Posted on 01/18/2026 4:08:15 AM PST by where's_the_Outrage?
A TikTok video recently caused a stir on social media. Posted by user @filimonovadrian, it presents a surprising social experiment that questions our perception of others. The premise is simple: to observe whether a small change can cause a noticeable difference in the attitudes of passersby (especially men).
In this experiment, a young woman is filmed with a hidden camera while walking with cardboard boxes. She deliberately drops them to simulate a situation where she might need help. The video is in two parts:
In the first part, the woman is wearing jogging pants, a simple and comfortable outfit often considered "casual" or "unprepared" according to certain social norms. The images show that, in this version, male passersby ignore her much more often; no one seems to notice that she needs assistance.
In the second part, the same woman is dressed in a short skirt. Same situation, same gestures: this time, the men's reaction changes radically, many stop to help her spontaneously.
The contrast is striking and immediate: this simple change of clothing seems enough to influence the attention and attitude of the men around her. This highlights that many men intervene based on their own perceptions: when she's wearing jogging pants, few help her, whereas when she wears a dress or skirt, short......
Reactions are multiplying under the video. Some people express dismay: "It seems like clothing matters," "It's sad to see that appearance counts so much," while others recall the fundamental principles of solidarity and kindness: "Regardless of appearance, helping someone in need should be automatic."
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In the described scenario, which woman would you expect to be more grateful for help, and which would you expect to be more offended by your help?
The woman who makes an effort to be presentable in public is giving a social signal that she is more approachable. Also, she is at risk of messing up her appearance, so she needs more help.
Of course, it is partly just that men like to interact with attractive women.
Definitely
When I entered the workforce in the early 80’s, it was cost and tie. Periodically, I would go to a women’s store to get something for my younger sister. If I went at lunch, the workers were falling all over me. If I went on the weekend, tee shirt and jeans, I was ignored.
Human nature
The way women dress affects men’s behavior.
The thought of this is some sort of revelation or news is bizarre. It has only been known for as long as we have records of behavior.
It is as if the author discovered things fall when you drop them from your hands.
Yes, and it could be a trap or manipulation.
“She changes her outfit and the men’s behavior changes radically”
breaking news, water is wet, the blue sky is blue and leftists vaccine you for the flu.
The boxes look empty so she doesn’t really need help, if she did then dress would mean less, since she doesn’t need help it becomes simply a chance to interact with a sexy girl versus a frumpy woman who doesn’t really need the help anyway, so why go through the motions and gestures that her clothes indicate she doesn’t participate in herself.
Give the frumpy woman a real burden that was straining her and men would help her, or make her elderly and they would help.
If a man drops boxes, how likely is it for young women to rush to help him? Do the researchers expect it of them? Does how he dresses make a difference? Why didn’t they check?
Maybe the older guys have seen it all before & are just not as affected by a womans appearance. But...even older guys should be willing to help(especially) a lady who appears to be needing help. From an older guy.
I recall a European soccer star did the same thing in the Plaza at Madrid, he dressed as an old dude with old clothes, hat and a bit disheveled and the girls he approached ignored him.
Changed clothes, showed his face and the girls were flocking to him.
I once held the door for a woman entering our small town courthouse. She stopped cold and said, I don’t need the door held for me.
Since the Beginning,
Hunter/Gatherers have been drawn to Gilttering objects in motion and immediately Zero in on those who promise the Best Chance of A Pole Dance.
Because ... patriarchy.
Or something.
Good guys like bad girls too. I love a good pole-dancer from the moment she walks out to the glorious whirlwind of her grand finale. A guy might want to ask her “What’s a bad girl like you doing talking to a good guy like me?”, but she’s already got his number.
Have her launch a lecture that “she has a boyfriend “ or “it’s sexist to assume she can’t handle the load”.
Laz and David Lee Roth, two birds of a feather. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53LZ0-m-8Vg
Thats my list too!!
Who is to say she dropped them 50 times each way and showed film on only the ones that proved her point?
Also, there seemed to be a bias in age of mem. Most of the ones filmed with her in sweat suit were older and younger when she was in a short skirt.
I refuse to help women unless they are on a dance floor, grabbing an aluminum pole.
I don’t think it’s a fair nor comprehensive test.
In the posted photo, any observant red-blooded male could look past, the bun, glasses, and sweatsuit to see she’s good-looking and offered to help. The short skirt wouldn’t be necessary, either, in the second scenario. Guys are ready to help an attractive girl in a nice pair of jeans, too. A short skirt reveals skin and that always draws attention. How fit she is determines whether an approach to offer assistance will be made.
Try it again, same scenarios but other actors and actresses. Have some act autistic, weird, injured, perhaps under the influence... In suits, or look homeless, old, or in a uniform…
Zackly.
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