There is something extremely unfair about people born with great genetics who are extremely attractive. Sure, folks can improve their looks after putting in some work at the gym or learning how to present themselves. But many people we consider conventionally good-looking hit the jackpot by simply being born that way.With little effort, these people have an incredible social advantage in life. They are seen as morally virtuous, receive random favors, are always the center of attention, and are more likely to get raises and promotions at work. The funny thing is that those with pretty privilege don’t realize the incredible advantage they have until it's gone.What happens when people lose their pretty privilege?In a since-deleted post, a woman on Reddit shared how she realized the power that comes with pretty privilege when she gained a lot of weight, and the world immediately began treating her differently.“Whether we want to admit it or not, pretty privilege is a thing. And it’s something that I now realize I had for the majority of my life,” the woman wrote in a viral post. “People were usually very nice to me. I got offered perks like drinks at bars and extra attention when I went out. And I was stared at a lot.” - YouTube www.youtube.com Things changed for the woman after she had a health condition that required her to take a medication that slowed her metabolism, which resulted in rapid weight gain. “The fatter I got, the less attention was paid to me," the woman continued. "I didn’t notice it at first, but I began to have to ask for customer service at places instead of being offered, and I started to feel invisible, because no one looked at me. No one. People would walk right by and not even acknowledge my existence. It was strange at first, then incredibly humbling. I thought, well, this is the new normal.”The power of thin privilegeIt’s important to note that being a certain weight doesn’t automatically make you good looking. People can look good at any weight. However, it would be naive to believe that thin people don’t have an advantage in this world. A thin woman poses in front of bushes. Photo Credit: Mwabonje Ringa/PexelsThe drastic fluctuation in the woman’s weight made her conscious of what other people who don’t have the privilege of being pretty or thin go through in life. It allowed her to have greater compassion for people, regardless of how they look. “My personality started to change a little," she wrote. "I began being thankful for any small interaction someone had with me, and responded to any small act of kindness with gratefulness. I noticed other not conventionally pretty people, and other overweight people, and made an effort to talk to them and treat them like they mattered. I became a better person. Not that I wasn’t a good person before, but I was now more aware and empathetic to those around me.”The woman soon went off the medication and, just like that, she lost weight, and people began to treat her as they had before. “The first time I noticed it was when I was in a store looking for something, and a handsome male worker came up to me and asked if I needed help. He looked me in the eyes. I felt like I mattered again,” she continued. “Then I instantly felt sad and horrified, because of the cosmic unfairness of life, that how we look really does determine how people treat us, even though it shouldn’t.” A woman stands in front of a sunset. Photo Credit: Jill Wellington/PexelsAfter the woman lost her privilege, she better understood what other people go through. On one hand, she probably enjoys the privilege, but on the other, she feels that the world is much less fair than she once imagined. At least, in the end, it’s taught her to be more empathetic to everyone she meets. “And also, when someone looks at me and smiles, no matter who they are, I give them a huge smile back,” she finished her post.This article originally appeared in May.

We all know that part of a golden retriever’s ineffable charm is their playful personality. But Sammy, a golden retriever with more Halloween spirit (and costume changes) than most of us manage in a lifetime, takes this to whole new levels.Sammy is basically the doggie-equivalent of that one friend who really commits to Halloween. You know, an overachiever who shows up in full prosthetics, colored contacts, and an over-the-top costume that puts everyone else’s effort to shame. His entire Instagram, @sammythegolden247, is a delightful ode to spooky season greatness. And it reminds us why golden retrievers aren’t just good boys—they’re iconic ones.This year, Sammy chose a villain theme. The clip begins with him sporting a hip-hop look–gold chain, backwards cap, aviator shades, the whole nine. If dogs could drop mixtapes, Sammy’s would’ve gone platinum.Next came the Joker, complete with the Clown Prince of Crime’s sinister red smile, which was both terrifying and somehow adorable, because, well, golden retriever.But Sammy didn’t stop there. He’s also channeled Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, the Wicked Witch of the West, and even Ursula from The Little Mermaid. Somewhere out there, a Disney villain fan is taking notes. See on Instagram It’s also worth mentioning that these videos are shot in such a way that it definitely looks like Sammy is the one taking these selfies. That’s an optical illusion anyone can get behind! Naturally, when Sammy’s humans posted, “Any guesses what we’re going to be for Halloween this year?” thousands of fans dropped their predictions. Most agreed that Sammy’s Joker look would be pretty tough to top. Though Maleficent sure gave it a run for its money. However, in a follow-up video, Sammy debuted three additional characters to the lineup that would make any horror-movie director proud:Pennywise the Clown—gotta love the little red balloon and wink at the end.Freddy Krueger—paw-fectly terrifying in his striped sweater and tiny hat.And the pièce de résistance…Beetlejuice—because, let’s face it, only a golden retriever could make “ghost with the most” energy feel cuddly.This time, the comments section crowned Pennywise the winner, because no one can resist a killer clown who still just wants belly rubs. C’mon.Although someone really summed it all up by writing, “I see no villains just cuties ?” See on Instagram Of course, that’s part of the magic here. Golden retrievers are famously enthusiastic about everything—fetch, snacks, life itself—and Sammy channels that positive energy straight into Halloween. It’s impressive that he can pull off a Comic-Con-worthy villain lineup, but more importantly, he reminds us that joy and humor are the real treats this time of year. So if you’re stressing over your costume this year, take a page out of Sammy’s playbook: throw yourself into it, have fun, and don’t be afraid to go big. After all, if a golden retriever can become Pennywise and still look like a sweetheart, anything’s paw-ssible.By the way, Sammy does costumes year round! Follow him on Instagram and you’ll never miss a fabulous look.

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