The controversial and complicated figure has amassed nearly 10 million followers on tiktok alone since stepping out of prison, where she. Verkkoin a video posted january 17, blanchard explores “the point” of her social media presence. She explains her aim is to spread awareness about munchausen. Verkkoacross her social media bios, gypsy rose identifies herself as “a public figure, public speaker, author, advocating awareness about munchausen.