Being good-looking does have its advantages in the age of the internet. Recently, an American girl made headlines for speeding, not because she reached some mind-blowing speed, but mainly because many netizens found her attractive.
The girl who was caught is named Felicity Michaela Hughes, only 18 years old. According to the police, she was caught speeding on the highway, which led to an immediate chase.
When she realized she was being pursued, the girl sped up even more, accelerating to escape. The chase and escape lasted for over an hour, resembling a scene from a fast-paced action movie. However, reality is not a movie, and her driving skills were not as impressive. Eventually, she was forced to stop by the police after running into a dead end, during which she collided with a police car, injuring an officer.
So this is actually a dangerous driving incident, with speeding and chasing involved, but it quickly gained some attention online. The main reason is that the enforcement footage was exposed online, and in the footage, the girl's looks indeed impressed many netizens.
Not only does she have a great figure, but her facial features are also delicate, giving off a vibe as if she's in a movie set.
As a result, the attitudes of netizens have become very outrageous. For example, someone immediately commented, saying, "This isn't hitting a police car, it's clearly crashing into my heart."
Some say she is innocent and urge for her immediate release. Others claim she is guilty, accusing her of stealing her own heart.
A "wealthy" netizen claims to be willing to pay bail, but reports say her bail is $50,000. It remains to be seen if anyone will actually help her with the payment. Another guy is even more amusing, believing that her driving skills, escape, and speeding are not fatal, but her figure is truly risking her life.
This group of netizens seems to have their moral compasses aligned with their facial features, as they leave comments and jokes, with some even saying things like "You can tell at a glance that there's injustice," "Just ban her from social media for a few days," "Setting aside everything, is she guilty?" and "Without knowing the full picture, she seems innocent after seeing the whole picture." It's all just for the sake of excitement, but in reality, it's not a game. Driving like this could easily lead to fatal consequences.
But if you spend a lot of time online, you'll find this scenario quite familiar because similar cases are not uncommon. Many criminals have gained fame for their looks, some even becoming celebrities right after being released from prison. A few well-known examples include Jeremy Ray Meeks, who shot to fame in 2014 solely based on his appearance.
When he was arrested, his charges were almost on par with those of a terrorist - possession of firearms, major theft, and more.
Originally just a typical villain, his exceptional looks led to him gaining immense popularity online. The police were speechless at the time, stating that his photo was the most viral image posted by the local authorities on social media since its inception. The subsequent storyline took a highly abstract turn, with Meeks' mother even setting up a crowdfunding campaign in an attempt to raise his bail money, as his bail at the time amounted to a staggering $1.05 million.
Later, he had to serve his sentence honestly, but life took a turn for the better upon his release from prison. No longer did he need to engage in street shootouts with a gun in hand. A modeling agency had long set their sights on him, and they helped kickstart his modeling career.
In 2017, there was another outrageous case. The young man Mekhi Alante Lucky, who was only 20 years old at the time, was arrested for speeding and car theft. However, this incident also marked a turning point in his fate. It's worth noting that before this, he had been heading further down the path of crime, including assaulting pedestrians and illegal trespassing.
The process of becoming famous is exactly the same as the one just mentioned about the old brother. The photo of the arrest was posted online, went viral because of the good looks, and then got signed by a modeling agency.
The most outrageous case might be that of Cameron Herrin, the 2021 internet sensation. He was a race car driver involved in a street racing accident that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her daughter. He was sentenced to 24 years in prison. It's a tragic incident with lives lost, including a child just over a year old, yet this guy still gained popularity due to his good looks.
Some fans insist on expressing love to him, saying he is not a criminal, and even on social media, there is a term used to seek justice for him, with views in the hundreds of millions.
Despite his actions freezing others' lives forever, some still feel his punishment is too harsh. Later, many people suspected that someone was manipulating internet users to help boost his popularity. Of course, the online praise did not lead to a lighter sentence for him; he still had to spend time in prison until his forties. It's hard to tell whether those online supporters are joking or serious.
Speaking of which, there have been criminals who made headlines due to their looks. For instance, not long ago in the talent-rich Florida, a 33-year-old guy was arrested for allegedly stealing boats. What started as a typical theft case took a comical turn when the guy, in a bid to evade capture, came up with a brilliant idea – dressing up as a woman.
The man in question is named Joshua Kolotka. When the police were investigating the case, they immediately found him suspicious. He was wearing a golden wig, a dress, and oversized sunglasses, with stubble on his face, trying to pass unnoticed. However, the police apprehended him at first sight.
Later, the official also thoughtfully released before-and-after photos of wearing women's clothing, which left netizens laughing and crying.
In the past, I used to think "looks are everything" was just a line from TV dramas, but it turns out it applies to real life as well. It seems that in the age of the internet, there are more and more people who enjoy entertainment.
(The images and information in the article are sourced from the internet)
