Celebrity news - who freaking CARES?

***IronParrot*** · 05-27-2003, 08:22 PM

We all know how scandalous tabloids are total trash and a waste of trees, material not even worth wiping your arse with.

But it's about time we attacked the real root of the problem: the societal obsession with celebrities.

Look. I don't care who's dating who as long as it's not my girl. I don't care who's marrying who as long as it's not my mother. I could frankly care less if some famous "football" player (and I use "football" loosely, i.e. in the incorrect American sense) murdered his wife - it makes him no better than any other common murderer. No way should people with household names be subjected to public invasions of privacy. No way should these public invasions of privacy affect their careers, as they so often do.

And no way should otherwise decent people be reading trash like People magazine, which dares to pass itself off as legitimate - let alone the gossip tabloids in the supermarket stands.

Stop buying that crap. Stop reading that crap. And spread the word and stop everyone you know from obsessing about the private lives of people they don't even know. (And if they actually know those celebrities perchance, double shame on them.)

If there is no market for worthless gossip about famous people, it will ruin that industry. And rightfully so. I don't pretend that my efforts will single-handedly sink them, but we might as well save as many people as we can.

Ruinel · 05-27-2003, 08:31 PM

*doesn't buy that crap, nor does she care about the private lives of celebrities*

gimli7410 · 05-27-2003, 08:35 PM

i know, its so stupid. i mean they are just normal people who are just seen through a t.v. and there the centre of attention. like when russel crowe got in a fight, but people always get into fights and they dont report it.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-27-2003, 08:39 PM

I personally disagree. I doubt they are just "normal people" (what is that, anyway

) for two main reasons:

1) They are in the center of the public eye.
2) They are extremely wealthy.

These two things would make it very difficult I think for them to be "normal people".

gimli7410 · 05-27-2003, 08:41 PM

they are still human beings and almost all the poor ones dont get as much attention as the rich do and they need more attention.

Lizra · 05-27-2003, 10:13 PM

They are normal people Gwai. Get over it!

Why would being famous or rich make you any different? In fact, many of them don't seem to work very hard, so some of them seem "less" than normal people to me! (Sour grapes!

) Big farty noise for celebrities!
I really hate it when people act all goosey stupid when any type of celeb is around. It is so pathetic and dorky! I actually get a kick out of embarrassing pictures of celebs on The Enquirer. Gives me something to snicker at while I'm waiting.

So, are we all sick of Jlo, yet?

gimli7410 · 05-27-2003, 10:22 PM

im sick of 'J-HO'

*hee hee* whats this with her being happy shes out of that relationship with p diddy or something. stupid stuff

Elven Archer · 05-27-2003, 10:29 PM

what i'm really sick of is how celebrities think we should care about their political opinions.

All they do is act or sing or whatever and we're supposed to act like they're so much better than us because of it. so and so is getting married-must make big deal. So and so got a hair cut-must make big deal.

If i ever see a big celebrity i think i'd go up to 'em like "Oh my goodness, is that really you?! are you really him/her?!" like i can't believe it's Tom Hanks or whoever. but then say something like "So what have you been up to since summer camp of 92?"

***IronParrot*** · 05-27-2003, 10:41 PM

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All they do is act or sing or whatever and we're supposed to act like they're so much better than us because of it.

But we don't have any obligation to do that.

My very point is that the celebrities are not the problem. The problem is in the consumers - the people who do care, who created the consumer market for gossip and paparazzi. They are the ones who elevated famous people to such a position.

And these are the same people who actually do believe influential figures no matter how unqualified they are to comment on a subject. Just look at how much damage Oprah did to the meat industry by spreading unfounded mad cow paranoia a few years ago.

***gdl96*** · 05-27-2003, 10:59 PM

I agree totally with you IP, but I must admit something. The females in my family dig this stuff, and there's nothing I can do to stop them.

I will try my best, but I feel I can do little to help this cause. Although they aren't that bad...they only pick People off the rack sometimes. They don't subscribe.

Lizra · 05-28-2003, 12:09 AM

Hmmm, people wouldn't be so curious to read it if "only out to make a buck" writers and photgraphers didn't serve it up so sensationally. What's poor old Connie Common to do but notice?

Lalaith · 05-28-2003, 01:19 AM

*looking around innocently*
Well, I am watching the Celebrity new every day on TV. Really, every day.

Coney · 05-28-2003, 08:12 AM

Hmm, I guess I'm a bit of a hypocrite here.

I couldn't care less about celebraties in the newspapers/magazines or on the news.

Just because [insert name] is having an affair with whoevers wife, sticking cocaine up their nose or wearing the wrong dress to an awards ceremony........this sort of shallow gossip bores the hell out of me.

But, celebraty biographies do facinate me *shrugs*.

Baby-K · 05-28-2003, 08:22 AM

I have to agree - celebrity news & gossip leaves me cold - who gives a continental sh*t about that?

But I find biographies fascinating - not necessarily of stars, but of famous & infamous people (more the infamous really) - like Ted Bundy - chilling stuff

Eruviel Greenleaf · 05-28-2003, 01:00 PM

I agree entirely. WHO CARES? I don't understand...well, okay, actually I think I do have a vague understanding of why people are so fascinated with this stuff. Maybe I'll write an essay on it

However, I personally couldn't care less, and most of my friends are the same. Those that do care, however, I'm working on converting

I think biographies are an entirely different matter. That's more about how people got to the places they are, whereas the gossip is just Not Our Business.

Which is why I don't ever want to be a celebrity. I mean, I've always had my dreams about acting in films, which I would love to do, but aside from the fact that I don't have a chance, I want my personal life to be MY personal life, and not the subject of gossip. It's my business who I'm sleeping with, ne? Not the rest of the bloody world.

***azalea*** · 05-28-2003, 02:35 PM

I hate that kind of stuff, and find it boring. I have bought People a few times over the years if there happens to be a cover about someone I'm interested in reading about (for instance, I bought one when Jerry Garcia died and they had him on the cover -- I think it was People) if I see it in the store, but like I said, that's only a few times in all the years I've been reading magazines (I don't really like to read any magazines anyway, I prefer books).

But, to go on a little tangent, I don't think Oprah was actually lobbying against the beef industry herself, I think what happened is that she had a show with experts on who spoke about the dangers of eating beef from a food safety angle (e-coli, mad cow, etc.). Oprah said something on there along the lines of "I think I might not be eating any beef until they get that under control," or something along those lines. Because she has such a wide audience and so many people value her opinion on things (which as you said, IP, is silly because it's not as if she is an expert on that), the cattle ranchers sued her for saying that, their position being that because of what she said, it would hurt their business. Anyway, that's how I remember the whole thing, but I could be wrong.

Giroth · 05-28-2003, 03:41 PM

I agree.WHO FREAKIN CARES?!!!!
I don't whatsoever.
I rather watch paint dry or have diarehiea(however you spell it)
than watch stupid stuff about celebrities private lives

Coney · 05-28-2003, 05:44 PM

I posted in this thread this morning.....but to be honest I'd never read a "gossip" magazine for years.

Did a bit of research at work today, borrowed a copy of "OK" magazine off a girl at work...........it almost bored me to tears and it sells millions of copies every week!

I think it's a strange world when people would rather spend cash on reading about people they will probably never meet........but those same people prolly couldn't tell you the names of the folks who live in the next street to them

I wonder if celebraties are becoming the new Gods

When that happens, I'll join the Moonie cult

Lady of Rohan · 05-28-2003, 05:48 PM

I only care about two certain celebraties 9and i won't name them, 'cause i don't want to be pelted with shoes

).

Lizra · 05-28-2003, 05:49 PM

It is a strange world!

05-27-2003, 08:22 PM	#1
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Celebrity news - who freaking CARES? We all know how scandalous tabloids are total trash and a waste of trees, material not even worth wiping your arse with. But it's about time we attacked the real root of the problem: the societal obsession with celebrities. Look. I don't care who's dating who as long as it's not my girl. I don't care who's marrying who as long as it's not my mother. I could frankly care less if some famous "football" player (and I use "football" loosely, i.e. in the incorrect American sense) murdered his wife - it makes him no better than any other common murderer. No way should people with household names be subjected to public invasions of privacy. No way should these public invasions of privacy affect their careers, as they so often do. And no way should otherwise decent people be reading trash like People magazine, which dares to pass itself off as legitimate - let alone the gossip tabloids in the supermarket stands. Stop buying that crap. Stop reading that crap. And spread the word and stop everyone you know from obsessing about the private lives of people they don't even know. (And if they actually know those celebrities perchance, double shame on them.) If there is no market for worthless gossip about famous people, it will ruin that industry. And rightfully so. I don't pretend that my efforts will single-handedly sink them, but we might as well save as many people as we can. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

05-27-2003, 08:35 PM	#3
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	i know, its so stupid. i mean they are just normal people who are just seen through a t.v. and there the centre of attention. like when russel crowe got in a fight, but people always get into fights and they dont report it. __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

05-27-2003, 08:39 PM	#4
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I personally disagree. I doubt they are just "normal people" (what is that, anyway ) for two main reasons: 1) They are in the center of the public eye. 2) They are extremely wealthy. These two things would make it very difficult I think for them to be "normal people". __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

05-27-2003, 08:41 PM	#5
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	they are still human beings and almost all the poor ones dont get as much attention as the rich do and they need more attention. __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

05-27-2003, 10:13 PM	#6
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	They are normal people Gwai. Get over it! Why would being famous or rich make you any different? In fact, many of them don't seem to work very hard, so some of them seem "less" than normal people to me! (Sour grapes! ) Big farty noise for celebrities! I really hate it when people act all goosey stupid when any type of celeb is around. It is so pathetic and dorky! I actually get a kick out of embarrassing pictures of celebs on The Enquirer. Gives me something to snicker at while I'm waiting. So, are we all sick of Jlo, yet? __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

05-27-2003, 08:31 PM	#2
Ruinel Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I have no idea. Posts: 5,441	doesn't buy that crap, nor does she care about the private lives of celebrities

05-27-2003, 10:22 PM	#7
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	im sick of 'J-HO' hee hee whats this with her being happy shes out of that relationship with p diddy or something. stupid stuff __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

05-27-2003, 10:29 PM	#8
Elven Archer Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2002 Location: America! Posts: 480	what i'm really sick of is how celebrities think we should care about their political opinions. All they do is act or sing or whatever and we're supposed to act like they're so much better than us because of it. so and so is getting married-must make big deal. So and so got a hair cut-must make big deal. If i ever see a big celebrity i think i'd go up to 'em like "Oh my goodness, is that really you?! are you really him/her?!" like i can't believe it's Tom Hanks or whoever. but then say something like "So what have you been up to since summer camp of 92?" __________________ "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: 'it goes on'." ~robert frost

05-27-2003, 10:59 PM	#10
*gdl96* the greg the admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 2,101	I agree totally with you IP, but I must admit something. The females in my family dig this stuff, and there's nothing I can do to stop them. I will try my best, but I feel I can do little to help this cause. Although they aren't that bad...they only pick People off the rack sometimes. They don't subscribe.

05-28-2003, 12:09 AM	#11
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Hmmm, people wouldn't be so curious to read it if "only out to make a buck" writers and photgraphers didn't serve it up so sensationally. What's poor old Connie Common to do but notice? __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

05-28-2003, 01:19 AM	#12
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	looking around innocently Well, I am watching the Celebrity new every day on TV. Really, every day. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

05-28-2003, 08:12 AM	#13
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Hmm, I guess I'm a bit of a hypocrite here. I couldn't care less about celebraties in the newspapers/magazines or on the news. Just because [insert name] is having an affair with whoevers wife, sticking cocaine up their nose or wearing the wrong dress to an awards ceremony........this sort of shallow gossip bores the hell out of me. But, celebraty biographies do facinate me shrugs. __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

05-28-2003, 08:22 AM	#14
Baby-K Corruptor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jozi SA Posts: 1,885	I have to agree - celebrity news & gossip leaves me cold - who gives a continental sh*t about that? But I find biographies fascinating - not necessarily of stars, but of famous & infamous people (more the infamous really) - like Ted Bundy - chilling stuff __________________ Don't wet yourself with excitement.

05-28-2003, 01:00 PM	#15
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	I agree entirely. WHO CARES? I don't understand...well, okay, actually I think I do have a vague understanding of why people are so fascinated with this stuff. Maybe I'll write an essay on it However, I personally couldn't care less, and most of my friends are the same. Those that do care, however, I'm working on converting I think biographies are an entirely different matter. That's more about how people got to the places they are, whereas the gossip is just Not Our Business. Which is why I don't ever want to be a celebrity. I mean, I've always had my dreams about acting in films, which I would love to do, but aside from the fact that I don't have a chance, I want my personal life to be MY personal life, and not the subject of gossip. It's my business who I'm sleeping with, ne? Not the rest of the bloody world. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

05-28-2003, 02:35 PM	#16
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	I hate that kind of stuff, and find it boring. I have bought People a few times over the years if there happens to be a cover about someone I'm interested in reading about (for instance, I bought one when Jerry Garcia died and they had him on the cover -- I think it was People) if I see it in the store, but like I said, that's only a few times in all the years I've been reading magazines (I don't really like to read any magazines anyway, I prefer books). But, to go on a little tangent, I don't think Oprah was actually lobbying against the beef industry herself, I think what happened is that she had a show with experts on who spoke about the dangers of eating beef from a food safety angle (e-coli, mad cow, etc.). Oprah said something on there along the lines of "I think I might not be eating any beef until they get that under control," or something along those lines. Because she has such a wide audience and so many people value her opinion on things (which as you said, IP, is silly because it's not as if she is an expert on that), the cattle ranchers sued her for saying that, their position being that because of what she said, it would hurt their business. Anyway, that's how I remember the whole thing, but I could be wrong.

05-28-2003, 03:41 PM	#17
Giroth The Dragonqueen Join Date: May 2002 Location: sunny Cali! Posts: 423	I agree.WHO FREAKIN CARES?!!!! I don't whatsoever. I rather watch paint dry or have diarehiea(however you spell it) than watch stupid stuff about celebrities private lives

05-28-2003, 05:44 PM	#18
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	I posted in this thread this morning.....but to be honest I'd never read a "gossip" magazine for years. Did a bit of research at work today, borrowed a copy of "OK" magazine off a girl at work...........it almost bored me to tears and it sells millions of copies every week! I think it's a strange world when people would rather spend cash on reading about people they will probably never meet........but those same people prolly couldn't tell you the names of the folks who live in the next street to them I wonder if celebraties are becoming the new Gods When that happens, I'll join the Moonie cult __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

05-28-2003, 05:48 PM	#19
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	I only care about two certain celebraties 9and i won't name them, 'cause i don't want to be pelted with shoes ).

05-28-2003, 05:49 PM	#20
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	It is a strange world! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!