Some of you saw the post title and are already nodding in agreement. And that’s exactly why I don’t care. Because you already know who I’m talking about. Because the world is so much more important than the Kardashians and their money-making publicity.
I think mainstream media does us a huge disservice by placing such stories in the “News” category. Since when is how high-maintenance a person is, news? Since when is someone’s paycheck (or lack there of), high priority knowledge for me and my family?
I want news to be news: What is the government doing to protect and serve us? What natural disasters are occurring worldwide? How are people helping other people?
I really don’t want, or need, sordid details of someone’s sex life. I could care less what people do in the privacy of their own home as long as it’s not illegal or immoral.
Yes, there are things we need to know about. So later, we’re not blindsided and say, “Where the heck did that come from?” Yes, it’s important to keep an eye on Politicians, the economy, and headliners.
But our current societal climate is making the economy the Celebrity. There are no great performers, no great actors or singers or athletes. It’s no longer about someone’s talent or offerings or goodwill. Now it’s just about their paycheck. And the bigger their money bags, the bigger their attraction.
Kim Kardashian can afford to be beautiful. She can afford to have her name in print every time I pick up a paper or glance through a magazine.
But where’s the news? While reporters and paparazzi are busy making Stars out of those who have money, the real stories are getting ignored and even pushed aside.
It’s almost Thanksgiving. It’s certainly the season to appreciate what you have, even if it’s not much. It’s the season to go beyond yourself and what image you want to project into the world; and instead reach out to those less fortunate, in need, and desperate.
The only thing I see Kim K. being desperate about is making headlines. And that just makes me sad.
I keep a photo on my fridge, but it’s not of her. It’s not of any celebrity. It’s of the first Thanksgiving dinner I had in my first apartment. My table was overwhelmed with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, sparkling apple cider, and pumpkin pie. That entire meal personally cost me 76 cents.
Why? Because I was blessed by people who wanted to contribute to my first “Big Holiday Meal”. Because I knew how to coupon shop. Because I bought a candle that cost 76 cents, with tax!
I keep the photo up year round to remind me that even when I don’t think I have much, I have far more than I need. I guess I’m more like Kim that I thought.
I wonder if I could get a sponsor to pay me just for being me? Maybe my family and I could be the official spokesmodels for Target or Wal*Mart….
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Oh my goodness. I came thisclose to writing a post similar to this for today! It’s so annoying!!! I’d sponsor you, uhm, but I’m not sure that’d get you far :) Have a great Monday!
What an awesome reminder of the downward turn that our society is taking. I love that your first Thanksgiving in your apartment cost you 76 cents! That really shows God’s blessings :)
I am so there with you! I am so sick of all this BS concerning ppl in Hollywood, The media certainly controls what “is News Worthy” and apparently Kim, Lindsay, and Justin Bieber are all more imortant than the homeless families found all over our country!
OK..have to admit…I didn’t know who you were talking about…I guess I live with my head buried in the sand…but ok…now I know. Can’t speak on it because I have no clue..but as for gratitude for what we do …or do not have…GOOD ON YOU!!!
Best Thanksgiving ever…sitting on the floor with my 4 kids in front of the wood burning fireplace (could not afford to heat the whole house) and eating our Horn of Plenty :)
To this day and with a FEW more $$’s..we always bring people together who would be alone and we love it!
This is really good timing because in my Broadcast Journalism class, we are really focusing on what is news. But yeah, I don’t really get why the Kardashians are news either. Its just strange.
I have to agree, I am so sick of the media attention given to some of these crazy celebrities.