Eating For Free Club Chalamet: Love In the Time of Stan Wars (Part 2)
Sep 18, 2025
Dive into the intriguing origins and dramatic evolution of Club Chalamet! The hosts dissect Simone Cromer's intense writing style and her manifesto-like posts. From Paris Fashion Week rumors to bold accusations of PR manipulation, they trace a whirlwind of fan culture. The conversation heats up with a notorious concert kiss and fan reactions, as well as Simone's protective stance towards Timothée. Explore themes of boundaries, ageism, and the fascinating dynamics of celebrity fandoms throughout this captivating discussion!
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Fan Account As Narrative Counterweight
- Club Chalamet framed itself as a corrective force against media narratives about Timothy Chalamet.
- Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson position the account as influential enough to 'counteract' images and stories.
Early Public Warning Post
- Joan reads Simone's April 24, 2023 Instagram post accusing Kylie of lying about dating Timothy.
- The post declares hatred for liars and frames the paparazzi photos as PR theater.
PR Theory Over Personal Agency
- Simone interprets paparazzi photos as manufactured PR to associate Kylie with Timothy.
- She frames Timothy as a passive victim of a family publicity machine.
