[Deep Freeze] Wednesday, January 07, 2009 7:48:34 AM
You know Bev, as with anything else, it has its place. If people are that interested and will pay to read the stuff, good for them. Capitalism at its finest. I really do understand that there are millions of people that eat this up. They love to read every detail about some celebrity's life. Whatever. Of course, they could certainly concentrate on more "empowering" endeavors, but they will not. So be it. MY complaint is the over-the-top coverage of ONE kid's death. He was NOTHING special to me and I am NOT alone. The Travoltas may feel differently and I get that but the kid is just another kid to me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bev from Wednesday, January 07, 2009 7:42:38 AM)
Bev wrote:
I never liked being force fed anything. So I'll just have to keep my subscriptions to Popular Science, Ode, and things that are important to me. I find it empowering (sorry, can't think of a better word) to think for myself!
Deep Freeze wrote:
Oh I agree, Bev. The average person seems to eat this crap up and beg for more. Look at the proliferation of these Hollywood gossip magazines! The damn things cost five bucks a piece and they sell like crazy every Friday. I know because the Princess insists that I get her three or four of them every week! Seriously, there is some sick fascination there that I just do not understand.
Bev wrote:
Think it has something to do with sales, capitolism, etc. ; )
Deep Freeze wrote:
Let's be clear. NOT about a child dying! About the sensationalism of all this.
Bev wrote:
I am trying to imagine you are actually pissed off about this!
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, I can stay silent NO longer! I realize I am setting myself up for more accusations of insensitivity and selfishness but this MUST be said;
WHAT THE HELL is SO FRIGGIN IMPORTANT about Jett Travolta?!?!?!?!?!??
For the love of all that is holy!! WHY is this crap splattered all over the news and TV?? Specials on this kid and his "tragic' death!! SO FREAKIN WHAT??? Kids die EVERYDAY! Lots of them. All just as meaningful to their families as this kid was to Vinnie Barbarino!!!... WHY is it that this particular child is SO friggin relevant to the earth that we need hours and HOURS of coverage on him?? Was he closing in on a cure for cancer?? Was he involved in peace negotiations in the Middle East? Did he discover a formula that will fix the US financial crisis? NO!!!! He was the son of an actor. Nothing more. His death is no more meaningful than any other child's. They are all extremely tragic, as are most passings.
I had to endure TWO hours of news last night with this kid as the "top story", then the Princess watches some Hollywood insider show that dedicated another hour and a half to him! Every commercial break went something like this, "When we return, more on this tragic loss. We will talk with the Travolta's dog to get his take, then we have an exclusive with a guy that was peeing at a gas station five blocks from the scene.." AAAARRRRRRGGGGHHH!!!!
I understand that John Travolta is a movie star. I actually like the guy. Great actor. But as far as I am concerned, his kid is no more important than anyone else's and all this sensationalism over it is sickening.
