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Taylor Swift and the "Gaylor" Conspiracy
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The Power of Parasocial Relationships
The use of media to fulfill our basic social needs is called social surrogacy. Within an active fandom, you're likely to meet other individuals with similar needs being met by the subjects of your mutual affections. Which explains why fandom would be particularly appealing to socially marginalized groups like the queer community.
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