FKFriday wrote:

greattaste wrote:

FKCSTMom wrote:

 
Great Taste- this isn’t about Ed (yet) but since you have a background in psychology... is there some type of syndrome or condition where people actually start to believe someone is their very, very best friend when they’ve only listened to them on the radio for 1-10 years and never really met them IRL? I’m curious if that’s why all of the FB people are acting batshit crazy... they truly believe she is their best friend. (Well, and the way she treats her friends; never calls or texts them; goes out with them; etc. they might as well be one! They are treated the same!)

You could classify it as delusional thinking. In actuality, as I understand it, our brains react similarly when we hear a familiar person on the radio or TV the same as when we see our friends. I read a study about this once. Not sure of the complete details.

However, I would say that what it really is is the defense mechanism splitting, where the ego needs to make something all good or all bad. We all do it to an extent to avoid cognitive dissonance (when our thoughts/feelings/attitudes don't match), but some do it more than others. This is why being able to delve in to ambiguity and nuance is so important, while black and white thinking can be so detrimental.

I think if you look around at pop culture and beyond a lot of people are looking for someone to idolize, potentially due to a lack of a model in childhood or not feeling sure of who they are and feeling a need to feel like there is something/someone that is entirely good in the world. Additionally, a lot of people feel the need to scapegoat, as you can see with the people who want people to leave the chatroom in certain places (they put the blame on someone who is bringing up fair criticisms instead of on Taylor where it belongs).

Both of these things are ways of misplacing love/hate most likely from other areas in their life where they have unresolved conflicts and haven't really worked through everything.

Your question may have been hypothetical, but that is my analysis

A lot of the posters were stay at home Moms, people who had been through crisis. Taylor was a constant to them, even if not speaking directly to them, she was familiar & comfortable and for the most part could be counted on to be there at the same time each day, or could play her back whenever. Sort of like a kid with a stuffy, or security blanket and now that's been ripped away.
 

Yeah, they are in pain. I haven't listened to the show and have been quite disillusioned with Taylor, but back a few years ago, I imagine I would be really upset if the show got cancelled. It was a constant, and Taylor and Kenny felt like my friends. It doesn't excuse them being nasty to people who raise constructive criticisms, but I think they are just in pain and looking for someone to blame.

FKCSTMom wrote:

greattaste wrote:

I forgot about the Taylor and Ed video thing! Ha ha did they finish their "season" as promised for that or just do like 2 episodes?

 
Great Taste- this isn’t about Ed (yet) but since you have a background in psychology... is there some type of syndrome or condition where people actually start to believe someone is their very, very best friend when they’ve only listened to them on the radio for 1-10 years and never really met them IRL? I’m curious if that’s why all of the FB people are acting batshit crazy... they truly believe she is their best friend. (Well, and the way she treats her friends; never calls or texts them; goes out with them; etc. they might as well be one! They are treated the same!)

As for Ed... did anyone hear her describe Ed to Carly last Friday—� (or maybe it was earlier...It was before the Wine and Food Festival)? I thought he was happily married?? She told Carly that he was going to be a ‘dirty man’ and say things to her that she would need to just ignore. That’s just Ed. Carly made the comment that it was the Wine and Food Festival, not the Wine and Flirt Festival! Taylor made it sound like Ed was really creepy.

Yes! I remember the Ed comment and was hoping it'd be discussed here, then the whole weekend firing happened.  I was so annoyed with Taylor for pretty much telling Carly to let Ed make her uncomfortable. (the Wine and Flirt Festival comment was so funny! I'll miss Carly)

Said it before, but what the hell. Ed is a fucking tool. Thought he was so cool and above it, shitting on HER listeners (on HER insta) about how she should be racked and stoned or whatever (RE: when people were questioning the sheisty details of the trip). Well fucking-A buddy, look where it got her! Yup, were the dumb ones not wanting to send CC info over fucking gmail. Maybe she can humble herself a little shilling lobster rolls and fries for awhile amongst the rest of us poors.

I took that as him agreeing with the listeners, but maybe interpreted it totally wrong?

Self-aware wrote:

FKCSTMom wrote:

greattaste wrote:

I forgot about the Taylor and Ed video thing! Ha ha did they finish their "season" as promised for that or just do like 2 episodes?

 
Great Taste- this isn’t about Ed (yet) but since you have a background in psychology... is there some type of syndrome or condition where people actually start to believe someone is their very, very best friend when they’ve only listened to them on the radio for 1-10 years and never really met them IRL? I’m curious if that’s why all of the FB people are acting batshit crazy... they truly believe she is their best friend. (Well, and the way she treats her friends; never calls or texts them; goes out with them; etc. they might as well be one! They are treated the same!)

As for Ed... did anyone hear her describe Ed to Carly last Friday—� (or maybe it was earlier...It was before the Wine and Food Festival)? I thought he was happily married?? She told Carly that he was going to be a ‘dirty man’ and say things to her that she would need to just ignore. That’s just Ed. Carly made the comment that it was the Wine and Food Festival, not the Wine and Flirt Festival! Taylor made it sound like Ed was really creepy.

Yes! I remember the Ed comment and was hoping it'd be discussed here, then the whole weekend firing happened.  I was so annoyed with Taylor for pretty much telling Carly to let Ed make her uncomfortable. (the Wine and Flirt Festival comment was so funny! I'll miss Carly)

Yes! She claims she is a feminist...she is pro-women...then this!
 

micdrop wrote:

I didn't know how to interpret that comment lol but i'm sure he would support Taylor. Although, I added him on instagram back when they did the videos and he literally likes every single picture i post.

 
That’s creepy AF.

BethosGirlSC wrote:

SoftPretzels wrote:

BethosGirlSC wrote:

 
Yep that is why I got attached by them!

 
Were you the one that someone said “remove yourself” and also hurled profanity at you?

That was wild and I came to your defense. That heather (I think) girl was so unnecessarily dramatic

 
Yep! That was me.

Im sorry but that entire thread made me laugh so hard at how extreme things got, so quickly. I was late to the entry party or else I would have had your back! So I'm just going to be a silent troll watching from the sidelines at the despair they are all in. Clearly she was fired, and clearly it was for a reason. 

K ~ These are the comments they are going after. I had to scroll forever, so I'll save you all the time of doing it. There may be more, but this is what I found

mssara11don't be fooled. Taylor did it to herself. Her greed cost her her job. Good riddance.
ericalee0053@mssara11 but here you are on her Instagram making comments. If you don’t agree or like her then unfollow. No matter what happened she is someone who is going through a tough time and your comments are unnecessary. Taylor is human too and maybe mistakes were made but who are you to continue to tear another person down.
kdkbwk@mssara11 keep your negativity to yourself
raynamarie72@mssara11 ARE YOU SERIOUS??? What’s wrong with you??? HOW did she take advantage of US??? You got nothing!!!
taylorstrecker@mr4103 not sure how much ill be able to share to be totally honest but you know I keep it as real as possible 😘 and I promise this is not the end for us 🎉
mssara11@taylorstrecker Yes it says that I don't agree with you taking advantage of your listeners by trying to get a free trip out of them! That’s all. If you’re going through some things fine. I hope you take the time you need. But own up to your actions. Then everyone can move on
taylorstrecker@jayyy275 loud chewing lol! I promise to work on that in the future bc they're will be a future 😘
melissadegenhardt@mssara11 wait a minute!...... Are you her ex sister -in-law??????
kella988@mssara11 SERIOUSLY GO THROW yourself in front of a effing bus. This is our Taylors IG. We are her true fans. She is part of our lives daily. You are a miserable troll with no life . Go away. Bye. @taylorstrecker ❤️😘❤️
sammy7040@mssara11 apparently you are a human that has mastered perfection! You should NOT judge or make comments about anyone especially professional. You have NO idea what she has clawed her way though and I’m sorry but I’d love a free trip with all of my fans! Probably had nothing to do with it but get the fuck off her page if you have nothing but love to send. Funny 1300 messages of love to your one shitty! Shows your character and that your most likely a my shit don’t stink asshole. Love you @taylorstrecker haters gonna hate but we got you! #heygirlheystrong

Super impressed with Taylor for responding to so many people!
 

OMG SHE REPLIED TO ONE OF MY INSTA COMMENTS LOL

micdrop wrote:

OMG SHE REPLIED TO ONE OF MY INSTA COMMENTS LOL

Did you give her a snarky comment lol or a loving one?

FKFriday wrote:

K ~ These are the comments they are going after. I had to scroll forever, so I'll save you all the time of doing it. There may be more, but this is what I found

mssara11don't be fooled. Taylor did it to herself. Her greed cost her her job. Good riddance.
ericalee0053@mssara11 but here you are on her Instagram making comments. If you don’t agree or like her then unfollow. No matter what happened she is someone who is going through a tough time and your comments are unnecessary. Taylor is human too and maybe mistakes were made but who are you to continue to tear another person down.
kdkbwk@mssara11 keep your negativity to yourself
raynamarie72@mssara11 ARE YOU SERIOUS??? What’s wrong with you??? HOW did she take advantage of US??? You got nothing!!!
taylorstrecker@mr4103 not sure how much ill be able to share to be totally honest but you know I keep it as real as possible 😘 and I promise this is not the end for us 🎉
mssara11@taylorstrecker Yes it says that I don't agree with you taking advantage of your listeners by trying to get a free trip out of them! That’s all. If you’re going through some things fine. I hope you take the time you need. But own up to your actions. Then everyone can move on
taylorstrecker@jayyy275 loud chewing lol! I promise to work on that in the future bc they're will be a future 😘
melissadegenhardt@mssara11 wait a minute!...... Are you her ex sister -in-law??????
kella988@mssara11 SERIOUSLY GO THROW yourself in front of a effing bus. This is our Taylors IG. We are her true fans. She is part of our lives daily. You are a miserable troll with no life . Go away. Bye. @taylorstrecker ❤️😘❤️
sammy7040@mssara11 apparently you are a human that has mastered perfection! You should NOT judge or make comments about anyone especially professional. You have NO idea what she has clawed her way though and I’m sorry but I’d love a free trip with all of my fans! Probably had nothing to do with it but get the fuck off her page if you have nothing but love to send. Funny 1300 messages of love to your one shitty! Shows your character and that your most likely a my shit don’t stink asshole. Love you @taylorstrecker haters gonna hate but we got you! #heygirlheystrong

Super impressed with Taylor for responding to so many people!
 

Yikes!  I can't think of anything, other than my family, that I'd get that worked up about.  Let's keep things in perspective, gals.  

youcaaango wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

K ~ These are the comments they are going after. I had to scroll forever, so I'll save you all the time of doing it. There may be more, but this is what I found

mssara11don't be fooled. Taylor did it to herself. Her greed cost her her job. Good riddance.
ericalee0053@mssara11 but here you are on her Instagram making comments. If you don’t agree or like her then unfollow. No matter what happened she is someone who is going through a tough time and your comments are unnecessary. Taylor is human too and maybe mistakes were made but who are you to continue to tear another person down.
kdkbwk@mssara11 keep your negativity to yourself
raynamarie72@mssara11 ARE YOU SERIOUS??? What’s wrong with you??? HOW did she take advantage of US??? You got nothing!!!
taylorstrecker@mr4103 not sure how much ill be able to share to be totally honest but you know I keep it as real as possible 😘 and I promise this is not the end for us 🎉
mssara11@taylorstrecker Yes it says that I don't agree with you taking advantage of your listeners by trying to get a free trip out of them! That’s all. If you’re going through some things fine. I hope you take the time you need. But own up to your actions. Then everyone can move on
taylorstrecker@jayyy275 loud chewing lol! I promise to work on that in the future bc they're will be a future 😘
melissadegenhardt@mssara11 wait a minute!...... Are you her ex sister -in-law??????
kella988@mssara11 SERIOUSLY GO THROW yourself in front of a effing bus. This is our Taylors IG. We are her true fans. She is part of our lives daily. You are a miserable troll with no life . Go away. Bye. @taylorstrecker ❤️😘❤️
sammy7040@mssara11 apparently you are a human that has mastered perfection! You should NOT judge or make comments about anyone especially professional. You have NO idea what she has clawed her way though and I’m sorry but I’d love a free trip with all of my fans! Probably had nothing to do with it but get the fuck off her page if you have nothing but love to send. Funny 1300 messages of love to your one shitty! Shows your character and that your most likely a my shit don’t stink asshole. Love you @taylorstrecker haters gonna hate but we got you! #heygirlheystrong

Super impressed with Taylor for responding to so many people!
 

Yikes!  I can't think of anything, other than my family, that I'd get that worked up about.  Let's keep things in perspective, gals.  

 
Now Babbette is chiming in and screaming about how Taylor was using her OWN MONEY to hang out with the listeners. Yeah right Jackie. Good stuff. The naysayers are just jealous.

wait, where did you see Babette chiming in?

gotcha gold clutch no worries

My mom is pretty emotionally distant and definitely wouldn't involve herself in defending me from a critic, but the intensity of this doesn't seem normal to me...am I right?