*CRINGEY* BIG BUDGET MUSIC VIDEO I was paid to be in - Lolita Reacts

[@lilyoftheveil666]

Censoring the liquor brands with kawaii stickers was an A+ choice

[@PerfectPride]

Yo I'm so stupid. I though Rillakuma came out with a line of booze.... XD

[@LovelyLor]

I'm glad you liked it! Technically you aren't supposed to show alcohol labels on youtube and I wanted to make this video as safe as possible but then I had fun with it and actually left a lot of them on haha I brought my korilakkuma vodka cooler to Anime North haha

[@skelieton]

i thought that was sanrio brand liquor until i saw this comment-

[@ashleybowles7732]

There is still the crown royal label

[@strawberrygoldfish]

Kawaii Spicy Juice.

[@Artemiswitchcosplay]

When Lor busts out the alcohol like Tyler you know it’s bad owo

[@LovelyLor]

Tyler is the vodka lolita, I want to be the whiskey lolita hahha

[@pastelhotmess9299]

@@LovelyLor I just thought of this. Your the sweet apple cider Lolita while Tyler has a strong kick XD

[@princessadrigirl6774]

Or hard pink lemonade ✨

[@thlover27]

Also, for a video about being more Asian, after watching the video there’s a surprising lack of Asians in the video? When Lor said she thought it was all about Asian representation, I assumed the majority of the cast would be as well. But they were mostly just youtubers who were popular at the time? No hate towards Lor, obviously she had no control over this, and really I respect her more for showing us this as a learning experience.

[@LovelyLor]

If you look at Yomyomf's other videos they did have a lot more asian representation over all. I definitely think the reason so many youtubers were jammed in this video was because of KZbin just thinking if they put big names in it that it would do well. I totally agree with you and I just wanted to clarify because I think that The Fu and Yomyomf definitely had a different idea/motive/creative direction that didn't get executed :(

[@sewcat6486]

Sort of like a KZbin rewind

[@ROCKYLOVECUPCAKE]

Loving those bottles of rilakkuma liquor.

[@LambentLight00]

I want one!!!

[@ainakailabontehehe]

LambentLight00 it’s just a sticker on a normal licor bottle to censor the brand

[@charlisabeth]

I think they wanted to make a video mocking asian stereotypes, but during the edits made by KZbin the central message got quite misconstrued...

[@kichan]

idk I pretty much got it. I think it just went over some people's heads.

[@pivinne5536]

Katie M no there were plenty of Asian stereotypes, but instead of mocking them they portray them as how all Asians are. Instead of mocking stereotypes they’re mocking Asians.

[@LakeGael]

I can see the internal screaming in your eyes during that "costume" shot

[@bexthewitch87]

See, kids! Even the greats make mistakes! Thanks for sharing this, Lor. As always, your lessons on being a lolita on KZbin is perfectly apt~

[@akwardgilry]

*A gay birthday candle*

[@smildoddlesXD]

when the lyrics said "lolita costumes". I just ran.

[@LightingtheDraghog]

Honestly, I saw this back in the day when it first came out for geek week, but I had removed it from my mind because of how uncomfortable it made me and that it was kinda racist. I’m sorry you had to go through all of that.

[@Sailor1088]

They did you do dirty LOR, On a second note HOW DARE THEY DISRESPECT SAILOR MOON LIKE THAT!

[@vivii44]

That wig looks so pretty on you:D

[@harleygeneannett6547]

I think you addressed this very well. I appreciate that you opened up to us about an experience in which you learned a lot, thank you for being vulnerable so that we can learn from it too and not make the same mistakes.

[@trinitybrown7138]

This reminded me of the whole Adam movie situation. This is a movie that is based of the book Adam (a transphobic book about a cis straight boy who poses as a trans man so he could date his sister's LESBIAN friend who he later r@pes and everyone acts like that's okay???) There were actual trans actors who were casted for the movie, told nothing about what the movie was actually about, and were constantly misgendered and treated horribly throughout the filming. We shouldn't blame the actors for being in the movie because they were tricked and used. Just like how Lor didn't know the exact details of what she was filming until after she had signed the contract and got paid. Either way Adam is a terrible movie and nobody should go watch it. (Don't worry. The trans actors already got paid so we can boycott the hell out of it without hurting them.)

[@thelegendofdoda9764]

All the stickers on your laptop are SO CUTE! Just use cute to cover the pain and the liquor brands haha!

[@indiand6460]

This seems like such an awful situation! I’m sure it was KZbin’s influence about the changes etc. But regardless, you looked beautiful and it seemed like a great learning experience. LOVE your co-ord in this video too!

[@toacidrainbows]

I'M IN THIS VIDEO! I'm cosplayed as Zatana with a wig so luckily people cant recognize me, my actual hair is pink/purple/blue so it would have been hard to hide. My brother is an actor and invited me to cosplay during it. I was pretty sure it was terribly cringy so I never actually watched the music video. I did skim it once and then literally told no one about it. The song burned itself in my head for weeks due to the choreography. Dark times all around

[@MichiInWonderland]

Okay but I need a gif of Lor setting out those bottles of booze, cause reaction gold there

[@nin7744]

As alwas, Lor ends the video with a good message and great life advice. Thank you for being a wonderful person~

[@LovelyLor]

Thank you for your support :')

[@LunaMondhexe]

I was literally screaming when I saw the line "...lolita COSTUMES" I am so sorry you made this awfull experience. But your video about it is great and educating. Thank you.

[@Lunary_Octave]

I'm LOVING this wig! absolutely blessed

[@ladylibrum7145]

It seems the "geekery" video was made by Asians and intended to be a parody of stereotypes of their pop culture. It actually somewhat reminded me of the movie "History of the World, Part 1" by Mel Brooks, in which there is a Hollywood- musical style parody of the Spanish Inquisition, complete with what looks like Orthodox Jewish men in black suits singing while being tortured, and culminating with a synchronized-swim routine done by Catholic nuns. (If you're not familiar with the genius of Mel Brooks, I know that sounds absolutely crazy!) Pushing the boundaries of good taste, definitely, but somehow funny - which is what Brooks, who is Jewish, was known for, parodying aspects of his culture. That type of humor is not popular anymore and actually highly offensive.. but I digress. It seems you thought you were being invited to be in a video about Asian subculture/lolita fashion, when in reality it was a parody music video not quite on the level of Weird Al Yankovic (another comedy genius). Crass, but obviously making fun of stereotypes. The garish purple light coming up at you at an angle was done, I suspect, to give you that creepiness that they were trying to make fun of. You looked great anyway, as you do now in that lovely coord, as many have already commented. And all I can say now is.. I'm sorry you unknowingly became involved in something that offended your sensibilities. Your earnestness is commendable, but don't be too hard on yourself. It was supposed to be funny - well, that was someone's idea of humor.

[@verybarebones]

Is Spanish catholicism his culture? Because if not, i imagine that's why it fell out of fashion, because it's not all that cool to mock other cultures and religions now...

[@ladylibrum7145]

​@@verybarebones I'm revisiting this video after so long and see there was a comment left here. Many decades ago it was acceptable for comedians to poke fun of other races, cultures and religions. It was, for the most part, done goodnaturedly, with no malice, and with the understanding that stereotypes were a superficial way of pigeon-holing groups of people (because people are all different, of course). As for Mel Brooks, he was Jewish. I think in his case his parodying the Catholic church, as well as Hitler and Nazi Germany, was a kind of "comedic vengeance". If you can laugh at the devil, you've got him beat, so to speak. And yes, what is considered humorous has drastically changed over time. Look up "celebrity roasts" from the '60s and '70s, you might be shocked if you are not familiar with that era.

[@pixiedustpeach]

What lipstick are you wearing in this video? Its so flattering and I love it!!! Also, I am so sorry you got put in a situation like this music video. They should have explained it more to you beforehand :(

[@TheStrawberryGoth]

I'm getting real Sleeping Beauty vibes from that wig

[@PerfectPride]

Yo, at the start of this all I could think of was how cute this coord was (I love that wig on you so much!) and how I wished you'd copy Tyler and start putting coord shots at the end of your videos- then you did! Yeay! I really love this outfit, it's so cute on you.....now to go watch that music video. lol

[@LovelyLor]

I started because bellinibunny.etsy.com sent me stationary to use and I thought it'd be a great way to show it and my coord! I noticed a lot of my comments end up being 'where did you get you ____' and I hope that listing my coord at the end will help!

[@vampkuddles6472]

The way they had the lighting I actually thought all the shots of you were another girl and I was waiting for you to show the shots of you. Then you said those were you and I was like "what?" Maybe thats why no one meantioned it before 🤣

[@ladylibrum7145]

Watching this again in 2022, I can feel her pain more deeply. My sister referred to a lolita dress I made as a "costume" and I instantly felt indignant. People who love this fashion hold it very dear to their hearts, so I can see how painful this experience of being in a musical parody must have been for Lor at the time. And I love that she has bows on her elbows!

[@Bee-of9uu]

I kind of actually like this concept of a video? Initial preconceptions aside, it satirizes this exact scenario; something being played and hyped even though it’s not that way irl, and then being spun in a more sellable product to get more views and money. It did exactly what it was criticizing in a way.

[@mariamigorena6439]

Thank you so much for making this video ! I love your honesty and you're really brave to show us this. Everybody can make mistakes and I'm so glad you adressed it !

[@juliam8134]

At first all I wanted to do was cringe my face off, but honestly, I agree with Charlie Gates' comment, it feels like it was a parody that didn't succeed in translating the fact that it was a parody. I would even give them the benefit of the doubt that the blatant misrepresentation of each stereotype (like "lolita costume" instead of "lolita fashion") was an intentional jab at the people who see these dramatized and incorrect stereotypes as correct. For me, your apology, however well thought out and presented, really isn't necessary because if they had better portrayed the meaning of the video, it would show that you weren't actually misrepresenting lolita fashion with your cameo. If they had put at the end some dialogue between the brothers like "is that really how the internet sees Asian cultures / subcultures?! *face palm* " it would have worked so much better because yes, it's beyond cringy, but that's the point (if I'm not giving the editors too much credit lol).

[@nature9010]

If any lolitas actually gave you shade for this, it's just cuz they didn't get that paycheck themselves to throw at more coords

[@katc3459]

It’s a birthday candle, a GAY birthday candle. As all birthday candles should be!

[@ellmcel7313]

a birthgay candle :D

[@Cassandra4597]

I kept thinking “how bad could it be” and then the lyrics started popping up....

[@user-cl6fr7mq7l]

I can’t see how anyone would judge you! But thanks for your story. Also you look heavenly ✨

[@NachuMelody]

Omg this video was so interesting (in a good way ofc) but wow that wig is just super original and amazing. Is this from an old Lockshop collection or is this coming out soon? I'd really like to know! 😁✨

[@CoffeeCupAngel]

Nacchu Akushi ikr, isn’t it beautiful??! lor styled it herself!! she tweeted photos of before & after! 💖

[@Mi8573]

I meaaaaan it is legal in Canada...spark that candle girl!!!

[@pianomanjojo]

That music video was so painful to watch.... ToT You were definitely the best looking cast member in that whole video! At least if anything you provided beautiful representation for Lolita regardless of their misrespresentation of it being a "costume" >_> Love you, Lor!!!

[@clownweaver]

love the wig so much! also glad that you did this video & talked abt this 💙🌺

[@mometa94]

I'm so happy you decided to share this!!!

[@Wondermazement24]

Haven’t finished watching yet, but wanted to say, I love this wig on you! 💕

[@Georgia307]

Those clips hurt to watch, so much. Love you, Lor!

[@JelenaMonsteri]

I though that my melody bottle was maple syrup 😅

[@Mclown1561]

I remember watching that video and dying inside. Erased it from my memory until now. Honestly, I'm glad you went back and discussed it. Thank you for sharing :)

[@Pigeontoesss]

I saw this at your q&a at anime north but still couldn’t resist watching it again 💕

[@LovelyLor]

Thank you for coming to my panel at AN !!!

[@Pigeontoesss]

Lovely Lor np! 💕💕 I’m so glad I got to go ✨

[@freethegoats]

Oh man. That’s rough. Don’t worry, we still love you!

[@LovelyLor]

Thank you

[@laraelkady3212]

I think the idea was that maybe at the guys job interview he was told he’s not ‘Asian enough’ which is actually I think pretty common when your Asian or POC and live in the US. Bc like if you don’t speak your parents language or act a certain way people will tell you ‘you’re not (ethnicity) enough’. Which I guess makes sense but it isn’t well executed

[@mpvf0]

Lovely video as always! 😊 I'd love to see a reaction video to the "I've Spent $25,000 to Look Like a Porcelain Doll" and "Living as an 18th Century Lolita" videos from Barcroft's Hooked on the Look series. :0

[@NewHologram]

Oh dang, I appreciate you sharing this and pointing out that talent is often not in control. I've gotten angry anons who got mad at me for certain bg or music video roles and I'm like... I'm just the talent, my dude, I have no say.

[@chocomental]

I haven't seen the rest of the video yet but the intro had me howling (internally). Love it.

[@mintjaan]

I remember watching this video when it first came out and oh boy. Shows how many KZbinrs at the time I did not know.

[@digimaui]

"please keep thinking this was ashley tisdale" LOL

[@triplehearts914]

unrelated but I love your hair hhh it suits you so much!! blondes a pretty color on you!

[@LovelyLor]

Thank you so much

[@evelyngomez4680]

I know I'm late but 2013 was a whole different planet

[@ForgetfulxNeko]

I NEED some kawaii stickers to put on my alcohol. Lmao Make. Everything. Kawaii.🤪🤟🍷

[@redonyx5428]

My Melody Royal. Now at the LCBO.

[@allyspock]

love this vid, and all your reacts. i know you got a new lav mic recently but it sounds like the input sensitivity (sorry idk the proper word for it) has been very high and then the volume of the track is lowered after the highs are already blown out. maybe lower the input sensitivity and raise the volume after instead of the other way around?

[@mx.heavenly4767]

Thank you so much for sharing this learning experience with us

[@alicesutherland2861]

Your wig is so pretty! 😊

[@jordynbrocksmith912]

You know what this is? Growth.

[@neenorneenor4733]

omg this wig is so cuteee

[@PancakeGal_]

Even Matthias tends to talk about this video being a mistake in his career

[@thalitapimentel6376]

You look soooo good!! Love the wig! ❤

[@OmerpgirlO]

This look is everything lor!!! Do some more vintage inspired looks soon 😘

[@kathar4782]

I just wanna say that your flower crown and outfit were so pretty XD But I'm very sorry about this experience... Thank you for letting us know Lor

[@BriChuhime-sama]

That was the most amazingly cringey video ever and I just....... XD Lor thank you for taking the L and exposing yourself like this

[@creamcheesecos7587]

Where is your wig from it just super sweet and fluffy and the bangs are sweet!❤

[@LovelyLor]

It's from lockshopwigs but I restyled it :D

[@Dedoee]

This wig looks amazing on you 🌞🍨

[@Luvl12]

Your coord in this video looked really nice except for the blue hand wrist. They’re just too bright for the rest of the look unless you have something like blue stockings or shoes that we can’t see underneath.

[@ami1930]

There is a blue in the print that works with it.

[@iamr0ttinginside]

Atleast they didn't put some halloween costume on a model and called it lolita.

[@LovelyLor]

I believe they 100% would have if I didn't show up or left because that's what they did for gyaru :(

[@elizabethconley4996]

So, I've been watching for a while. That *was* the first time I ever saw you. And had *just barely* known anything about Lolita. All I knew was that it was pretty, and I couldn't find ANY info on it. Somehow I didn't put 2&2 together seeing you in the 'lolita documentary'& 'things lolitas say' Literally can't explain the devastation I felt that they didn't credit you

[@greenbitz1998]

THIS WIG THO u r such a poodley cutie :') (and where is she from?? heheh)

[@pigeon3264]

why is the lighting in the music video so DARK?

[@re0294]

When they scrolled past the “gyaru” my soul left my body what the fuck was that

[@LovelyLor]

I didn't want to draw too much attention to her because I'd feel bad but yeah....she was the one next to the pikachu car and she literally just got a costume that was nothing near gyaru :(

[@rareloaf2491]

I adore those bangs and overall, the wig.

[@yawishable]

LOR, THE CANDLE. I laughed so hard.

[@rose13red]

I am living for your wig! Looks terrific on you

[@mochreach429]

I fucking lost it at the birthday candle in place of a cigarette. 🤣

[@toadystools]

Well, that was far less terrible than I expected, I think I've heard worse talking to people I know tbh. ...But uhhh... it was still pretty bad... You are forgiven! (=^-^=) (All that liquor was great. XD)

[@abalonewaters9759]

Oh maaan. . .this is a comedy and horror story in and of itself. I love it. XD Although, I really do apologize that it happened to you, Lor. How terrifying.

[@sallyeloo]

that gay birthday candle... perfection, I feel seen.

[@robinnightfall6680]

Where'd you go for your wig!

[@LacedWithOreos]

I think I 100% understand what they were going for. 'Act more Asian, you guys are weird!!' and then do everything stereotypically 'Asian' but which is also considered 'weird'. .... It's not a very helpful statement that they made. They were aiming for parody, but it seems they only reinforced negative misconceptions of what being 'Asian' is like. . . At the same time....CRIIIINGE

[@Princessetch]

I loved this video as soon as all the liquor came out lmao

[@ew_barf]

Where did you get that wig? it’s so beauty. I wear wigs daily because my hair is thinning due to my poor health.

[@space957]

oh god...this entire music video was diet racism in a barrel

[@aurorabutterfly1630]

So can anyone help me understand something cause i'm confused. how does bollywood and indie outfits + dance = asian culture? Not that any of this makes sense anyways.

[@Talonistrying]

god only knows

[@howl4324]

That wig is so so cute!!!

[@Thekaeotictimes]

The video.... omg. There are just no words...👁👄👁

[@SenLightyear]

0:27 I had to pause and comfort my dog because she was startled by the yell I let out lmao!!

[@TCake13]

Aw man I watched the video after this and it was worse than I could have imagined 😂 what a shame haha but at least it's a funny story now! If I had organically found and watched that I would have guessed you had no choice in the wording, lolita and costume sound so wrong together I feel for the 2013 you 😅

[@FattyChan]

Someone better fucking gif lor pulling out all that booze

[@IonIsFalling7217]

What wig is this I love it so much!

[@MagnoliaBlackbeary]

Your wig reminds me of a poodle's ears and afro, but in a good way. :3

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Pupper Princess I was going to say I love the poodle wig!

[@chatterbox1078]

Really? I thought of sleeping beauty

[@Starshootingdreamer]

somber face in the beginning = BIG mood 😂😂😂

[@jordang7479]

If you're looking for more things to react to I remember an episode of What Not to Wear that featured a lolita and it was hella dramatic. I remember feeling so bad for how they treated her.

[@ANME1rocker]

Yes, you look a lot like Ashley Tisdale in the video.

[@PrincessJessieKate]

I screamed when you lit that birthday candle

[@LooseCanonCreations]

0:20 - BEST REACTION EVER!

[@Schwarz_Sinister]

I actually think the "Lolita Costumes" line is fitting, not in the sense that Lolita is ever a costume or that you, Lor, see or wear it that way, but taking into consideration that the "voice" and "pov" of the lyrics are coming from clueless executives who are trying to tell actual Asian people how to behave, and then YOMYOMF lampooning their assumptions, them using the wrong terminology just underscores how uneducated and ridiculous their attempts at control really are. Your own negative, corpse-like reaction to the poor terminology is then even more successful, because it shows a real Lolita having contempt for these buffoonish executives who are trying to dictate, but don't know wtf they're talking about. So, rather than being cringey, I say well done!

[@shazamichan7909]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was thinking you looked like Ashley Tisdale