Nah. We had tabloids and gossip pages in newspapers back in socialism. Its not really a matter of a socio-economic system... Its just people that want to see whats going on in another ones bedroom, particulary if that other one is rich and famous. And the basic hypocrisy, of course. Gloating on the sexual affairs of the famous, when you may have one yourself (speaking in general, of course, not about you). Makes people feel better about themselves, I guess.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Wednesday, January 07, 2009 10:10:17 AM)| |  | Head banger wrote: | | whats sad is that the people who edit these magazines are all hoping that the autopsy shows that he was licking toads, or beter yet, got into his fathers stash of crack, cause think how many headlines they could write and magazines they could sell if its proven that his death was not just a random medical issue, but was someones fault.
I guess its capitalism, this might be the best argument for socialism. its like prostitution, only the prostitute at least gets some money, and has a choice.
| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | Oh I agree, Bev. The average person seems to eat this crap up and beg for more. Look at the proliferation of these Hollywood gossip magazines! The damn things cost five bucks a piece and they sell like crazy every Friday. I know because the Princess insists that I get her three or four of them every week! Seriously, there is some sick fascination there that I just do not understand.
| | | Bev wrote: | | Think it has something to do with sales, capitolism, etc. ; )
| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | Let's be clear. NOT about a child dying! About the sensationalism of all this.
| | | Bev wrote: | | I am trying to imagine you are actually pissed off about this!
| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | OK, I can stay silent NO longer! I realize I am setting myself up for more accusations of insensitivity and selfishness but this MUST be said;
WHAT THE HELL is SO FRIGGIN IMPORTANT about Jett Travolta?!?!?!?!?!??
For the love of all that is holy!! WHY is this crap splattered all over the news and TV?? Specials on this kid and his "tragic' death!! SO FREAKIN WHAT??? Kids die EVERYDAY! Lots of them. All just as meaningful to their families as this kid was to Vinnie Barbarino!!!... WHY is it that this particular child is SO friggin relevant to the earth that we need hours and HOURS of coverage on him?? Was he closing in on a cure for cancer?? Was he involved in peace negotiations in the Middle East? Did he discover a formula that will fix the US financial crisis? NO!!!! He was the son of an actor. Nothing more. His death is no more meaningful than any other child's. They are all extremely tragic, as are most passings.
I had to endure TWO hours of news last night with this kid as the "top story", then the Princess watches some Hollywood insider show that dedicated another hour and a half to him! Every commercial break went something like this, "When we return, more on this tragic loss. We will talk with the Travolta's dog to get his take, then we have an exclusive with a guy that was peeing at a gas station five blocks from the scene.." AAAARRRRRRGGGGHHH!!!!
I understand that John Travolta is a movie star. I actually like the guy. Great actor. But as far as I am concerned, his kid is no more important than anyone else's and all this sensationalism over it is sickening. |
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