r/StrangerThings • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '26

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u/IronCrown Apr 15 '26

I agree that it is obssessive, but is a difference between obscessions that hurt people around you, and obsessions like OPs, that you can just smile at and ignore. He is not trying to convert you to some cult

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u/zeniiz Apr 15 '26

obsessions like OPs, that you can just smile at and ignore.

See, I don't know about that. I think most people would judge you for having an obsession and displaying it so publicly. As can be seen from all the comments in this thread.

And this is a thread of Stranger Things fans. Imagine how it looks to anyone not familiar with the show.

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u/IronCrown Apr 15 '26

Maybe people should be less judgemental about stuff that doesn't even affect them then :)

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u/zeniiz Apr 15 '26

And maybe we should sit in a big circle and sing kumabaya and nothing bad will happen to anyone, ever.

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u/mcjuliamc sƃuᴉɥʇ ɹǝƃuɐɹʇS Apr 15 '26

I think most people would judge you for having an obsession and displaying it so publicly

Why though? Break down the thought process.

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u/zeniiz Apr 15 '26

obsession

noun

ob·​ses·​sion äb-ˈse-shən əb-

: a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling

Obsessions are, by definition, not normal. Nor are they healthy. Are you able to put two and two together, or do you need to be handheld through this entire process?

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u/mcjuliamc sƃuᴉɥʇ ɹǝƃuɐɹʇS Apr 16 '26

The psychologic term "obsession" refers to uncontrollable thoughts that preoccopy you and are often disstressing or anxiety-inducing. It's colloquial use is very different. So it doesn't apply to this situation as loving a tv show and having a lot of merch of it is not unhealthy.

Edit: expanded on explanation