Troy Merker

PHOTO:  Mr Merker (RIGHT) operates an @Realty business. THE DAILY MAIL

A real estate agent faces criticism following derogatory ‘body shaming’ remarks attributed to his Facebook account aimed at a fan of pop sensation Pink.

Taylor Johnson took to the Pink World Tour 2024 Facebook Group to share a picture of her outfit she bought (pictured) for her March 12 concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

Taylor Johnson took to the Pink World Tour 2024 Facebook Group to share a picture of her outfit she bought (pictured) for her March 12 concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

Taylor Johnson eagerly shared a photo on Thursday, showcasing the outfit she planned to wear to Pink’s March 12 concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. In her post to the Pink 2024 World Tour Facebook group, she urged positivity, stating, “Had to share it, will also have my hair done and nails on… If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all.”

The initial comment that sparked the fiery interaction

The initial comment that sparked the fiery interaction

Among the comments made by Merker's account was one telling the young mother to go and get an 'honest' mirror

Among the comments made by Merker’s account was one telling the young mother to go and get an ‘honest’ mirror

Many other commenters took fired back that the comments were body-shaming

Many other commenters took fired back that the comments were body-shaming

It is understood Mr Merker once worked for Ray White but now runs his own @Realty franchise as well as running Frank and Ginger Hair Studio in Northlakes

It is understood Mr Merker once worked for Ray White but now runs his own @Realty franchise as well as running Frank and Ginger Hair Studio in Northlakes

The comments drew backlash which Mr Merker said was affecting his hairdressing business

The comments drew backlash which Mr Merker said was affecting his hairdressing business

However, amidst the supportive comments, Troy Merker’s account posted a disparaging remark: “Did you look in a mirror?” This comment sparked outrage among other Pink fans in the group, leading to further offensive comments from Merker’s account.

By the weekend, the fallout extended to Merker’s businesses in Brisbane—a real estate agency and a hairdressing salon—as Pink fans inundated them with negative reviews.

Merker, who operates an @Realty business and Frank and Ginger Hair Studio, expressed frustration over the backlash, claiming his accounts were being spammed. Despite denying agreement with the ‘body shaming’ comments, he suggested that someone he knew had accessed his phone and made the remarks.

However, messages received by Johnson from someone claiming to be Merker’s partner offered a different explanation, alleging that Merker’s account had been hacked.

Johnson, though initially hurt by the comments, found substantial support online. Despite the negativity, she emphasized the importance of resilience and kindness in the face of bullying, encouraging others to focus on their own worth and spreading positivity.

SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL