Audra and Elisa talk about negativity bias, our relationship to celebrity, stan culture, and the surprising benefits of parasocial relationships. This episode pairs best with a rewatch of your comfort show alongside friends you’ve actually met.     Book Recommendation  Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova Keep the conversation going  Email us at culturecolander@gmail.com Follow us! Sources “Bling Ring: Alexis & Gabby,” Broad Ideas Podcast with Rachel Bilson “Drama Queens Podcast” “John Lennon Shot,” History.com “Not My Responsibility,” Billie Eilish  “Office Ladies Podcast” “Parasocial Relationships: The Nature of Celebrity Fascinations,” Find a Psychologist %20or%20television%20stars.)  “School of Rock Star’s Horror as Stalker Kills Himself Outside Home After Murder Plot,” Chloe Stewart “Smartless Podcast” “Stan,” Eminem  “Stan Culture Really Needs to Stop - or at Least Radically Change. Here’s Why.” David Oliver “The Legacy of The Bling Ring: When Stealing From the Rich and Famous Had Its Own Moment in the Spotlight,” Natalie Finn “The Internet Is Obsessed With Parasocial Relationships,” Sadhbh O’Sullivan “Too Close for Comfort: The Pitfalls of Parasocial Relationships,” Otegha Uwagba  “Where Is The Bling Ring’s Rachel Lee Now?” Arya Roshanian