Olivia Gatwood & Megan Falley - Collapse the Economy

[@BMJVC]

To me, this poem is not trying to shame women who enjoy make up and clothes, it's shaming the society for making some women feel like they need these things to be appealing and worthy and acceptable. This poem is saying that the society we live in needs to stop manipulating women and criticizing them in order to make a profit.

[@XxStonedKillerxX]

I can also go on how mens magazines always show strong, handsome, masculine men to advertise cologne, cars, gadgets and lifestyles. But oh, that does not fit your narrative, only women are specifically targeted based on their gender. right.

[@rosastanley3684]

well i think you should make a poem about that i would love to hear it and get more problems out in the light

[@heavendraper8196]

@@XxStonedKillerxX There are so many poems that women make that try to address the social expectations of manhood. I don't know why you would come to a poem that is obviously from the perspective of women and try to say that they're claiming they're the only ones that are targeted.

[@monagomaa2374]

XxStonedKillerxX do you want female poets to write about men's struggles? Seriously people, come on. Like pls go write a poem about the subject you said, I'm sure it'll be interesting. I'd love to read it.

[@solarprogeny6736]

@@XxStonedKillerxX What are you talking about? No one ever said this wasn't a problem for men too?

[@LovelyCynthya]

And people say poetry is depressing. This was empowering.

[@ninjanoodles22]

"How beautiful it will be to take the money I spent to be pretty for you, to make my hair soft for you, my nails like candy for you, go under the knife for you, give myself skin cancer for you and stop giving the seventy six cents back" I LOVE this line

[@MishaDKroon]

+KamekoBruns I do believe it is actually referencing what's been dubbed the 'pink tax', essentially same products that are marketed differently for men and women (ie razors) have a drastic price difference usually the women's version being more expensive, and the only difference being the colour and the scent. For example, where I live you can buy a '5+2' pack of Bic mens 1 blade razors in the pound shop (so 7 razors for £1), whereas, in the same shop, you can only get a 3 or 4 pack of Bic women's 1 blade razors.... Very basic example, but you get the gist 👍

[@Ravenofthedog]

“You thought we would stop at burning bras? You shouldn’t have given us so much flammable shit!” Best quote ever.

[@VickyThePixie]

You know it's good poetry when you wanted to shout 'ohhhh! Buuuuuuuuuuurn!' when it ends.

[@ilyem999]

Or really at any point during the poem if you have the urge to shout "OOOOH BUUUUURN" then its a good poem

[@ShiniRyuga]

so its not..

[@reakapur]

the stage presence they had was phenomenal, that was really good.

[@lksings5378]

“Victoria’s secret! Is that she’s going out of business.” I see you two predicting the future. I see you.

[@suzannetugman1894]

I just viewed this on tictok and I am blown away. Bravo

[@Pixie2sweet]

Thank you for making us invisible. That way you’ll never see us coming.

[@victoriagonzales534]

every girl in the universe should watch this i don't know how many of my friends i have sent this to and had them look at makeup differently

[@koipond393]

sending this to my english teacher and economics teacher rn

[@taylorwalls6597]

This literally gave me GOOSEBUMPS yes let’s make the world a better place

[@mazitate4350]

I am obsessed with this poem.It is honestly the best thing I have ever seen

[@jessicatippmann2676]

This is my 5th watching this and I still get chills.

[@nicolealexis4512]

HECK. YES. whether or not I want to grow my armpit hair five feet long, I still love this poem. ☺️

[@solarprogeny6736]

Ikr that part upsets my mind's eye a little but I'd still agree if anyone else did it

[@mi-nie]

This is my new favorite thing. Thank you slam poetry XD

[@crystalbeardsfamily9530]

This Poem has so much meaning even today!!!!

[@katlin9695]

"That way you never see us coming!"

[@JFLYPLAYA]

VAGAZZLED. THIS IS THE GREATEST POEM EVER.

[@ashtonbonkowski2653]

I feel so empowered.

[@mouseavery2028]

Was feeling angry today at all the comments I have gotten for not being feminine enough. Like not having my hair long or doing my makeup or anything. Was really getting to me. I remembered this poem and watching it honestly made me feel better. So thank you.

[@manasi2930]

Love love it!! So empowering. Amazing job ladies, pushing it forward for all of us :)

[@sierrawilliams1517]

I got chills

[@Thompson.Marjorie]

Go off Queens! 👸 👏 I can't believe I never seen this before.

[@nataliehulbert7096]

Brilliant ladies ❤👏🏽💥✊🏽

[@joe-dl4wc]

I just watched this five times in a row jfc

[@otakugril67]

But seriously though; What the f*ck is "Island Splash" or "Delicate Blossom" supposed to smell like? Is it just to make it seem appealing or do those things actually have a scent, we've just never smelled them before... Anyway, powerful poem ladies, keep up the good work! ^^

[@TheYasmineFlower]

I think they may be combinations of scents, like "delicate blossom" being a combination of various flower scents, for example.

[@otakugril67]

Hm, thanks

[@TheYasmineFlower]

Vincent Latham you're welcome.

[@Poodfof]

My brother joked that with the way scent names are evolving, it won't be long before somebody names a shampoo "Glacial Douche."

[@juliemorrelli644]

These two are freaking AWESOME

[@arlettemoya1336]

im in love

[@angisnotcool]

NEVER HAVE I BEEN THIS BLOWN AWAY BUY A POEM

[@hardcoreking52]

This one made sense and had a good message.

[@lifewithcassie02]

"my vagina is already vagazzled enough" I want their merch so bad, honestly their my favorite writers.

[@lilyb2034]

So empowering

[@ladykaya7330]

CHILLS

[@tanyaconway4994]

Well said ladies ♥️

[@ainsleyort3631]

I kind of want to actually do this. Actually have a day where we don’t buy/use any cosmetic products or services.

[@niamhdennehy4202]

This is amazing! Absolute queens!

[@skweekyshoos]

Awe Fuck Yeah!!! This is the sole reason that I write slam poetry. So incredible.

[@habibaharafat]

i just got chills this was incredible

[@Agumon2212]

I don't know why I'm just seeing this now but this was soo on point!!

[@happychoices4156]

Bravo women!

[@BlueEyedBrainac]

Blew me away

[@AllhaeLMarie]

I can't believe I almost didn't click on this. That. Was. Incredible.

[@alliblackman5020]

Yes!!!! I love this so much and will share it like mad.

[@missesmissessippi9077]

That is a masterpiece buuuurn

[@sherry2398]

Brilliant

[@robintraub7862]

This is amazing. Both women are stunning!

[@gracecarlson5492]

SHIIIIITTT THAT JUST FUCKING BLEW MY MIND

[@eileenmarikar9874]

Love this so much

[@muskaanmarwah5209]

Oh my wow, this is was just everything ❤

[@daniellehowser]

this is wonderful

[@abbyisapanda4032]

holy shit. this was so good. i didn't expect this at all but it's so perfect. wow.

[@dancingredstone]

Another great Olivia Gatwood poem.

[@daydreamin4]

Beautifully and flawlessly done!

[@rowansinclair4567]

People are missing the point of the poem. It's not about shaming women who do enjoy these things, it's shaming society for making women feel like they have to do these things to be pretty.

[@ladykaya7330]

hello 911 yes I JUST GOT MY WEAVE SNATCHEDDDD

[@darininicholas3657]

Brilliant!

[@keesalemon]

Great poem, excellently delivered! But I was just wondering about the tampon bit. I mean, I kind of need tampons/pads for my period. Maybe if there was an upper limit on how much companies could charge for them, but I'm not going to give those up any time soon.

[@verbalrremedy]

you can use mooncup/washable pads

[@elefsinger]

This is so awesome!

[@oneway4277]

chills

[@asiachavez1789]

This. Exactly this.

[@carolinegevers8147]

i love this so much omg

[@kellyparker9940]

Holyyyyyy this is incredible!!!

[@hopebarry331]

Oh my god. Yes!

[@kassykatful]

GOLDEN

[@fkelk1]

You go girls! This was awesome!

[@amyballardrichshe-her1924]

BRILLIANT!

[@jolt3834]

Yes girls talk!!!!

[@Supergirl9909]

had to watch this twice because oh my god

[@LiliZulasOfficial]

I like it, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to look good. I mean, I don't do it for other people. I do it for me.

[@TheYasmineFlower]

Yeah well, but you don't need make-up and stuff to look good. Aside from that, the answer to the question of what determines good looks has to be answered by every indivudual... individually. But honestly, styling oneself just for oneself is the best reason to style oneself.

[@eloisefvg924]

I see that, but you have to wonder WHY you (only) find yourself pretty in the mirror with make-up on. Because thoughout your entire life, other people have told you what "pretty" is. And therefore, even if you style up when you're home alone, you do it because of everybody else.

[@LiliZulasOfficial]

I find myself pretty without it. It's an art form. it shouldn't be bashed in my opinion

[@TheYasmineFlower]

Eloise FvG Not simply. I have heard people liking make-up because of the changes it makes - and "change" does not automatically imply a judgement, now does it? ;)

[@DariusAbend]

Eloise FvG If you honestly think that then I feel really bad for you. Make-up is art, not pleasing other people. Maybe you're the one who's working to hard for society.

[@Zlowry27]

Amazing, keep up the good work.

[@UghLauren]

Woahhhhhh this was fucking incredible

[@IsaoAcseo]

XD I watched this six times, showed my sister, and I'm still laughing! :p Thank god I don't even like make-up, I'm down for the cause!

[@Sheika101]

Ahh.!!Amazing.!

[@caveman861]

Snap! Snap!! Snap!!!

[@moviebaby121]

AMAZING

[@nmp3]

PREACH

[@calicole9870]

hey, maybe it's time we actually do this!

[@Brierules711]

YES

[@RadkeLoverX]

This is amazing

[@ReiberryCrAzY]

HELL YES!! I love this

[@alittlebitbaaaarmy]

This is brilliant👌

[@TheSpeedygonzalez23]

amazing

[@desireeberio2156]

That was awesome!!

[@laurahickey8695]

Danggggg😍 this was amazing

[@hannahstamm920]

That was awesome

[@beeeefa]

This is beautiful, thank you. Fuck yes.

[@sharifahhusna55]

LOVE

[@diealysse]

Killed the mic.

[@HanyouxFromxHell]

Well done ladies! :)

[@HelloMyNameIsDORK007]

YAAAAAAAASSS

[@jtgober87]

Their best one so far imho

[@Joyof08]

yesssssssss ladiesssssss

[@televisionary5847]

Wow, that shit gave me goosebumps.

[@isahlovemt]

DAAAAAMN

[@franinconverse]

Damn!! Master class in not fucking around.

[@Madtimtimmm]

i fucking love this!! this was amazing- goosebumbs. great job ladies

[@LikeDemDreads]

This poem was awesome. It just bothers me that they're wearing makeup and bras while saying "FUCK MAKEUP AND BRAS" but, if I get past that, it is a great & empowering poem. :)

[@ashleyh3583]

Megan Falley YASSS. *Very loud hand clapping*

[@RondaGuptonPruett]

Every single one of us has been deeply socialized to assign value to women based on those things women in bras and make-up speaking against that socialization and companies that make billions of dollars responsible for continuing to deepening these doesn't make them hypocrites anymore than those of us who are floored by the points they make and wildly cheering in agreement. I am still a addicted to, and a fan of many cosmetic products, and I would get fired if I stopped wearing a bra to my public school teaching job, while at the same time I also have a love-hate relationship with them too. I hate that want others to think I look young and pretty but I do and that doesn't mean I'm not a feminist.

[@LikeDemDreads]

Ronda Gupton-Pruett I see what you're saying about how sometimes it is unavoidable and I understand feeling conflicted about wearing makeup, but it IS hypocritical to say that bras and makeup are horrible but to still wear them. If you're going to get in front of a crowd and tell them what is wrong with society, I think you should lead by example and practice what you preach.

[@Zoe-fd8ll]

But would you listen if they weren’t wearing them?

[@ladykaya7330]

olivia gives me extreme jennifer gray vibes🤘

[@ГітаЗахир]

I’ve just been schooled