Following the Met Gala, TikTok and other social media platforms have seen a surge in efforts to pressure celebrities to speak out about the conflict in Gaza. Creators have used hashtags like #celebrityblocklist to call out celebrities who haven't voiced their opinions sufficiently and are advocating for their followers to block these celebrities. The Met Gala, perceived as a display of wealth during a time of crisis, intensified these efforts. While blocking aims to push celebrities to use their influence for political causes, experts doubt its effectiveness in driving real change, although it may provide a sense of agency to those participating.
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