OK, I get it: Brad Pitt is one of People Magazine's "Sexiest People Alive". But seriously, is it really necessary for him to be a headline on CNN.com's homepage?
The article, whose headline is on the same list as a Clinton-Obama story as well as one about a mall shooting, is considered to be one of the most important stories on the website. I guess I just never understand America's obsession with celebrities. I mean, they're people. They're not the second-coming of the messiah. I believe People Magazine even has a section entitled "Stars Are Just Like Us!" Which shows fascinating pictures of celebrities such as Pitt or the Olsen twins doing things like picking their noses, changing a flat tire, or picking up dog poop. Riveting.
So in a world where there's war and genocide happening every day why are we so fascinated with celebrities? It is it to turn off our minds to the terrible things happening, just for a moment, or is it because we truly have lost sight of what's important?
The article, whose headline is on the same list as a Clinton-Obama story as well as one about a mall shooting, is considered to be one of the most important stories on the website. I guess I just never understand America's obsession with celebrities. I mean, they're people. They're not the second-coming of the messiah. I believe People Magazine even has a section entitled "Stars Are Just Like Us!" Which shows fascinating pictures of celebrities such as Pitt or the Olsen twins doing things like picking their noses, changing a flat tire, or picking up dog poop. Riveting.
So in a world where there's war and genocide happening every day why are we so fascinated with celebrities? It is it to turn off our minds to the terrible things happening, just for a moment, or is it because we truly have lost sight of what's important?
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