In this episode, Tegan and Sara recount the traumatic experience of being catfished, where a hacker posing as Tegan misled fans and manipulated relationships over three years. This incident occurred during their rise to fame, profoundly impacting their safety and trust, and altering how they interacted with their dedicated queer fanbase. Through discussions of identity theft, the emotional toll on fans, and the psychological motivations behind catfishing, the episode explores the complexities of celebrity and fan relationships, particularly in the context of LGBTQ+ representation and community.
**The incident reveals the dark side of fame, where personal identities can be hijacked, leading to significant emotional and psychological impacts for public figures.**
**The experience highlighted the importance of building a supportive community, where fans can engage authentically, rather than through deceitful impersonation.**
Our guest today is our good pal, Canadian author, director, and screenwriter Kelly Oxford.We talk about sex, partnership, parasocial relationships, why wheelchairs are more useful than film school, Piscean friends, and her recent health crisis.To watch the full video of this interview please visit https://weirdertogether.substack.com/and while you are there sign up for Kelly's newsletter, Permanent Retrograde at https://kellyoxford.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Tegan and Sara recount the traumatic experience of being catfished, where a hacker posing as Tegan misled fans and manipulated relationships over three years. This incident occurred during their rise to fame, profoundly impacting their safety and trust, and altering how they interacted with their dedicated queer fanbase. Through discussions of identity theft, the emotional toll on fans, and the psychological motivations behind catfishing, the episode explores the complexities of celebrity and fan relationships, particularly in the context of LGBTQ+ representation and community.
**The incident reveals the dark side of fame, where personal identities can be hijacked, leading to significant emotional and psychological impacts for public figures.**
**The experience highlighted the importance of building a supportive community, where fans can engage authentically, rather than through deceitful impersonation.**
Our guest today is our good pal, Canadian author, director, and screenwriter Kelly Oxford.We talk about sex, partnership, parasocial relationships, why wheelchairs are more useful than film school, Piscean friends, and her recent health crisis.To watch the full video of this interview please visit https://weirdertogether.substack.com/and while you are there sign up for Kelly's newsletter, Permanent Retrograde at https://kellyoxford.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.