A new filter that is going viral on TikTok is causing outrage among internet users. The filter in question uses AI to make people look “chubbier”.
In the clips, the person is usually shown in the original photo before transitioning from the bottom to the top to the digitally altered version, displaying the person’s appearance with the “chubby” filter.
When sharing the results, some internet users joked about how it motivated them to go to the gym or how they “burst out laughing” when they saw themselves with a few extra pounds.
@demi_jane1 #CapCut ♬ original sound – leviemealone🩶
“Isn’t this trend actually funny? And ‘bursting out laughing’, wow,” commented a TikTok user. “This is like the ‘mean girls’ trend,” argued another.
“I am the ‘chubby’ filter in real life and I can’t describe how destructive it is to see people using this filter and laughing or getting so GROSSED OUT at the thought of being bigger,” lamented a third user.
“I can’t explain how toxic and disrespectful this trend is. Jumping on the bandwagon for views and likes is one thing, but people really need to stop and think about how much harm this can cause others!” wrote yet another.
@sadiebass16 Literally when did we start body shaming again? Why are we going backwards in 2025!!! #chubbyfilter #bodyshaming #bodyimage ♬ original sound – sadiebass
Photo and video: TikTok @demi_jane1 / TikTok @sadiebass16. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
