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Unpacking the Politics Behind BLUSHGATE: PaintedByEsther v. Patrick Ta

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May 26, 2026
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Unpacking the Politics Behind BLUSHGATE: PaintedByEsther v. Patrick Ta

Is it Columbus Day already?! This year is really flying by.

Since the whole Fifteen Percent Pledge thing Slutty Founder has been overdue on handing out our lashings. I should have known it would only be a matter of time before someone in the beauty community decided to act out!

Patrick Ta, I’m so sorry, but you’re next up, boo.

But first, let me back up for a sec.

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