Pete Davidson and Theo Von Address the Volatility of Modern Celebrity Culture

In a recent discussion, comedians Pete Davidson and Theo Von delved into the intense and often fickle nature of modern celebrity culture, particularly focusing on the public's perception of rapidly rising stars. Davidson specifically defended actor Pedro Pascal, whose recent surge in popularity has been met with both adoration and growing calls for him to 'go away' from some segments of the public. 'Everyone was like, he's worked so hard... and now he blows up so hard, everyone's like, 'Daddy, daddy!'' Davidson stated, illustrating the initial excitement. He then contrasted this with the swift backlash: 'A year later, he's like, in everything now 'cause he's hot and big, and everyone's like, 'Go the f**k away, dude!'' Davidson emphasized the need for empathy, suggesting, 'You gotta give someone time to adjust to that new level of fame.' He pointed out that Pascal has been 'banging at it for 30 years' and is now learning to navigate simple daily tasks under constant public gaze. Theo Von echoed Davidson's sentiments, adding, 'They'll be bringing him down soon,' referencing other popular figures like Timothée Chalamet (mispronounced as 'Amos Timothy') who could face similar public fatigue. The conversation highlighted the rapid cycle of adoration and rejection that defines contemporary celebrity status.