Been in and out of news on Trisha for what feels like forever now but I had no idea about the sheer amount of things they appeared in towards the beginning of their career, this is so well researched and fairly discussed. She is superb at getting reactions and managing them, but at the same time not needing to manage them at all, because like you said she is “uncancellable.” Such an interesting personality. I have disagreed with opinions/stunts she has done several times but I cannot wish ill on her, I will say it seems they always seem to come to see the light and correct past wrongs. But how much of that is real?? The illusion is so well maintained!!
I thought I had only encountered Trisha when the YouTube algorithm once offered her up. I was ill and found myself in a rabbit hole, touring the wardrobes of the wealthy. I remember how empty her relationship with every object around her was - and on more than one occasion, admitting she had no clue why it was purchased.
Also, thanks for pointing out she had made a much earlier appearance in my memory; the déjà vu while watching Eminem’s “We Made You” music video was dizzying.
It’s cautionary because she earned these assets through completely submitting to the fame machine - submitting to stereotypes, offering up ownership of her personhood online. If you give and give to a system that takes and takes, it will sometimes reward you - Paytas is in the glittering minority, which makes her an interesting subject of study
I feel as though her drug abuse could’ve been better highlighted, as this surely seems to be related to her pursuit of fame. She has 2 children, what will become of them? she’s given everything for fame, how can we be certain she’s not willing to give them up too? I don’t know trisha but I imagine it would be very taxing to be so open and vulnerable while struggling. The essay was short and no suggestions of repercussions trisha may have faced were made, I agree with you there. But I think the premise was uniquely insightful and id like to see a more in depth look at trisha one day
Been in and out of news on Trisha for what feels like forever now but I had no idea about the sheer amount of things they appeared in towards the beginning of their career, this is so well researched and fairly discussed. She is superb at getting reactions and managing them, but at the same time not needing to manage them at all, because like you said she is “uncancellable.” Such an interesting personality. I have disagreed with opinions/stunts she has done several times but I cannot wish ill on her, I will say it seems they always seem to come to see the light and correct past wrongs. But how much of that is real?? The illusion is so well maintained!!
What a good read!
I thought I had only encountered Trisha when the YouTube algorithm once offered her up. I was ill and found myself in a rabbit hole, touring the wardrobes of the wealthy. I remember how empty her relationship with every object around her was - and on more than one occasion, admitting she had no clue why it was purchased.
Also, thanks for pointing out she had made a much earlier appearance in my memory; the déjà vu while watching Eminem’s “We Made You” music video was dizzying.
So she’s rich and her family loves her, and we’re supposed to view this is as a cautionary tale? Why?
There’s far more reward than real work or personality and 0 *actual* social stigma problems
It’s cautionary because she earned these assets through completely submitting to the fame machine - submitting to stereotypes, offering up ownership of her personhood online. If you give and give to a system that takes and takes, it will sometimes reward you - Paytas is in the glittering minority, which makes her an interesting subject of study
I mean yeah she submitted and she was rewarded with it. Handsomely; with things tons of people will die envious of.
There’s no Aesop here because the ending is too happy
I feel as though her drug abuse could’ve been better highlighted, as this surely seems to be related to her pursuit of fame. She has 2 children, what will become of them? she’s given everything for fame, how can we be certain she’s not willing to give them up too? I don’t know trisha but I imagine it would be very taxing to be so open and vulnerable while struggling. The essay was short and no suggestions of repercussions trisha may have faced were made, I agree with you there. But I think the premise was uniquely insightful and id like to see a more in depth look at trisha one day