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Why are so many people calling Elon Musk by his first name, like he's their buddy or neighbor? This reminds me when Steve Jobs had passed away, many people were
by sydney6 4y ago
Why are so many people calling Elon Musk by his first name, like he's their buddy or neighbor? This reminds me when Steve Jobs had passed away, many people were walking the streets with candles and cards in memoriam of "Steve". How come?
- adam_arthur 4y agoProbably because it's a unique enough name to not introduce ambiguity. Nobody can just say Steve or Bill without confusing people
- PebblesRox 4y agoPlus Musk is kind of a weird word.
- pjc50 4y agoCelebrities induce parasocial relationships. None of those come close to the response to the death of Diana.
- sydney6 4y agoThank's for your response.. what an immensely interesting [1] topic. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction
- narag 4y agoThat's a measure of fame. When nobody knows you, they use the complete name, Elon Musk. When you're famous, they drop the given name, you're Musk. When you're ultrafamous, they only use the given name, now you're Elon.
- mmplxx 4y agoAnd when you're God, they cannot utter your name.