Yesterday I saw key rings, books, posters, tea towels and even ornamental spoons with her image on them (I was shopping in York). Do people really buy these things? Do you own any? What is the fascination with owning Diana related things?
2007-09-10 22:36:30 · 16 answers · asked by monkeymanelvis 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
As an American, if I was traveling in the vicinity of Althorp Park, in Northampshire, where Lady Diana is buried, I might make a detour to see her grave sight just as when I had a conference in Memphis, Tennesee, several years ago, I toured Graceland, coming away with a couple of post cards to prove I had visited the site. Admit it, Diana is now a part of popular culture.
2007-09-11 01:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think when anyone who is in the general public lens, and later passes away, people create this phenomenon of preserving or maybe glorifying their existence. I don't know how many times we see that when a celebrity dies, there are many people run out and buy there things as if they will automatically become extinct. Most people are in it for the money too. They believe later on down the road it will be monetarily valuable. Concerning Diana some people really admired her humanitarian contributions, and therefore want a little commemorative trinket of her. Personally though I think if you really admired her you would try to o some of the good works she did, and if you want memorabilia, then I would say get something a little more substantial than a key ring ;)
2007-09-10 22:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by wasaskimyjourney 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They had their own individual strengths; it's hard to decide. Although Grace was originally a bit of a 'girl' (if you know what I mean), she definitely rose to the occasion when she became a royal. She was regal, classy, and beautiful. Diana wasn't 'classy' so much. Her endless affairs and tell tale behaviours let her down, but her beauty was undeniable.
2016-05-17 05:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad lonely people who prefer the illusion of Diana to the reality of Diana.
But you can't blame people for selling it, I mean if there's people who will pay money for it then why not profit from it? LOL
2007-09-10 22:50:15 · answer #4 · answered by Doodle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it is the 10 year anniversary of her death so that is probably why you are seeing more of them in the shop. When she died, I saved the newspapers for my daughter when she is older so she can own a piece of history but have never bought any tacky merchandise.
2007-09-10 22:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by nooka 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People with more money than sense. But each to their own.
2007-09-11 01:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by daveygod21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got an inflatable Diana doll that sniffs cocaine.
2007-09-10 22:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the point of it is,people have realised they can make money from selling these things.I would not buy it,even though I thought diana was an amazing person.
2007-09-10 22:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by I dont know 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sad people
2007-09-11 19:24:20 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Diana/James Gilbey mug if you want to buy it.
2007-09-10 22:45:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋