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Ariana Grande Faces Backlash After Saying Jeffrey Dahmer Is Her Dream Dinner Date

Ariana Grande shocked everyone when she revealed her surprising choice for a dream dinner date.

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You’d expect a music star to name a fellow industry legend or an up-and-coming artist.

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But Ariana’s choice? One of the most infamous serial killers in American history.

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Yes, you read that right – Ariana Grande’s ideal dinner guest is Jeffrey Dahmer.

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 On the Podcrushed podcast, hosted by Penn Badgley, Ariana shared a chilling detail from her childhood.

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“I was infatuated with serial killers when I was younger,” she admitted, leaving listeners stunned.

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She recounted a Q&A session with young fans that took an unexpected turn.

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“Years ago, before the Dahmer series, I was in a Q&A with young fans,” she began.

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Ariana, with her usual candor, turned to the parents and asked if she could give her honest answer.

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 With their nod of approval, she dropped the bombshell: “Jeffrey Dahmer’s pretty fascinating.”

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She added, “I think I would have loved to have met him, maybe with like a third party or something. But I have questions.”

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The room was understandably taken aback, with parents saying, ‘We’ll explain it later, sweetheart.’

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 For those unfamiliar, Jeffrey Dahmer is a name that sends shivers down the spine.

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Between 1978 and 1991, Dahmer committed heinous acts that horrified the nation.

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He confessed to the murders of 17 men and boys in Wisconsin and Ohio.

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 Dahmer’s killing spree was marked by gruesome details of drugging, assaulting, and cannibalizing his victims.

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Fourteen of his victims were men and boys of color, predominantly from the LGBTQ+ community.

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 His youngest victim was just 14 years old, and the oldest was 33.

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 Dahmer’s horrific actions have been the subject of countless films, TV shows, and documentaries.

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His story continues to captivate and disturb audiences worldwide.

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Ariana’s fascination with Dahmer isn’t entirely unique, given the public’s morbid curiosity with true crime.

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However, her open admission during a fan Q&A was certainly unexpected.

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Now, let’s dive into Ariana’s background to understand her peculiar interest.

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Born in Boca Raton, Florida, Ariana Grande showed a penchant for the dramatic from a young age.

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Her early career saw her star in Broadway musicals before moving to TV with Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.”

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But it was her music career that skyrocketed her to global stardom.

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Hits like “Problem,” “Break Free,” and “Thank U, Next” cemented her status as a pop icon.

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Despite her bubbly persona, Ariana’s life has had its share of dark moments.

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The Manchester bombing at her concert in 2017 was a traumatic event that deeply affected her.

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Ariana has often channeled her experiences and emotions into her music.

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Her candidness about mental health and personal struggles resonates with many fans.

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 So, her admission of a morbid curiosity isn’t entirely out of character.

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 It reflects a complex personality, blending innocence with an awareness of life’s darker aspects.

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 The true crime genre’s explosion in popularity shows we’re all a bit fascinated by the macabre.

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 Shows like “Mindhunter,” “Making a Murderer,” and the recent Dahmer series have captivated audiences globally.

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Ariana’s candidness about her interest taps into this broader societal trend.

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 Her revelation also sparked mixed reactions online, with fans both shocked and intrigued.

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 One fan tweeted, “Ariana’s dinner date choice is wild. Didn’t see that coming!”

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 Another commented, “Can’t believe Ariana wants to dine with Dahmer. True crime fascination goes deep!”

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It’s clear that Ariana’s answer wasn’t the PR-friendly response people expected.

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But it’s precisely this unpredictability that keeps her fans hooked.

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 Whether discussing her music or her peculiar interests, Ariana Grande always manages to surprise.

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 So, while her dream dinner date might be unsettling, it’s just another chapter in the fascinating life of a pop superstar.

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For better or worse, Ariana Grande’s honesty continues to captivate and intrigue the world.

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