“What’s new?” you’re probably thinking. I know, * I know.*
Fortunately enough for me, I was in Fiji on the beach when the whole Casey Anthony verdict was read and, as such, my only exposure to the craziness of some was the few times I popped online to check my email and Facebook over that week.
But now that I’m home, I’m legitimately creeped out by the behavior of several of my Facebook friends. I’m talking normally rational adults, constantly joining groups/ liking pages about Casey Anthony being the devil incarnate who deserves to be roasted alive AND pages about how Kaylee Anthony is America’s angel/hero/whatever else. Then, the same people are posting endless streams of poorly Photoshopped pictures of the dead kid, along with some blurry text written motivational phrase about heaven and angels and babies and justice and whatever else comes to mind.
It’s creepy.
And I thought I was the only one, but in talking to some of my more normal friends, it seems we all have at least a friend or two flooding our feeds with this same bullshit. In fact, allow me to present to you the groups my friend’s sister has joined in the last three days:
CREEPY.
Anyway, I just wanted to vent. I went so far as to make my own “Your obsession with Casey Anthony is creepy” Facebook page, but damn, I’m still creeped out. And that’s why I’m here: at least I know this place is filled with rational people (mostly ;)).
FWIW: I realize I can block and/ or delete these people. Yeah yeah, I’m on that, but in the mean time I’m still creeped out, ok?
I feel your pain. I was visiting my parents this weekend, and my dad cut out a photo of Casey Anthony from the newspaper and put it on the fridge. Why? I have no idea. Perhaps to remind people that killing children is not a good thing.
This, from the same man who would clap Hitler on the back for brilliant strategizing. Not that my dad has anything against Gypsies and Jewish people – he just thinks Hitler did a really good job at what he set his mind to do.
People keep asking me if I am ABSOLUTELY INCENSED about the whole case. No, I’m not. I didn’t follow it, because I am a new mom and it makes me too sad to think about.
Hey, you know, as his child, you should probably be happy that he reminds himself of that in any way necessary :D.
But really though: I get it. Dead babies are sad. We shouldn’t ever gloss over the bad shit people do, because it’s through social awareness that this stuff gets greatly diminished. That said, it’s real weird to have a picture of a dead kid you don’t know, never will know, and have no relation to up on your Facebook. It’s weird!
NM. Compared the case to pro-life rhetoric… then thought better about opening that can of worms. Suffice it to say, people long for what they think are simple cases of good vs. evil.
Amen. I Facebook-friended a makeup artist who does all these cute YouTube demonstrations of how to get certain looks. A few days ago she posted something on her own FB wall using the phrase “read on, baby,” and talking about cute duct tape styles (Hello Kitty, leopard print, etc.) and apparently some Casey Anthony-obsessed chick posted some since-deleted message raving about the case. Everyone started posting “WTF” messages.
Excellent point, Diosa! I shall count my blessings.
One of the things that frightens me about this mob-mentality is the fact that there is a sliver of a chance that she did not do it. They did not find enough conclusive evidence to convict her. But there are people out there who, I truly believe, would murder that woman on sight just because they are convinced she did it.
I’m not here to defend her, but I’ve gotta put my faith in the American legal system.
I got lucky, somehow, with my FB friends. I don’t have many, and none of them are crazy. No religious stuff, no chain stuff, and no current event crazy either. I’ve only had to hide two people, one with too many video posts and the other with too many gaming posts. I just have to remember to visit their walls once in a while.
I may personally think she did it, but as far as I am concerned the courts determined there was not enough proof she did it and until she actually comes out and confesses, or murders someone else I am pretty willing to let her get on with her life.
I can secretly hope that some evidence is found, or the real killer shows up and confesses, or she actually confesses but I am not basing my continued happiness on any belief that she actually did it. I got other shit on my mind.
I think it’s just an easy way to feel useful, as if you’re showin’ them by clicking “like” on yet another page against a person or idea they are against.
I don’t have a tv so I don’t really notice much until it goes viral. It was like a sudden whirlwind the day they read the verdict but it settled down quick. Those same people are now rehashing the “Keep this as your status for one hour if you know anyone who had whatever disease . . .” and will until another exciting murder comes up for them to follow.
Yeah the obsession is out of control. Even those who resemble Casey are being targeted. Some woman who looked kinda like Casey (in a state far away from Florida) was viciously attacked by another woman who was trying to kill her because she thought it was Casey. :eek:
The worst thing is that most of these obsessive people don’t give a shit about the thousands of kids who are abused or neglected by their parents daily, or about the other kids who aren’t elevated to the Cult of the Telegenic Martyrs by Nancy Grace and the like. Mind you, I think Anthony’s case had a few unique features, but I doubt she matches the sheer cruelty of many out there. I agree with those who said this is the bandwagon of the moment; jump on it or you may be portrayed as an Unfeeling Person.
I was sort of creeped out by the anger of two or three of my FB friends but they were over it about 15 minutes after the verdict. I mean perhaps they aren’t over it yet but they aren’t saying anything about it on FB.
Today I caught a glimpse of Anthony on a TV while at the gym and I thought to myself “Why do we care?” I mean…she killed her OWN kid. Or didn’t. But her OWN kid died. That’s awful but…it’s not like she’s after your kid, or any kids you know.
I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. I chalked up the outrage to my non-mommyness.
Diosa, are your Casey-obsessed friends parents or not? I wonder if it makes a difference. My 3 friends who were worked up briefly happen to be parents.
