Scooby Don't
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To be fair the word parasocial gets misused on this site. In its purest sense it means a completely one-sided relationship. The person being idolised doesn't even know the person fixated on them exists. That's not true of Kyle. He's soliciting cruises, staycations, gifts, letters and cards from people. That's crossing a line celebrities don't, other than fan mail to an agency address and convention signings, perhaps. I'm sure most of his fans are well meaning but I'm not surprised if they misunderstand their interaction with him as friendship, it's part of his shtick. But it's not healthy for them or safe for him.I’m not sure he can ever kick the parasocial relationships some of his stans have until he gets his financial situation in order. It’s crazy how many viewers of streamers and vloggers genuinely feel like they’re actual best friends with the person behind the camera.