Ever wondered how someone with 38,000 followers gets 11 likes? Welcome to the wild world of fake fame. In this episode of Everyone’s A Bot, we’re diving headfirst into the shady business of buying clout—from bulk follower packages to emoji-stuffed comment bundles that scream “authentic.” (Spoiler: they’re not.)
Host Chris Smith breaks down why people still fall for fake followers in 2025, how these bot farms operate like real businesses (with customer service and everything), and what it really costs to lease your reputation. It’s part roast, part reality check—and yeah, the sarcasm is turned all the way up.
Whether you’re a curious creator, a social media cynic, or just here for the fire emoji drama, this episode delivers.
🎧 You’ll Learn:
Why fake follower scams still work (and who's buying them)
How perception online still beats authenticity
What really happens when the bots disappear
Why trust is the one thing you can't fake (or buy)
🔥 Bonus: A shoutout to Fitness Queen Z3000—the only bot who really believed in us.
00:00 – Welcome to Everyone's A Bot
00:17 – You Knew It Was Fake, But You Bought It Anyway
00:24 – Look Popular or Be Popular? The Clout Dilemma
00:54 – Meet the Follower Farms: Fake Fame for Sale
01:30 – Emoji Comments and the Illusion of Engagement
02:04 – Rise and Grind with Bots
02:33 – How the Scam Really Works
03:04 – When the Bots Vanish (and So Does the Clout)
03:24 – Why We Still Fall for Fake Followers
03:50 – The Real Cost: Losing Trust, Not Just Followers
04:08 – You Can Rent Fame, But You Can’t Fake Connection
04:35 – Final Thoughts: Don’t Trust the Comments
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