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People are mocking the 3-foot-tall lululemon Big-Ass Bag—but you won’t believe what fits inside

Nypost · · 538 words · By Carrie Berk
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What to know about Product Review

This is the biggest bag I — and now you — have ever seen.

Claims checked 9
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center75%
Right25%

4 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

This is the biggest bag I — and now you — have ever seen.

Why it matters

When I stumbled upon the new, viral lululemon Big-Ass Bag 80L, I was shocked, amazed and, admittedly, confused.

Common ground

What could possibly fit inside a nearly 3-foot-tall tote?

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/shopping/why-people-are-obsessed-with-the-giant-3-…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “One exterior zipped pocket is large enough to store multiple tops or leggings... The second outside pocket has smaller slip pockets and a special water bottle pocket as well.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The specific detail about the two exterior pockets (one for leggings/tops and one with slip/water bottle pockets) is only found in one source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwuan_Dixon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A cutty bang is a plastic bag containing several small bottles of alcohol and a mixer or canned drink, intended to be combined as a mixed drink. They are sold in plastic bags in select liquor stores i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_bang
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years (originally published simply as Kick-Ass, and as Hit-Girl for Book Two) is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick-Ass_–_The_Dave_Lizewski_Y…
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Claim 2: “the miniature tote my order came with, which attaches to a webbing loop.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm the bag comes with a separate mini tote for storage. While the 'webbing loop' detail is not explicitly mentioned in the snippets, the existence of the mini tote is corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Big-Ass bag comes with another separate, smaller tote to store it — as if you’re going to want to do anything but show it off for the rest of the year. Shop the trendy design in two color combinat…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/shopping/why-people-are-obsess…
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web search NEUTRAL — Big-Ass Bag 80L. Designed for Casual. Colour : Black/White/Silver.Prices and availability may differ in-store. Big-Ass Bag 80L. Colour: Search by City, Area or Postcode.
https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/big-ass-bag-80l/a8ej2amr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dubbed the Big-Ass Bag 80L and available in two colors, it comes with a separate mini tote to store your larger carryall — and the reviews and social reactions alone have us rolling (and ready to snap…
https://pagesix.com/2026/08/07/style/lululemon-big-ass-bag-i…
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Claim 3: “The product has sturdy, padded shoulder straps with silicone grips and a zippered main compartment to contain everything.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm the bag has padded shoulder straps and a large capacity. Specifically, 'Everything That Can Actually Fit in Lululemon's Big-A$$ Bag' confirms padded straps with silicone grips.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A cutty bang is a plastic bag containing several small bottles of alcohol and a mixer or canned drink, intended to be combined as a mixed drink. They are sold in plastic bags in select liquor stores i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_bang
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years (originally published simply as Kick-Ass, and as Hit-Girl for Book Two) is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick-Ass_–_The_Dave_Lizewski_Y…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwuan_Dixon
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Claim 4: “It came out on August 4, and by the following day, it was sold out for pick up in all New York City stores.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific release date of August 4 or the sell-out status in New York City stores by August 5.
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Claim 5: “Influencer Ashley Marie Frye admitted she was willing to buy it even if just for “research,” despite the high price tag. “I do love a big bag,” she gushed in an August 5 TikTok video.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent web sources confirm that influencer Ashley Marie Frye posted a TikTok video on August 5 discussing the bag and her willingness to buy it for 'research'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable non-political figures and organizations that endorsed the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kamala_Harris_2024_pre…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Transgender people are individuals who identify as a gender that differs from their sex assigned at birth. In some non-Western, ancient or medieval societies, transgender people may be seen as a diffe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_transgender_people
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Part…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Johnson
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Claim 6: “The recycled polyester and nylon fabrics are water-repellent”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources, including the Lululemon UK store page and news articles, confirm the bag is made of water-repellent recycled polyester and nylon.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwuan_Dixon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A cutty bang is a plastic bag containing several small bottles of alcohol and a mixer or canned drink, intended to be combined as a mixed drink. They are sold in plastic bags in select liquor stores i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_bang
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years (originally published simply as Kick-Ass, and as Hit-Girl for Book Two) is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick-Ass_–_The_Dave_Lizewski_Y…
+ 3 more evidence sources
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Claim 7: “The Big-Ass bag comes with another separate, smaller tote to store it”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources explicitly state the bag comes with a separate smaller/mini tote used to store the larger bag.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Big-Ass bag comes with another separate, smaller tote to store it — as if you’re going to want to do anything but show it off for the rest of the year. Shop the trendy design in two color combinat…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/shopping/why-people-are-obsess…
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web search NEUTRAL — The company said the bag, called the "Big-Ass Bag 80L," was created to meet a need: "Why pack one outfit when you can pack them all? Haul clothes, groceries or laundry in style with this massive shoul…
https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/hyi00tt5ugl
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web search NEUTRAL — Lululemon Big-Ass Bag 80L. With this launch, Lululemon asked its shoppers: why pack one outfit when you can pack them all? Its shoulder straps are padded (no back pain around here) and have silicone g…
https://www.eonline.com/news/1434878/everything-that-can-act…
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Claim 8: “Shop the trendy design in two color combinations: Rumble Crumble/Lime & Yours/Silver or Black/White/Silver.”
CORROBORATED
The specific color combinations 'Rumble Crumble/Lime & Yours/Silver' and 'Black/White/Silver' are confirmed by multiple sources, including the Lululemon UK site.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lululemon Big-Ass Bag 80L. New York Post Composite.Shop the trendy design in two color combinations: Rumble Crumble/Lime & Yours/Silver or Black/White/Silver. Clearly, the tote is making waves.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/shopping/why-people-are-obsess…
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web search NEUTRAL — Our bags are ready for impromptu sweat sessions and weekend getaways. As always, shipping is free.
https://shop.lululemon.com/c/totes/n18unszrdci?icid=cdp-cdp:…
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web search NEUTRAL — Big-Ass Bag 80L. Designed for Casual. Colour : Black/White/Silver.£228 Colour: Black/White/Silver. Low Inventory. Only a few left!
https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/big-ass-bag-80l/a8ej2amr…
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Claim 9: “The approximate dimensions of the purse are 1.84 ft × 1.05 ft × 2.72 ft.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
The provided evidence mentions the bag is 80L and 'massive', but none of the sources provide the specific dimensions (1.84 ft x 1.05 ft x 2.72 ft).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years (originally published simply as Kick-Ass, and as Hit-Girl for Book Two) is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick-Ass_–_The_Dave_Lizewski_Y…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwuan_Dixon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A cutty bang is a plastic bag containing several small bottles of alcohol and a mixer or canned drink, intended to be combined as a mixed drink. They are sold in plastic bags in select liquor stores i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_bang
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.