Friday 20 May 2022 12:07 AM NRL 2022: Phoebe Burgess busted in 'cringe' Instagram influencer fail trends now
She is a repeat offender when it comes to cringeworthy sponsored posts.
And Phoebe Burgess was called out for a glaring Instagram fail on Thursday after posting an advert for high-end fashion boutique Lee Mathews.
The former NRL WAG, 33, shared a video of herself strutting out of a Lee Mathews store in Sydney - but the scene was spoiled by a rather bizarre detail.
Whoops! Former rugby league WAG Phoebe Burgess was called out for a glaring Instagram fail on Thursday in a sponsored post for high-end fashion boutique Lee Mathews
Looking like an eastern suburbs Carrie Bradshaw, the former journalist sashayed down the street carrying a black clutch and grey shopping bag.
After taking a few steps out the store, Phoebe passed the shopping bag from one hand to the other, offering a quick glimpse of its contents.
Awkwardly, there was nothing inside.
Instagram watchdog account Celeb Spellcheck soon picked up on the gaffe, which made it appear as though Phoebe had visited the Lee Mathews store without buying anything but still took a bag as a souvenir.
'Cringe': The Bowral socialite, 33, shared a video of herself strutting out of a Lee Mathews store in Sydney. After taking a few steps out the store, Phoebe passed the shopping bag from one hand to the other, revealing it was actually empty
All the gear, no idea: Looking like an eastern suburbs Carrie Bradshaw, the former journalist sashayed down the street carrying a black clutch and (empty) grey shopping bag
Iconic: Fans found the video hilarious, calling it 'cringe', 'embarrassing' and 'awkward'
In her defence: A handful of followers noted that Phoebe was dressed in head-to-toe Lee Mathews, so she did at least rep the brand properly
Fans found the video hilarious, calling it 'cringe', 'embarrassing' and 'awkward'.
Some even said it threw up philosophical questions about the meaning of life, like the famous plastic bag scene from American Beauty.
However, a handful of followers noted that Phoebe was
