Parasocial Activity

Sirius Black I remember crying when his character in the Harry Potter novels died. I was undoubtedly (probably still am) very attached to him. This was probably because I loved how he portrayed an adult with all the safety, security and wisdom that an adult embodies while at the same being childlike, playful and someone extremely… Read more Parasocial Activity

Parasocial Relationship-Kim Possible

I loved Kim Possible when I was younger. She was an inspiring and empowering female character. SHE WAS AWESOME

Parasocial Relationship

There are two characters that I remember having a parasocial relationship when I was 5 years old. One was Oliver from a soccer themed cartoon and the other one was the blue power ranger (I have a scar on my chin thanks to this).

Omair's Parasocial Relationship

Favorite character growing up – McGuyver. I was drawn to his ability to find workarounds to problems and tricks to get out of situations.

Parasocial Activity: Aditi + Lizzie McGuire

In first grade, I experienced my first heartbreak: my favorite show, Lizzie McGuire was cancelled! The show’s protagonist, Lizzie, a quirky relatable middle school student, taught me about the trials and triumphs of growing up. She guided me through a new world of social norms and cues (those not as applicable to a 6 year old),… Read more Parasocial Activity: Aditi + Lizzie McGuire

Parasocial Activity

Alicia Keys : Growing up as a mixed race girl, I didn’t identify with almost any real-life people in the media. When I was around 10-11, my aunt said I reminded her of Alicia Keys. After that, I became obsessed with her! She also played the piano and I was learning the piano at that time.… Read more Parasocial Activity

Paradoxical Activity: Kevin Garnett, NBA

a chance glimpse at the TV screen bonded me for a “lifetime” – 20 years amazing: this one-sided “attachment” grows stronger with constant feed of screen time and invades into other parts of my life imaginatively mirrored personal growth with the changes in his character and time one of the few long-term relationships that withstands… Read more Paradoxical Activity: Kevin Garnett, NBA

Ana's Parasocial Relationship

Gretchen from Recess

Corinne's Parasocial Relationship

When I was a kid, I really identified with Clarissa of “Clarissa Explains It All.”  She was WAY COOL.  

Childhood Parasocial Relationship

Molly, the American Girl Doll, was my pal. She was a young girl during World War II. She made me want to plant a victory garden and buy war bonds. As a child, one of my favorite gifts was a set of matching red and white striped pajamas for me and Molly.