It’s totally normal to care about your looks, says influencer Midje Meow

“Omg, summer is basically around the corner and so is beach season,” says influencer¹ Midje Meow to the Smalltown Times. “And that means the summer body², right? But like, what even is that?”

“Uh, we ask the questions here,” we reply. “What do you mean by ‘summer body’?”

“Umm, hello? I’m an influencer, I get to ask questions too,” says Midje Meow, giving us what she’d describe as “a sassy³ look.”

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“Sure, go ahead,” we say. “But this is our interview, not your podcast⁴. Maybe you could just tell us what the podcast’s about and get some free promo?”

“It’s a pod⁵ about the summer body,” says Midje Meow, after a few dramatic sips from her giant mug. “Right now I’m drinking from a Stanley thermo flask, 1.2 liters, £70 from Kitchen. It’s, like, so trendy. Literally everyone needs one.”

“That’s product placement,” we interrupt. “We can’t actually publish that. Can’t you just talk about the podcast?”

“Eh, no thanks, let’s just skip it,” says Midje Meow, rolling her eyes as she stands up. “Seriously, I thought Smalltown Magazine had a bit more glam⁶. But whatever.”

¹ An influencer is someone who publicly shares opinions (usually on social media) to shape other people’s thoughts, behaviors, or buying decisions.
² “Summer body” refers to appearance ideals often linked to swimwear and beach life during the warmer months.
³ “Sassy” means cheeky, confident, and sharp-tongued.
⁴ A podcast is a digital audio series in various genres that you can stream or download online.
⁵ “Pod” is short for podcast.
⁶ Glam is short for glamour and refers to a chic, luxurious, or sparkly aesthetic — which we absolutely believe describes Smalltown Times perfectly.