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You ever obsess over something you’re too scared to actually do?
In the spirit of spooky season, I’m diving headfirst (but not too far) into the weirdly thrilling world of secondhand obsession — that place where you almost watch the horror movie, almost ride the roller coaster, almost press play… but instead, you binge the reviews, reaction videos, plot summaries, and watch someone else survive it first.
In this special Halloween episode of The Envy League, we explore why we crave the adrenaline of horror films without wanting to experience them. Why secondhand obsession isn’t cowardice — it’s emotional rehearsal. We talk scary movies, identity, fandom, borrowed bravery, and what it really means to envy the people who can fully feel the thing you’re still hovering around.
Because at some point, the trailer won’t be enough.
And envy? That’s the moment you stop outsourcing the feeling and start living it.
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