u/Strange-Throat-3592

Like most buzz words, “parasocial” is getting out of hand.

It is not Parasocial to wonder if an actor left a show or not. That’s their job. That’s the thing we, fans SHOULD care about.

I’m not asking for a deep dive into why, or even a reason, but I do think fans deserve a, “Hey, I’m not longer with Smosh, here is where I am now!” This wouldn’t be weird if it was a “regular” tv show

People pay money and give their attention to the performer so when the performer disappears, the people are rightfully confused.

Parasocial would be me thinking I’m owed her life story.

EDIT:
I do think that the speculation around follows and unfollows and discourse around beef IS Parasocial.