These Influencers are Crafting Content Specifically to Stoke Your Anger — and They’re Succeeding Spectacularly!

Dec 15

Written By Michael Centrella

Rage bait has become popular online, shifting content interaction as influencers create videos to provoke strong reactions. This strategy thrives by Context omission and sparking debates, often on platforms like X and Facebook.

A notable example is Disney's "The Acolyte," which has faced misinformation and outrage, with claims against creators Lesley Headland and Amandla Stenberg. Rage baiting also extends to serious political issues, as highlighted by a 2022 Atlantic report on far-right engagement tactics. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/what-is-rage-bait-influencers-making-people-angry-1234976621/

Michael Centrella

"Skeleton Crew," "The Acolyte," and the Disney Star Wars franchise.

Some people with low critical thinking skills tend to believe everything they see on the internet.