Trans influencer slams declining masculinity
1. Rising Controversy and Viral Fame
Arizona influencer Ali C. Lopez, a plus-size transgender woman,
gained major attention after appearing on the Whatever podcast, where she declared herself
“a fat f*ing ten.”** The moment sparked the meme “Gorlock the Destroyer.”
Lopez admits the nickname still affects her, saying, “there are days where it still bothers me.”
2. Adjusting to Sudden Virality
At 25, she describes being recognized online as “a little bit of an out-of-body experience”
filled with “good, bad, exciting, nervous” emotions. Her 502,000 TikTok followers
engage with her beauty, lifestyle, and transition content.
3. Views on Modern Dating
Lopez often critiques shifting gender dynamics,
arguing “men nowadays are expecting princess treatment.”
She says she wants a partner who can confidently take on traditionally masculine tasks and adds,
“I like when there’s a little bit of that, like ‘I’m the man and I’m going to take charge.’”
4. Divided Public Reaction
Her comments sparked both harsh criticism and support online.
Some mocked her appearance, while others defended her with messages like,
“Girl, you look great! Don’t let these ppl bring you down!!!”
