{"id":593904,"date":"2023-01-03T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/03\/soft-life-as-a-black-man-trend-polarizes-viewers-on-social-media\/"},"modified":"2023-01-03T17:44:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T23:44:00","slug":"soft-life-as-a-black-man-trend-polarizes-viewers-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/03\/soft-life-as-a-black-man-trend-polarizes-viewers-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Soft Life As A Black Man\u2019 Trend Polarizes Viewers On Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The internet recently began buzzing about a new social media trend that took off among Black men<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Centered on highlighting and promoting a \u201csoft\u201d lifestyle, the videos show Black men simply going about their day-to-day routine\u2014and there are quite a few examples floating around!<\/p>\n

The Trend Takes Off On TikTok<\/h3>\n

Uploads that followed the trend showed men engaging in soothing activities, like caring for houseplants, drinking tea, or just chillin\u2019.<\/p>\n

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@ajtaughtyou<\/a> <\/p>\n

what self-care looked like today ????????\u200d\u2642\ufe0f the soft life of a black man. #softlife<\/a> #blackmen<\/a> #cleantok<\/a> #cleaningtiktok<\/a> #healthyliving<\/a> #booktok<\/a> #plantdad<\/a> #xyzbca<\/a> #fyp<\/a> #foryourpage<\/a> #dailyroutine<\/a> #dayinmylife<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Too Much \u2013 Drake<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@ajtaughtyou<\/a> <\/p>\n

the soft life of a black man ????????\u200d\u2642\ufe0f just keep going ???? #fyp<\/a> #softlife<\/a> #blackmen<\/a> #healthyhabits<\/a> #dailyroutine<\/a> #xyzbca<\/a> #dayinmylife<\/a> #vlogger<\/a> #dailyvlog<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound \u2013 RetroBands<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@shapiro_villa<\/a> <\/p>\n

Soft Boy Era #softboy<\/a> #softboyaesthetic<\/a> #softboyaesthetic<\/a> #blackboy<\/a> #softblackboy<\/a> #softblackman<\/a> #performer<\/a> #tinyhome<\/a> #dc<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound \u2013 Shapiro<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Working out and having hobbies like bowling and podcasting were included, too.<\/p>\n

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@joelabban<\/a> <\/p>\n

At my best when I\u2019m in my element <\/p>\n

\u266c Crew Love \u2013 Drake<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@ajtaughtyou<\/a> <\/p>\n

the soft life of a black man ????????\u200d\u2642\ufe0f spend the day with me. #fyp<\/a> #fup<\/a> #softlife<\/a> #dayinmylife<\/a> #vlogger<\/a> #spendthedaywithme<\/a> #dailyvlog<\/a> #blackmen<\/a> #xyzbca<\/a> #greenscreen<\/a> #healthyroutine<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Coi Leray Players DJ Saige Mashup \u2013 Saige<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Some contributions made by a user going by @nicenonns<\/a> are focused on showing what \u201cdinner with a soft Black man\u201d looks like.<\/p>\n

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@nicenonss<\/a> <\/p>\n

Choosing the path of less stress and least resistance. #mentalhealth<\/a> #foryou<\/a> #asmr<\/a> #cookingtok<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c In A Sentimental Mood \u2013 Duke Ellington & John Coltrane<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@nicenonss<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hope everyone has an amazing week #Foryou<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c I\u2019ll Wait and Pray \u2013 John Coltrane<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@nicenonss<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cSoft\u201d \u201cSoft life\u201d \u2013 Originated in the Nigerian community as a slang for living a life of comfort and low stress. #tjmaxx<\/a> #foryou<\/a> #mentalhealth<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Amore mio aiutami \u2013 Main Theme \u2013 Piero Piccioni<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

All in all, most videos of the trend were pretty straightforward and focused on calling attention to the \u201csoft\u201d life.<\/p>\n

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@ajtaughtyou<\/a> <\/p>\n

the soft life of a black man \u2615\ufe0f what\u2019s a morning routine without coffee and a good book. #fyp<\/a> #xyzbca<\/a> #dayinmylife<\/a> #softlife<\/a> #blackmen<\/a> #vlogger<\/a> #booklover<\/a> #morningroutine<\/a> #healthyhabits<\/a> #foryourpage<\/a> #2023<\/a> #dailyvlog<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c IN THE AIR speed \u2013 cloudz\/Solar????????\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u2601\ufe0f????<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@channdaily<\/a> <\/p>\n

Reposting because TikTok put a warning label on this video even though I\u2019m literally not doing anything dangerous lol? Anyways, I choose to live a soft life lol #softlife<\/a> #gay<\/a> #viral<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound \u2013 ChannDaily ????\ufe0f\u200d????<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@ajtaughtyou<\/a> <\/p>\n

the soft life of a black man ????????\u200d\u2642\ufe0f fellas, the soft life isn\u2019t just for women. it\u2019s for you too! take care of yourself. no need to be hard, or guarded, or getting wrapped in \u201cgrind culture.\u201d slow down and take care of yourself.???? #fyp<\/a> #apartmenttherapy<\/a> #cleaningtiktok<\/a> #softlife<\/a> #dayinthelife<\/a> #cleaninghacks<\/a> #vlogger<\/a> #dailyroutine<\/a> #plantdad<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Lil Uzi Vert SHELLS JUNE MIX \u2013 JUNE! (fka Shawn May)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Viewers Have Mixed Reactions<\/h3>\n

As the trend continued to take off, people began chiming in on other platforms like Twitter.<\/p>\n

Many critics found the videos to be pretty mundane, as they were focused on showing \u201can adult doing things that adults do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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All I see is an adult doing things that adults do.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dantley Davis (@dantley) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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???? exactly.. niggas gotta clean crib and calling it soft life lol<\/p>\n

\u2014 City Wolf (@blackviking80) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It was even alleged that there was \u201csomething sinister about [TikTok] turning every basic action into a life aesthetic or personality trait.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Not trying to be dramatic here, but there\u2019s something sinister about Tik Tok turning every basic action into a life aesthetic or personality trait lmao https:\/\/t.co\/Yp7nNWYI2n<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 masc potatoes (@CertifiedFool_) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

However, others thought the trend was \u201ccute\u201d and simply looked like \u201cpeace, happiness, and success.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Looks like peace, happiness, and success.
Sign me up.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Josh ???? (@Revuhnant) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I think it\u2019s cute lmao pic.twitter.com\/oSIgwpEwGk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u1d05\u026a\u1d00\u0280\u028f \u1d0f\u0493 ???????????????????????????? (@xoshanjor) December 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Overall, supporters thought the backlash was strange, as the \u201csoft life\u201d trend was all about promoting chillness.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m confused . This seem like a chilled ass day . Why the backlash ? ????<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Berbick (@BankonBerb) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On the other end of the spectrum, it was asserted that the overall trend is \u201cinherently racist\u201d at its core, as it applauds Black men for \u201cdoing the bare minimum\u201d with adulting.<\/p>\n

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@ziahman<\/a> <\/p>\n

junk so lame bro. #fyp<\/a> #softblackman<\/a> #effeminizationoftheblackmale<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound \u2013 siah<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Users also called for \u201ca particular brand of bullying\u201d to be brought back. Similarly, others implored people to leave the trend in 2022, as \u201cwe used to build and hunt.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nah for real. Because what the hell is going on around here?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bake The Flake (@ShakeNBake_3) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Being an adult with responsibilities and a dog is soft life ???? <\/p>\n

Bring bullying back ????<\/p>\n

\u2014 El Tejano (@shotbydez) January 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@livelargebitch<\/a> <\/p>\n

SOFT LIFE BLACK MAN ???????????? WE CARRY THE STRONGEST BLOODLINE #fyp<\/a> #softlife<\/a> #trending<\/a> #2023<\/a> #blacktiktok<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c NOPE SO SUPA \u2013 SO SUPA \u26a1\ufe0f????<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Are you here for the \u201csoft life as a Black man\u201d trend, and what do you think about the criticism against it?<\/p>\n

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