A British social media influencer has sparked widespread fury in Spain, after leaving a pair of pink underwear in the bread section of a Mercadona supermarket – before posting a video of her stunt online.
Chloe Lopez has gathered above 179,000 followers on Instagram by being provocative and doing things like posting a video of her leaving her underwear in public places. But it’s her latest stunt that really has gone way beyond the shock value and earned her a massive backlash, including threats of violence.
🇪🇸🇬🇧 British model filmed leaving underwear in Spanish supermarket bread bin told to leave the country!
“Get out”
— Spain pic.twitter.com/elEoO3REKr— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) August 16, 2024
The incident took place at a Mercadona supermarket where Lopez casually placed her pink panties into a lunch box and left, smiling, apparently without realizing the storm caused by it. Her behavior was quickly trashed by Spaniards, many of whom went to social media to express their disgust. It then increased in backlash to the point where, according to reports from Spanish authorities, the rising hostility has caused them to tell Lopez to leave the country for her own good.
The incident has been confirmed by the Mercadona supermarket, which is one of Spain’s largest retail chains, and it is allegedly mulling over filing a case against Lopez. This may have something to do with the legal implications that involve the public’s health since her act involved leaving underwear in a food area, which is highly against cleanliness. This possible legal repercussion is only part of the bigger impact that Lopez may have to face as a result of this very controversial act.
This brings out the dark side of the quest for social media stardom through reckless, culturally insensitive behavior, especially in outside countries where the acts can easily inflating. Although Lopez might have set out to shock and entertain her followers, reality sets in with her action translating into a dangerous situation that could have long-lasting effects on her reputation and safety.
