This week we talk about parasocial relationships, celebrities, and society’s love for gossip.
We break down what a parasocial relationship is, discuss celebrity culture and how we use it to navigate our own social relationships, argue the benefits of gossip, and discuss our own experiences being ‘micro-celebrities’.
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Mitch: @mitchs.miscellanea & Linktree
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Sources:
Why Do People Gossip? Here's What Science Says
Crystal Abidin: Layers of Identity — Real Life
What Jennifer Lopez is really like, according to celeb publicist Rob Shuter
