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Parasocial interaction - our relationship with Bond
I came across a rather grand sounding new phrase and phenomenon this week - parasocial interaction. That is to say, the psychological relationship that viewers have with a character or media celebrity that they never meet. Ie when people say “I love/hate xxx” despite only having seen them on the tv performing. Or feeling you know someone you only see on tv.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction
It got me thinking about the relationship we all have to a greater or lesser degree with Bond. Personally I initially felt deflated, angry and let down with the end of NTTD. Seeing it through the prism of what I guess is my own ‘Parasocial relationship’ with the character, I can understand why that is. I expect certain things from the character that I didn’t get - certain behaviours. it felt like a disappointment - out of character.
I’ve read words from some members like “betrayal” etc. All very personal emotions considering this is a piece of entertainment. Maybe Eon underestimated the contract some fans have with the character. I certainly think they made a mistake.
Anyway I thought the idea was interesting - maybe you will too. Worth a read.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction
It got me thinking about the relationship we all have to a greater or lesser degree with Bond. Personally I initially felt deflated, angry and let down with the end of NTTD. Seeing it through the prism of what I guess is my own ‘Parasocial relationship’ with the character, I can understand why that is. I expect certain things from the character that I didn’t get - certain behaviours. it felt like a disappointment - out of character.
I’ve read words from some members like “betrayal” etc. All very personal emotions considering this is a piece of entertainment. Maybe Eon underestimated the contract some fans have with the character. I certainly think they made a mistake.
Anyway I thought the idea was interesting - maybe you will too. Worth a read.
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If this group exists and I’m sure it does, it represents all in all a very small percentage of fans and, more importantly, the theatre going public. Those in charge absolutely cannot afford to cater to these people.
It’s an interesting topic for sure!
Basically, don't mess with our psi heroes.
And btw, if Indy dies in this last movie I will not pay a cent to see it. [-(
It is an interesting article. I can relate. I love Daniel Craig’s Bond. Best character of all-time for me. What they did...I’m not going to go there tonight. I’ve said my peace elsewhere.
@chrisisall
I’m afraid the “great” Marvel has set us up to see the demise of any of our favorite characters going forward. We’ve already seen the recent trend. Unfortunately I saw Avengers Endgame, and that’s just the beginning. Batman, Indy...basically any well known or iconic character that hasn’t died is probably going to. The most idiotic trend of all-time is here. Thanks Hollywood!
I hated Endgame.
You and me both! Horrendous movie. 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back.
He was always a more morbid and tragic case than the other Bonds; it would've been more surprising if the movie had a happy ending.
I was angry about the choice made in NTTD at first, but changed my tune a little after because there’s nothing I can do about it and being angry won’t change a thing. I do feel for the fans who hate the ending though.
This thread makes me glad I skipped ENDGAME. Actually glad I skipped LOGAN and LAST JEDI for that matter.