Bored Panda wanted to get celeb expert Mike's opinion as to why content like gender-swapping actors is as popular as it is. "We’re kind of obsessed with celebrities," Hollywood's Ultimate Insider told us.
"They take us into a world that is usually much different than our own. Quick celebrity hits online are especially appealing, because it’s instant gratification that takes us away from our real lives quickly, and often amusingly so," he explained why people flock to this sort of content.
Unfortunately, far from every talented actor gets their time in the spotlight. Just because you're skilled and great at what you do doesn't guarantee success or fame.
"In my experience, most of an actor’s success can be attributed to being in the right place at the right time. I would say an actor’s skills, although important, are secondary to their success. I’ve known literally hundreds of extremely talented actors over the years, who never achieved widespread success, because they just never got that big break. Timing, and luck, are everything," Mike, from LA, shared with Bored Panda that luck is incredibly important when it comes to creating a successful career.
Considering how much luck and timing impact an actor's career, it's important to not be full of oneself. Humility is important. That's why we asked Mike to share his thoughts about staying grounded as a star is rising.
"As a successful actor, to remain humble, remember two things. Remember where you came from, and what your life was like before achieving success," the celebrity expert told Bored Panda that remembering one's roots are important. As is gratitude. "Think of all those thousands of actors who are struggling to make a living. Talented actors, who for whatever reason, just haven’t made it yet, and never will."
If you enjoyed TikToker geeek.brasil’s content, be sure to follow them online to see their freshest uploads. The concept behind their channel might sound simple in practice, but it’s a recipe that’s working very well for the content creator.
At the time of writing, the TikToker had 123.8k followers on the video-sharing platform, and they had a whopping 4.5 million likes across all of their posts.
Their most popular video features the cast from ‘Stranger Things,’ with their genders changed. That particular video was viewed a jaw-dropping 16.4 million times. It just goes to show that with great timing, you have a better possibility of going viral with your content.
Being aware of the release dates of new shows and seasons, and upcoming events is a great way to stay popular and keep your fans entertained.
Face-change and face-swap apps used to be all the rage some time ago. They’re a trend that keeps popping up all the time here and there, especially when there’s a new app that comes out or when there’s a fun new way to apply that tech. However, privacy is a constant concern when using random apps. Especially with your own photos.
A while back, Bored Panda spoke to Corrina Morse, someone who used a face swap app and went viral, to get her opinion on the topic. She said that it’s impossible to have any apps that are completely safe when it comes to privacy.
“I think you have to be aware of that and make your mind up whether to use an app or not,” she said that everyone is responsible for what they’re willing to tolerate. And it never hurts to read the terms and conditions in full if you’re really worried about privacy!
