Not a fan: I don’t like her

Let me start by saying that I’m not one to judge people based on their appearance, style or the way they carry themselves. But there’s something about her that just doesn’t sit well with me. It’s an unexplainable feeling, but every time I see her on TV or online, my instant reaction is “nope, not a fan.”

People always assume it’s jealousy – that maybe she has what I want and therefore triggers negative emotions within me. But trust me when I say this: jealousy couldn’t be further from the truth.

In this article (oops), we’ll explore some reasons why being “not a fan” can actually be liberating and why you shouldn’t feel guilty for disliking someone.

The fandom culture

Before we dive into specific reasons as to why she bothers us so much, let’s take a moment to talk about fandoms.

Fandoms are communities of fans who share an interest in particular characters or celebrities. These communities can range from small groups of people to massive followings with millions of followers worldwide.

Fandoms give fans a sense of belonging, connect them with others who share similar interests and allow them to express their passion for what they love freely. They’re also great for generating buzz around new projects releases or promoting merchandise sales (side note: buy my merch!)

However, even though being part of a fandom has many positive aspects to it; things can get tricky when opinions differ about certain members/celebrities within those communities.

Enter our next point:

Being ‘Not A Fan’ in the age of cancel culture

We live in interesting times where cancel culture reigns supreme. If you’re unfamiliar with the term; cancel culture refers to online mobs boycotting famous peoples’ careers by spreading hate around social media platforms often causing real-life financial damage through its actions.

People are quick to cancel an artist or public figure because of one mistake, and sometimes that is justified when the offence is a severe crime/corrupt act.

However, it’s crucial not to forget that we also have the right not to like someone for personal reasons (not jusifiable due to any illegal acts). Just as much as others can adore them, we’re allowed to dislike who they love too.

So why does she bother us so?

Reasons I don’t like her

There’s no easy answer since your reason(s) may differ from mine. But here are some possible explanations:

Her voice

Please don’t get me wrong; I’m inspired by people who stand up for women’s rights and take stances on several issues. However, whenever she speaks out about her views regarding social change/her beliefs in general,…It just sounds patronizing/faux-passionate. The tone often makes my skin crawl – even if what she’s saying has truth behind it.

Overexposure

You know those moments where you think you finally escaped seeing this person plastered all over TV/social media news feeds? Yet another post/picture shows up unexpectedly again! Personally speaking, after viewing something too many times everything begins appearing tiresome/boring; kinda like looking at baby pictures of yourself.

When things become over-exposed/over-saturated with a particular celebrity/famous personality – isn’t there room for annoyance instead?

Unrelatable/too perfect

It’s hard being human- We make mistakes/don’t always look our best…And then comes her, seemingly walking around with flawless hair/skin/makeup while clad in expensive designer clothes- chatting/sipping champagne at luxury mansions/events through photographs posted online!

While these photos/info can give people inspiration/glimpses into luxurious lifestyles they’ll never experience …Others feel disconnected entirely/not-represented when viewing them. To me, she is an elusive being that’s aiming in another direction than where I’m heading.

Forced image/rebranding

If you ever really pay attention to her image/what/how she presents herself; it becomes apparent that there’s a massive emphasis on rebranding/image management rather than just ‘living life’. It doesn’t feel like genuine and authentic behaviour but more of a person trying way too hard.

Sure, social media managing (or branding )to provide insightful inputs/views can inspire people if used correctly…But when something feels forced/fake all the time as it seems with this particular individual — someone who tries super hard instead of merely existing/authentically, then we’re switching off or shaking our heads (Or possibly rolling our eyes)!

Why ‘not liking her’ makes less sense now?

It goes without saying- Opinions will always differ -that’s part of human nature. But at least for me drinking the “I don’t enjoy watching or listening to” soda hasn’t been as sparkly lately.Of course everyone is allowed their space/opinion to express themselves and voice said opinion freely – There shouldn’t be anything offending about having dislikes inconclusive reasons for how we interact with people/their persona bearing no relation to their achievements/talents . So why beat yourself over not being wowed by every popular woman out there?

Seeing online forums/articles debating/battling back into 2021 taking down some powerful/influential women in society they deem unfit currently fuels cancel culture.What rubs people wrong(like myself)is when the connotation/judgement being thrown towards successfull persons usually based on things which have literally nothing whatsoever regarding what made em famous so far.Those kinds of discussions needn’t bother us anymore honestly except maybe wrinkle lines from frowning while reading them.Maybe constant drama-stirring/news-arounds her would begin growing stale/oversaturated/tiny anyway…

‘not being her fan’ can make sense too

Conclusion

In conclusion, disliking certain people isn’t a criminal offense. It’s okay not to relate/to love them. You shouldn’t feel guilty for your personal opinions on anybody – No strong reason even needs backing it up.Expressing an opinion never killed anyone(unless you answered wrongly)- People are indeed entitled to saying how they genuinely feel(As long as there isn’t any discrimination or toxicity). So let’s be comfortable existing in the world without needing change/correct others- or feeling left out for having different taste than the masses. Being confidently honest about what we like or dislike seem brave and forthright… For me, it just so happens I’m one of those who chooses not to take an Interest in that particular lady every time she pops up online — Call it Preference!

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