Shooting Your Shot
It’s terrible out here, but you got to keep swimming.
Fannita Leggett didnt expect to become a TikTok influencer.
(Clips fromher episode with Vinnie Hackerhave been viewed more than 3 million times.)
Past Your Bedtimeis the second web connection from the creators ofBrat TV, a Gen Z-centered media company.
In its first year alone, Past Your Bedtime has amassed 15 million views across its portfolio of shows.
In fact, after making appearances on those other shows, Leggett suggested she should get her own too.
You might as well just give me my own.
And [the producer was] like, You know what?
We really should do that, she tells Bustle.
Im also very, very, very wholesome.
Whats your go-to first-date drink?
A tequila water with a splash of pineapple juice.
Is there a drink order that would give you the ick?
Mainly because if youre drinking a martini, I know thats completely for show because martinis are disgusting.
I feel like youre just trying to prove to me that youre mature, and youre forcing it.
Youre not 45 years old.
Do you have any personal rules when it comes to drinking on a first date?
Ill figure out the vibe and go from there.
But I also dont get sloppy because that becomes dangerous territory.
I dont like to shoot the sh*t; I like to get deep.
I also like to ask people whats something weird they do when theyre home alone.
What would you tell someone who is feeling a little anxious about getting too drunk on a date?
Everybody has gotten too drunk before.
Its not that serious; were adults.
I was out in West Hollywood and literally collapsed out of a booth.
People get too drunk all the time, and I wouldnt be anxious about it.
They made you feel comfortable enough that you could let loose a little bit and have fun.
Whats your advice for showing up as your authentic self on a date?
Theyre going to like you or theyre not.
My personality is so big, abrasive, and in your face.
Im over the top, and sometimes that is unattractive to men.
I have a hard time thinking, Should I not truly be myself?
What if they dont like me because of this?
Who gives a f*ck?
Even if the dating scene is trash… and trust me, Im right there with you.
Im in the thick of it right now.
But there are 7 billion people in the world.
Youre going to find someone who is enamored with your entire being.
Im not going to lie you just got to keep your head up.
It’s terrible out here, but you got to keep swimming.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
