Hello guys, let's talk and discuss about something that's been on my mind lately. As a fan of music, movies, and TV shows,
Even football.
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I've always been fascinated by the relationship between celebrities and their fans. But sometimes, that relationship can take a dark and disturbing turn.
I think Football has the highest numbers of toxic fans, with the fans chanting all sorts of insults and vile words to the players on the field playing just to demoralise them from playing well,
I have watched fans of the rival club during one football match, went as far as destroying the clubs stadium, the players bus and many other violent behaviours. Honestly for me it doesn't make any sense to go that far,
I remember when Mario Baloteli ( An Italian footballer) was deeply sent into depression because of hate words and toxic behaviour of fans, he was crying on the TV some times back, it was so heartbreaking.
I'm sure you've heard the stories: fans stalking their favorite celebrities, showing up at their homes, or even resorting to physical violence. It's terrifying to think that someone's obsession can lead them to harm someone they supposedly "love."
And then there are the celebrities who behave badly towards their fans. I mean, we've all seen the videos: celebrities snapping at fans, refusing to take photos, or even physically assaulting them. It's shocking to see someone who's supposed to be a role model behave in such a way.
One example is Burna Boy and WizKid, kicking their fans off the stage, as if they are not humans too.
It quite a very sad show of how Fandom sucks this days.
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So what drives fans and celebrities to behave in these ways? Is it the pressure of fame, the intensity of fandom, or something deeper?
For me, it's about boundaries. As a fan, I know that my favorite celebrities are human beings, deserving of dignity and respect. And as a celebrity, I believe that you have a responsibility to treat your fans with kindness and gratitude.
But sometimes, those boundaries get blurred. Fans can become too invested in a celebrity's life, and celebrities can start to believe that they're above the law.
Let's take the example of The fan kicked out of the stage by Burna boy, it's all about boundaries honestly,
The stage was meant for the artist to perform not the fans, but bypassing the protocol officer and bodyguard that star stunned fan ran to the stage to interrupt a Burna boy's performance,
Honestly I don't find any sense in the behaviour of the fan, I also don't see why burna boy will kick the Fan on a live show like that.
I believe both of them crossed the line over there.
So what can we do to prevent this? How can we promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding between fans and celebrities?
For starters, I think we need to recognize that celebrities are human beings, too. They have good days and bad days, just like us. And they deserve to be treated with the same respect and kindness that we would offer to a friend.
We also need to hold celebrities accountable for their actions. If they behave badly towards their fans, they should be called out for it. And if fans behave badly towards celebrities, they should be held accountable, too.
In conclusion
I think It's time for us to take a step back and reevaluate the way we interact with each other. Let's promote a culture of kindness, respect, and understanding. Let's show the world that we can be fans without being obsessive or hurtful.
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