real life.
However, we can not neglect that attractiveness is definitely a factor in celebrity crushes. To be honest, I was feeling some type of way after I saw Timothee Chalamet defile a peach in Call Me By Your Name. Yet, this attractiveness can go beyond physical features. Dr.Greenwood states that many of us identify qualities, such as “kindness, authenticity and humility” as top reasons for our celebrity crushes. We tend to gravitate toward celebrities who reflect our own values, interests, and aspirations. Do you ever feel like your celebrity crush is just like you in some aspects? I do see how this can be true because I adore my celebrity crushes and often strive to be like them. Call me crazy, but I think Doja Cat and I would be great friends. The problem is that we are making these judgments based on who we think these celebrities are and then we often hold others up to these imaginary standards. I’m aware that someone who has the qualities and attractiveness of the members of BTS does not exist on this planet. I choose to believe that these high standards are the reason why I am single.
It’s important to realize the effect of social media on celebrity crushes. Parasocial relationships are one-sided. Yet in the age of social media, they appear interactive. Social media has the ability to make celebrities feel a little closer to us. We think we know their lives by following their Instagram feeds, viewing their live streams, and interacting with their content. This overexposure blurs the line between reality and fantasy. This benefits the celebrities because we provide them with revenue and popularity, in exchange for information and acknowledgement. Celebrity culture can be toxic and not everyone should be held on a pedestal. Social media only allows us to see things through a distorted lens. It has the power to manipulate and persuade us. For example, I didn’t think Jack Harlow was attractive until I was convinced by Tiktok. Social media makes our celebrity crushes feel more accessible. However, just because your celebrity crush is on your For-You page or follows you on Twitter doesn’t mean they are your best friend.
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