Celebrity Obsession

I’m going to admit to an obsession that’s taking control of me more and more and frankly I don’t know what to do about it. I’m obsessed with those of you who are obsessed with the lives of so-called celebrities, most of whom would be minimum-wage bottom feeders if not for the alleged ability to sing, act, dance or just have the right look…whatever that is.

Before I go into detail I have to admit that all of this is the fault of the media which spends way too much time and space on this garbage which many of you eat up 24/7. When the front page of a major New York newspaper is devoted to how much Brad and Angelia are paying to rent an apartment you know the apocalypse is not coming but has already arrived.

The newspaper ran that headline because they knew “we the people” were more likely to be attracted by that than something like the war in Iraq or the latest medical breakthrough. By the way, it’s scary that all I had to say was Brad and Angelina and most of you knew who I was talking about. It’s kind of like JFK or FDR….you don’t need the entire name to identify these major newsmakers. If you don’t know Brad and Angelia I applaud you or question whether you’re living in a vacuum.

Anyway as I sat down to watch TV last night one of the many entertainment shows which are loaded with gossip and trash…and little substance just happened to be on . The big story (I think) was about Brittany Spears driving around in her car. She is the poster child for what’s wrong with everything and why my obsession with your obsession is growing out of control. Why would anyone care about the antics of this stupid, slutty woman the stable of men she has in her life? Yet there were the cameras following her around as she drove her car…unfortunately not off the end of a pier.

I could go on and on but I’ll stop here. I know we all fantasize at times about trading places with celebrities, even if it was just for a short period. Sure I’d like be Tiger Woods or even Bob Costas and play in or announce a major golf tournament. But what I see and hear today is at times way over the top and a large dose of reality is badly needed. Sadly it’s probably not coming anytime soon.