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Dear Annie
Like many college students, my friends and I consider some people on campus to be micro-celebrities. We often see them during Golden Week, and every time we pass each other, I think, “Do these people even know about us?” So my question to you is how do we know if they see us in the same light as we do? And how can you make friends with them instead of just looking at them?
Sincerely,
(Probably) Micro Celebrity Fellow
Dear (possibly) micro-celebrities,
When red-haired a cappella singer Chloe wants stranger Becca to join her a cappella group on “Pitch Perfect,” she just asks.If she wants to know about herself If a microcelebrity is thinking about you, why not ask them?
They must have seen you. Most of us become aware of the people we meet regularly on campus. Everyone notices that the demonstrator shrieking in front of the district capitol is not the usual socialist, but another old man. But unless you’re doing something to make yourself stand out, they probably won’t think of you with the high status you associate with them. Instead, they may see you as some random person who seems suspiciously excited to meet them while walking to Gelvax.
We always like to say that celebrities are just like us. They may own a beachfront mansion and fly to St. Barts for vacation, which isn’t too far from the reality for some GW students, but most VIPs also suffer from life’s downturns. I’m here.our weekly magazine There is a whole column Dedicated Even photos of celebrities doing “normal person things” like Olivia Rodrigo getting gas or Jordin Sparks picking up a prescription.
So even if you’re the hottest star, if you’re just an average joker like us, so are the micro-celebrities on campus. You said it yourself: You often see them when walking around the campus where you live. I’m sure half the reason you noticed them is because they added a unique flair to your activities. That means posting eye-catching social media content. There is A young professional from Washington, D.C., or someone who isn’t as high performing but picks up the same weird combination of food as you at the diner, like a California roll and fries.
They are students just like you. Don’t be intimidated by the status you or your friends are giving these people. You can talk to them. You can also change your connections from parasocial to friendship.
Have good intentions when befriending microcelebrities on campus. If you and your friend group make fun of them or ask for interaction with them just to say you did it, stop building friendships. But if you want to know more about them, it’s because they think they’ll do anything to stand out. nice, and focus your efforts on building new bonds. Your interest in them should go beyond what they think of you.
Once you’ve determined that your intentions are good, it’s time to start developing your friendship. Next time you see me on campus, please introduce yourself. “I know this sounds weird, but…” Think about the awkwardness of that moment. But explain how a fleeting glimpse of that person on campus elevated your perception of that person to microcelebrity status. They may find it strange, but they’ll probably appreciate it.
Instead of showering her like Chloe did with Beca on Pitch Perfect, build trust. They are micro-celebrities, so they are not that intimidating. And you’ll never know if you and your friends are microcelebrities to your microcelebrities if you don’t ask.
Let’s be friends,
Annie
