Why Escapism is more rewarding than reality

We are often told that immersing ourselves in pop culture is a waste of time and devoid of all meaning and that we should focus on our own lives and the people and activities around us.

But do we need to connect with real people instead of celebrities in pop culture? Is popular culture is really unimportant and undeserving of our time and energy?

I beg to differ. I think escapism lies the true meaning of our lives. People around us can be toxic and directly harm us whilst celebrities are harmless to our existence.

I’ve learnt a lot from celebrity social responsibility and displaying tolerance when handling interviews. A lot of it depends on which celebrities we follow. Many A-list actresses have resorted to adopting instead of having their own kids once past their prime and that has influenced my anti-natalist beliefs.

Following celebrities alluding to your roots keeps you rooted to your culture. I may never meet the celebrities I follow but at least they keep me grounded to things I may otherwise never learn.

Celebrities have taught me more than any friend in my life ever has. And that’s a fact. Despite being past 30, I still spend time watching celebrity interviews and movies more than any other hobby, including eating out and traveling.

A weekend at home obsessing over a movie or a celebrity is better than going out to meet people I cannot usually stand and have no desire to connect with. Meeting people and being connected is hard as it is and life is short. So why do we spend so much time and energy on people around us who don’t add any real value to our lives?

Introverts like me would much rather have para-social relationships than real ones. Because fantasy beats reality any day in terms of gratification.