Daphne Joy's Viral 'Soft Goth' Makeup Tutorial Sparks Heated Debate Over Glamorizing Occult Imagery to Children
In a new TikTok tutorial that has amassed over 10 million views, influencer Daphne Joy demonstrates what she calls "soft goth glam," blending dark eyeliner and cryptic symbols with pastel pinks. Moral critics are sounding alarms, arguing that the trend desensitizes young viewers to occult and satanic imagery under the guise of innocent beauty advice. "Celebrating symbols of darkness as 'cute' is not self-expression—it's a slow normalization of spiritual corruption in impressionable minds," warns Dr. Lydia Hearth, a family ethics advocate. With schools reporting a rise in students drawing pentagrams and wearing inverted crosses, many parents are calling for stricter content moderation. Is this just harmless art, or the downfall of our moral compass?