There’s a bit of hoohah in the news today about a “celebrity” in Celebrity Big Brother being thrown out because of inappropriate behaviour. I read the news article (which I suppose makes me a participant in this sort of thing), and had a lovely glimpse into the world of Celebrity.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30766963
Why?
Who does this sort of circus exist, why is “celebrity” so feted, why do people still consume this sort of show?
I suppose the circus exists because there’s a market for it. There are advertisers willing to help support it because people choose to watch it. People want it because… I suppose we need to see something outside our own lives, something we can get emotional (angry, happy, whatever) about, and seeing “famous” people make idiots of themselves does fir the bill.
I really don’t get the whole career of “celebrity” or “television personality” though. Why do these people exist? What do they actually do? Is there purpose just so we have someone to stare at and love/hate?