TOO CAUGHT UP.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
September 6, 2017 11:06am CST
Have you ever become so caught up or immersed in a soap opera or other television series, that you forget those actors are simply playing roles - and in real life their character could be completely different from the one they play on the show.? Now , imagine if you met an actor or actress face to face - one who plays a bad guy role on your favorite soap - how would you react? Would you verbally abuse him/her - or show some love?
Verbal attacks was the norm for actress Joan Collins during the period 1981 - 1989 when the popular television series "Dynasty" was aired. Collins played the role of the catty ex-wife of Blake Carrington ( John Forsythe) - and was often accosted when recognized in public.
Hard to believe that some soap fans get so caught up and carried away, they forget these actors are simply acting a role. Of course , there are exceptions - like Charlie Sheen in "Two and a Half Men " - his character on the show is similar to his real life one.
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18 responses
@mildredtabitha (16053)
• Nairobi, Kenya
6 Sep 17
Yes. We often get lost in the acting scene and everything the actors do starts affecting us. I always remind myself that it is just an act.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
6 Sep 17
Yes,that usually happens with people.But thankfully I never confuse a real person with the character they play.
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@sabtraversa (12938)
• Italy
6 Sep 17
I doubt that would happen to me. 
Most of the time the series or soap operas are dubbed in my native language, so I would realize they're a different person because their voice doesn't match the whole picture I have of a character.
I might just say "hey donkeyhole" in a jokingly manner. 
Most of the time the series or soap operas are dubbed in my native language, so I would realize they're a different person because their voice doesn't match the whole picture I have of a character.
I might just say "hey donkeyhole" in a jokingly manner. 2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
6 Sep 17
I've never met an actor or actress but have become attached to many through their tv series. I doubt I'd verbally abuse a famous person if I met them and they were a villain. Guess for some people it's hard to separate a role from real life
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
6 Sep 17
Nope..but when discussing it with my husband, I sound like I`m actually saying that the character is more likely their personality Oh well! just appreciating their good acting
Oh well! just appreciating their good acting 1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
7 Sep 17
Some people have a hard time distinguishing reality from make-believe.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Sep 17
I've read about that happening to certain actors. I think of Linda Blair who was in "The Exorcist" . . . she did such a convincing job of being possessed that she was definitely recognizable in the street and people would be afraid of her. I can separate movie from real life . . . but I do admit seeing her photos throughout my life scared me (or conjured up memories of the movie anyway) - though I should know better.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Poor Joan 
I enjoyed watching Dynasty.
I enjoyed watching Dynasty.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Sep 17
Yes, I remember the character she played. I really hated the character but I would never confuse the actress with the character.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Sep 17
I always thought that was so strange. People who live in a world where soap characters are "real" must have some deep seated problems with reality.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
6 Sep 17
I am not into any of those , but i have friends who used to do / follow what they used to watch.. it's so disgusting sometimes
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@JudyEv (325808)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 18
I feel sometimes feel sorry for those who are continually cast as 'the villain'. I'm sure many begin to think they are a bit like that in real life.
