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[–] TheOneCurly@lemm.ee 42 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's a form of parasocial relationship. It can trigger the same feelings as if you were in a room with some friends chatting. You get to "know" the people's personalities, you can anticipate their reactions to things, you get invested in their personal relationships.

[–] Zoidsberg@lemmy.ca 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Like the Kardashians for middle-aged men.

[–] bricklove@midwest.social 4 points 3 months ago

Nick Mullen is my best friend