Loved reading this.
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Sometimes when we are bored, susceptible, or wish to escape from real life, we latch onto something or someone we barely know and become fanatics. The objects of our devotion may be movie stars or musicians or sports teams or even writers; the point is that they exist outside of our lives, no matter how close they may seem. Never mind that they\u2019re \u201cjust like you\u201d and you\u2019re sure that if you spent any time together you would be best buddies. Never mind that they seem to be really nice, or that they say exactly what you\u2019re thinking. There\u2019s nothing wrong with admiring them or taking inspiration from them, but you have to remember:<\/em><\/strong>
\nYou are not them.<\/em><\/strong>
\nI have to say this because I feel responsible. Maintain perspective. Remember when you had a life and interests of your own? You used to be fun; now you\u2019re one of those tiresome people who can\u2019t go two minutes without babbling about your idols. Ask yourself why you\u2019re so consumed. Are you using this fixation as a substitute for something?
\nThese people are not your friends. The Lester Bangs character goes on to say, \u201cYou wanna be a true friend to them? Be honest and unmerciful.\u201d
\nThat\u2019s good advice.
\nvia Time for an intervention | JessicarulestheUniverse<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Loved reading this. Sometimes when we are bored, susceptible, or wish to escape from real life, we latch onto something or someone we barely know and become fanatics. The objects of our devotion may be movie stars or musicians or sports teams or even writers; the point is that they exist outside of our … <\/p>\n