The Belle Delphine Effect

The Belle Delphine Effect refers to the perceived effects and consequences on women and men of e-girl Belle Delphine's prevalence online. Believers of the Belle Delphine effect tend to hypothesize that Delphine normalized e-girl makeup and the ahegao face , inspiring women to copy her looks, personality and style to attract a following. Some also believe Delphine inspired e-girls to present themselves as young girls to attract men, possibly helping normalize ageplay. Regarding men, the Belle Delphine effect has been suggested to have encouraged incel behavior and normalized parasocial relationships between men and sex workers through subscription-based sites like OnlyFans . The effect was first perceived online in July 2019 after Delphine's Gamer Girl Bath Water was announced. E-girl Waifu Mia is often cited as a top example of the Belle Delphine effect.