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She's in that stage where she's insecure and attempts to come to terms with it by seemingly-accepting that she's ugly. That way, she won't get criticised or get rude remarks when she DOES/DOES NOT try to look prettier.

It's an open secret. Young girls get criticised badly by other girls with regards to their looks not because they are ugly but because they have the potential to be really pretty or even beautiful. So they nip it at the bud.

I digress. I think she's calling herself self-depreciating terms to protect her feelings rather than owning up to her problem; i.e. low self-esteem. If she doesn't try to be pretty or be the best person she can be, she can't fail. If she won't fail, she won't feel the sting of failure, rejection and low self-worth. Win-win in situation, is the way she sees it. Sad really. She needs a role model and good people to show her that she can be so much better than she is now. (I'm aware that the vid is old)

Every person goes through this stage. No one really learns the concept of pride, confidence or self-esteem by themselves. Mostly it's taught to us by those closest to us; our parents. When babies do a good thing, parents clap and cheer. Why? Because it encourages repeat behaviour in children and bolsters their confidence to repeat said behaviour. And it goes from there.
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