parasocial

Sleepless in Seattle’s Parasocial Relationship Is Toxic As Hell, But We Love It Anyway

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Ask anyone for a list of the classic romantic comedies that are a must-watch and Sleepless in Seattle will always make the list. All of our moms and grandmas swooned over widower Tom Hanks and wished they could be Meg Ryan, falling in love on the Empire State Building. Despite the rabid fanbase, the 1993 … Read more

‘The parasocial relationships on social media are out of control’: Influencer called out for announcing ‘meet-and-greet tour’ for 3-year-old daughter

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An influencer mom recently announced a meet-and-greet tour for her 3-year-old daughter, kicking off more debate about how young is too young for kids to be on social media. Shawniece Shepherd, a Georgia entrepreneur and mother to a 3-year-old, reportedly announced an upcoming tour for her daughter, who has more than 229,000 followers on an … Read more