Reddit commenter questions distinction between celebrity fans and critics
1 Sep 17 · 6d ago · 3 posts · 1 comment · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
A Reddit commenter challenges the framing of celebrity obsession, arguing that people who snark on celebrities online are equally obsessed and potentially more problematic than fans who spend energy on celebrities they love.
“You're also obsessed. They're even worse imo, bc they waste their time and energy on people that they hate. Atleast the stans spend it in those they love.”
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DATE: September 16, 2026 at 02:00PM SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG ** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. ** ------------------------------------------------- TITLE: New psychology research links obsessive celebrity worship to criminal thinking…
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Yeah bec I can hear those self righteous “definitely not me I hate stans" people who enjoy snarking on celebs online. Uh, no honey. You're also obsessed. They're even worse imo, bc they waste their time and energy on people that they hate. Atleast the stans spend it in those they love.
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