Legging Legs': What is the TikTok trend and why was it banned?
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Legging legs meaning: Behind TikTok's latest beauty controversy
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Legging legs mean body shaming for many TikTokers who recall thigh gap
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First the thigh gap, now 'leggings legs' - toxic body trends are
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Here's why many have criticised the legging legs trend, saying it
Legging legs blocked from TikTok. The harmful body trend, explained.
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Toxic TikTok trend 'Legging Legs' banned from social platform
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TikTok removes 'legging legs' hashtag after major backlash over the toxic and harmful trend
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Backlash against harmful TikTok 'legging legs' trend a positive shift: Reid
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Legging Legs': What is the TikTok trend and why was it banned