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10 Fan Worship
obsession
worship
idolize
crazy about
mature / immature
individuality
identity
identification
justified
privacy
obligation
it goes with the territory
emulate / copy
dedicated

Why is Joy’s mother worried?
Your advice for Joy and her mother?
What danger is there (if any) in fan worship?
When does liking a performer, actor, or musical group become a problem?
Discuss the list on p. 48, section A.
Are there any celebrities/artists/athletes that are important to you? Explain.
Who are you a fan of? How dedicated a fan are you?
Which celebrities would you like to meet? Why? What would you discuss?
What’s your impression of fans who dress like (emulate) their idols? Gothic Lolita or Takarazuka?
Do famous people have an obligation to their fans? Do they have a right to privacy? Where is the line?
Would you like to be famous? Explain.
The textbook gives a list of “The Top Ten Rock Groups of All Time.” How many of these are you familiar with?
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