This is not a phenomenon; because it is no longer strange. It is like a flood in which society as a whole has drowned. But the funniest, or rather the strangest thing I have heard is that many officials base their decisions on the reactions of these stars. It is astonishing that governments have used them to promote their decisions, some of which were highly sensitive, political, and economic. I do not know who could fall under the title of "superficiality," whether it refers to the user or the used.
That girl who cannot distinguish between a political file and a political envelope, or that man who cannot distinguish between a vessel and blood vessels.
She entered the social media sky as a bright star just by talking about divorce and marriage and enlightening girls on the best ways to lead a man, or that man who entertains people with the funny story of his parents' marriage.
These are fast-food meals offered by these stars, which neither nourish nor satisfy hunger, except for increasing the flabbiness of the buttocks. Who evaluates the content they provide? Just a dull joke, empty talk, provocative shows, a swaying walk in a market or a sweet shop, and a bite of ice cream is enough to accumulate thousands of fans and millions of views. And she entered fame through seduction, like fashion models, by stirring up controversy when she speaks about what she does not know, posing as a social guide or a specialist in religions and civil laws, posting a story from the bedroom every day with the least amount of clothing.
Viewers and followers realize that the content is superficial and naive, but they follow and comment. Why not, as long as they are behind the screen with their identities unknown? They are from a virtual world, where insults are permitted and venting frustration is legitimate.
In Jordan, the most dangerous thing is that these influencers issue fatwas on economic conditions, political affairs, and corruption issues, and there are those who believe them.
Have you asked yourself why these people receive all this support and care, despite the crudeness and superficiality of the content they provide?
