Most of Charis Lincoln’s 932,000 followers have never and will never meet her. Yet their dedication to her is undeniable, and it’s a perfect representation of the ever-expanding social phenomenon of parasocial relationships, wherein individuals attach affections to celebrity figures. The concept is more accurate than ever today, and it’s crucial to understanding the complications of life as an influencer or creator in 2018.
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Interesting take! My students find out I have a YouTube Channel and they're impressed. Then they ask how many subscribers I have and I tell the truth (only 179! lols) And it's like womp womp! They don't care about Twitter. Full stop.