This is a disturbing trend. Professor John Grunburger (fictitious name proudly pulled from a legendary sweet wine) says that the world is ending. Life goes on and he gets a small column in Science Magazine and perhaps a page 15 article next to the baby fish born with three feet.
But let's say Al Gore or Leanardo say the same thing, we all scream in dismay and fly around like animals in a trap. That is why when it comes to election time, the celebs join in the election frenzy for their preferred party. Because they know the sucker public will eat up all they have to say.
In South Africa they have a Survivor for celebs. It gains a following and many actually believe they are trying to win the game for their chosen charities. There is a word for that- and it is the stuff male cows leave behind on the grass. They do it for the R500 000 going to them and the charities is a bonus. I can bet you if it were just for the money for charity, they would have bribed each other to be voted off. If it was for the charities they would give their R500 000 winnings away as well.
We think they are these glorious people who can do no wrong, and when they do, our jaws drop to the floor and we are so deeply hurt. The public are a bunch of idiots. I mean a world that thinks Justin Bieber can sing or that he has talent is pretty worrying. Another classic-Becks- he is an above average footballer, but due to his love affair with the media, is now labelled a legend. Let's not forget Amy Rehab - I heard she fell and bruised her ribs. Who cares. I am still trying to find her talent as well.
Programs like X Factor and Idols are run on viewer votes. It is obvious they are not trying to unearth talent, what they are doing is saying to us- 'this is what we have, you guys tell us which one is the most popular so that when they win, based on your votes, we can do an album and you suckers will more than likely purchase it because you idiots voted them the winner in the first place'. Screw the other artists who may actually have talent, it is popularity and record sales that counts at the end of the day.
When it comes to honours and awards, we are quick to lavish these upon celebs. However, people who keep industry running, are frowned upon and ignored. How many Rubbish Collectors have you seen on Top Billing? How many bankers have you seen winning the Order of South Africa? How many mechanics have you seen knighted? You see, the people who actually work and have a purpose in the world are pretty much people we cannot do without. We need bankers, doctors, rubbish collectors and so on. We do not NEED celebs.
Why is their chosen career (no matter how wonderful it is) revered more than the rest of the careers other people do??
They are self serving people who bask in our idiotic following and the false glory we bestow up them that they do not deserve. Many have charities and are hailed for their work- they tirelessly gather money for whatever foundations, but what would be interesting, is how much of their own wealth finds it's way into the coffers of the foundations they support.
Okay, enough of this topic, it is off my chest for now!! I just think we should rather put glory where it rightfully belongs and give credit to those who actually make a difference in our lives. (Remember those who were in tears when Michale Jackson died?? Still don't understand how you can be broken up by somebody who really did nothing in your life other than make you part with your money)
Phew, I am cynical today. But this is how I feel. I think celebs are overblown, money crazy, self indulgent people who think they are superior to the rest of us. Many do not deserve the fans they have.
Raise a glass and a finger to them all......
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