The Rebel Kid on Getting Hate, Relationships, Travelling The World | Untriggered w/ AminJaz #142

Episode Overview

• The episode features content creator Apoorva Rana discussing her online persona, funding extensive world travels through brand collaborations, and her goal to visit 24 countries before turning 24.
• Apoorva opens up about the nature of online hate, sharing personal examples of criticism she receives and linking it to jealousy over her platform and independent lifestyle.
• A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to Apoorva's passion as a Taylor Swift fan, including the dramatic story of losing over ₹2 lakh on concert tickets before finally attending the Eras Tour in France.
• The discussion concludes with humorous observations on Mumbai's social scenes, contrasting pretentious nightclubs with the unique culture and awkward social dynamics of local gyms.

Key Concepts

• The Creator Lifestyle: The discussion covers the fluctuating "baddie vs. saddie" online persona, the hustle of leveraging brand collaborations to fund personal goals like travel, and navigating constant public scrutiny.
• Online Hate and Jealousy: The conversation explores the motivations behind negative online comments, often rooted in jealousy, and touches on the specific, often gendered, attacks female creators face regarding their lifestyle, choices, and financial independence.
• Taylor Swift Fandom & Cultural Impact: A deep dive into the dedication of "Swifties," the high financial and emotional costs of fandom, and the power of Taylor Swift's relatable storytelling, vulnerability, and empowering comeback narratives like the "Reputation" album.
• Mumbai Social Scenes: The hosts and guest provide a candid critique of Mumbai's social environments, contrasting the pretentious atmosphere of high-end clubs with the more uninhibited fun of other venues, and analyzing the distinct culture of the city's gyms.

Quotes

• At 0:14 - "Depends which hour of the day, and how my period cycle is synced." - Purva Rana on whether she's in a "saddie" or "baddie" mood.
• At 1:05 - "Jab tak chal rahi hai dukaan, tab tak jitne collab lapet ke, jitne desh pel sako." - Purva candidly explains her mindset of maximizing travel opportunities through collaborations while her influencer career is thriving.
• At 3:09 - "It's just like everyone's trying to suck each other's dick while getting their own dick sucked." - One of the hosts gives a blunt description of the social-climbing atmosphere they perceive at high-end Mumbai clubs.
• At 4:15 - "Geography padh le thodi si." - Purva shares a common hate comment she receives from people who try to correct her about the geography of her travel destinations.
• At 26:12 - "Anything bro. Gaali dene ke liye, daaru peene, bhai liver mera, paise mere." - Apoorva lists the common reasons she receives hate comments, from swearing to drinking.
• At 26:18 - "Aur main toh ki paise kahan se aa rahe hai iske paas. She has a sugar daddy, papa paise dete hai." - Apoorva explains the frequent and baseless assumptions made about her financial independence.
• At 26:50 - "But then I don't wanna say that women are hated more because then I'll become a feminist who's talking about it, and then I'll get more hate." - Apoorva humorously explains her reluctance to make a statement about gendered online hate, fearing it would attract more criticism.
• At 27:26 - "I'm a very big Swiftie. I got this snake tattoo inspired by Reputation three years ago." - Apoorva explains her dedication as a Taylor Swift fan and the story behind her tattoo.
• At 29:58 - "I lost 2.25 lakhs on the Australia ticket." - Apoorva reveals the significant amount of money she lost on a previous attempt to see the Taylor Swift concert.
• At 30:52 - "Ek bandi ne mere baal kheeche, mujhe peeche pheka." - Apoorva describes the intense fan behavior at the Taylor Swift concert in Paris.
• At 32:07 - "But a pop star, like, making an entire album about somebody who did them dirty was unheard of. Very badass." - Apoorva explains why Taylor Swift’s "Reputation" album was so iconic and empowering for her fans.
• At 58:29 - "And then the trainer is like, 'Come on, five more!'" - Apoorva comically imitates her personal trainer pushing her through a difficult workout set.
• At 58:34 - "My form is the worst form I've ever... like every time I post a story, everybody is like, 'Kya form hai yeh didi?'" - Apoorva admits that people on social media often criticize her workout form.
• At 58:43 - "Usko toh paise mil rahe hai bhai." - Neel jokingly explains why Apoorva's trainer would praise her "great going" despite her bad form.
• At 58:50 - "Because some girls are just there to work out, they don't want to be hit on." - Varun explains why trying to approach women at the gym can be a tricky and often unwelcome gesture.
• At 59:38 - "My gym is full... I get ki main berozgaar hoon. What the f*** are you guys doing on like a Monday 2:30 PM?" - Apoorva expresses her bewilderment at how crowded her gym is on a weekday afternoon.

Takeaways

• Embrace a multi-faceted persona online; showing different sides of your personality can make you more relatable and engaging to your audience.
• Seize professional opportunities when they arise to achieve personal life goals, such as using brand collaborations to fund travel.
• Prioritize authentic and fun social environments over pretentious scenes that are more focused on status and social climbing.
• Reframe online hate as a potential indicator of your success and influence, rather than letting baseless criticism affect you personally.
• Recognize that strong comeback narratives and displays of vulnerability are powerful tools for building a deeply loyal community or fanbase.
• The dedication required to pursue a passion, whether it's for a hobby or an artist, can involve significant financial and logistical challenges that are often worth the experience.
• Be mindful and respectful of personal space in goal-oriented environments like gyms, where most people are focused and prefer not to be disturbed.
• Don't be afraid to find humor in your own shortcomings, as self-awareness can be a powerful way to connect with others and disarm critics.
• Challenge and be aware of the baseless, often gendered, assumptions people make about the financial independence and success of others, especially women.