UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Kathleen Stock: Should we morally condemn Bonnie Blue?
Jul 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, philosopher Kathleen Stock dives into the phenomenon of Bonnie Blue, an OnlyFans star shaking up cultural norms. Stock reflects on the documentary showcasing Blue's life, contemplating whether it merely depicts porn or signals a deeper moral decline in society. They discuss the wisdom of Roger Scruton on sex and beauty and scrutinize the implications of the Online Safety Act. With a keen eye on modern sexuality, Kathleen advocates for a rekindling of intimacy and genuine connection over transactional relationships.
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Bonnie Blue's Extreme OnlyFans Stunt
- Bonnie Blue gained fame through extreme sex stunts on OnlyFans, including a claim of sleeping with over 1000 men in 24 hours.
- Channel 4 followed her in a documentary, showing explicit scenes and the business of filming ordinary men for her channel.
Feminism's Challenge to Criticism
- Mainstream feminism struggles to criticize Bonnie Blue due to the discourse of choice and consent in sex work.
- Bonnie embodies the "girl boss" ideal, making money and asserting full control, complicating moral disapproval.
Bonnie Blue's Detached Persona
- Bonnie Blue's mother and grandmother attended the documentary screening; she showed a rare moment of shame when seeing the explicit footage.
- Bonnie acts quickly witty and emotionally detached, which Stock describes as "cheerfully sociopathic," lacking typical emotional response to her work.
