SINGAPORE — A woman has taken to social media to share her ordeal after confronting a man who allegedly took unauthorized, zoomed-in photos of her buttocks during a recreational pickleball session.
Kasey Low, who posted the video on her Instagram account (@kaseyavariellelow), stated that she decided to publish the footage to raise awareness and encourage others to speak up against harassment. While Low did not specify the exact time or location of the incident, she shared that it occurred during her regular weekly game with friends.
Caught in the "Recently Deleted" Folder
According to Low, her friends first noticed the man pointing his phone camera directly at her. When initially confronted by her friend, the man denied taking any photos.
Unconvinced, Low approached the man herself and requested to check his phone's photo gallery. Upon inspecting the device, she allegedly discovered three rows of zoomed-in photos focusing on her running shorts and buttocks stored in the app's "recently deleted" folder.
In the recorded exchange, the man can be heard offering excuses, claiming he "did not do it on purpose" and merely intended to record the overall pickleball match. Low firmly rejected his explanation, pointing out that the framing of the photos clearly focused on her behind rather than the game.
"Girls can literally be dressed in long pants, long sleeves and still be harassed. Personal experience... Clothing is never the cause of harassment."
— Kasey Low, addressing comments about her athletic attire.
Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Out
Reflecting on her decision to post the confrontation, Low acknowledged that she expected backlash and potential victim-blaming from critics. However, she felt a responsibility to address the situation publicly.
Encouraging Others: Low emphasized that staying quiet only allows perpetrators to act with impunity.
Rejecting Victim Blaming: She firmly dismissed comments suggesting her workout clothes were inappropriate, noting that harassment happens regardless of what a person wears.
Lessons Learned: In a follow-up update, Low expressed regret over deleting the photos from the man's phone on the spot, realizing later that she should have kept them as evidence and called the police immediately.
Mixed Online Reactions
The video has garnered significant attention, with many netizens praising Low for her calm yet firm composure during the confrontation. Supporters lauded her courage to stand up for herself and urged her to file an official police report.
However, the post also sparked debate among a few commenters regarding the ethics of filming the man without his consent, despite Low having censored his face in the uploaded video. Nevertheless, the prevailing response remains overwhelmingly supportive, echoing Low’s message that confronting harassment is vital.
Credit: Instagram /kaseyavariellelow