The Bridgerton Ball situation is insane

What do you think about the Detroit Bridgerton Ball situation?
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[@zeroblank57]

I can't picture how mortified I'd be if I were hired to play music or dance there and I was the only one. I might die.

[@resilentstar]

literally a nightmare becoming true 😭

[@taylor-ty3wv]

i feel soooo bad for that violinist😭😭😭 like i’d literally have to leave

[@dd-kapibara1070]

I may have cried at that age. I've busked before but with at least one other so I would hyperfocus on the act of "practicing together" in order to hopefully get my brain to treat everyone else like my nose and essentially removed from my vision in order for attention-caused panic to not settle in, despite being ok with attention being the whole point in this form of exposure therapy.

[@TheCatBilbo]

"The show must go on!" - if I were being paid I'd do my best, but yes - it wouldn't be fun!

[@imamuggle02]

As a professional classical musician, ALL OF THIS!!!!!!!!!!

[@milla8632]

Feel bad for Tink, everyone assumed she was just a random stripper 💀

[@unseenmolee]

and theres nothing wrong w that either. it just sucks that she was blamed for being there when shes just doing her job... its the event organizers fault for picking stripping as the entertainment 😭

[@aesthetix3398]

Same.. like she’s a pole dancer right? I wish pole dancing wasn’t sexualized :(

[@JessieJ93]

@@aesthetix3398that’s what it’s mostly known for tho

[@helenaroman1543]

Yeah she’s an amazing artist, air acrobatics. That’s definitely not a stripper.

[@aesthetix3398]

@@helenaroman1543 I agree

[@Edgeworthscravat]

The dresses and outfits for this event were absolutely GLORIOUS. Like, there was one lady, she was black and had this GLORIOUS white and silver diamond inspired ensemble and she looked STUNNING. What a waste, like, why not have a walk for all of these fabulous costumes?

[@nicki6405]

Right! It's so sad to think about how many people put so much time, effort, and money into their costumes to have a fun Bridgerton-themed experience, just to get there and be way more dressed up and on-theme than the actual event itself 😢

[@shigushigu741]

PERFECT username, op

[@jackierodgers3955]

the pole dancer even came out to say she was a performer who offered things like ariel suspension (i think) and other really cool things but the organizers chose the cheapest thing she offered (the pole dancing) while hiring her LITERALLY HOURS before the event😭 I feel so bad for her *i was only halfway through the vid and didn’t realize austin covered this but it still baffles me lol

[@hahaveggie]

Tink is not just a “stripper”! She is an aerial artist! Look at her page! She’s talented

[@aduckofsomesort]

That is the type of pole performance she did at this event, at the request of the event organizers.

[@thanksguiseppe1055]

just a stripper? where do you think these "aerial artists" learned their craft😒

[@coyoteartist]

I understand why people would say a stripper Now this woman is an oddity in that she's an aerialist and so above just pole dancing. However pole dancing when done well is an art like any other kind of dance or acrobatics and should at least be given the dignity of being called as such. A strip tease artist doesn't even need a pole to do a proper job. Clubs have them more as a tool, to enhance the range of the act.

[@cierra7246]

@@thanksguiseppe1055 actually no. aerial artists typically know more techniques than pole dancing (and i'm not talking about lap dances; i'm talking about actual aerial movements that require body strength and skill). second, an aerial artist's performance usually isn't about selling sex. no legit aerial artists are being taught anything by strippers.

[@thanksguiseppe1055]

@@cierra7246 have you ever been a stripper. you clearly do not know what you are talking about. your opinion is clearly anti sex work rhetoric and it is not appreciated

[@Gagaloopony]

Truly can't have shit in Detroit

[@bookwyrm8181]

That solo violinist just lived out my worst nightmare oh my god

[@aelwynwitch9460]

I'm so glad I only play trumpet. 😂😂😂 No one wants that for classy solos,

[@novalinnhe]

I hope you cover the wedding make-up artist who attempted to 'expose' one of her clients online, but ended up exposing herself for ruining not one but two different wedding days...

[@ericgymfan]

I second this!

[@thejuvenoia]

omg i just got to the bottom of that rabbit hole. wild shit

[@saadbunni]

Why it's old now and you clearly know what happened. Why do we need more brainrot.

[@saadbunni]

​@@thejuvenoia? It ain't a rabbit whole she just unprofessional. Lmao

[@novalinnhe]

@@saadbunni I really appreciate Austin's takes on interesting online occurrences like this, and am more than happy to wait for creators I enjoy to put together videos they are happy with, instead of needing to be the first to react. Some of my favourite YT documentaries cover events which happened years ago, but are being chronicled in the present day in a fun and engaging way. If you don't enjoy content of that nature to the point where it feels like 'brainrot', it's totally valid to try another form of content instead, or check out other areas of KZbin which might be more engaging to you.

[@BritInvLvr]

When I hear about these scams, I wonder what the set-up process was. Did the organizers actually say to each other, let’s scam these people and put out a fake apology later? It’s hard to think people rub their hands together and willingly act like villains.

[@TheCatBilbo]

Some obviously do, but I suspect most set out with good intent. They just don't get organised, or get overwhelmed, or don't have the experience.

[@cassiejohnson9410]

can we go to a bridgerton ball? Mom: we have that at home The ball at home:

[@Losharin]

As soon as I heard "Bridgerton Ball hosted in Detroit" I knew it was going to be an emotional roller coaster.

[@azramajere]

That's why I never go to balls or parties where neither I nor friends I made through historical dancing know organizers personally. It takes too much to get prepared for (I literally handsewing for some event right at this moment) to then recieve something like this.

[@linnhuman]

did NO ONE learn from the Wonka Experience lol

[@JamiraToast]

Omg that's literally what I was thinking of when watching this video 😭

[@IStealButterdToast]

They did learn, it inspired them to make this event

[@onlyinsomniac]

Their about page HAS to be at least partially AI written... right...?

[@novalinnhe]

I absolutely had the same thought. The apology seemed to have been AI-generated too, it was super generic/non-specific.

[@jessicaetter5103]

These giant "event" scams have to be illegal, right? Or is it really just that easy to make money?

[@helloimnotatree]

Ive noticed i always see these events advertised on Instagram, namely a game of thrones inspired ball. They all look sketchy as hell.

[@jacquelinemartinez3903]

I’m suspicious things like this happen a lot more often than we think!!! That Vincent Van Gogh experience sounded like complete bs and then I saw reviews on it and I WAS RIGHT! pisses me off that people will make these overhyped and over priced events and just profit from hard working people who’d rather do something else with their time than be tricked like this. I value my time and money and this would’ve made me punch someone’s kid honestly.

[@dezaraexlile]

This is now my city’s legacy. The FyreFest of Detroit.

[@TheCatBilbo]

Oh, it wasn't THAT good! 😊

[@ravendarling4227]

is this something they can all collectively sue for? because i feel like they should genuinely take that path if it’s an option.

[@NutsmegYT]

Bright blue kool aid for a regency theme is crazy-

[@roramoya]

I want to see all the promotional material, and know how so many people got scammed in such a simple but devastating way

[@tarotsushima3332]

Apparently there's been official balls hosted before in different areas to rage reviews so it could be either people confusing the fact or being bought in by the hype of previous successes

[@RetroGoldenGrahams]

Great work as always! I do have to say.. please don't apologize for the time off! Health and medical incidents can arrive unprovoked, and you need to take care of yourself first (as everyone should). You don't owe anything to your audience for it xo

[@Mfchannel1001]

I need you to cover the afternoon tea situation cause I’ve got no idea what’s going on 😂

[@MyDancingShoes]

So sorry to hear you were affected by the Adderall shortage! That situation frustrates me so much

[@Tom-sj3vn]

This AI voice is so annoying why do people use that? 5:00

[@StealthBirmingham]

This is his voice

[@Tom-sj3vn]

@@StealthBirmingham ??? The TikTok AI narrator voiceover effect what are you talking about lol

[@ihvojd]

Cause people are lazy

[@EL.Lazzo7]

They think is funny but the joke is like death since like 2019 or something

[@SmittenKitten.]

Everyone looks GORGEOUS!!!

[@aubrythomas9812]

This situation was so much worse than I thought

[@cap4life1]

People went for the $2000 cash prize for best costume (no prize was given btw). The homepage alone looks like a scam. I feel sorry for the attendees.

[@fugitive_]

Oh dang, an Adderall shortage? I have been there. I'm glad you got your meds back. That brain fog is crazy.

[@wanderotter4667]

This feel like a very deliberate prank.

[@starrynight-p]

Fyi, Glasgow is pronounced glas-go

[@bun__]

plss ive been waiting for this vid 😭😭

[@thedailyarcher7995]

As a man from Detroit. I can tell you, the words “Detroit” and “Bridgerton” was destined for disaster

[@katrinaquezada42]

It’s like fyre fest or dashcon!

[@rootsm3]

I feel so bad for these people because without their costumes this would've looked 1000x worse.

[@allie2891]

This was wild. I live right outside of the city and was contemplating going to this. Glad I didn’t.

[@teabur4043]

This reminds me a lot about the misleading willy wonka event

[@MasticinaAkicta]

Wow, if Bridgerton was happening in an amateur stage... Perfect.

[@darlingfawn07]

I've been to free events that were better than this... I've HOSTED events that were better than this!!!!

[@TAGDevilish]

Watching the pole dancer just in the corner while everyone is dressed to the nines and mingling is hilarious though. I feel so bad for the people who paid for this.

[@TheCatBilbo]

Good grief, it's not that difficult: classy venue, some security, hire suitable accoutrements for set-dressing. Hire a trio, or quartet to play Georgian music. Food if you must, but you have to have cutlery/china/glass (so make guests pay a deposit so you get them back!). Period drinks that can be served quickly. Mood lighting (preferably candles but fire risk).

[@makstracy]

Glasgow = glaz-go

[@AliaOfTheKnife10191]

I would rethink your thumbnail. Tink is a teacher and a multi-talented performer. The event planner chose for her to perform the pole and her outfit for the evening. We don't need to invite hate on pole dancers, or pretend that Tink is an anonymous sex worker to gawk at, please.

[@coyoteartist]

I understand about med shortages. So you have full sympathy there.

[@aurorafischer6508]

this is a LITTLE to local😔

[@none4530]

lol tell me about it, I'm from Glasgow haha

[@Raumplestomp]

​@@none4530- the Wonka party?

[@shr98m]

yo you should do something for the beyonce she knows conspiracy! love the video

[@Wolffur]

"Take him to Detroit"

[@AREALLYBIGSPOON]

is this a reupload?

[@siaking99]

I mean it's Detroit lmao

[@mickleon6925]

smh can't have shit in detroit

[@JessieJ93]

It’s in Detroit tho….what did you expect? That place ghetto as heck

[@Ilikemikespike]

I could have done better with 50 bucks and paper decorations

[@Luciry123]

Its prenounced Glass-go not Glass-gowl

[@scarymuffins]

average detroit event

[@mauraclare]

Classic Detroit scam 😂

[@TheCatLady65]

Stop calling pole dancers strippers. That is so misogynistic.

[@samharris246]

They might as well be.

[@kamaiawool9808]

you talk with ur hands a lot especially ur left. could be a bit distracting

[@15oClock]

It'd be something if, when Bridgerton ends, we could look back and say that this knock off event was better than the actual finale.

[@MsSarah999]

blurring the pole dancer is wild. ita just a body. lol.

[@Themoonmarriedthestars]

Not to youtube, its a fast track to getting a strike/ Demonetization

[@bean1731]

a barely covered body. believe it or not, some people still have class and don't want to see other people's nooks and crannies all the time

[@Alushforlux]

This has been a scam since its origin. My mom’s friend went to it when it debuted and omg it was so low brow for the price they were charging smh I hope ppl stop spending money on this stuff.

[@chris-rq7dw]

The pole dancer was the only good part of the whole thing...

[@lelahlol5289]

im so early lol

[@BlameItOnMercury]

Lord Jesus being black is so embarrassing sometimes...why ya'll gotta go making us look like this? Get it TOGETHER! 😩😓

[@hannahm4155]

first !!

[@novalinnhe]

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