On August 15, Netizens called out the vlogger Donnalyn Bartolome for another ‘problematic post.’
Earlier, Bartolome posted a vlog of her birthday celebration with a ‘kanto-theme’ inspired motif, explaining that it was once her way of life.
“Pinakasimple pero pinakamasayang birthday ko.
“My Kanto Birthday Party is not just a concept, this was my life when I left home abroad where my life was comfortable.. pero hindi mo maaabot pangarap mo sa pagiging komportable lagi. Kaya nung umalis ako saamin to work here sa Pinas, hindi ko inaasahan, kahit mahirap, isa siya sa adventure ko sa buhay na hindi ko makakalimutan.”
Netizens went on social media, criticizing Bartolome for glamorizing and romanticizing poverty.
https://twitter.com/jtartsea/status/1559139227152969728
What’s with Donnalyn Bartolome and her obsession with glamorizing poverty???? I mean if you want to connect with your fans that ain’t the route sis
— ParokyaNiGengar (@_hansjob_) August 14, 2022
One netizen described her vlog as ‘poverty porn.’
grabeng poverty porn ang ginawa ni donnalyn bartolome jusko gawin ba namang birthday theme ang kahirapan?? yung magjowa, pinagtawanan kasi "nagpatarp pa at yun lang ang handa" tapos pag si donnalyn, aesthetic??? pic.twitter.com/oaNO7Aen8w
— sasha padilla colby (@henweejoe) August 15, 2022
Another netizen noted that Bartolome was mocking people’s social class.
https://twitter.com/erwinaurella/status/1559109312349442048
https://twitter.com/trashkpopsong/status/1559044301539028992
this is NOT EMPATHY !!!!! donnalyn's already mocking ppl's social class. stop using poverty to earn money and for aesthetic. you're fucking disgusting, fuck off :/ https://t.co/dZIO9HloKP
— ً (@hjsdocx) August 15, 2022
Others slammed her ‘problematic behavior.’
https://twitter.com/eldaaaaaawn/status/1559111600770273281
https://twitter.com/iskompetent/status/1559033582512836609
Bartolome’s birthday party included a roadside celebration featuring street food, monobloc chairs, karaoke, and a burnt rice cake.
Vloggers and celebrities attended her party including Mikee Quintos, Paul Salas, Zeinab Harake, Jelai Andres, Mika Salamanca and Ella Cruz, as seen on her Facebook page on August 14.
Earlier, netizens also lambasted Bartolome for her baby-themed birthday pictorial, citing that the post was problematic.
