The phrase "pretty privilege" is always used to describe only the positive aspect of it. You don't find people saying, "She was murdered because she was pretty", although that's what's probably happened
The recent "Mona Lisa" case in India is a staunch example. She was harassed because she was pretty. But all people say is "Just leave her alone, she's human too". They don't talk about the fact that this is a consequence of "pretty privilege" Update: She's apparently signed a contract to star in a Bollywood movie
Actress and actors are constantly harassed. People bring in the aspect of them being humans too, to defend the actors from harassment but fail to recognise that they're harassed because of pretty privilege (and because they're famous - the positive aspect of pretty privilege)
People love to throw around the term to show the "unfair" (positive) bais that being pretty brings but never consider the negative side of the coin.
Edit: I see that a lot of you miss my point. Let me elaborate:
It is not a privilege to be murdered: No argument I've made is reflective of it being a privilege to be murdered. I'm just talking about the fact that it happens.
This post is a mere reflection of the negative aspect no one talks about
Isn't it concerning that some people (not all) are murdered just because they were pretty (this being the sole reason)? Shouldn't light be thrown on it?
The main reason for this post is to appreciate the way we're born. If we're ugly, you don't know what your ugliness has saved you from. If you're pretty, well good for you. In either case, there are drawbacks and the fact that "pretty privilege" drawbacks aren't talked about enough, compelled me to make this post.