Generally, most people aren't extraordinary at more than one thing. The coolest thing that Usain Bolt or Clayton Kershaw had/s to offer the public was being otherworldly talented. Doesn't mean they can't be intelligent, thoughtful people. But the world is full of those and forming parasocial relationships with the ones who can run 100m in under 10.00 or throw a curveball that makes my stomach turn is a weird thing to do.

I'll admit to following pretty much every runner and baseball player that I enjoy watching on instagram though. If they want to post cool pictures of their awesome lives, I'm up for it. But once we enter the universe of text and ideas - dangerous ground that tempts me to start having opinions. Gotta keep that wall up.