Why so much celebrity worship?

CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:19:01 -0400

Is it just me or do others find the worship of celebrities confusing? It seems that ant time of day or night a television show about the Kardashians, Osborne family, or some other "famous" family is on. People obviously watch such shows, otherwise they would not be on! But my question is why? If I want to see a bunch of spoiled people whining, all I have to do is visit some of my relatives, the same with drug addicts! Why waste time watching others live their lives while I can be living mine?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 1:24 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:24:20 -0400

In the last 10 yrs, I have been greatly wondering this as well.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 1:37 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:37:12 -0400

It confuses me as well. I've never bought into it, but people are obsessed with famous people. Sure it's kind of fun to see them do crazy stuff occasionally, but I just don't get the obsession.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 1:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:48:54 -0400

CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner,
I am glad I do not watch television. One of the reasons why I haven't watched it in years.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 23 at 2015 1:53 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:53:28 -0400

I agree with everything you said. Unless it's Halle Berry or Sandra Bullock.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 2:32 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:32:04 -0400

There's actually a pretty funny country song out, called "Celebrity" and it's by Brad Paisley. You might get a laugh from it, Sir.

I agree wholeheartedly with you, however. I don't quite understand the fascination in these celebs, unless they're actually attractive and even then, reality shows are unnecessary. I haven't sat down and just watched TV in a couple years, unless you count football, so I'm a little out of the loop with all the nonsense. Doesn't seem like I'm missing out on much though. All I could think of it is, maybe the fascination comes from the desire to live the lives that these celebs live. Lord have mercy on those individuals.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 2:52 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:52:12 -0400

I have been thinking the same thing. Why do we put celebrities so high in the news and papers. Who cares they are just people that have way to much money and time on their hands. You will see celebrity news go overboard and we have more important issues that need more attention.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 23 at 2015 4:34 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:34:37 -0400

Well CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner celebrity worship dates back at least to the Roman Circus where gladiators fought each other with Caesar listening to the crowd as he gave a thumbs up for life or thumbs down for death; where the area was flooded so that triremes full of gladiators or slaves could fight to the death; and where Christians were fed to the lions and other wild beasts. Some Gladiators were worshiped as heroes as were Generals such as Pompeii in the days of Julius Caesar and Octavian. We also remember Nero and Caligula who demanded to be worshiped as gods.
The only one I worship is my God who is my Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ along with the Holy Spirit and God the father - three-in-one God and one-in-three beyond anything we could possible understand.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Sep 23 at 2015 5:13 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:13:56 -0400

I think there is a certain appeal in seeing that despite their money and fame, celebrities have problems just like we "regular" folk do.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 23 at 2015 6:50 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:50:18 -0400

I watch Netflix, but am blown away by the fracking stupidity of so called reality celebrities that people follow. Kardashian family, what !@#$ is wrong with those people? Your famous because your home porn film got out, you show your butt to the world? My head explodes at the thought of Americans thinking this is a form of entertainment.

When I was in Iraq, I remember this vividly, our mess tent had three TV's going. CNN, FOX, and BBC. Martha Stewart had just gotten out of jail, and people were camped out like this was news. Mean while BBC was showing footage from flood victims. Our country has gone to hell in a hand basket when some convict is bigger news than thousands of people losing there homes, and being washed down a river.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 1:11 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:11:21 -0400

Agreed sir. I don't understand it either. Its along the same lines as people who value the political views of celebrities. Most of them are no more qualified to give political analysis than you or I.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 1:45 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:45:26 -0400

The most challenging person I've worked with was a former peer. He presented himself as God's gift to the Officer corps because he was prior enlisted and had a deployment. What he didn't say is that he deployed as a tower Guard to Saudi Arabia and didn't make it past E4 in 8 years of service.

He was ultimately lazy and an extremely hands-off leader. Fortunately he had strong subordinates will to pick up the slack. While his leadership ability was lacking overall, he was very good at organizational politics and debate. This often allowed him to ingratiate himself with leaders at all levels and caused his shortcomings to typically be overlooked.

For those he didn't like he was a spiteful and underhanded individual. He allowed his subordinate leaders to berate and belittle Soldiers they didn't like and often participated himself. He would talk down to peers he didnt find worthwhile. Being unwilling to overlook his shortcomings I fell into the second camp. This made it very difficult to work together, as I was typically treated with a level of disdain. I couldn't wait to leave that unit.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Sep 24 at 2015 4:05 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:05:55 -0400

I don't like it either, but I think its because people like to look at flawed but famous people and convince themselves they are better than someone who is famous.

Response by Sgt Dee Watts made Apr 27 at 2017 5:33 AM

Sgt Dee Watts — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:33:36 -0400

I have no idea. Celebrity worship completely baffles me, especially the Kardashians!