While researching for Praise Petey, Anna Drezen and the rest of the writers for the show were able to unpack the cult-like experiences in their own lives.Animation World Network states that between soapy shows like Hart of Dixie and cult documentaries such as Holy Hell and Wild Wild Country, Drezen and the rest of the writers talked about their own experiences with cult-like behavior in unlikely places like yoga studios, corporate culture, and higher education. Drezen herself stated that “Even a relationship, or a friendship, or a family can be like a cult.” She also spoke about how the entertainment industry can feel cult-like at times, such as when you take an acting class and educators use it as a way to get free labor out of students hoping their work will pay off with an acting job.Drezen also read a lot of material about cults, and quoted cult expert Steven Hassan saying, “No one joins a cult, everyone thinks that they’re just trying to better themselves.” Hassan at one point in time was part of the Unification Church cult, and after that experience, he became an educator and mental health counselor to help bring awareness to cults and the reasons why someone could find themselves part of one without realizing it.Related: Scout Comics’ Henchgirl Lands Live-Action TV Series at Freeform
While researching for Praise Petey, Anna Drezen and the rest of the writers for the show were able to unpack the cult-like experiences in their own lives.
Animation World Network states that between soapy shows like Hart of Dixie and cult documentaries such as Holy Hell and Wild Wild Country, Drezen and the rest of the writers talked about their own experiences with cult-like behavior in unlikely places like yoga studios, corporate culture, and higher education. Drezen herself stated that “Even a relationship, or a friendship, or a family can be like a cult.” She also spoke about how the entertainment industry can feel cult-like at times, such as when you take an acting class and educators use it as a way to get free labor out of students hoping their work will pay off with an acting job.
Drezen also read a lot of material about cults, and quoted cult expert Steven Hassan saying, “No one joins a cult, everyone thinks that they’re just trying to better themselves.” Hassan at one point in time was part of the Unification Church cult, and after that experience, he became an educator and mental health counselor to help bring awareness to cults and the reasons why someone could find themselves part of one without realizing it.
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