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Episode 259 - ‘Fake Fights, Housewives Politics, and a little Potomac’ with Rae Sanni

Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

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Toxicity and Fandom in Reality TV Twitter

The speakers dive into the toxic behavior of fans on Twitter, focusing on franchises like 'Potomac', 'Jersey', and 'Beverly Hills'. They explore the online disinhibition effect and the intense parasocial relationships that viewers form with reality TV stars. The chapter also touches on the concept of loyalty, problematic behavior emulation, and disappointment with the shift in dynamics on reality shows.

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