Celebrity lookalike contests are the perfect cultural stand-in for disappearing third places—even if they’re temporary ...Middle East

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Celebrity lookalike contests are the perfect cultural stand-in for disappearing third places—even if they’re temporary
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Celebrity lookalike contests have swept the U.S. recently, inviting fans of actors and artists to attend and compete. Though most winners don’t receive much beyond a small cash prize or a medal, these impromptu events have drawn huge crowds, filling a growing cultural void as third places dwindle. Coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the term “third place” refers to a space in which we gather to meet our community needs. With the first place being home and the second being the workplace, the third points to popular hangout spots, like bars, coffee shops, and movie theaters—spaces that don’t require you to empty your wallet on the way in and in which socializing is not only encour

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