I'll be the first to say I'm a part of this celeb obsessed world. I read Perez, glance at the tabloids in line, every now and then tune in the E! channel. So of course with news that Michael Jackson (AND Farrah Fawcett-talk about stealing someones thunder) dying all these different medias are going ape shit. But I can't help but be cynical and annoyed when I read people all of a sudden caring.1) These people have never met the celebrities. Yes, I understand perhaps they made some type of impact on you tv, radio or even dare I say life, but where were all these so called 'friends/fans' when Jackson was being a fucking WACKO or Fawcett's family was either getting pulled over for DUIs or being slapped around? Those people were laughing at the late night jokes and judging, not caring. All of a sudden the celeb dies, and we pretend like they weren't the butt of jokes for the past two decade.
2) Is it really necessary to pretend you care? I can't tell you how many statuses on Facebook or people on Twitter were mentioning Jackson had died. God forbid I get my news from an actual news source, but I have to read about how everybody is so upset on social networks!?! You people, reread number 1.
3) (And this completely includes myself. I need a dose of my own medicine.) We all need to stop caring about celebs. Perhaps it's because we dream about the luxuries their life holds, or the idea of fame. Maybe it is because we don't have our own royal family or seeing people on the big screen makes us feel like we already know them. Maybe it's because we know anything filmed long enough will result in
disaster ie Jon & Kate + 8. I feel that our culture has officially devolved as we continue to renew reality shows like The Hills or American Idol. All they do is prove that Americans are boring and dumb. Why do talentless people try out for American Idol? Do they really think they have something that millions of America would vote for? Bad example seeing as millions voted for W, twice mind you. And somebody just shoot The Hills cast. Why if I watch any morning news program Speidi shows up? Why must we give that horrible couple a nickname? I hope a paparazzi runs over them.In conclusion I think many many Americans are dumb, or at least heading towards brain mush. Our priorities are all over the place, mine included. I can't point out countries on a map, tell you the members on the supreme court, I don't even remember what I learned in Algebra. What I can do is tell you what channel the Soap network is while buying dvds online instead of reading a book and later going on facebook and become frustrated over people who feel that they needed to mention dying celebs in their social network status. My priorities needs to change. Our priorities need to change. This celeb obsession/fandom is ridiculous. And perhaps my biggest downfall: When all is said and done, and I don't feel like working my brain, I'll most likely watch a rerun of old school 90210. Over and out.
