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Brett and Mary advise fans to enjoy music without obsessing over online arguments or throwing money into fan wars. They emphasize: celebrities are not worth obsessing over, and fans risk technology-driven echo chambers that foster hyper-attachment to their idols.
The discussion notes the dangerous phenomenon of fans threatening, harassing, or even orchestrating coordinated attacks on critics—behaviors reminiscent of cult mentality. An example includes an offensive satire comparing Swift fans to the "Hitler Youth," illustrating how quickly fandom can slip into extremism. They laugh at online "satire" posts nessling Swift fans' irrational behaviors.