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This post contains spoilers forThe Idolepisode two, Double Fantasy.
A veil of secrecy has been shadingThe Idol,the new HBO jawn from Sam Levinson.
The show has beenmired in controversy, with accusations of exploitation and sexual torture porn coming from its production.
The show premiered at Canneslast monthto a standard-issuefive-minute standing ovationandmixed reviews.
Many questions have surroundedThe Idol,mostly centering on what this show is even about.
But more questions arose as the show went on.
Questions such as:
Does the Weeknd know whoBillie Piperis?
Leia had to turn off capitalization on Jocelyns phone, didnt she?
Jocelyn dancing along to her remix; is thisMGK-coded?
Is Tedros a literal vampire?
Can he not answer the phone during the day because thats when hes honk-shoo-honk-shoo in his coffin?
Who are Jocelyns fans?
What kind of two-bit operation has no cameras shooting coverage on their music video?
Are those puppets (do you get the metaphor???)
in Tedross club from Los Angeles institution theBob Baker Marionette Theater?
Its all coming together … Did Chloe give herself a blowout after swimming in one of Jocelyns two (2) pools?
[Two scenes later] Never mind, her hair is messy again!
Did you know Max (nee HBO) has a mute function?
So you dont have to listen to Abel the Weeknd Tesfayes erotic ASMR.
If you answered no, follow-up question: Why are you lying?
