Fame: What Is It Good For?

Chappell Roan has been discussing her attitude to fame again. She's previously complained about fans' behaviour and their expectations. But why? And is she right to complain about any of it?
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[@deborahanlon2323]

I think it all comes down to treating others as you would want to be treated, whether they are famous or not. ❤

[@adiohead]

Golden rule. Exactly why I'm vegan.

[@MaxFury_Official]

i'm famous and i'm smarter than you!

[@ianmason3040]

Kinda sums it up 👍

[@eliz-abeth]

Great video, Justin. I completely agree with your take on fame and the boundaries that need to be respected. Just because someone is famous doesn’t mean they lose the right to a private life. I remember seeing Noel Fielding at London Zoo years ago. I was a big fan of The Mighty Boosh, but he was with his family, so I just walked past and got on with my day. There’s a time and a place, and it’s important to treat public figures with the same respect we’d want for ourselves.

[@phosphorescentscotsman]

I too have encountered public figures when they're with their families, and they don't look like they want to be bothered. Give em a little wave and move on 👍

[@crnkmnky]

I saw a known actor in an airport lounge last year. He looked busy with 💻 something serious, so I walked on by.

[@crnkmnky]

Honestly, I doubt a lot of "fans" would use their situational awareness and emotional intelligence to come to such a conclusion. Rather, they will go with "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take." 😕 I remember another comment section with a story about Bob Dylan. Some lady took care of his expired parking meter. Then she camped out, and tried to use that "good deed" to badger him into taking a photo with her child.

[@redlabel9294]

Fame sucks. As a pro musician of over 40 years (though not famous), all I ever wanted was for my musicianship to be appreciated and just share a few moments with people. That's what music is really supposed to be about. So many empty people try to fill the holes in their souls with fame for fame's sake. I think that they think if they are the objects of adulation that will make them feel that they have value. Only the most vapid of celebrities truly get their personal value from how much they are adored. I can't think of many things worse than being a prisoner to one's celebrity. Always people wanting something from you. People like Keannu Reeves are truly something special, to be able to deal with the baggage of megastardom with such patience and grace. I'm nice to people, but I KNOW I don't have that in me! God Bless, Justin. Love your music, your show, and your attitude! Oh, and I play a bunch of your awesome songs on guitar too! Though I can't sing your stuff. 😂

[@wickamahn1852]

Fame. What Is It Good For.........Absolutely Nothing

[@ianmason3040]

@@wickamahn1852 You should write a song about that 😉

[@u-kan-laylee6326]

So nicely dissected. As ever. Thanks Justin, you are a beacon in murky waters. Love x

[@MariaFrancesca]

"So take a bow and take their shit, and make some stupid song about it... again, and again, and again". 😢 I felt that. Like she should be happy for the shit she gets, because "it's content". It's a weird world, guess we all have to think about our own parts in it. She did have a lovely voice.

[@alacia-r7o]

Justin, please continue to share and overshare. 😊 I’ve really enjoyed all your content, and if I cross paths with you, I’d be able to give you space and privacy because you’ve already shared so much! I think if I saw you in person, I’d start drooling and faint, but I’d make a point to do it in a way that wouldn’t disrupt your day. ❤

[@GrampaGrizzle]

Good talk, I met George Harrison in public setting in a waiting room. We locked eyes, I just nodded and tipped my fake hat. He smiled and we went back to reading our magazines. Now however Ryan Renolds and I are friends because he hearted a comment of mine.... and that how Social Media works!

[@katemakeuplooks]

I saw Ronnie Wood in the BA lounge at Heathrow and I smiled and said hi, then he smiled and said hi and that was it.

[@kmaguire7161]

Yeah I lived in NYC and LA and used to see celebrities all the time. At the most I would make eye contact and smile at them. Anything more than that seems nuts to me.

[@SunilCunningham]

Years ago I was walking with my GF at the time in Hamstead, we heard a geezer shouting at us, he had stopped at the traffic lights. Couldn't make out what he was saying, he was asking us if we wanted a lift down the hill tinto Camden.Town. The sun was out he was driving a white droptop Bentley Continental, and it was her neighbour. George Michael. And speaking of, GM dealt with a 'crazed' fan who crept in and camped underneath his house for a week, she was found out & arrested. But George rather than have her punished invited her to stay with him for week to see how ordinary/boring he was. He was a rock n roll popstar

[@philstone3859]

This is the earliest I’ve been to one of your video’s. It’s an unusual sense of exclusiveness. Does it make me a better person? The social engineering makes me think perhaps. Just good timing. I do really like your excellent channel. I wish I had discovered THE DARKNESS years ago and seen the early, prime, live shows like I’ve done with so many quality bands. I would probably still have the shirt.

[@brianjohnson5789]

The lyrics to "Limelight" by Rush, and "I cant stop" by Gary Numan really hit about what its like dealing with fame

[@isaactudurilabres1356]

I fkn love Rush!

[@Sasha-jk6wo]

"I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" Neil wrote such great lyrics..

[@brianjohnson5789]

@@Sasha-jk6wo yes indeed, so many deep things in Neil's words

[@thespacealienssmogandgrog4283]

I bet Chappell knows that song.

[@merylrees7183]

I love RUSH too. Brilliant band ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelasimpson448]

I found this video insightful into the world of fame. It raises some important questions and points. Its not often we hear how someone famous may object to their treatment and I have respect to Chappel Roan for being brave enough to discuss her objections and hope her record label supports her for doing so. We all need to discuss our boundaries to be able to maintain them otherwise the result is unhealthy and toxic but for those who perform it must be particularly challenging. An interesting topic as the world around us is changing so fast with the use of the internet and social media in particular which has increased the pressures on all of us. I wonder just how much different the world of fame has become. Well done Justin on another thought provoking video!

So very pleased that I have found your channel. I'm also listening to your back catalogue. Love it ❤

[@DanFedMusic]

People who are 100 times more famous than the people who complain about it learn to manage it instead of throwing a tantrum.

[@bonniedonovan8676]

Amyl & the Sniffers "Jerkin" is the perfect retaliation song against the keyboard warriors! Abrasive music, abrasive opinion and it's soooo good! Has about 100000 swear words in it too so it's pretty relaxing to listen to.

[@Oceannadelamer]

I don't envy any celebrity that puts themselves out there, it's vicious. I rarely approach because I feel its invasive (and I always make a fool out of myself and get tongue-tied). I've wanted to share my journey, I even started a website, but I know who I am and I take things very personal. I'm older and finally embraced my love of music so I started playing (learning) drums in my late 50s. For me, its about sharing a mutual love of music and expressing myself through it. My vibe is not going to jive with everyone. Thats okay, so move on and follow someone you do connect with. But tearing someone down or expecting that person to be what you want them to be, um no. And there is far, far too much of that. Be nice people, it doesn't cost anything. (I know, for that to work properly, everyone needs to be respectful).

[@mizzyliebhart5457]

@ Mr. Hawking , how come your looking better and better ? I hope your life's in bloom and you keep on bloomimg ❤🎉

[@rickwatts6969]

You don't owe us anything, Justin..but a song is always nice.Thank you for the entertainment ❤️

[@RoyalBlueMelodies]

When I was 17, I had a semi-successful KZbin channel. ~ 2008/09. Early KZbin days. You'd get little badges with ranks globally, nationally #20 Most Subscribed etc. Back then, I was adamant I wanted to be anonymous. I was terrified of fame, but loved making music. One day, I logged on and I saw I had a little ribbon with "#2 - Most Subscribed (Today) - United Kingdom" or something like that and it absolutely terrified me. The numbers were rather small by todays standards, as well. But I closed it all down without explanation, stopped making music and have only recently returned to making music in the last two years. I felt so overwhelmed and terrified. How these young women and men find the courage to cope with REAL fame, with ZERO privacy or anonymity, I do not know. Of course it helps actually wanting the fame. But the absolute vast majority of people have never stopped to consider what it must feel like to be famous as a by-product of doing something you love. You don't get to invade peoples space, or treat them like you own them just because you happen to like art they make. It's absurd.

[@wickamahn1852]

share your music, be brave and strong, do not doubt yourself , I and many others will salute you! Through this channel you can and should progress your dreams. Be A Braveheart. Slainte mhor agad✌✌

[@murph6802]

that's hilarious

[@sweetemma.x]

@@murph6802 how is that even remotely funny, let alone hilarious?

[@RoyalBlueMelodies]

@wickamahn1852 Thank you for your encouragement. That's a beautiful and rare thing these days. I appreciate that a lot.

[@reesehallis496]

your passion for music makes me want to create again. your videos really make me believe i can make music and love it again

[@janechase7642]

Always appreciate your insights and sharing your experience. I do think the three female artists you highlight also must reject the “culturally accepted” misogyny that male artists do not have to deal with.

[@alexanderkelley5459]

I wish for more people to hear this message. Thank you for sharing

[@TomBedlammusic]

God i miss the mystique of the rock star back in the day. Justin's an awesome dude and it's great to get to know his personality years down the line but growing up listening to the darkness and knowing zero about them beyond the music and music videos was so freaking cool and interesting! I miss those days

[@Tinyflower1]

that's the mistake though. we do not know his personality at all, and shouldn't assume like we did. we know (or rather think we know) a tiny bit of what he thinks about certain topics.

[@anneemull]

Just want to say I've had "Love Is Only A Feeling" on repeat today. That is all 🙂

[@alysmarcus7747]

lime green - to match that suit. wonderful -thanks for this Justin. Yes, i can remember enjoying that 'mystique ' that you spoke of. It was actually quite wonderful to sit around with your friends on a saturday night, listening to your favourite artist on the record player and think - "i wonder what they are doing right now?" - and not know. We did alot then like just walking around for something to do; chatting about life and walking around the city; looking at strange fish in the water . . . i have a doubt people do that now.

[@chrisleong4912]

lol your cold play comment really cracked me up (even after such a heartfelt and genuine musing)!

[@ecclesiasticbohemian7617]

This is a good reminder that each artist is (obviously) an individual human being that has their own personality and preferences. In this age of non-artist celebrities that put their “reality” out there to be discussed and promoted, it was good to have a reminder that it’s not one-size-fits-all. Some people are shy and reclusive, and are not courting public notice or interaction. It’s just plain old good manners to respect a person‘s privacy when they are not engaged in a public function. And it’s just good manners that when they are, such as walking the red carpet, to still treat them with courtesy and good manners, and realize that they’re not some public commodity or puppet that we can manipulate.

[@MariaFrancesca]

I've never in my life walked up to a celebrity that I've seen out and about, I'm way too shy. Though once, one of my country's most famous politicians came up to ME... That was weird! She did only ask if this was the train to Stockholm, but still 🙂

[@brianjohnson5789]

I have been within 6 foot of my biggest music hero a lot of times, lucky in some ways, but I always left him alone, I can see the constant hassle he has to deal with and would feel guilty adding to it. I've been in bars/restaurants/hotels near rockstars too, and just left them alone. My only regret really is standing at the back of hammersmith one night watching a show, and realising a musician I really liked was standing next to me, I think he assumed I didnt know who he was, I should have shook his hand, all I could muster was a weak smile.

[@MariaFrancesca]

@@brianjohnson5789 Yeah, the star struck syndrome can be a hard one to overcome 😆 I was at the same private parties a few times back in the 1990s as Mikkey Dee, and I have just loved Motörhead since I was in my early teens. I just managed something like, "Nice Party" each time 😅

[@SuziQ.]

@@MariaFrancesca, Sharon Osborne initiated a conversation with me at a dry cleaner’s once. I didn’t acknowledge that I knew who she was. I don’t do that (bug celebrities I don’t know).

[@MariaFrancesca]

@@SuziQ. They can really be quite chatty some celebs, can't they? 🙂 What did she talk about?

[@brianjohnson5789]

@@MariaFrancesca not so much star struck, as consciously decided to leave them alone. the hammersmith one I was more shocked than anything, and was just cool to be grooving to the same stuff at the same time.

[@mcolville]

10:47 "Ok how do I make this stop?" Also the question Chappell Roan and Corook are asking!

[@mylene_vlr]

Boundaries, I can already see that this is going to be interesting.

[@ledad632]

Justin you had me at the fishing vest 😂

[@pascaleflorio4977]

Thank you for this honest video, Justin. I‘m not famous so idk anything about it. But I can imagine. It‘s important to talk about it, because people forget about respect sometimes.

[@cvayta]

I am Swiss and I would never approach Justin if I‘d see him. But I would tell everybody for days.

[@jebfromnw]

Great video Justin!

[@oblongsquare]

Very pleasantly surprised to see Corook mentioned in this video! It's not really relevant to the discussion, but her single 'Blankets' was one of my favourites in 2024; a cute, catchy pop song with amusing lyrics.

[@chrismills9620]

Love this Justin. Love what Chappell is doing

[@clayfoster8234]

On one hand i completely agree with her. On the other, i remember Kurt Cobain going out of his way to make and keep himself and Nirvana as famous as possible while simultaneously decrying the ppl who responded to that effort. And also, is there any career that doesn’t have significant downsides? For carpenters it’s cutting your fingers off, for celebrities it’s being a celebrity.

[@MattLeader]

I've seen a number of famous names out and about in their everyday lives but I've never once had the nerve to approach them and interrupt their day; there's just something about it that just doesn't feel right. "Thanks for the cookies!"

[@wickamahn1852]

Correct my friend 100%

[@Eden_Rivers]

Love your channel. Listening to your voice is lovely. I think we're going to see a turn away from social media and oversharing. The pendulum has swung too far.

[@thomasfarley111]

Legend!

[@dyskelia]

Love her so much ✨🥰✨

[@TheGypsyPriest]

I wish I was half as talented as these youtube musician's. They are all marvellous.

[@microwavedsoda]

I love I Hate Myself video. Honestly, I didn't know it was you and possibly someone you hired or something. It captures the essence of the lyrics perfectly in my opinion. The fact that it is one of those earworms is not lost on me either.

[@justinmichael6127]

Just thank you, Mr. Hawkins.

[@gailb861]

I'm not one of her fans but I feel for her. It can be scary just being an anonymous woman and being approached by strangers. People feel like artists touch them intimately and forget that they are dealing with a human being that just happened to have produced something that touched many. They're still just ladies and gents. People are starving for interaction and clutch onto stars in the weirdest and most unaware ways. I couldn't f'n do it.

[@Shelleysnail]

Thank you. A comment full of insight.

[@philipjennings3490]

Thank you for clarifying how to pronounce Chappell Roan! I was overthinking it, just as I used to overthink how to pronounce ‘Mdou Moctar’ until I realised his first name is simply pronounced ‘Em-doo’. Now I say his name with confidence, and what smiles light up my face as I just as confidently type it into the KZbin search bar, perhaps to rewatch his live performance of ‘Afrique Victime’ on KEXP. Such a satisfying search term - you should try it some time. And actually, while you’re about it, why not do a video about him and his incredibly talented band? How cool would that be?

[@malahaxe]

Definitely briefs and that's exactly why I love you

[@aprilkurtz1589]

I am rockstar adjacent in my real life and they bitch/bitched about the same thing Roan does. My friend is, like me, older now, but when we were younger and their fame was bigger it was insane...I don't know how they made it thru their 20's and 30's compos mentis or alive. Running with them for a week or two was exhausting, back in the day. I fully understand why people in music sometimes turn to drugs and alcohol. It's a filtering device. My friend and I were constantly being interrupted and pulled in ten different ways by fans and biz people. They are glad to be irrelevant now. I think the golden rule is a good one to follow. Yell "I love you," keep on truckin'.

[@crysokay4004]

tysm for the vid

[@Dreyno]

That chord progression reminds me of “Driftwood” by Travis. Not the same but reminiscent. Her voice is very sweet.

[@gmotionedc5412]

Never heard of her but I like her punk attitude!!!

[@wickamahn1852]

Oh No I am Back again. Just came across an album by a young lady called Poppy The Album is called Negative Spaces. The shredding vocals on opening track Have You Had Enough are awesome. Not normally my type of music but this album is an earworm, possible review and comments on this one. Have a wonderful weekend, loves for Jenny da producer.

[@bridder01]

Good words, Justin! We need to be more respectful full stop.

[@frankowalker4662]

If i can't find anything good or nice to say about someone or something online, I just won't leave a comment.

[@eicmintman]

I enjoy your youtube vids and your music . I hate myself vid bit strange😂 but still enjoyable . Thanks for the music

[@Brew-doo]

Just wanted to stop by and say, "The Darkness fucking rocks!!!" Thanks for your insight as always, Justin!

[@Whosgotamatch]

Hey justin As a fan who had the pleasure of meeting you in NYC i must say this is an interesting discussion. I wanted to be a famous rockstar myself….but alas i sell air conditioners…close enough? Anyway i do wonder if the positives of being famous are bigger than the negatives? Persay would you trade it ever? Anyway love your content as always and cannot wait for the new record, the new songs are fantastic so far!

[@clinteastwood9742]

She should live in Switzerland like you, we're very polite and above all nobody knows her here :P

[@richardofford5879]

Interesting debate. Ultimately I think it comes down to respect. I do think it's OK to approach someone you admire and respect, to ask them for an autograph or to just tell them what their music/art etc means to you, but it needs to be done in a polite and respectful manner. Also there's a time and a place. There have been many occasions when I've decided not to go and speak to someone when they've been with their family, or in a situation where me approaching them would be inappropriate. In the same way, I think fame is a by-product of success and kind of goes with the territory, so if you are approached in a polite and respectful manner then I don't think you should get arsey about it.

[@valorin5762]

Wow. That tiktok fish person really has an incredibly beautiful voice!

[@kattenkitten]

Justin Hawkins You Are SO Handsome ....

[@Impulse21s]

"I'm just amazed how fame is being posited as the be all and end all, and how many of these young kids who are being foisted on the public have been talked into this idea that anything necessary to be famous is all right. It's a sad state of affairs," - David Bowie, 2003

[@Corvus-Moon]

Perhaps I will start a reaction channel, reacting to Justin's reacting to others.

[@grantwallace1882]

Well said....

[@850r2]

1:47 "Not Bacterial, but Viral" You sure?

[@sues6944]

It must be a hard balancing act for those who are expected to be on all the socials all of the time nowadays. Like kids in school, expecting to have the latest phones and be media present. I think lots of people have trouble recognising the difference between reality and fantasy anyway. Respect and tolerance are in short supply and almost frowned upon while we are encouraged to show hatred and division. Not right that respect, tolerance, love, kindness, diplomacy and just agreeing to disagree are not in "fashion" now. Bring them back I say, lets be kind to each other and change the current fashion trends! 🤘💖

[@TheChristafershawn]

The quality of the average human has hit an all time low. You can see it in their driving, you can see it in the grocery stores, you can see it in the streets and you can most definitely see it in/on the online forums and platforms. People go out of their way to suck for no good reason.

[@1_Strychnine]

That is the issue Justin, no respect. #RockOn 🤘😎🤟

[@chrissscottt]

From what I know about the press and the public, if you react negatively to them it's like painting a great big target on your forehead. There's a price for everything; fame is no exception.

[@MsFionaPatrick]

Nothing wrong with coffee table music. I don't have a genre - I play electronic dance music with occasional lyrics and I listen to everything from Mozart to Cannibal Corpse and everything in between. I feel the song not the artist. Sending love to ya , Fiona xx

[@erad67]

Being famous really just means a lot of people of know you. I like meeting famous people, but it's because they often are very good at something and/or lived abnormal lives, which often makes them interesting to talk to. But they are just people. I've lived in places in other countries where I was the only person of my race in that town. In effect, I was locally famous because everyone know who I was and often talked about me. It made me VERY uncomfortable for a while and really stressed me out for a while. It has to be even more uncomfortable and stressful for people who are famous singers, actors, and so on. I feel sorry for those people. Try to imagine this: you love music, playing an instrument, and/or the roller coaster of performing a song in front of others. If you want to do it professionally then you need to become "popular". Sure, it's nice when people like what you worked hard to make, but should you then lose your privacy, put up with constantly being interrupted if you dare go to a restaurant to eat or go shopping, put up with people insisting you take a picture with them or sign something and then get angry if you refuse, people thinking they can say absolutely anything to you because they saw you on a screen somewhere, and so on. Just insane.

[@chrisdurcan4673]

Oh Justin. Fame can be harsh. Protect your soul x

[@wickamahn1852]

Media perception is toxic, guilty myself thinking you were NOT my cup of tea Justin, back in the day. So, So So wrong, you are my favourite cuppa nowadays. We're all a little bit older and (hopefully) wiser. Love ya mahn, respect! The one and only KZbin channel for me!

[@AlwaysAuntieDana]

I always ask first if I may meet them. So far, celebrities and rock stars have been very gracious. I absolutely, without hesitation, would respect it if they said it was not a great time right now. When I politely asked Paul Dean of Loverboy if I may have a selfie with him, he said, "if you can wait 2 minutes". "Of course", I said, and wasn't sure if he'd actually come back but he did! He seemed happy to have a super quick encounter with a fan. I've also gently put out my hand for a high five or a quick hand shake...it's not appropriate to try to hug/ get close to someone who doesn't know you. I don't ask every single time for a photo/selfie, but when I have, the artists seemed genuinely courteous about it...meaning, they are also smiling with their eyes. Al Harlow of Prism said to me, "Hey, the day this stops, is the day I'm out of work". Justin, you once briefly told the story of the "fan" who put you in a head lock and wouldn't let go. That was an actual assault and SO obvious of what NOT to do when spotting a celebrity or rock star! You may have just given me an idea for a new channel..."Separating the Artist from the Art" - an Intro into not going Ape Shit when crossing paths with someone Famous." Notable: the very first time I heard the audio of what actually happens on the red carpet, I was beyond appalled! Yelling photographers competing for the celebrities attention to get the best shot without the inking that this is a person in front of them, not a "trick pony!" Super great commentary, as always, Justin.

[@DoMw94]

Carry a second pair of sunglasses. Next time someone says "take your sunglasses off", put a second pair on instead

[@user-ks8ux4ig6b]

In a social network you don't get famous, you get popular and there's no "mystique" associated with popularity, but there is a lot of petty behavior

[@robertclark655]

I still appreciate you music but would never bug you in public and ask you for pictures and stuff. Would love to see you play live some day!

[@craigdovebloke]

I always think of commercially successful artists as having a creative job - the key word being job. There are exceptions obviously - it is art after all - but people always talk about having a career in the arts. This is where the disconnect happens because there is no job description for being an artist or famous - some may love the attention, others not. There have always been obsessive fans and always been intrusive media but social media has multiplied people's visibility by a massive factor. Even if you are not fan you still probably know who people are. Art by it's nature talks to people and can provide meaning and emotional fulfilment. This is the fundamental point of art which and contributes to the feeling of connection to the artist and fellow fans. However it must be terrifying to be a young person and have everyone know everything about you when you might not have figured that out yourself. A little bit of respect for the wishes of the individual artist and behaving like a decent human being (to everyone not just the famous)goes a long way. Ramble over ❤

[@54spatula]

Justin, your new single does sound a lot like zztops ‘sharp dressed man’!! I love it tho 😉😉👌👌

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Late 1970’s purple Yfronts not too badly stained but heavily frayed in certain areas of regular usage ❤

[@AdiFarhanYusof]

agree !

[@DanFedMusic]

I don't know what's more ridiculous, the way people act towards famous people or famous people surprised at the way people act towards them.

[@zerowheeler]

I should think it’s the reality of 24/7 hassle, people can be so rude normally without believing they know everything about you and can say anything to get a response, be that good or bad or shocking. I remember Bowie explaining someone phoned and told him his son was very sick, when he was on tour, it was a hoax. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Outrageous. I’m sure he was probably grumpy with a few people after that. 🫤

[@jimmybuchanan9768]

There's a point made in this video about the importance of separating the art from the artist, but at the end of the vid we longingly reminisce about a time when the artist was an extension of their art. Huh? Which is it? There might seem like there's a weird tension between those ideas. But it makes sense. That's how any other profession works. If an amazon delivery driver wants to moan about their job, or have a bender on the weekend, that's entirely their business. The consumer should just be happy that they're getting their prime-day delivery of life-sized justin hawkins body pillows or whatever. I think the confusion arises in the marketing and publicity of art. Artists are encouraged to "engage with their fans", "tell all", show us "whats in my bag" etc. "Para-social" publicity has always been a part of the music industry and it confuses fan and artist alike. The problem is that it works.

[@Ancientreapers]

6:31 That's when you start singing "I wear my sunglasses at night" back at 'em

[@OnlyUkeThatMatters]

Yes, Coldplay’s success is truly despairing

[@TheTobesOfHades]

Thanks Justin, your insight and humor come through as always. I will never understand what it's like to have that level of attention and being a shy person don't want it so I can agree with her and others on that. However, it seems ironic to me that she's using social media to voice her feelings and opinions while complaining that's what others are doing. And appearing in that interview with makeup and clothes that scream "Look at me!". Maybe she's got to go on the DL, put on jeans, a t-shirt and sunglasses when she goes to the store, try to blend. It seems that she wants to control the level of admiration she gets and that's not going to work.

[@zerowheeler]

But then if someone takes a picture of them it’s all over the internet, people are horrified they aren’t styled. They can’t win.

[@TheTobesOfHades]

Darn paparazzi! ;-)

[@R_SENAL]

I ONLY separate art from artist for nice kind people just doing their thing. I believe in treating all people with respect and boundaries and Chappell Roan should feel free to call out people being fckernuggets, just like any normal person. Now, if people do actual horrendous things then I can't make the separation and I don't listen to them much, if at all, any more. I have albums in the next room I will likely never listen to again because I found out they were horrible people and I can't listen to it and not remember that, not have it be the 1st thing that crosses my mind.

[@ronwoodhouse2896]

But what are peoples expectations of the comment sections in 2025? What are they really expecting to see at this point in history? I stopped staring at the sun as a child because I realised it was really bad for me. So I don’t wanna hear about your sun-burned eyes.

[@littleblackbabycat]

It's basic respect and boundaries. Be professional and kind, and don't swear and call people names. Don't expect others to do what you want.

[@philstone3859]

If you tour near me in TEXAS, I’ll go. 😁 The other thing is you are almost too clever to be hilarious. Doesn’t slow you down.

[@KristenDarkling]

Traveling is so beyond worth it also… trust me 😉🔥

[@a_person-qy9ju]

A savage burn for Coldplay at the end haha. I agree with everyone's views in the video, except this Chappell lady seems to take the point further than everyone else. She speaks as though the rest of us don't have to deal with psychos and rude people. It's the poor celebrities getting picked on. Everyone (famous or not) is entitled to basic privacy and personal space. Everyone is entitled to not let the general public demand things like "take off your glasses". But it does come back to celebrities putting themselves in the public eye and taking the money. Obviously if you want the great unwashed to be exposed to your art, and to pay money for it, you are going to have to deal with more people. And statistically, that means more psychos, more rude people. So I think celebrities should accept that they are going to be treated differently, while also enforcing the kinds of boundaries that everyone is entitled to.

[@chaos.corner]

While true, I think it's easy for people (the proto-celebrities) to be naïve to these things, especially if they're pushed into the limelight as children. But it's definitely true that the nutcases are always going to be out there so the celebrities have to make their choice. Drop out and return to obscurity (I'm sure many do) or keep going. In the end, it's their choice to make and if they've chosen to keep being a celebrity, they have to acknowledge that they've accepted the risk of the bad stuff, especially if they have attained financial independence (less so for minor celebrities who are basically making a living).

[@worcestershireweek]

You have to take consideration the context she was coming from when she made those videos last year which was not included by the pop accounts online. Her frustrations came from simultaneously her family being doxxed and stalked, esp her father, and she herself was sa'd while out in the public, kissed without consent (rolling stone interview) Yes all these came to are consequences of fame but also when is enough when she doesnt set these boundaries from the start. she has expressed: "but the appeciation i feel from fans who want to make me feel appreciated in a right way, i feel it so much more than the ones that disregard my boundaries" (hulu faces of music docuseries) true fans knew what she meant, only those with problems with normal human boundaries are twisting it to "she's rude to all fans"

[@a_person-qy9ju]

@@worcestershireweek This doesn't change my point at all. I already said everyone is entitled to basic privacy and safety.

[@CatBlood0001]

Black brief shorts with a band of gold.

[@danielboard9510]

The darkness of man. A statement from the compensated. Only money will replace the time it has taken for my lawyer to pretend to represent me in this time of my deep and utter hurt. Though I know I do not have the understanding of bullshit. I am lucky that there is a professional person that is schooled in the arts of expressing my grief and putting it into a monetary value, that not only I gain from, but he does too.

[@soccerman034]

5:16 the word you looking for is reciprocate, love the show

[@ArtemisGamesNL]

I have this fear for my favorite band, The Warning. Some of the comments from much older fans on their direct socials are just gross and I wonder if they get that sort of behaviour from fans in person. They grew up on social media and fans feel a specific entitlement when it comes to them that I haven’t really seen with other bands.

[@drumwitch4585]

I was thinking it be awesome if you toured together

[@SpaceFairyness]

👏🏻 Well said! And thanks for talking about this Justin 👏🏻 I dont know the music of these women but I totally respect the fr#@k out of them for being real. The thing a lot of people forget is that "celebrities" are actually just ordinary human people who happen to have really cool & interesting creative jobs😅 And also my guess is pink 💗🤣

[@Thegreat772]

Its alright for oasis to give it some. Let them 'av it! 😊

[@velvetmusic9851]

Fame is good if you do something with it, if it's useful to bring to light things that would otherwise not receive attention. Otherwise is a pain in ass, money is lovely when you earn it with something you have created, but fame is crap especially show business fame because you are not a scientist or a doctor, someone allegedly so intelligent that people keep a distance. Know what I mean?

[@clairew137]

I wouldn't leave negative comments on anyone's posts. But if I saw someone famous out and about and really liked them I would be torn. I'd want to say something just because I'd feel like I might never get that chance again and would regret it if I didn't. But I think you can tell if someone really doesn't want you to and then I'd leave it.

[@juliehartley3652]

Robert A. Heinlein commented on the rise of celebrity culture, stating, “The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance.” This quote reflects Heinlein’s view on the shift in societal values, where individuals in the entertainment and sports industries are often perceived as influential figures, despite their lack of significant contributions to society. (Words by AI)

[@joygernautm6641]

I will never understand why so many people think because a person is famous, they don’t deserve personal time for privacy. In 2020, Harry and Meghan were hiding out near the small town. I lived in on Vancouver island. In the beginning, the press have not figured out a way they were there, and the locals all just left him alone. Obviously we know who they were, but if we saw them at the grocery store or at the beach or something, we would just leave them be. When the Prescott hold of where they were, it was madness in our little town. All of a sudden we had all of this paparazzi from all over the world, trying to catch a glimpse of them. They were disappointed, because they were trying to hire a local boat to take them out to the area where the house was they were staying, and they refused to take them.