When reading and learning about celebrity worship I began to think about many people are just going through a phase and how many people actually suffer from a obsession they can't, and possibly don't want to, get rid of. I think that the age of the fans and type of celebrity being worshiped affects if the worship is temporary or permanent. For example, the young teenage girls who obsess over Justin Beiber would possess many of the qualities that celebrity worshipers have, but does this mean that they are automatically classified as people who use celebrities as a religion? I believe that you need to be of a certain age and maturity to be classified as a 'celebrity worshiper' rather than a 'fan who worships a celebrity.' For teenagers, being obsessed with a celebrity figure is just a part of growing up- we almost all have a list of celebrities we were obsessed with, and even worshiped in a sense. For example, during grade 9 and 10 I absolutely loved 'My Chemical Romance,' in particular the singer Gerard Way. I not only used their music to give me hope and direction in life but also looked to images, videos, and articles about them for this purpose. I was obsessed for a time, but this does not mean that I was a celebrity worshiper in any way- for me, it was a phase. If I was still like that now I think it might be a different story. My point is that people should be careful at labeling celebrity worshipers, as idolising celebrities can be a positive part of growing up, developing your interests, and connecting with others who feel the same way. As long as it does not become a permanent part of your life that stops you from being your true self I feel that a little celebrity worship can't hurt!
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