‘How do you compare yourself with one of the most famous women in the world?’ asks Lindsay Crouse, the New York Times writer that just found out her ex-boyfriend is dating Lady Gaga. It turns out, you let it make you a better person.
At least, that’s the conclusion Crouse comes to in the now viral online story that people are so obsessed with there’s an entire Twitter moment dedicated to it. The ‘fabulous’, ‘funny’ and ‘graceful’ New York Times article hit the internet last night, and since being posted on social media has garnered thousands of replies and near 60,000 likes.
Exploring how social media combines with celebrity culture to make it impossible to avoid seeing an ex online, Crouse goes into detail about her feelings when she was made aware a man she dated for seven years is now making headlines as Lady Gaga’s new partner.
Gaga became Instagram official with her boyfriend, Michael Polansky – an entrepreneur and investor – earlier this month, posting a picture of her sat in his lap. Naturally, social media went wild with people trying to figure out new information on this mystery – and very normal seeming - man.
But it turns out we’re all now more interested in his ex-girlfriend, with the story attracting tons of praise over Crouse’s very level-headed response to seeing her ex with someone so famous and successful.
In the story, which you can read in full here, she explains that rather than feeling less secure in herself, seeing her ex date Lady Gaga only made her level up her own life. ‘I was going to wear a black dress I’d gotten on sale years ago to an event that weekend, for probably the 27th time. But Lady Gaga would never do something like that,’ she writes.
‘I went to a nice store I’d never been inside before and I tried something on,’ she continues. ‘The dress was too expensive, but I bought it anyway. Why should I accept less than Lady Gaga?
Did I agree to do the work presentation I was anxious about? Yes.
‘I went to a coffee shop. Did I want a large? Yes. For the event: Did I want my makeup done? I never had, but yes. And yes, I’ll get the lashes too. When I was emailed praise, did I forward it to my boss? Yes. Did I agree to do the work presentation I was anxious about? Yes. Yes, yes, yes.’
All in all, Crouse came to the conclusion that comparing yourself to Lady Gaga is ‘incredibly motivational’ and recommends we all do it. Naturally, her measured response in a piece that attracted many for the salacious headline has been well-received online.
‘I am living for this piece,’ journalist Olivia Petter posted on Twitter – to over 2,000 likes. ‘"Social media in 2020 is so ingrained that it’s no longer a supplement or even an addiction... You want to unsubscribe? Well, you can’t." Great read from @lindsaycrouse,’ Heather Martino, a filmmaker, added.
‘If you read one feature today, make it this,’ a third concluded. And honestly, it might not be in our best interest, but we second that thought.
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