Instagram Creator Rachel Pizzolato Test Shoots for Victoria's Secret

Rachel Pizzolato, an Instagram content creator known for practical skills like changing brakes on a Hyundai and repairing toilets, did a test shoot with Victoria's Secret on Wednesday.

The test shoot stands out because Pizzolato is a biological female trying out for a brand that has regularly featured biological males in lingerie during its annual fashion show. She lacks the star power of Sydney Sweeney, who recently boosted American Eagle, but represents the kind of personality pop culture could use.

No current Victoria's Secret model can change the oil in a 2025 Hyundai or fix a toilet, skills Pizzolato demonstrates in videos on her page.

Sweeney is challenging Victoria's Secret with her new SYRN lingerie brand, which currently holds the momentum. Signing Pizzolato would not overhaul the brand but would move it toward featuring American women in a style reminiscent of past eras.

In other youth baseball news from northwest Ohio, a 14U rec team faced a dominant high-level travel ball player last night. The pitcher, about 5-foot-8 and 230 pounds, threw in the low to mid-80s mph with precise control. He struck out batters, painted the corners, and went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and a triple.

The opposing shortstop and third baseman remarked they were glad not to face him. He played methodically without trash talk. Research showed he competes in Perfect Game showcases in the Midwest during summers and with school friends in spring.

The final score was 11-1. The coach had no issue with the lopsided result and admired the player's focus.

Screencaps readers weighed in on youth baseball walk-up music debates. CB argued it's harmless fun for 11- and 12-year-olds but risks distracting from fundamentals like getting on base or advancing runners. Professionals focus on the situation and pitcher, not the song, despite the crowd entertainment.

CB suggested entrance music for work but noted family reactions might deter it.

Otis in Mobile linked walk-up music to Savannah Bananas entertainment, fun in person but overwhelming on TV and too loud live. He said young players imitate pros for attention, which is fine until it leads to embarrassment.

Otis criticized a coach ejected over a player's music, saying he should have motivated his team to outperform rather than forfeit. Sports teach life lessons like controlling what you can and finishing strong.