By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate
The Twisted World of "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored" By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss
The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting". I’m Bored" The video's final scene
The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is styled as an Ariana look-alike , sporting the singer's signature high ponytail. sporting the singer's signature high ponytail.
