Bethenny Frankel, known for her reality TV fame and entrepreneurial ventures in fashion, Frankel has been engaging her 2.4 million TikTok followers not just with fashion advice but with a cryptic discussion about drone sightings, all under the guise of talking about Dior bags. In what she calls “Handbag University,” Frankel typically educates her audience about luxury accessories. However, her recent posts have taken a different tone. On one occasion, she disclosed, “I’ve received several Dior bag videos and messages about sightings which are obviously not being reported in the mainstream media.” It turns out, “Dior bags” is the code she’s using to refer to drones reportedly seen in the skies above the eastern United States.
@bethennyfrankel I am simply messaging what I’m being told and know nothing except that my info has tracked so far.. #diorbags #diortok #china #shawnryan ♬ original sound – Bethenny Frankel
This coding is not random but a strategic move to discuss a potentially sensitive topic without drawing undue censorship on social media. Despite the dismissal of drone sightings as mere airplanes by government bodies and media analyses, Bethenny Frankel remains unconvinced. Her conviction is fueled by the surprisingly low engagement with her drone-related posts on TikTok, which she suspects might be the result of the platform’s shadow banning.
@bethennyfrankel I am not a CONstant THought person but this is insane #dior #diorbags #CONstantTHought ♬ original sound – Bethenny Frankel
Frankel claims that TikTok’s algorithm began suppressing her content as the drone discussion heated up, prompting her to adapt her language to keep the conversation going without censorship. This creative workaround has engaged her followers, resulting in over 19,000 TikTok videos under the hashtag #Diorbags. This influx has left some users puzzled over the sudden focus on luxury handbags, unaware they represent a broader discussion about privacy concerns.
Frankel’s use of fashion terminology to discuss these sightings has caught the attention of a diverse and unexpected audience. By referring to the U.S. government as “store management” and unexplained aerial phenomena as luxury goods she has initiated a broader conversation. This dialogue has extended beyond her usual audience, engaging truckers and oil rig workers who now share their own sightings using the hashtag #diorbags.
@bethennyfrankel I’m good for now thanks #diorbags #enough ♬ original sound – Bethenny Frankel
By embedding fashion terminology into discussions about sensitive topics, Bethenny has maintained her influence and demonstrated the adaptability of digital communication. With every new post under the #Diorbags hashtag, Frankel proves her ability to connect with her audience in innovative ways.
