Parasocial relationships can be intense — and we all have them to some degree. Whether you're a Swiftie, a fan of the Matildas or just watch the local news every night.
But what its like to be on the receiving end of millions of parasocial relationships?
For Blair Joscelyne AKA Moog, one half of Mighty Car Mods, it took some unexpected steps to cope.
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