Despite a decrease in traditional masculinity after transitioning to womanhood, a trans influencer has criticized society, boldly asserting that men today are overly sensitive and should stop seeking the ‘princess treatment.’
Arizona’s Ali C. Lopez is well-acquainted with controversy. As a confident, plus-size transgender woman and social media influencer, she has openly shared her experiences, engaging audiences with her genuine honesty and fearless viewpoint.
Lopez gained significant attention following her appearance on the Whatever podcast, where subjects such as feminism, gender roles, and conventional values are passionately discussed.
Her frank replies during the podcast, especially when asked to evaluate her attractiveness, drew considerable online interest.
Lopez famously referred to herself as ‘a fat f***ing ten,’ a remark that resulted in the viral meme ‘Gorlock the Destroyer.’
Although the nickname initially hurt, Lopez acknowledges that she is attempting to accept it, though she still finds the Gorlock label a bit disconcerting.
‘If I’m completely honest, there are days when it still bothers me to be called that… There was even a moment when I thought, ‘Should I just embrace [‘Gorlock the Destroyer’] at this point? I don’t even care,’ Lopez shared with Fox News Digital.
However, the 25-year-old is relishing the spotlight. ‘I feel like [it’s]… a little bit of an out-of-body experience, or you’re just, like, there’s, ‘No way that’s me.’ It’s a wild feeling. And honestly, I’m still quite new to [being viral],’ she expressed regarding her newfound online fame. ‘There’s good, bad, exciting, nervous. It’s just all over the place.’
‘Princess treatment’
The buzz around Lopez extends beyond her Gorlock persona, and her 502,000 TikTok followers are thoroughly engaged with her content, with many posts racking up millions of likes.
Lopez, who refers to herself as a “certified baddie,” shares a distinctive mix of beauty tutorials, lifestyle advice, and heartfelt videos about her transition, providing both relatability and inspiration. Yet, it’s her open conversations about dating and relationships that have ignited the most intense discussions.
The transgender woman has openly shared her struggles and insights regarding dating, criticizing the decline of traditional masculinity, which she believes affects contemporary relationships.
“It’s getting out of control,” Lopez told Fox News, expressing her desire to find a man who can manage tasks that were once considered traditionally masculine.
However, Lopez finds this to be a challenge in today’s world.
“At least for me, you better be able to do more than what my dad can do. Because if I have to call my dad to do something for me and not you. Why are you here?” Lopez elaborated, “I feel like a lot of [men] need to start being [men]. When it comes to the male world…men nowadays are expecting princess treatment.”
She further stated, “I just see a lot of men expecting women in the relationship…to go above and beyond and like them to almost do nothing…I also love when there is a little bit of a gender role in a relationship. I’m not a big fan of toxic masculinity [but] I like when there’s a little bit of that, like ‘I’m the man and I’m going to take charge.’”
What people are saying
Lopez’s perspectives on the world received a mix of admiration and significant backlash.
One online user comments, “Honestly – I’m not sure where to begin – why would anyone take advice from this individual – perhaps she ought to engage in some self-reflection regarding her dating challenges.”
Another, comparing her appearance to Humpty Dumpty, adds, “…and all the king’s horses and all the king’s men…”
In the comments section of a TikTok video that has garnered 9.8 million views, one troll makes a jab at Jabba the Hutt from the Star Wars series: “Jabba will not make it past 40 with that lifestyle,” the troll comments. Another user chimes in, saying, “The confidence is amazing. Jabba I’m proud of you.”
On the other hand, many others came forward to support the plus-sized trans influencer.
“Girl, you look fantastic! Don’t let these people bring you down!!!” one user writes, while another adds, “I’m sorry people are so cruel; you’re so beautiful.”
Ali C. Lopez is not just a social media influencer – she’s a pioneer who is challenging societal standards, and her journey serves as a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to be unapologetically yourself, especially in a world that frequently resists change.