I was just thinking about how many magazine articles, books, movies, and television shows, even television channels that we have dedicated to the lives of celebrities. I find this absolutely ridiculous and I was just wondering if other countries are also obsessed with the lives of their celebrities.
2007-10-11 14:28:26 · 7 answers · asked by Qwerty™ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
More than most, Great Britain comes to mind as another very tabloid obsessed nation as well, so we're not alone.
2007-10-11 14:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by UNITool 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Celebrities is persons that has succeeded in their lifes by making their dream come true, to be an actor, actress, singer or whatever.. And that brings them to be known by the whole world maybe by making a really good song or been given a good character in a movie.. If we like that song or that character we automaticly get the kick and become a fan of the singer or the actor/actress... The thing is that such things changes since movies and songs always pop up in our lives.. Another thing that makes the whole thing kind of important for the press is that they bring up news about our Idols all the time which indeed is important for the fans.. And now the thing is money, the press makes money by bringing news about celebrities.. Personally I see it that way but I do not say that I have never been or do not want to be a fan of someone that is famous. cause If I am it is maybe for the nice music the artist makes or for the knowledge to be so good at acting..And of course we sometimes become a fan just by the look of the celebrity if the guy is cute or the girl is pretty and so on...But such things comes and goes.. They don't mean anything to me it is just that we people sometimes admire them for succeeding in life which I think everybody wants in some way.. But sometimes it can be too much, maybe we get stuck with a celebrity and wanna know their email or phone number, in that case I think people go too far.. everybody has the right to have their own private life.. but if the celebrities put their email on their internet sites then that tells us it is ok to contact them.. So it is not wrong to admire other people. But that is not the way we see it. And then it is up to you to deside if it is wrong or right... Peace!
2016-05-22 00:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, well not to the extent of having TV shows and channels etc, in NZ, we are predominantly a sporting nation yes we have celebrities who are idolized however not as much or as oftern as our sporting heros.
We do have kiwis making a (celebrity) name for themselves overseas which is fantastic and when they do come home to our shores too promote or relax they are pretty much big news and we do become proud as punch (eg: lord of the rings trilogy), however I am sure we somehow keep it all in perspective.
2007-10-11 14:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by ashar/97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In Europe they have chat shows centered on what inane thing some actress did today. For the whole show. Just one thing.
It's inescapable in western countries. (and many Asian countries for that matter)
2007-10-11 14:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by weisse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not only the US..Great Britain does the same,India [bollywood] so does Japan, and i little bit in other european countries such as france & italy....
But the US would be the one to have the most idolizing compared to the rest of the world
2007-10-11 14:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by pamplemousse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we are not alone practically any country you go to idolizes their celebrities
2007-10-11 14:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Amanda♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear of Bollywood? Google it and see how many sites show up. They take it so seriously that they were burning Richard Gere in effigy for kissing one of their stars.
2007-10-11 14:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋