The Double Standard of Online Fame: When Apologies Aren't Enough The recent controversy surrounding social media influencer Shardha Singh's viral video at a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest is just the latest reminder that online fame can come with a steep price.
What began as a seemingly innocuous skit, complete with a toilet cleaner advertisement parody, quickly devolved into a firestorm of criticism and accusations of disrespect towards the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel present.
The swift spread of outrage on social media was not surprising given today's digital climate.