Celebrities

         "A celebrity is one who is known to many persons he is glad he doesn't know." - Lord Byron

 

 

 

 

    Celebrities have become an untouchable force in today's society. Millions follow the lives of their favorite celebrities. Reading, watching, listening like an animal stalking their prey. Prey may seem harsh to describe an average person's association with a celebrity, but it is accurate. While we idolize them, in the same manner we cut them down. "Celebrity Bodies" touches on this aspect; the scrutinizing factor of all that they do.

 

      When Lord Byron says, "he is glad he doesn't know." I credit this to the amount of criticism fans give to their idols. With the glamour comes calculating every move made as to avoid negative reactions. It is a life of tip-toeing and hush. So when people desire to be the celebrity, I question why?

 

      Why would anyone want to live under a microscope? Having people watching and judging one hundred percent of the time seems anything but pleasant. Is the need for attention in some humans truly that large? As a more reserved person it is hard for me to fathom. Although at the same time, I am a fan. I admire different celebrities and their lives. I cannot claim to be so different, but when is the line drawn between admiration & scrutiny?

 

 

 

Carly Heck