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A Queensland woman went viral after sharing a fiery rant about women wearing tight activewear in public, with her expletive-filled message dividing viewers.
In a clip filmed inside a Townsville supermarket, TikToker Poppy questioned why some women wear short shorts or leggings that left little to the imagination.
“Those women who wear that activewear, those short shorts, I think it’s great, you’re confident, you have a great figure …” she said.
“But do you realize when you walk, we can actually see the shape of your f—-ng vag? Don’t come at me and say why did you look? How could you not look? It’s right there, and you’re walking towards me?
“It’s like hello, can you see the shape of my (vagina)? I can, I can’t avoid it. It’s like a guy walking around in those tights and you can see their (penis).”
Her take sparked hundreds of comments, with some praising her candor and others accusing her of “internalized misogyny.”
“She’s got a point – there’s such a thing as decency in public,” one person wrote, while another added: “Amen, finally someone said it”.
“I hate this new trend, activewear belongs in the gym,” a third chimed in.
Some even went so far as to call it “gross.”
But others quickly fired back.
“Nothing wrong with seeing the shape … we all came from one,” one commenter said.
“Just look away, let me mind my own business. I’m not changing clothes, and I work hard for this body,” another responded.
“It really ain’t that deep – we feel hot and confident, so why not?” someone else wrote.
Many also pointed out women often stopped at the shops after working out.
“What if we have to run to the shops after a gym sesh – should we go home and change? Some girls are just busy and need to get groceries after working out,” one user said.
“Girls are already self-conscious walking around in activewear, so calling them out doesn’t make it better,” another replied.
Whether you agree with Poppy or not, her rant touches on a larger conversation about what Australians wear in public, and how activewear has quietly become the nation’s unofficial uniform.
Athleisure – the blend of athletics and leisurewear – has evolved from gym gear into an everyday wardrobe staple, reflecting how Aussie lifestyles have shifted.
According to a recent report from commercial investment firm CBRE, the trend reflects changing habits around work and wellness.
With hybrid and remote work now common, people look for clothes suitable for everything from Zoom calls to school runs and quick trips to the shops.
A national survey commissioned by Chobani found 82 per cent of Australians under 60 wear activewear either for exercise, at home or as casual wear, with nearly 40 per cent admitting they wear it most days – if not every day.
So love it or hate it, activewear is here to stay.
