Times Are A’Changin
Sure, the statement seems obvious since everything is changing these days. But it seems that news media has begun to take an entire different route. I’m not referring to internet incorporation or the death of the anchorman celebrity - in fact, I am speaking of an entirely new spin on celebrity.
As I was listening to talk radio this morning on my way to work, the program was interrupted and the current material was discarded for a really, super important news break. There was no tragedy or urgent message. The show was interrupted to announce that Lindsay Lohan was arrested for her second DUI in several months.
I immediately had several flashbacks to the huge Paris Hilton media fiasco a couple months ago and became somewhat sick to my stomach. I just don’t understand why celebrity problems have become top news headlines. Sure, sometimes the news can be depressing with all of the criminal headlines and stories streaming the airwaves, but the fact that people in this country care so much about celebrity gossip astounds me.
For whatever reason, I felt it necessary to submit a quick post about the situation. If anyone has any insight into why Americans are infatuated with celebrities, I would love to be enlightened. Forgive me if I sound a little cranky, I’m just not looking forward to hearing about Lohan’s irresponsibility for the next few weeks.
