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Feasting on the misfortune of the famous


Published on 2025-01-25 17:24:17 - MSN
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  • As I write this column, reports are streaming in that Saif Ali Khan has recorded his police statement on the stabbing and attempted robbery case. But a lot else has transpired on the sidelines from the fateful morning of January 16,

The article from MSN discusses the public's fascination with the downfall or misfortune of celebrities, a phenomenon often referred to as "schadenfreude." It explores how people derive a sense of satisfaction or pleasure from seeing high-profile figures face personal or professional setbacks. The piece delves into various psychological and social reasons behind this behavior, including the leveling effect it has on society, where seeing celebrities struggle can make ordinary people feel better about their own lives. It also touches on how media coverage amplifies these events, feeding into the cycle of celebrity culture where fame and misfortune are closely intertwined. Examples cited include celebrities like Britney Spears, whose public breakdowns were widely covered, and how such events often lead to increased media attention and public discourse on the pressures of fame.

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