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Baylen Dupree's TLC series, Baylen Out Loud, came out on Monday, January 13. It explores Dupree's journey through life as a person with Tourette Syndrome. The trailer of the same has been going viral on X, as it showcases Dupree navigating day-to-day life with tics.
In the video, she can be seen involuntarily swearing and passing lewd comments, as is customary with people who have Tourette Syndrome. However, users online remain unconvinced, with some even accusing her of faking it for the cameras. Here's how one user reacted, for example:
"I'm not entirely sure I believe this to the extent she is doing it. It seems she's making a lot of it up."
The comments didn't end there, as scores online weighed in with their opinions:
"They don't care about raising awareness, just turning it into a joke. It’s disrespectful to see people profiting off someone's condition," one user stated.
"Sometimes it feels like we are living in a Black Mirror episode. Someone’s disability is not entertainment. I know she monetises it on social media too, but why do people watch it?" another probed.
"Is this show aiming to educate viewers about Tourette's or is it just for entertainment?" someone else asked.
"Great to see Baylen Dupree sharing her story and raising awareness about Tourette Syndrome. It's fantastic that TLC is giving a platform to people with Tourette's, helping to break down stigmas and promote understanding. Kudos to Baylen for being so brave and open about her experiences!" another defended.
The comments section was abuzz with chatter, as users were visibly divided over the authenticity of the show and whether or not Baylen Dupree was faking it:
"I have followed Baylen for years. She is genuinely a good person. Her situation in life is very interesting to me. But I think this is a terrible decision. TLC is capitalizing on the wrong thing here," one user opined.
"It’s sad, but she’s got to do something to make a living, and this a way she can use her disability or abnormality to her benefit," another chimed in.
"If she is faking it, it is in incredibly poor taste and a smack to those who live with it daily, out of the spotlight. If real, then how can you really 'laugh your A88 off'? I read it's easy to fake this, but I will give her the benefit of a doubt until it's proved otherwise," a third user claimed.
"Coprolalia (cussing)is an occasional characteristic of tic disorders, under 10% of Tourette's patients exhibit coprolalia but it may also present itself as a neurological disorder. Why does everyone on TikTok exhibit this consistently when it only affect less than 10%?" yet another echoed.
The comments section was 50/50 when it came to defending Baylen Dupree. While some claimed she was faking it, others lauded her for being able to make an income off of her affliction.
All we know about Baylen Dupree and her struggles with Tourette Syndrome
Baylen Dupree started her social media career as an influencer on TikTok. She chronicled her life as a person with Tourette Syndrome, and over time, she gained a sizeable following on the platform at nearly 10 million followers. She is renowned for spreading awareness and what it's like dealing with the condition.
As for her new show, read the synopsis below:
“Baylen Out Loud will inspire audiences as they watch Baylen push herself outside her comfort zone in pursuit of the independent life she’s always dreamed of. After years of feeling self-conscious about her condition, Baylen is finally ready to live freely, embracing her authentic self and showing the world that Tourette doesn’t define her. With the support of her family and friends, Baylen is ready to stretch her wings."
Baylen Dupree was diagnosed in 2020, at the age of 18. Now 22, per ABC News, she first began experiencing symptoms of the syndrome when she was just 6 or 7. While the minor motor tics initially disappeared, they came back when she was 15. During the pandemic, her condition worsened, and so, she began documenting her journey for others to know more about it.
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Baylen Out Loud's first episode debuted on TLC on Monday 9/8 c, and new episodes will come out every week, every Monday night. The following day, it can be streamed on Max.
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