A blast from the past—and the internet lost it
It’s not every day that a clip from two years ago resurfaces and sends a wave of chatter across Mzansi. The latest to catch fire is a video featuring popular beauty influencer and content creator Mihlali Ndamase. In the clip, she passes gas on camera—something she had long since forgotten—until someone dug it up and dropped it back into the public eye. And just like that, the laughter, jokes, and critical takes flooded social media timelines.
From glam-life to gas-life
Mihlali built her brand around style, beauty, and a carefully curated glam life. For many followers, she’s a symbol of soft living and aspirational aesthetics. That made the resurfaced video especially jarring. The contrast between her polished social-media persona and the candid human moment struck a chord. Fans seemed torn—some amused, others uncomfortable. A few saw it as a careless slip, while others just found it hilarious and very human.
What the comeback of the clip really signals
When old, perhaps private, moments go public again, they stir up more than just laughs. With this clip, the conversation around fame, image, and privacy online has resurfaced—no pun intended. It spotlighted how easily content can reappear and remind us that what’s posted today may come back in unexpected ways tomorrow. For influencers like Mihlali, the stakes are real: a moment of vulnerability or natural human behaviour can undo years of carefully maintained image-building.
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More than just a laugh—a commentary on celebrity culture
This isn’t just about a funny or embarrassing moment. It’s about what happens when audiences reclaim control of a celebrity’s narrative. The resurfaced video reminded many that public figures are human, prone to the same everyday mishaps as the rest of us. Some fans used the moment to critique the pressure influencers face to seem perfect. Others called it a reminder that authenticity doesn’t always come packaged in flawless visuals.
So, where to from here?
For Mihlali Ndamase, this may feel like a bump in the road—or just another twist in her journey. She’s weathered scrutiny before, and the chatter around this clip may blow over as quickly as it surfaced. But it does raise broader questions for South African social media stars. In a climate where old content can suddenly reignite trending conversations, how do you protect your authenticity without getting burned by a clip from two years ago?
Maybe this is a moment for influencers and followers alike to pause and consider what virality means—and what it costs. Or maybe it’s just another laugh on a timeline. Either way, it’s a reminder that in 2025, nothing ever really disappears.
Source: Briefly News
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