how she also manages to insert a comment about how small she is with “itty little back”, when the majority of ppl who came out about her said she body shamed them and made them weight conscious.

[@salaltschul3604]

Yes. Like a shark. Only flashing to life when they're hurting you.

[@MsHermyGranger]

Her face expression showed me so much anger. You don't "apologise" with an angry face

[@ceryneianhinds]

@@ysgramorssoupspoon I am so glad I am not the only one who sees the shark eyes in people like her

[@heatherlynn4652]

Characterizing spreading a teen girl's legs open while she's wearing a mini skirt on stage as "a fart joke", and having sexual conversations with children as "over sharing", is clear gaslighting lol

[@theouroboros1111]

That poor girl. That must have been humiliating for her. Looked like Miranda was "having fun" when she spread that girls legs wide open and made a fart joke on stage in front of an audience laughing at her.

[@worthybutter2004]

@@theouroboros1111 What was wrong with that audience?!

[@SjofnBM1989]

The pure delusion she had to have to think this would work.

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@skyegroome223 nailed it.

[@Sam-xr8ne]

some of her fans believe it....

[@scray00]

@@skyegroome223EXACTLY!!

[@aleesiauh]

That's cause this worked when she was in her 20s

[@jnr811]

@@skyegroome223 Yeah, it's narcissistic rage. She can't accept one flaw so she has to reject it all.

[@sleepythemis]

I think it's incredibly important to point out how she doesn't only minimize/trivialize what she did to those kids, but is ridiculously exaggerating the effects of being called out for it, likening it to being murdered by an uncaring and violent mob in a grotesque way (being run over by a train.)

[@ahixlyn]

She has no shame…

[@Tom-ul3gb]

Unhinged and Selfish

[@rainestar82]

given what I know about narcissists, its entirely possible she DOES feel that way tbqh. That bit toward the end where she looks like shes going to cry seems genuine--of course, shes only REALLY upset because its all hurt HER so much. Being exposed so thoroughly, her career being over, and everyone knowing who she is, HAS to hurt a narcissist whos spent over a decade abusing in secret to build her fame...just shows how out of touch and uncaring she really is about the damage shes done to so many...

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

I felt like it was all a "feel sorry for me" ploy...look at my eyes don't I look sad?? The elongated pauses..."feel my pain people " It's all about her...It always has been

[@iasminalvarez8134]

The "stabbing me repeatedly on my bony little back" nauseates me.

[@m.a.4838]

it's less like the weird aunt that wants to know the teen gossip and more like the weird uncle that invades your personal space and makes weird comments about your body.

[@ismaelsolis28]

The weird uncle that your parents never let you be alone with.

[@getonthepeacetrain]

Like trent

[@rainestar82]

or the weird aunt who makes comments about your body while also sexualizing you and saying its because youre a teen and then trying to say "its ok because we're family"...that was such a clear "im a woman so I CANT be a predator" thing, cant believe nobody caught that

[@scray00]

@@rainestar82 dads challenge podcast said “oh so you’re the creepy uncle”. She def is trying to say the “oh we’re not just friends we’re family so it’s ok “ thing. I think this all goes deeper into their family if you ask me. 🤢

[@jnr811]

And asks you about your period, and mails you inappropriate underwear.

[@LadyLordLauren]

as someone who is studying PR, people like this who flat out IGNORE advice from professionals make me really want to tear my hair out. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I hope her whole team dropped her

[@xoyouaremysunshinexo]

Like why even have a team if you're going to ignore what they say?! Imagine thinking you know better than the professionals you hired for this EXACT PURPOSE. Now she's got mainstream news outlets reporting on what she did. That's what she gets for trying to be cheeky.

[@ZX-Gear]

If I was part of the PR Team,I would have gone Full Andrew Tate on her ass for being so dumb.

[@justine8387]

I can imagine her lawyer just staring into space

[@Doodlecream]

No literally. Why wouldn’t you listen to the people who have spent years learning about it specifically to help people like Colleen

[@MsHermyGranger]

I don't really think she has a team. She relied on underaged fans for free labor before, they made up ideas and posts for her for years. Why pay when you have minors who would do everything you want?

[@WillowJordan1979]

"I haven't done it in years"... She left the Instagram group chat LAST WEEK. Don't let her fool you into thinking this is ancient history.

[@meghannehemphill7932]

Her blank stare is really off putting. 😮

[@ashleyzeigafuse]

Her eyes look empty.

[@Karensmclarenn]

How can she say there are no facts or evidence? She straight up said she isn’t taking the blame when she was the adult. She’s gone full blown Miranda Sings.

[@jinxed402]

That's because Miranda is the real Colleen. The character started so Colleen could mean girl her classmates behind their "bony little backs".

[@AeliaReadsBooks]

@@jinxed402 What a repulsive excuse for a human

[@KimmyGibson]

@@jinxed402 I know very little about this whole situation, but based on what I do know....I was just going to suggest that perhaps Miranda is her real 'persona' or the mask she'd always prefer to wear.

[@jinxed402]

@@KimmyGibson The more you find out the easier it is to see. Gtbh I am glad people are finally really noticing. I realized what she was years ago and people were not receptive.

[@KimmyGibson]

@@jinxed402 It's absolutely shocking. I'm sorry to those who've been wronged by her privately, but I am appalled that there are adults who've been watching her do this 'live' to children for years and done nothing to stop her. The world is growing sicker by the minute :(

[@junpi8562]

She says that at the beginning of her 15 year career she overshared and had poor boundaries with fans, but she was very much that way in 2020. So by saying "I haven't done that in years" we're talking three years or less.

[@SailorMoonLogic]

She only left the main fan group chat like, a week ago. So she was at least engaging with children still until VERY recently.

[@rainestar82]

and also even just weeks ago with video titles/thumbnails. or her own tours which were happening. or the actual "apology" video where she displays boundary manipulation tactics. Abusers trying to say they didnt do a thing while they DO that thing is so incredibly frustrating

[@delightful999]

And in 2020, she was still in her 30s. So it's not like she was young and stupid and naive. She knew exactly what she was doing.

[@ahixlyn]

Her response makes me so angry. This is not an apology. She literally titled it “hi” I feel so sorry for the victims

[@Newdisaster]

Hey what did she do I don’t know anything

[@SailorMoonLogic]

@@NewdisasterThere are a lot of videos and articles talking about it. A few things were even mentioned in this video (asking kids about their virginity and their periods.)

[@_vivatron]

@@Newdisastershe did a lot but the worst is probably bringing a little girl on stage and spreading her legs. And she sent bra and panties to a little boy. She also talked to minors about sex and joked about rape/pedophilia

[@bonniegirl5034]

That video was surreal. Its like Colleen was trying to demonstrate every narc trait in one ridiculously tone-deaf song. Was there an apology in there? ‘Cause I didn’t hear it.

[@FattenedPuppies]

I was waiting for one, I don't think she actually apologised at all....

[@razzle8140]

Just facts.

[@SeanStrife]

If there was, it was a glorified "I'm sorry you felt that way".

[@AeliaReadsBooks]

lol, tone-deaf song in more ways than one

[@butterflybrenda6558]

She “apologized” once. “I’m sorry I didn’t realize that all of you are perfect.”

[@WillowJordan1979]

She claims it's easy to "hide behind a screen". Adam McIntyre and others have put their real names and faces out there. They are not anonymous sockpuppet accounts attacking her. They're not "hiding" anything. In fact, they're taking the chance that people will doxx and harass them. It's a brave thing to come forward like this. Of course, Colleen tries to twist it into being cowardly instead.

[@MCheekyBrunette]

I keep pointing this out - but literally she asked children to take pictures with tampons in their mouth (of which we HAVE witness statements, the group message screen shots, AND THE PHOTO OF THE KIDS as evidence) and says "You have no facts" and "I won't say I'm 100% in the wrong." Like?! Are you sure that's the route you want to take?!

[@necroflowers2244]

The most sinister thing about her song. Is it's geared towards her younger audience. Most kids aren't going to look into the whole drama, they probably are just fans of hers, and will take her word for truth. She made this song with the intention of misleading her younger viewers. As sort of a way to deflect and pretend like it's all lies,her younger viewers will buy it and not question if it's true or not. It's sickening to think about. No adult would write a catchy song to sing to outraged adults. She's doing it for her younger viewers.

[@jayfranke]

I think it's also got the bonus effect of getting people talking about the song and not her actions. This and cinnamontoastken are the only vids I've watched of it and they both mention her abusing the kids, but I see comments that are saying how cringe the song is and not mentioning the kids at all

[@scray00]

People saying how cringe this is already know the back story. The best part of this stupid fn song is that everyone is singing it. I was in the kitchen and my youngest was like wtf are you singing? So I went on to tell the whole story and watched this train wreck with her. So EVEN MORE people that had no idea what was going on are now being exposed to it from this song. It’s absolutely perfect 😂 millions more people will now be researching and seeing all the videos on what she’s accused of. I absolutely love it. I hope her career burns to the ground. Again in true narc form she just couldn’t be out of control of the narrative and couldn’t follow advice to keep her mouth shut. This doesn’t help the victims get their apology, but they were never going to get one from her. I mean does this look like someone who’s sorry?? She’s seething not sorry. Forgot to say her vid comments are filled with adults “oh Colleen I love you and don’t care what you did in your past” 🤢 mothers talking about how much she helped them. You have to remember she did this on her vlog channel not her main channels.

[@user-ly2cm6zk5l]

I can’t believe one staple of her character was being mole$ted by her uncle wasn’t a large enough warning sign. That trauma isn’t funny and to trivialise it like that is wild, especially when this is a fictional character and that staple that didn’t need be involved AND was used as a joke when children were her primary audience. It was a joke for the adults that naturally wouldn’t land for her child audience, who would then make the same jokes. God forbid some of them were experiencing that and their fav influencer making jokes may have made them think it was an okay thing, Miranda gets it and she’s still ‘FunNy’

[@AshJae]

Wow. I didn’t even know that part Nothing about children being abused or any trauma of this nature is ever funny. I get so tired of society being threatened by victims and having to actually show respect and empathy to people who have been through hell on earth

[@sweethistortea]

I saw the screenshots that Collen sent to children and my respect for her dropped to below zero. I have no sympathy for anyone who does harm or does explicit things toward children and I hope she is put in jail for what she did.

[@necroflowers2244]

Seeing how she treated kids onstage, all under the guise of a comedy routine, absolutely made me sick to my stomach.

[@bettyb1313]

She's a millionaire she'll never see a day in jail...

[@ville__]

just made a vid exposing toxic Adam 👍

[@KimmyGibson]

I am at a loss to understand HOW she has legally gotten away with publicly asking a child to put his hand down her pants? It's NOT comedy, it seems like sexual abuse to me. If I were his parent I'd have filed charges in a heartbeat.

[@MegaRzen]

​@@ville__Well, it's good we have a video criticizing this toxic, so-called comedian.

[@jlmcgill2031]

She talks about lies and says she’s defending herself, but never brought up any specifics, very interesting.

[@rainestar82]

and also idk who ever felt truly under attack when they didnt do something and went "lemme sing a song about how much this hurt me!" like this isnt a Disney musical

[@elainazimmerman5105]

I could be wrong but I feel like the same thing was going on with Gabbie Hanna but she was trying to make it into a Shane Dawson like documentary

[@SusanPowell-mt2ly]

She sent a 14 year old by her bra and panties in addition to all those screenshots. she should literally be answering legally for this. She makes ALR look like a beacon of maturity and mental health.

[@chenoda]

🌟✨Colleen also sent the same underage boy nude pics of Trisha Paytas from her OnlyFans, so they could talk crap about Trisha's body. Definitely against the law to send a minor pornography.✨🌟

[@tonytiger5140]

If this was a man doing this stuff to little girls they’d be in jail already, it’s disgusting people are letting her get away with this. She shouldn’t have a platform anymore

[@qthomas9166]

@@tonytiger5140 None of the KZbinrs that done horrible things in the past should have one but if you been on KZbin long enough they pick and choose who they wanna target and demonetize. That's why I'm not even sure why they came into existence if they don't seem to care about what these people have done to others in a horrible way. Just sad as hell

[@artemisia77782]

Thinking exact same. YOU TUBE has actually PUSHED behind those pple’s algorithms at the time for ads & monetary benefits. I’d even say.. they’ve set the environment for those narcissistic personalities to FLOURISH…. And i see some shared responsibility there….

[@mlev1111]

I'm terrified for her children honestly

[@May3529]

Everyone calls this the worst youtuber apology video but has she ever called this video an apology? Also that little detail of "stab your knife in my little boney back" really icks me for some reason

[@akasakikawasaki1890]

Cause it's basically a "but I'm so dainty, I'm so smoll" "don't be so mean to me, I'm tinyyy"

[@jayfranke]

The entire thing is her making herself seem incapable of these things. She's just a teensy frail aunt who wanted to make friends with her little nieces and nephews, and not an adult who's well aware of their behaviors

[@BRBonGiediPrime]

This gives "rain and petals eavesdrop, I used the wrong word" vibes.

[@stephengrahn9361]

Pop

[@cococrooks2638]

Pookie probably idolises this trash hole. Bet.

[@eclecticdom]

I would just like to point out that a MISTAKE is generally a one-off thing, not a repeated pattern. It takes more than one interaction to groom someone. There are patterns of inappropriate behaviors and manipulations.

[@rainestar82]

a mistake: sending lingerie to a fan, not knowing they were underage, then apologizing or accidentally making an innuendo one or two times in a video not a mistake: over 15 years repeatedly making innuendos, talking about her fans private personal details about their bodies etc, using them for free labor and then as a scapegoat, telling underage fans to dress provocatively and getting them to do gross acts onstage.... its wild to me how she keeps saying "a mistake" and the only thing she mentioned was Becky's video. like anything in that could be a mistake when it was a PLANNED show and when Adam's claims are what kicked this off...

[@pandah3ad351]

It was like DARVO vomited all over her camera. I can’t believe someone could be this deliberately obtuse about what they did to someone else, but I suppose I shouldn’t be.

[@austintyler7901]

Can't stand the performer or her unimaginative, derivative character, but you felt really good using that silly acronym, didn't you? An acronym almost never used outside of academia or full of themselves, grandiloquent, first year psych students. -paying enough to be in a school where people know what that word means. But, you heard the speaker say it and really wanted to parrot it back for some meaningless likes on KZbin. Weird, but do you, Yass queen.

[@austintyler7901]

@@bornstandin quality response 👌

[@ravenID429]

@@austintyler7901What’s up with you lmao, it’s a pretty well-known acronym

[@tieiatalks]

It’s unbelievable that she scripted this, recorded it, watched it back and thought it was still a good idea to upload!

[@saraht903]

And it’s still up!! After the reaction she got from it. That blows me away. Essentially doubling down that she’s not taking it seriously at all.

[@benten2462]

I can’t get over the “at least you’re having fun” bit. Like I don’t think these children had all that much fun being effing traumatized by the grown ass woman with a ukulele. Oh I’m having so much fun hearing about all the horrible stuff she did, and seeing all the victims she reached with her appalling behavior. Oh, what fun, sexualizing and using children! I am laughing so incredibly hard at that! Look at their pain! Such entertainment!

[@angelofdusk13]

It's 100% projection on her part. Adam and others have talked about how she talked about fans behind their backs, belittled them, and made fun of them. Narcissists assume that everyone behaves like they do, so obviously, people are just "being mean" to her because they find it fun 🙄

[@TheSmallestJo]

Dude what is wrong with KZbinrs like Colleen. They give off “charming”, lure kids in and then turn around and say, “it wasn’t me.” Too often.

[@Tostada-sw3zq]

She’s calling her victims “toxic” for speaking out? What an apology..

[@mlev1111]

From the daughter of a narcissistic mother... this was terrifying. The dead eyes, pressed lips, let alone the lyrics of the song.

[@ess0j0see]

I hear ya 💜

[@rainestar82]

something Logan from Observe pointed out and I wanna expand on--her tone is overall condescending, like a teacher talking down to children. Which is likely intentional manipulation to the few people too young or gaslit in her audience who believe her. It strikes me that shes SCOLDING people for daring to believe her victims, that this is likely a tone she uses with her own child and only gives more weight to Adam's story, and giving more weight to Adam means other victims stories are true too. And she also displays the narcissistic NEED to have the last word, and set herself up to play victim when anyone else responds (as Adam's done). I dont know what her endgame is for making it a song and then proceeding to play victim for 10 minutes, but I think partof it is to get everyone talking about how absurd it is, rather than the claims of her victims. Luckily, thats not happening. She essentially just confirmed yes, she does have narcissistic behaviors, yes she displays abusive gaslighting tactics, and yes shes trying to sidestep accusations that have written and video PROOF. Colleen Ballinger, whether she has NPD or not, is a child predator and abuser.

[@pettykittyfam]

👏👏👏 Standing ovation for this comment ❤❤❤

[@cheriremily9360]

I agree 100%

[@katyalupochev9589]

The first thought that jumped into my mind when I looked at her blank, black eyes was “Man, she is SEETHING”. It leaks through the screen and the speakers like a noxious gas. Cold rage 😬

[@thisisit333]

YES!!! The rage is oozing out. She is seriously scary af. I feel so badly for her victims, some only now realising it, because they were MINORS!

[@y2ksurvivor]

If her Management and/or PR team have any sense at all, they'll drop her STAT. They'll go put their time & energy into someone worthwhile that respects their expertise. Working with her won't pay off after this, especially with her going against their sound advice. This is their Out. They should take it.

[@HelloNewMoon]

Oh for sure! If they didnt drop her its b/c they have no other clients

[@jinxed402]

It couldn't have been worse even if she'd had Miranda deliver the message.

[@dangmudcrab5741]

The moment I saw her pick up the ukulele I knew you'd have a field day with this.

[@lonelyflower7360]

The stare at the beginning gives me chills. So much anger... She probably really thinks she's the victim here and world is so unfair towards her

[@Chibz]

Love the implications from her song that if she were to unalive herself, it'd be our fault and we're monsters for being critical of her.

[@ravenID429]

I love that she thought that would scare people lol

[@KimmyGibson]

She MUST be held LEGALLY accountable, period.

[@rosaliealfano1999]

After I watch the Trisha video and learning that Colleen screen shot mides of Trisha and sent them in the group chat that had minors in it… I hope she gets held legally accountable too. Because that on top of all the other weird shit she did…. She needs to be in jail 😵‍💫

[@KimmyGibson]

@@rosaliealfano1999 the more I watch, the farther back I go, the more I learn how evil she really is and how she's been hiding it. Truth is, I think she may be dangerous....and more so now than ever.....I worry about her children.

[@razzle8140]

14:07 Omg! This dialogue is PURE Amberlynn! We're just confused and sometimes people make mistakes and they're not a horrible person. Is there a script for Narcissistic Personally Disorder???? Omgfg 14:07

[@veronicagross7458]

yeah, I can´t believe she actually pulled the "I´m not perfect and nor are you" card.

[@cl5470]

"I was trying to be besties with everybody" Hmmm... my besties never send me lingerie in the mail, do yours?

[@KismetLizard]

They also never exploit my labour or are 15 years younger than me. Clearly I need better friends.

[@Embre]

feverishly toggling the mute button, trying to listen to narc alert without dealing with the second hand embarrassment of this song

[@Baby.Puss.In.Boots.]

Her response is absolutely baffling. We have so much evidence, real proof. And yet she gets on here and sings about how its not true 🙃

[@jarvie63]

The fact that she try’s to constantly degrade herself so we can be like “oh no your not a loser” “we love you Colleen your not a bad guy” “don’t think about yourself like that”🙄

[@alisaishere]

Thank you! This was perfect and exactly what I imagined you would do. The song alone gave all of the signs of narcissism that she sprinkles throughout the rest of her videos. In what world is asking young teenagers if they are virgins and what is their favorite position, just an oopsy like she wants us to think it is?

[@scray00]

I’m wondering how far this all goes in her family. Like you either have to be a victim of sa or a predator to think this is all normal. Imo

[@mathildes8583]

Love when she notices it's not 10 minutes yet to make more money and adds a repetitive verse

[@thefacelessbelter]

Omigosh the minute I saw her disgusting response I was like, somebody call Narc Alert! Thank you for covering.

[@janetclaireSays]

Narcissists don’t take advice from their advisors and that leads to their downfall eventually. They know better than everyone.

[@MCheekyBrunette]

Her intention doesn't matter when it involves talking to minors about their favorite sexual position. That's. Always. Gross. And. Inappropriate.

[@Ailieorz]

The opening... she's trying soooo hard to look sincere but all you can see is just seething anger and contempt...

[@grrrrlmeat]

She’s an absolute flog. The way she treated Adam McIntyre was sick. 🤮

[@Laineyraider]

I remember watching the video shortly after it was posted and thinking "Okay great she's coming on to address the allegations against her," then she pulled out the ukelele and I'm like "Nooooooooo....."

[@FattenedPuppies]

Wow that 'apology' video did not contain any actual apologies at all. I actually found it disgusting and i dislike Colleen even more now...

[@Hi.No.]

Her disregard for animals gives me psychopath vibes as well.

[@unchewedpotato]

Man I said YEARS ago that I was creeped out by Colleen and everyone said I was wrong cause they loved Miranda Sings. Looks like I was right about her vibes being off.

[@cantthinkofone6995]

I hate that this is actually super catchy and I’ve caught myself belting it out and doing a little jig while I’m mindlessly cleaning 😭😂

[@shikadragon]

You hit the nail right on the head once again, Merc. She’s delulu thinking this was a good move Edit: it’s just so funny to me the way she staged the whole “I was gonna turn off the camera but I have more to say~” like girl please there was nothing authentic about this whole talent show unaplogy, and that little bit certainly wasn’t an exception.

[@miomiomio56]

Her behavior literally makes me sick. I've had personal experiences with a narcissist as well and it's beyond frustrating to deal with someone who is absolutely convinced they are NOT in the wrong and won't even be willing to TRY and be a better person because everyone's opinion of them won't change anyways so they'll do whatever they want.

[@lokisfriend]

I had nothing more for her after watching Sienfelds 'Getting coffee with comedians in cars', I understand staying in character but even Jerry was clearly perplexed but what really did it was the horrible way she treated the waitress & talked about her. Very uncool.

[@AlicePRabbits]

Glad I missed that episode

[@razzle8140]

That's is the real her though. She's a nasty person.

[@chenoda]

🌟✨As much as I hate to defend anything that she's done (because she's utterly indefensible), I remember the BTS of that episode, and Colleen didn't know if she should appear as herself or Miranda, and Jerry Seinfeld actually told her to stay in character because he thought it was brilliant. His annoyance at Miranda was part of the schtick.✨🌟

[@namecannotbeblank3183]

You just KNOW that this song has been her kids' lullaby for the last week or two.

[@badvamp666]

uGHH I'm imagining her strapping her kids in the carseat humming that shit

[@jennieifanis8917]

I dare somebody to tell me they accept her "apology" with solid reasons why, because I cannot fathom anyone accepting this as anything but an adult tantrum.

[@cheriremily9360]

I think her 'apology' is aimed for those who are under PG13 and for those between the ages of 13-17, she's hoping to manipulate, gaslight, and intimidate.

[@Gaibreel]

I cringed so hard i broke my back. Fbi frank needs to take me to the er

[@FattenedPuppies]

Is your back dangleen?

[@amivanzyl8876]

If I had any doubts about the accusations this only confirms her guilt.

[@prezhenz6969]

I don’t know if it’s the musician in me, but… part of her manipulation is weaponizing her actual talent as a musician, showing off through her performance. Musicians always do this in music and the nurturing of the cult of the persona to sell themselves to more people. By showing that she is actually a talented person (often the first attack against content creators), she’s trying to delegitimize attacks on her person-which she in particular has tried to morph with her online persona (see Lana Del Rey as an example). Basically an appeal through exceptionalism

[@wildstingray4463]

as a musician, i couldnt have put it better myself

[@kittybelly]

Seeing her covered by in Merc’s arena just makes me realize how much her and ALR have in common. Gaslighting, victimization. Animal abuse. Rewriting history, allegation minimization.

[@patt335]

I’m a narcissist facing what was narcissism in my own actions. My mom and older sister were narcissists in my life and I in turn was one as well. I have gone over in specific detail how wrong I was, the jobs I ruined and the people I alienated. I’ve fully recognized what I did and accept that my narcissism harmed many. I’m living quietly now with zero expectation of others in regards to recognizing me as any factor in their lives. Maybe it’s not too late for me.

[@susieqz813]

It’s never too late

[@ledaelliott1111]

It’s amazing you can observe this about yourself, self understanding is so important for changing one’s own behavior. You’re not inevitably a bad person for being a narcissist, many people develop personality disorders as a result of ongoing trauma to survive. There’s a lot of tools that can help Dbt is renowned for managing traits

[@TheNarcAlert]

I was a narc myself, for many years, it was learned behaviour tho from mom,( only child single parent) not a true disorder...I lost all my friends, had life kick my ass..did some hard self reflection, did some therapy and I think I am ok now..you got this bitch :)

[@patt335]

@@TheNarcAlert Maybe. I haven’t forgiven myself yet. I don’t think I should.

[@TheNarcAlert]

@@patt335 give yourself the same grace that you would give someone else. You'll never move on until you forgive yourself so get on that

[@brendaleelydon-carpenter1554]

It's not even an attempt at an apology (she even says at one point she's not going to say she was wrong) - it's merely a response, and a terrible one at that.

[@aurrima]

I've realized that with (especially) Alr and her, e-ve-ry-time they say that they are "confused" or "don't understand" a comment / fact that points out their narc behavior, it means that it is, in fact, spot on. I.e "What do you meaaaaaaaaaan" from Alr and then *poof* talks about something else

[@Oonagh72]

This wasn’t an apology, I don’t recall her ever once saying she was sorry.

[@ar-je9lv]

She even stated that she is not going to apologize in the song.

[@LilAnnThrax]

I feel for her kids. I was raised my a narcissist mother and it is it's own brand of hell. Add on top the exploitation they experience from her vlogging their lives and the bullying she allows against her kids and they almost have no hope of being ok.

[@jazzyozzy7482]

She definitely doesn't have empathy because even after having a son of her own, she continued woth her inappropriate behavior

[@ashleigh_whatever]

She has always given me the ick and creeps. Also sending a minor a bra and knickers isn't a mistake.....it's a choice!

[@SallyMars]

Manipulation station? Let’s talk about that.. the soft filter to make herself look younger, the downward camera angle to make herself appear smaller, her not wearing any makeup trying to appear authentic, her whole entire “apology” video is manipulation station. And ironic that the only time she actually said she was sorry was her saying “I know you wanted me to say I was 100% in the wrong. Well I’m sorry I’m not gonna take that route admitting to lies and rumors you made up for clout” 😂 lol that’s the only time she’s been funny and she didn’t even try. she just doesn’t get it. At all.

[@joer-tard2821]

either im way too baked or coleen just looked into my eyes and sang...words...? i was too busy maintaining eye contact. i feel violated now.

[@-Reagan]

everything I judged her on came from her own mouth on her own platform. As a mother of a teen, it not only concerns me as a mother (what she’s done to kids is appalling, and she continues to blame them). It also worries me that she’s raising children. Especially, considering their ages and the way she admits having no control over her anger, she destroys things and takes out her anger on animals and when they defended themselves, she lied about it to the point they were killed to protect her lies. She has a history of lying to protect herself from criticism to the point that her victims are blamed and suffer the consequences. Colleen: Get help. Please.

[@StayAtHomeMeme]

She’s right…this IS a toxic train wreck and I can NOT look away.

[@Doodlecream]

My favorite part of this is she had to mention how bony and tiny she is lmfaoo.

[@kentiapalm7]

Even with Narc’s commentary, I’m on min 6:00 and I feel like jumping of a bridge so I can’t hear the stupid ukelele song anymore. Is it going to be like this the entire video?

[@Idkim_just_here_]

Her line "im not a groomer, im just a looser." Is also a manipulative tactic, its meant to provoke People's (mainly children's) empathy into thinking she couldn't do anything wrong shes X Y and Z aka victimizing herself. I've experienced having that "im a looser/im a bad person." thrown at me before and it may seem like a harmless off handed thing, but it does mess with a person a lot, especially if they're young

[@Moon12157]

My only thought is that she keeps saying that we are having fun. She thinks this is fun for people? that people's frustrations for her not taking accountability and responsibility for everything is fun? Who the hell here is having fun with this?

[@incubus364]

She clearly opens herself up and proves that the allegations are true.

[@alospm]

I don’t know who she is or what she’s done, but that’s a shit-poor apology. I’ve learned so much about narcissists from your videos.

[@deepstatethrombosis]

I just cut a narc out of my life. I didn't realize how often he tried to make me feel like I did something wrong when something good happened for me or to me, because he was insanely jealous. So done with that crap.

[@alyseb5730]

Oh yes Colleen, we're having fun with this absolute non-apology. I'm sure your victims are having a *_blast_* 👍🏻

[@___Lyric___]

No Colleen, most people would NOT make the “mistake” of speaking to minors in an unacceptable and inappropriate way. So if that’s all it takes to be perfect- yeah most people are perfect. ✋🙄

[@VickyVictoria00]

Good grief... she keeps digging deeper and deeper

[@susieqz813]

I really loved Colleen and Miranda Sings, “both” of them got me through dark times years ago. This is all so sad. And with her reactions, I feel like I was fooled. 😣

[@cheriremily9360]

I'm sorry that she let you down. You might have been fooled because you were in a vulnerable place during that time, but you are not foolish. It's okay and your feelings are valid.

[@susieqz813]

@@cheriremily9360 random kindness from internet strangers can make my day. Thank you for the reminder that it’s normal to feel so let down 💕

[@KismetLizard]

You're not foolish , you were manipulated by a proven manipulator when you were particularly suseptible. You were victimised too and derserve sympathy and support

[@susieqz813]

@@KismetLizard you’re so kind 🥹 thank you

[@amandaskinner6125]

Here in the UK we have Philip Schofield who did a car crash interview. Prince Andrew is another one. When you are told to keep your mouth shut… do it

[@lostharmony27breaker98]

1. I did not realize it's my responsibility to decide what was appropriate for kids to see... Um yes, she is her demographic is minors she is a public figure. her job is to be appropriate for kids if her fans are mostly children. 2. she didn't listen to her team because she can't sit by and not speak. it's likely her team will drop her because what's the point for working for someone who doesn't listen to your professional advice. 3. she's constantly deflecting. she tells us what she knows we will call her (massive manipulative tactic) 4.she's constantly Trys and lesser her actions to a mistake. we all do make mistakes, but some mistakes are beyond a mistake. especially when the victims are easily manipulated by people they idolize. even before finding this video. red flags went off big time as a gamer who's seen predatory behavior from adults online. it gives me the ick . from the 18yo posting adult content in a kids game server on a discord server to the 35 yo on sending pics to a 15yo & the 21 yo bullying a 13 yo boy over a game. its honestly sickening her behavior and lack of accountability. saying she takes accountability when she refuses to acknowledged her behavior is just sick

[@user-nt6dx7jt1d]

I enjoyed reading thia comment section because everyone had some really good points. What stuck out to me is when she said "in all seriousness" (while talking about accountability) which in my eyes is similar to "all jokes aside". Saying that to me just confirmed what everyone is sayingーshe isn't taking this seriously at all. She doesn't care about the negative impact she had on those she hurt (along with believing she doesn't need to apologize while victimizing herself). Those poor kids.

[@yulitzaahumada4294]

I never watched her before and I’m so glad. My heart goes out to the victims, I hope they find healing. And I hope Colleen finds a prison gf.

[@the.taylore]

I know Amber is eating this song up

[@5arangha3DBSK]

OMG, thank you for this, Merc!

[@DominoesArentGay]

There is no quicker way for people to think that you are diddling kids than by writing a song about it

[@courtney_neidt]

Classic narc behavior. When shown wrong doings - not only double down but in this case triple down on their faultless ways.

[@SallyMars]

Even the “apology” she put out was geared towards kids/minors.. and that shows in all of the comments on her video of people supporting her. It’s absolutely insane.

[@heartlocket91]

I can’t believe she uploaded this as an apology video. 😳

[@candacemarie6059]

Yes she is a narcissist, no doubt. No normal person with empathy would behave like this.

[@qthomas9166]

Can we all acknowledge to that these types of people are also emotionally sensitive when it comes to the truth. Like they don't want to hear the truth about themselves so they get defensive. Like no one even just narcs but people with huge egos. Like most of these KZbinrs hate it when they're reputation is damaged but yet do all these terrible things and when it comes to light later in the years and they get criticize can't fucking handle it. She may not be narc but denying the things that are true is just like c'mon now you been exposed already accept that your reputation is damaged and move on, and get a therapist while your at it since you can't handle getting criticism about the horrible things you've done

[@rainstormy]

Great vid Merc! ❤

[@arlisshuston4203]

lets hope that yt and the rest of social medias do not let colleen make vlogs,she has bothered me for the last 2 years,i use to be a devoted fan,watching her with her children,but ive seen bits here and there of her playing us,the constant health problems,if she couldnt have them,her children had differant health problems and her constant ordering of clothes,toys,things for her shows,all in the end free,just takes a little work on the taxes.She showed more of herself in her alternative personality in miranda..get the hell off yt colleen,and i hope that nothing like this happens to your children

[@lazchurchyard1229]

Imagine what * is * happening to her children...