The Anatomy of Stan Culture (Patreon)

How much do you love celebrities? As a fan, what is your role in celebrity culture? Are you being manipulated into a false sense of familiarity with your favorite? Check out this video!  Don't forget to check out A Short History of Celebrity!

Sources + Further Reading

"Im Your Number One Fan"- A Clinical Look At Celebrity Worship (Randy and Lori Sansone)

A Cognitive Profile of Individuals Who Tend To Worship Celebrities (Lynn McCutcheon, Diane Ashe, James Houran, and John Maltby)

Celebrity Worship Syndrome: A Brief Psychological Overview (Mark D.Griffiths)

The Gossip Machine, Churning Out Cash (Jim Rutenberg)

The Psychological Effects of Idolatry: How Celebrity Crushes Impact Children's Health