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Bland
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: I'm 'out there...'
Posts: 8,780
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What is a celebrity these days?
How did they become 'famous'?
1. Genuine talent / best in their field - I think this is how it worked 20 years ago.
A. Sports
B. Arts
2. Self promotion - think politicians / Magnus / Kardashians / Donald Trump types
3. Reality TV flavour of the day - William Hung (need I say more?)
4. 1 + 3 think Susan Boyle
I think too many North Americans put too much importance on #2 and #3 because of their addiction to TV and Social Media. Note that there is no 1 C for science and technology or a 1 D for business acumen.
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