Colleen Ballinger and the Complexity of Parasocial Relationships

This chapter explores the deepening friendship between the host, Adam McIntyre, and Colleen Ballinger, and delves into the concept of parasocial relationships. They discuss their own experiences with parasocial relationships and the potential for abuse by creators, highlighting the pivotal moment when their friendship grew stronger during Colleen's divorce. They also reflect on their role in managing content for the host and discuss the complexities of being a motivated fan of a popular internet personality.