The Dark Side of The Internet: Stalkers, Robbers, & Parasocial Fans

About this episode

The episode discusses the fears and realities of living life online, including parasocial relationships and influencer safety.

This week on Pretty Basic, we spiral from favorite seasons and serotonin levels to the very real fears of living life online. 🌷☀️🍂 And yes, we’re breaking down the internet theory connecting your favorite season to your nervous system. Then, Alisha takes us through the emotional rollercoaster of thinking she found her first gray hair… only to discover it was actually something much worse. Can you guess what? 👀 The conversation takes a deeper turn as we chat about the scary reality of parasocial relationships online, influencer safety, the horror stories that come from posting in real time, and the fine line between sharing your life and protecting your peace in today’s internet culture. Sponsors: TRU FRU: Find Tru Fru now in the freezer aisle at your local grocery store! CROCS: Visit Crocs.com or a store near you to find your perfect pair of classic clogs.  MALIBU: Get Ready with Malibu Pink! Find Malibu Pink at a retailer near you. Must be 21 or older to purchase. Please drink responsibly. For additional information, visit MalibuDrinks.com and follow @MalibuDrinksUS on IG, or @Maliburum on TikTok. OGEE: Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alisha Marie, Remi Cruz

Topics covered

• internet safety
• parasocial relationships
• influencer culture
• mental health
• online fears
• personal experiences

Keywords

• internet
• stalkers
• robbers
• parasocial fans
• influencer safety
• mental health
• gray hair
• emotional rollercoaster

Sponsors

TRU FRU, CROCS, MALIBU, OGEE, NUULY, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Products: TRU FRU, CROCS, MALIBU, OGEE, NUULY

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