Anonymous #1 10w

Similarities 1. Cult like fandom 2. Massive influence 3. Polarizing figures 4. Power of brand 5. Masters of media 6. Pop culture icons

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Anonymous OP 10w

Way to flatten dangerous authoritarian politics into the same category as celebrity worship. One brings art, joy, community. The other promotes violence, storming the capitol, division, lies, chaos, and cruelty.

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Anonymous OP 10w

This is so lazy

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Anonymous #1 10w

Funny how calling out cult-like behavior makes people act exactly like they’re in one

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Anonymous OP 10w

I’m not in any cult actually you just have a really bad, oversimplified argument here

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Anonymous #1 10w

Nah, you’re just too caught up in that thick head and can’t identify parity among the two

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Anonymous OP 10w

It’s a comparison a toddler could make. Doesn’t make it insightful or right

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Anonymous #1 10w

I never said Swifties and Trumpers were morally equivalent. I said the behavioral patterns of extreme fandom, emotional devotion, identity fusion, intolerance of criticism are similar. If that offends you, maybe it hit too close to home

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Anonymous OP 10w

Parties arent fandoms. And an Intolerance of criticisms is hilarious. Trump is a celebrity turned politician. He has made horrifying statements. Attacking fangirls for enjoying pop music by a generous popstar isn’t an intolerance to criticism. I really don’t think you gave this more than three seconds of thought- taylor swift fans are not fusing their identity with her, but maga republicans are absolutely cutting off friends and families for newfound passions against immigration. Muting this bs

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Anonymous #1 10w

Wow, thanks for proving my point in real-time. I never said Trump and Swift are morally equivalent, but watching you meltdown over a behavioral comparison like I insulted your deity is… kinda the whole point. Fan behavior? Exhibit A: you

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