Woman’s Hilarious Take on the ‘Influencer Accent’ Goes Viral [Video]

Have you ever thought that most content creators sound the same? The same breathy enthusiasm, the same oddly rhythmic intonations, the same carefully curated phrases?

One woman certainly has. Layan Bashi, a 25-year-old from Toronto, has gained viral attention on TikTok for her hilarious take on what she calls the “influencer accent.” Her comedic videos, in which she playfully mimics the linguistic quirks of online personalities, have made her something of an influencer herself.

“My intent with this content is not to offend anyone; it is more of a playful commentary on how social media mannerisms evolve and sometimes lose authenticity,” Bashi, who is known online as @lifewithlulz, told Newsweek. “Many influencers themselves find it funny and surprisingly accurate.”

Bashi had posted a candid video to TikTok on February 8, poking fun at the way many social media influencers speak. The short clip racked has so far racked up 3.8 million …