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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hope this doesn’t sound too callous. With Matthew Perry’s death I am seeing all these people posting about how much they loved him - people who have never met him. If you’re one of these people, what drives your attachment to pop culture figures you don’t actually know?[/quote] I am not posting about how much I loved him but did listen to tributes respectfully. 1. Collective rather than individual consciousness - I think in our society we are often a little too skewed to individual experiences - but we are mammals/ social animals needs. This is a low stakes way to feel connected to a recognizable herd of Friends Fans. 2. Reminder of earlier stages in my life when Friends was popular. Some people knew every episode. 3. Admiration for creative and comedic talents and empathy for mental health challenges that often accompany many creative gifts. [/quote]
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