2006-08-18 02:18:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
The opinions of 'celebrities' from la-la-land seem to be valued more because the person is 'more important' and appears to 'affect the population' more than ordinary people.
In fact, the ordinary person is FAR more likely to be better exposed to real life, so the opinion of the ordinary person is more likely to be realistic.
2006-08-18 02:26:28 · answer #1 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People value the opinions of celebrities over the common man or woman because to many people celebrities are more superior.
2006-08-18 02:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Stokes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the result of many years of subliminal programming. Since the birth of television, celebrities have been selling products. Use this toothpaste because this actress does, buy this refrigerator because that actor says it's wonderful. Gee, they couldn't lie to us. This was back when people believed others, celebrities, politicians, etc, etc.
Now, we as a society have learned that these famous people do indeed lie, do get paid to say certain things. But, the subliminal thoughts remain. We have been programmed to believe them. Remember, the current crop of celebrities were also taught this too. So, as a result, they have an inflated view of the value of their own opinions. And so do most people. That's why they pay attention to them.
2006-08-18 02:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 29 and don't have a boyfriend. I actually have not got here around the guy that I actually have good chemistry with. i'd say that you're standard. i'd by no skill be with a guy who slept or dated 5 million ladies. To many ailments..I understand a guy who takes his time to discover the right lady somewhat than merely decide on any cow in the pasture. when you're shy, you may want to enable them recognize before each thing...each individual is shy on their first date, I by no skill went out on a actual date with a guy till i ended college.
2016-11-25 23:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another quesion is, why do celebrities THINK we value their opinions over the "common man" ?
2006-08-18 02:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by captbandage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't! I don't read tabloids, watch soaps or buy celebrity-ridden gossip mags, therefore, they have no power over me at all! If I want an opinion, there are plenty of real people I can ask. I don't need the opinion of a half-witted, publicity-seeking non-entity, thank you!
2006-08-18 02:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't.
Although I would value an expert (eg/ doctor/nurse on medical question) over common man/woman.
2006-08-18 02:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by sarah_roo03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern society has us being led like lambs.
The tabloids have front page headlines about stupid unimportant C list celebs while ignoring the real problems in society and the world at large.
2006-08-18 02:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by johng4444 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone values their opinions and people that do have their reasons
2006-08-18 09:11:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same reason people put up with crap from them - they are famous so some people think they are 'special' have you read that Naomi whatserface the model trashed her boyfriends yacht because the chef suggested changing the menu, what a tosser. I hate all that don't you know who I am mentality drives me mad........ got to go and trash my yacht now !!!
2006-08-20 07:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋