Hanna Cavinder had enough and took to social media to voice her frustrations in a fiery rant aimed at internet trolls. The 23-year-old Miami Hurricanes guard didn’t hold back as she addressed the hurtful and insensitive comments people make about others’ appearances, stating that she was “sick to her stomach” over the way social media has normalized such behavior.
In a passionate TikTok video posted Monday, Cavinder vented her frustrations, just two days after her boyfriend, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, and the No. 2 ranked team suffered a tough 41-34 loss to No. 4 Alabama. Though it wasn’t clear whether the remarks were directed at her or her boyfriend, Cavinder’s message was clear: the toxic culture of online criticism and body-shaming needs to stop.
“OK, I’m just gonna get this off my chest because this s**t literally fires me up and annoys me so much about social media and society nowadays,” Cavinder began her rant. “I don’t understand why viewers or fans or whatever get satisfaction from commenting on a person’s or an athlete’s looks on social media—roasting them and thinking it’s OK to tear them down like they’re not human beings.”
Cavinder’s frustration was palpable as she expressed her disbelief over how society seems to turn a blind eye to the harmful behavior that’s become rampant on social media. “It’s actually sickening nowadays how society just, you know, we turn a blind eye to someone’s comments about what a person looks like online. And it’s just sickening that people get satisfaction from humiliating someone about their looks.”
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The former basketball star, who has faced her share of online scrutiny, spoke about the impact these comments can have, especially on athletes and public figures who are often targeted. “It just doesn’t sit right with me,” she continued. “It makes me sick to my stomach that people can go out of their way to comment on anyone’s looks—anonymous or not—and say things like ‘this person’s ugly’ or comment on someone’s weight.”
Having experienced it firsthand, Cavinder made it clear that she was done staying silent about the issue. “I get it all the time, and I think it’s absolutely ridiculous how people can go out of their way to do that,” she said. “If you have anything not nice to say to a person, maybe shut up and don’t say one word because it affects people’s lives. We’re all human beings, and we all look at our comments. Grow up.”
She also questioned the upbringing of those who feel justified in tearing others down. “Who raised these people is my question. I would never have the nerve to go comment on what a female looks like, what a male looks like on social media, and be OK with myself… I don’t understand how you were raised to do that and feel OK as a human being to do that to another human being.”
Cavinder’s post was captioned “Quick rant 4 y’all” and quickly garnered attention from her followers. While she didn’t specify whether her frustration stemmed from recent comments about herself or someone close to her, many suspected it might be connected to her boyfriend Carson Beck’s recent performance and the criticism he received after the loss to Alabama. Beck, Georgia’s senior quarterback, threw for 439 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in the game, but faced online backlash after the defeat.
Some social media users took shots at Beck’s performance, while others sent supportive messages and applauded Cavinder for speaking out. Among those who backed her was her twin sister, Brooke Cavinder, who commented, “Jealous people,” in response to the trolls.
Beck, who has been a standout for the Bulldogs this season, will look to bounce back as Georgia prepares to visit Auburn next Saturday. Meanwhile, Hanna Cavinder’s powerful message serves as a reminder of the toll online negativity can take, especially on high-profile individuals like athletes.
In her concluding remarks, Cavinder urged people to reflect on the consequences of their words. “How would you feel about it every single day?” she asked, before ending her rant. “But anyways, have a good Monday.”
Her message resonated with many who have experienced or witnessed the harmful effects of online trolling. Cavinder’s bold stand against negativity highlights the importance of addressing the toxic culture that permeates social media and encourages a more compassionate approach to how we engage with others online.
