Ozempic’s weight loss effects have brought unintended consequences for many users who now experience ‘pretty privilege’—a phenomenon where altered appearance leads to better social treatment. Semaglutide, the drug’s active compound, aids weight loss by modifying hunger signals and glucose metabolism.
Members of the r/Ozempic subreddit recounted becoming recipients of freebies and more favorable social behaviors, like doors held open and leniency in various settings. These experiences, while appreciated by some, also sparked reflection on the fairness of societal attitudes toward weight and beauty.
Some individuals expressed mixed emotions when old acquaintances suddenly treated them more warmly post-weight loss, reflecting the societal deep-rooted biases linked to physical appearance.
