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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How Social Media Has Developed An Obsession With “Extreme Thinness”

Last week, TikTok blocked users from searching the term “#skinnytok”, after critics suggested it dir...
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7:00 AM - 10 Jun 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How Social Media Has Developed An Obsession With “Extreme Thinness”

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Today FM

7:00 AM - 10 Jun 2025

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Last week, TikTok blocked users from searching the term “#skinnytok”, after critics suggested it directs people towards content that “idolises extreme thinness”.

The content associated with the hashtag included workout routines and what users eat in a day.

But how effective will TikTok's move be, and should social media giants do more to prevent such trends developing?

Rachel O’Dwyer, Writer and Lecturer in Digital Cultures at NCAD and Barry Murphy, Research and Policy Officer with BodyWhys, spoke to Matt on Monday.

Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.


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