Do you have to spend money to be a celebrity follower? Can you be a follower without spending any money?

Hello, host. I'm honored to answer your question. Many people online believe that if you don't spend money on a celebrity, you're not a true fan. You think this view is unscientific and irrational.

I'll start by looking at why people follow stars. This might help us understand the answer.

People follow stars because they are attracted to the star's aura or qualities. Everyone follows stars because they want to become as outstanding as them. Stars are role models in life.

They're impulsive and think only those who spend money are true fans. They set the pace and help the star monetize their followers. Ask if they've become closer to the star after spending money on them.

Have you become a better person? Most people can't say yes. Michel Foucault said that people are rational and emotionally unstable at the same time.

The statement that if you don't spend money on a celebrity, you're not a true fan is just to get a reaction.

Stars have excellent qualities too. Look at their aura to see these qualities. You are attracted to these qualities and spend money on yourself.

It's still worth it.

You're not paying for the star's aura. You're following them to become a star.

Are you paying for the star effect or the star itself? Test the best way to spend money on a celebrity.

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Hello, my name is June.

Asking whether you should spend money on a celebrity indicates that you are a rational person. Although you are a little confused, you are not blindly following trends, which is a very good trait. Thank you for asking this question, which also gives me an opportunity to think about it. I will consider it from two aspects:

1. What it means to be a fan

It is commonly understood that the word "fan" is a transliteration of the word "fans." The original meaning of the English word "fans" is "fan," which later extended to mean "star chasers," or a group of people who revolve around a celebrity.

From the original meaning of fans, it is not difficult to understand that there is a difference between following a star and liking a star. You may like a star because of a film or television work, a song, a dance, or a number of other reasons. In short, it is because that person has certain characteristics or personality traits that match your preferences. You will likely maintain a certain distance between your liking and the personal life of the star you like. This liking is not necessarily satisfied by possessing the star, but rather by liking the works that the star produces.

To be a fan means to be closely connected to the star. You pay attention to the star's preferences and interests, and you feel happy when they are happy. You may even imagine becoming your star's other half to satisfy this desire.

It could be said that star-chasing is not a rational pursuit. Those in an irrational state may be more prone to impulsive consumption, so it stands to reason that those who chase stars may also be prone to spending money on impulse.

It could be argued that spending money on impulse is not always the best use of resources.

2. What motivates people to pursue celebrity status?

Perhaps it would be helpful to consider this from a psychoanalytical perspective. When do we as humans typically require the wholehearted attention and care of others? It seems that this need arises during our earliest years, when we are still babies.

It is possible that if a baby's emotions are not soothed, its need for affection could potentially turn into aggression. When its aggressive behavior is stopped, it may be that it will, out of a survival instinct, hide its needs. If, during the growth process, its emotional needs remain unmet, this part may be hidden deeper and deeper.

One might suggest that the follower is simply a reverse projection of this hidden need. It could be said that by devoting oneself to the star, the star satisfies the need for full attention.

It is therefore understandable that people who follow their idols are willing to spend money, time and even their lives for their idols, which is obviously beyond the scope of "normal". It would be beneficial for people to understand the emotional needs behind their idol worship, so that idol worship can be transformed into liking and supporting their works.

I hope you will find these views helpful, and I would be grateful for any comments or corrections you may have.