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Further, the hosts roast bizarre celebrity interactions, such as a cringe-worthy Zoom call with Finn Wolard, where a fan’s over-the-top reaction—screaming and disbelief—exposes Generation Z's parasocial obsession. Brett notes how such reactions often seem insincere or performative, a consequence of the internet culture that amplifies exaggerated emotional responses.
Additionally, the discussion touches on celebrity deaths—like Azie Osborne or David Bowie—and how social media users sometimes overstate their grief, raising skepticism about genuine mourning versus parasocial attachment. Mary criticizes the superficiality of these reactions, suggesting many are performative and rooted in social validation rather than authentic emotion.