Is 'influencer' a legitimate career?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is 'influencer' a legitimate career?". Your opponent's style: Bo Burnham

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The notion that "influencer" is a "legitimate career" is fundamentally flawed. It grants undue legitimacy to fleeting digital popularity rather than substantial skill or genuine societal contribution. While some manage to monetize attention, the vast majority struggle with unstable income, platform dependency, and a constant, unsustainable pressure to consume and produce.[1][2] This isn't a career; it's a digital lottery with terrible odds.