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The Social Spark: Understanding the Allure of Gossip
Gossip is a phenomenon that has been around for as long as humans have communicated.
It’s a form of social interaction that often gets a bad rap, but why do people find it so irresistible? Let’s delve into the psychology behind the love for gossip.
The Bonding Glue
Gossip serves as a social bonding agent. Just as primates groom each other to create and maintain social bonds, humans talk.
Gossiping is our way of grooming through words. It’s a tool for social cohesion, allowing us to feel connected to others and part of a community.
This sense of belonging is crucial to our social identity and well-being.
The Information Highway
Gossip is also an information exchange, a way to learn about the social world without having to directly experience everything.
It helps us keep up with the social lives of others, providing valuable insights into the norms, values, and behaviors within our community.
This knowledge can be empowering and can help us navigate social landscapes more effectively.
The Power Play
There’s a certain power that comes with knowing something that others don’t.
Gossip can sometimes give people a sense of superiority or control over the information flow. It’s a way to assert one’s position within a social hierarchy, subtly influencing group dynamics and reputations.
The Emotional Outlet
Discussing others can be a way to process our own feelings and experiences. It can serve as an emotional release, a way to vent frustrations, and a means to seek validation from others.
Gossip can be a safe space to express opinions and emotions that might be deemed inappropriate or risky to share in other contexts.
The Moral Compass
Gossip can act as a social regulator, a way to keep people within the bounds of acceptable behaviour.
By talking about the actions of others, we collectively define what is right and wrong, acceptable and unacceptable within our society. It’s a form of social control that reinforces community standards.
The Entertainment Factor
Let’s not forget, gossip can be downright entertaining. The stories, the secrets, the surprises – they all make for compelling narratives that capture our attention and imagination.
Gossip can break the monotony of daily life, providing a source of amusement and intrigue.
In conclusion, gossip is not just idle chatter; it’s a complex social activity that fulfills several psychological needs.
From strengthening bonds to exchanging information, asserting power to regulating behaviour, and providing entertainment, gossip has many facets that make it an enduring and universal aspect of human interaction.
So the next time you hear a bit of gossip, remember, it’s not just a guilty pleasure; it’s a thread in the fabric of our social lives…
Remember Thou Shall No Give False Information About Others.
Abdulwasiu Akintunde
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has strongly denounced the ridicule surrounding viral videos of member testimonies, asserting that the church would never fabricate such accounts.
In response to the viral video floating on social media, the head of Public Relations and Media, Pastor Chidi Louis, explained that one of the testimonies was a recounting of a dream, which was taken out of context to discredit the church.
Pastor Louis urged the public to watch the full testimonies on the church’s official platform for clarity.
He added that some bloggers maliciously edit videos to mock the work of God and warned against believing everything seen online.
Freedom Times News gathered that these remarks followed the circulation of testimonies deemed incredible by many viewers, including one where a member claimed a lion had saved them and another where a woman said she overpowered armed robbers and seized their AK-47 rifles.
The church urged Nigerians to be skeptical of what they see online, warning that some bloggers deliberately misrepresent content for sensationalism.
A male member also described surviving a kidnapping, machete attacks, and gunshots without injury.
In response, the church clarified that the footage was manipulated.
The church dismissed the viral videos as fake and encouraged people to disregard them.
Israel Adeleke
Popular Nigerian actress, model, and television host, Kehinde Bankole, has revealed the only condition that would make her accept a nude role in a movie.
She disclosed this during a recent podcast appearance, when she was asked whether she would be willing to perform nude scenes on screen.
In response, the actress explained that, she believes nudity and explicit scenes are not always essential for conveying a compelling narrative in films.
She elucidated further that, such content should only be included if it genuinely serves the story.
She said, “As far as it is intelligently required, not just because it is required. Sometimes, you do not need nudity, you do not need excessive kissing, you do not need all of that to tell a good story.
“For example, if a couple has been married for 10 years, you do not need to start the scene by showing them in a sexual act.”
Although the actress expressed concern that her opinion might be misinterpreted, but noted that she would only take on nude roles if they are “artistically required”.
“I do not like that question because the answer would always be taken out of context. This is the internet, after all. I will just say that I can do what is artistically required,” she added.
Bankole made her entertainment debut in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2003, then proceeded with MBGN 2004. She was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, two years after her first screen feature in Wale Adenuga’s Super Story.
Since then, she has starred in numerous Nollywood productions, including ‘Adire’, ‘Sister’, and ‘Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’.
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Bobrisky Released from Kirikiri, Warns: Don’t Spray Money or Risk Becoming a Kirikiri Landlord
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Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has regained freedom after spending six months behind bars at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
His release comes after being convicted for abusing the naira by spraying it lavishly at parties.
In an exclusive interview with GoldMyneTV, Bobrisky issued a stern warning to his followers: “Follow the rules, abide by the law. Don’t spray money carelessly, unless you want to become a landlord inside Kirikiri.”
The crossdresser emphasized that seemingly innocuous actions like spraying money could lead to serious consequences.
He expressed gratitude to his loyal friends who stood by him during his incarceration.
Recalls that during the court proceedings six months ago, Bobrisky pleaded for a second chance to educate his followers about responsible money use.
“My Lord, I wish that you could give me a second chance to use my platform to inform and educate my followers about spraying money.
“I would do a video on my page and I will educate people about spraying money. I will not repeat this, My Lord. I regret my actions, My Lord.”
He vowed not to repeat his past mistakes and expressed regret for his actions. Consequently, the judge didn’t paid keen hears to his pleads, but was sentenced to six months in prison.
On Monday August 5, 2024, Bobrisky was released after he severed his full jail time at the Kirikiri correctional Centre.
Bobrisky Released from Kirikiri, Warns: Don't Spray Money or Risk Becoming a Kirikiri Landlord pic.twitter.com/I8ydXAftji
— Freedom Times (@freedomtimesng) August 5, 2024
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