Internet Chicks, The Ascension of Celebrity-Obsessed Culture on the Web
The internet changed and dramatically transformed the nature of celebrity culture consumption and interaction. Of its many phenomena, there is, perhaps, one concept that emerged as symbolic of the obsession with celebrity lifestyles, looks, and even behaviors of internet chick. But who or what is an internet chick, anyway? Loosely put, it describes people—mainly teenage girls—who create a persona inspired by or based on imitation of celebrities’ lives on social media. They are influencers, fans, or even wannabe stars who embody a particular mix of glamour, relatability, and internet savvy. This trend has a lot to say about the intersection of celebrity culture and…