Eating For Free Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 1)
Sep 11, 2025
Discover the tumultuous world of Club Chalamet and its obsessive founder, Simone. The hosts delve into a revealing exposé from the Daily Mail, uncovering dark secrets of fan culture. They discuss how Simone's twisted idolization of Timothée Chalamet feeds into broader stan dynamics and social media tensions, especially her disdain for Kylie Jenner. Highlighting her past in fandoms and uneasy encounters at events like Coachella, they explore the psychological underpinnings of fandom obsession and its compelling impact on identity and loneliness.
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Solo Stan Became A Media Actor
- Simone Cromer runs Club Chalamet as a solo, high-profile stan account with tens of thousands of followers across platforms.
- Her influence makes the fandom itself a media actor and shapes Timothée Chalamet coverage during awards season.
Mature Fandom Framing Conveys Ownership
- Simone framed Club Chalamet as a mature, highbrow space for 35+ fans to discuss Timothée Chalamet.
- That framing conveys ownership and mentorship over his career rather than casual fandom.
Fandom As Political Refuge
- Club Chalamet grew from political anxiety and a desire for safe community amid turbulent news cycles.
- The fandom functions as emotional refuge as much as a fan forum.
