Celebrity Obssessed Culture

[Hababi]

Why is America such a celebrity obsessed culture? Or, do you somehow feel it is not. And, do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing?

[Steerpike]

[url=http://www.multiplexcomic.com/strips/057.php]This sums up my thoughts on the celebrity obsession in America.[/url]

My guess is that people are obsessed with celebrities because we've had the American Dream crammed down our throats since an early age, so we develop a fascination with the people who have supposedly achieved it. Some people imagine that they may someday join that crowd, and they want to learn life is going to be like in that class. Or perhaps they think that because a person is famous, their life must be much more interesting and important than everyone else's.

[coheneran]

I don't generally like celebrity, but I guess if some people enjoy being celebrities and they've earned it through achievement, then good for them. The real scary and yucky problem is with these celebrities that get famous for doing NOTHING. Like this blonde tart called Chantelle who was on Big Brother once, and now she's getting her own show, I think she's got her own perfume, she gets loads of media attention for, and this is important, BEING A DAFT FUCKING TART WHO IS ONLY ATTRACTIVE IN THE BARBIE SENSE OF THE WORD.

EDIT: Awesome comic, gonna read more.

[Against Miik!]

I hate celebrities, in general. Nothing makes them better than anybody else. I mean sure they are talented, but lots of people are talented. I guess what really gets me angry is when they act like they are better than everybody else. So there are of course a few celebrities that i'm cool with. Johnny Depp for example. Case can be made that he is one of the best actors in Hollywood. But he just chills with his family in Paris, makes a few movies a year, and doesn't make a big fuss. Theres nothing wrong with that.

Celebrities on the whole, suck. Like a rimjob. Think about it.

[rockinbass17]

I detest the whole celebrity-obsession in this country. It blows my mind how much media attention is given to petty events in a celebrity's life. So what if Brad Pitt and Angelina JOlie had a child? How is that front page news over the economy, war, etc.? Worse, all the attention make people like Paris Hilton seem like a good role model to far too many young people.

[Afro Ninja]

lol nice comic Steerpike

onto the buisness at hand though, In think how bad some people adore celebrities is horrible. I have no problem with modest interest in actors and other celbrities as they are the mainstream icons of an american pastime, so it is only natural to discuss them to a point. What I do have a problem with though, is all the dam girls in my school who obsess over every minor character from shows and discuss things like "The O.C." like their life depended on it and will not break from the idea that they should discuss it instead of something worthwhile.

[coheneran]

Originally Posted by i am miik

I hate celebrities, in general. Nothing makes them better than anybody else. I mean sure they are talented, but lots of people are talented. I guess what really gets me angry is when they act like they are better than everybody else. So there are of course a few celebrities that i'm cool with. Johnny Depp for example. Case can be made that he is one of the best actors in Hollywood. But he just chills with his family in Paris, makes a few movies a year, and doesn't make a big fuss. Theres nothing wrong with that.

Celebrities on the whole, suck. Like a rimjob. Think about it.

I object to that! Millions of people enjoy reamjobs (it's actually just called reaming) the world over. Giving reaming a bad name, bah!

[menikmati]

Originally Posted by Steerpike

[url=http://www.multiplexcomic.com/strips/057.php]This sums up my thoughts on the celebrity obsession in America.[/url]

My guess is that people are obsessed with celebrities because we've had the American Dream crammed down our throats since an early age, so we develop a fascination with the people who have supposedly achieved it. Some people imagine that they may someday join that crowd, and they want to learn life is going to be like in that class. Or perhaps they think that because a person is famous, their life must be much more interesting and important than everyone else's.

I think this pretty much sums it up.

And I know i'm generalising, but I think it's just the majority of girls in a said country that is obsessed with the culture. I don't think many boys are obsessed, or even care much for this kind of thing.

[Against Miik!]

Originally Posted by coheneran

I object to that! Millions of people enjoy reamjobs (it's actually just called reaming) the world over. Giving reaming a bad name, bah!

I'm not calling reaming or whatever a bad thing. I'm just saying celebrities suck on the whole.

[rockinbass17]

Originally Posted by menikmati

And I know i'm generalising, but I think it's just the majority of girls in a said country that is obsessed with the culture. I don't think many boys are obsessed, or even care much for this kind of thing.

I feel that a good amount of guys do it to, just more subconsciously.

[Against Miik!]

Originally Posted by rockinbass17

I feel that a good amount of guys do it to, just more subconsciously.

I can say from experience, working at a place that sells tabloids and people magazine and such. That for every 10 women that buy a magazine like that, maybe 1 guy will.

[coheneran]

Originally Posted by i am miik

I can say from experience, working at a place that sells tabloids and people magazine and such. That for every 10 women that buy a magazine like that, maybe 1 guy will.

Yeah, but how many guys buy FHM, Zoo, Nuts and all those other "Men's Entertainment" magazines? Those are just gossip rags for guys.

Oh man, I'm totally addicted to Multiplex now. It's like Clerks, but in a cinema. Checkit: http://www.multiplexcomic.com/strips/021.php

[morrissey]

I can say from experience, working at a place that sells tabloids and people magazine and such. That for every 10 women that buy a magazine like that, maybe 1 guy will.

[Straight] guys may not buy magazines like People etc., but you're still as aware of celebrity happenings as anyone. It's unescapable.

[what]

no not really, just stop watching television, reading newspapers, and all the other mass media crap and dig yourself in the past like me.

[Scuba_Steve]

It irritates me to a huge extent, but doesn't really make me angry so to speak.


My friends and I walked down to the corner shop yesterday during out lunch period (so it was 2 guys and 3 girls) and while me and my friend were getting a slushie two of the girls spent the WHOLE time talking about angelina jolie's baby's lips.

That is what makes me angry, I don't care about how much cash the people get or even if they don't deserve it. I'm sick of people wasting time discussing such meaningless things that relates to celebrities.

[coheneran]

Originally Posted by morrissey

[Straight] guys may not buy magazines like People etc., but you're still as aware of celebrity happenings as anyone. It's unescapable.

Not completely. For example, I only found out about Brad Pitt and that chick from Friends's baby in Rockinbass17's post earlier.

[Steerpike]

Originally Posted by coheneran

Oh man, I'm totally addicted to Multiplex now. It's like Clerks, but in a cinema.

Exactly.

Anyway, the celebrity obsession is a huge pastime in America. I've already stated my reasons for thinking so, but I will admit that in part I am guilty now and again.

I really admire Robert Rodriguez for example. He's been a big inspiration for me. And when I really like a filmmaker or actor or musician or author, etc. I generally want to find out more about the artist. What inspired them, what methods they use, their influences, and so on.

I like to think that this is better than obsessing over how far Paris Hilton's hip bones are jutting out this week, but in reality it's just an extension of my own obsessions with art. Though I maintain that my delving into all of this does have some relevance as it's the pursuit of interests I have relevant to my career and hobbies.

[morrissey]

Originally Posted by coheneran

Not completely. For example, I only found out about Brad Pitt and that chick from Friends's baby in Rockinbass17's post earlier.

But you're European, aren't you? You have your own retarded celebrities to contend with. If you're American, well then congrats on being more secluded than the average. It wasn't the "chick from Friends'" baby but rather Angelina Jolie's.

It just seems like it's all pretty hard to avoid. Even though I don't read trashy magazines, watch Entertainment Tonight or seek out any celebrity information, I still know the general who's-who, who's-screwing-who of Hollywood. But even though I know this information it is much easier to just not care about it rather than get in a tiff about anything celebrities do or say.

[A Spoonful Supreme]

Ya celebrity obsession is pretty stupid. When I visit my family in LA I just don't know what to say. Like my aunt... has two adopted korean kids, like there's no way it wasn't influenced by Angelina Jolie's adopting. She treats them like a mother and I guess that's cool but, idk. Idk maybe I'm guilty of admiring a celebrity or two. For example, I think Bruce Lee is the coolest guy who has ever lived. I admire Marlon Brando's acting and presence that nobody can even dream of achieving. Brad Pitt in Fight Club and in general is just ****ing hot, and I'm not even gay. This thread reminds me of Fight Club because one of the issues in the movie was celebrity worship, or the beast that is corporations and media shaping what we think we should be or what is right, and the purpose of a fight club was to rebel against that with primal carnage.

[coheneran]

Originally Posted by A Spoonful Supreme

Ya celebrity obsession is pretty stupid. When I visit my family in LA I just don't know what to say. Like my aunt... has two adopted korean kids, like there's no way it wasn't influenced by Angelina Jolie's adopting. She treats them like a mother and I guess that's cool but, idk. Idk maybe I'm guilty of admiring a celebrity or two. For example, I think Bruce Lee is the coolest guy who has ever lived. I admire Marlon Brando's acting and presence that nobody can even dream of achieving. Brad Pitt in Fight Club and in general is just ****ing hot, and I'm not even gay. This thread reminds me of Fight Club because one of the issues in the movie was celebrity worship, or the beast that is corporations and media shaping what we think we should be or what is right, and the purpose of a fight club was to rebel against that with primal carnage.

Don't feel guilty, we all think Brad Pitt is hot (his sexiest appearance being in Thelma and Louise, damn that scene was hot). We also all think that Bruce Lee is the most asskickinest dude around. Did you see Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story? The guy who played him did it pretty damn well. Now, as for Edward Norton, he's just hot everywhere, but especially in American History X, but more importantly, he's one of Hollywood's best actors.

EDIT: This comic represents my feelings not on hyped up personalities, but on hyped up stories: http://www.multiplexcomic.com/strips/061.php