Understanding the Dynamics of the Celebrity Crush

Does the world place ordinary human beings on a platinum pedestal? Each and everyday. But it's pretty difficult not to when entire teams of people live to make sure that Hollywood images are "covet-worthy." That being said, celebrity crushes are built around these impressions. Many celebs even have "fantasy crushes" on other famous people. However, to really understand the celebrity crush, certain dynamics must be in place.

Your celebrity crush must be wildly unattainable.

Anything is possible. Once in a lifetime love stories do exist. But for the success of the average celebrity crush, the odds must certainly be against you. Extreme May/December hook-ups, international dalliances, Beauty & the Beast syndrome-these are all fantasy couplings that assure that the object of your desire has at least 0.0000001% chance of crossing paths with you.

You get to be a better "you."

You've got to admit that much of the satisfaction of celeb-based fantasies involves you featured as a better version of yourself. You can easily toss those extra 20 lbs., have perfect hair, or be more muscular-anything your heart desires. (Ironically, this helps add a hint of authenticity to the fantasy.)

You get to rewrite his/her personality.

So what if your 6'5" stud hasn't the most animated personality? Or maybe your favorite on-screen seductress doesn't exactly have a thing for men? No worries. Lucky for you, fantasies about famous people are like blank canvases. You can literally change anything you happen to find off-putting. (If only this worked in real life, huh?)

The world must celebrate your "faux romance."

You may have dreamed about spending 842 consecutive hours alone with Idris Elba or Johnny Depp. But your celebrity fantasy just isn't complete unless it includes the viscous envy of others, preferably spewed by your friends and family. Let the paps catch you and your famous squeeze ducking out of Katsuya. In your twisted daydreams you get to be the person who has a "rumored romance" with a sexy married musician (if that's the sort of thing you're into...)

Polyamory Rules

In the real world, fidelity and romantic commitment are beautiful things. But in the perverse atmosphere you've created in your brain, you are allowed to have more than one celebrity crush. It's even better if they're both duking it out for your affections. Furthermore, during the celeb fantasy, you're encouraged to indulge in the basest of activities-things that involve J-ello, feathers, and Saran Wrap...or...whatever. (Ahem.)

[DISCLAIMER: No imaginary celebrities were harmed during the publication of this article. Any similarities to demented fantasies you may have had are purely coincidental. The writer of this article is not responsible for any restraining orders or court costs you may incur as a result of celebrity stalking.]

SOURCES:

www.ivillage.com
www.mediatakeout.com
www.radaronline.com