An influencer slammed a gym for denying her membership after reviewing her Instagram, sparking debate about social media-based judgments.
A recent incident has sparked discussion about social media’s influence on real-life situations.
Brooke Schofield, an influencer from Los Angeles, shared her experience of being denied membership at a luxury gym.
She revealed that the staff reviewed her Instagram account before making their decision.
Influencer criticizes gym for denying membership after reviewing her Instagram profile
Usually, signing up for a gym is simple. You fill out a form, pay a fee, and you’re in.
However, this was not the case for Brooke. She had high hopes for joining a health club in LA, especially one that charges $600 a month.
This hefty price tag raised expectations for the gym’s environment and service.
Brooke arrived at the gym, ready to sign up. She was dressed in workout gear and brought a friend along for support.
However, things took an unexpected turn when she was told that she could not sign up at the front desk.
The influencer was shocked after the refusal
The receptionist informed Brooke that the application process was done online.
“We do it all online,” the receptionist added.
Confused, she asked what qualifications were needed. “Do I need to show you my cellulite and bank balance?” her friend joked, trying to lighten the mood.
Brooke then sat down to complete the online application, expecting it to be straightforward.
To her surprise, the application had only three questions: her name, address, and Instagram handle.
This minimal approach made Brooke feel uncomfortable. “When it was over, I felt like I just got violated,” she said.
The process seemed superficial to her, focusing more on her social media presence than on her fitness goals or personality.
Meanwhile, her friend, who applied at the same time, was accepted without any issues.
Brooke couldn’t understand what had gone wrong.
“What did you see that first time on my Instagram that made you deny me to begin with?” she asked, feeling frustrated.
Brooke’s experience highlights a growing trend in some gyms and businesses that use social media as a filter for accepting clients.
Many people are questioning whether this approach is fair or necessary.
Social media reactions
The story quickly went viral, and many people shared their thoughts online.
One user revealed that they had just switched gyms because their monthly fee was raised to $60, far less than what Brooke faced.
Others were equally shocked that the gym would turn away someone with a significant following.
One user said: I’m starting to realize that I wouldn’t make it in LA.
The second user added: $600?? I switched gyms after mine raised the price to $60 a month!
The third user wrote: What?! Who would reject Brooke just because of her Instagram?
Another user commented: That’s wild! I just checked, and she has 834K followers… like, how many did she need to get accepted? A million?!