Conversations with People Who Hate Me Episode 39: You're a Meme
Mar 2, 2022
Milana Vintraub, an actor and director known for her AT&T commercials, opens up about the harassment and objectification she faced online. Teenage social media user Onyx, who sent a misogynistic DM, joins her to discuss the context of his message. They explore the dehumanization of women in memes and the real impact of online behavior. Milana emphasizes that being a meme doesn't absolve harm while Onyx reflects on empathy and remorse. Their candid conversation reveals the complexities of online interactions and the need for accountability.
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Becoming The Target
- Milana Vintraub explains her AT&T commercial visibility led to sustained objectifying messages about her body.
- She describes being called
Objectification And The 'Mommy Milker' Meme
- Milana describes being objectified after promotional full-body images circulated and receiving the
The DM That Sparked Conversation
- Dylan reads the DM Milana received that reduced her political posts to her body and told her to 'stay in your fucking lane.'
- The message conflated her activism with her physical appearance and dismissed her voice.
