Are we not tired of the constant bombardment of celebrity news? It seems as though every time we turn on the television or scroll through social media, we are met with images and stories about the lives of the rich and famous. But why should we care? These individuals have no real impact on our daily lives, yet we are obsessed with every detail of their existence.
The truth is, our obsession with celebrity culture has gone too far. We have become so consumed with the lives of these individuals that we have lost sight of what truly matters in our own lives. Instead of focusing on our own accomplishments and relationships, we spend countless hours scrolling through Instagram feeds and gossip websites.
But what is it about these celebrities that draws us in? Is it their wealth and status? Or perhaps it is simply a form of escapism from our own mundane lives. Whatever the reason may be, it is time for us to take a step back and reevaluate our priorities.
We must ask ourselves: why do we consider a celebrity getting drunk at a party or breaking up with their significant other as newsworthy events? These occurrences happen in everyday life, yet they only become significant when they happen to someone famous.
It is time for us to shift our focus away from celebrity culture and towards more meaningful pursuits. Let us celebrate those who make a real difference in society – doctors, teachers, activists – instead of idolizing those who simply entertain us.
Isn’t it true that these so-called celebrities are just normal, ordinary people like the rest of us? However, we idolize them, follow their every move, and treat them as modern gods. I can honestly say that there isn’t anyone in front of me who hasn’t had an obsession with a celebrity at some point in their life. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, teachers, and my fellow students. My name is Sinjumol Sunny and today I will be discussing how our obsession with celebrity culture has gone too far.
Do you think our obsessions have gone too far? I certainly believe they have crossed their limits a long time ago. We live in a world full of new technologies that give us unlimited access to tabloids. We have televisions, magazines, Internet blogs, and social networking sites filled with enormous amounts of images and news about world-famous celebrities. We are at a time where we have more contact with celebrity gossip than ever before.
However, we are now faced with a question: what are the effects that these superstars have on us?
I strongly believe that celebrities influence fans to be devastatingly thin, get drunk and high on drugs, and create a stereotypical image of perfection. Celebrities have become terrible role models for many young people like us. Figures show that 77% of people in this world believe that celebrities have too much influence on young girls. This effect is clear in the appearance and attitudes of young girls around us.
Many young girls try to imitate celebrity fashion and follow the latest trends. It’s not uncommon to see ten or twelve-year-old girls wearing tight clothing and mini skirts. Some even spend hours working out to achieve a size zero figure. Unfortunately, there are also many girls who starve themselves or go on unhealthy diets in an attempt to look like the stereotypical images created by the media and celebrities.
According to the National Institute on Media and Family, 40% of nine and ten-year-olds have tried losing weight. This is a concerning trend that highlights the need for more positive body image messages in our society.
This is totally outrageous. These young girls are getting influenced by celebrities like Madonna and Cheryl Cole, who have gone too far with their size zero or even double-zero figures. It annoys me to see celebrities constantly trying to out-skinny each other, leaving the average woman feeling very conscious about her own figure. I strongly believe that this size-zero trend needs to stop, and people should be much more responsible about their health, especially young girls.
With celebrities creating impossible standards of beauty, more and more young adults are feeling less confident, angrier, and dissatisfied with their looks. Our obsession with the rich and famous has gone too far, risking our health and lives to follow them. It’s shocking to hear that people are willing to hurt themselves for their obsession. We’ve all seen the hashtag #cutforbieber trending on Twitter.
Although it started as a joke, it was surprising to see so many young girls actually harming themselves. I believe that self-harming is not a fashion statement but rather a sign that young people are experiencing extreme distress and need help.
Another example of how our obsession with celebrity culture has gone too far is the trend of having one’s body covered in tattoos of their favorite celebrities. While having one or two tattoos may be acceptable, seeing One Direction fans with around 70 tattoos on them is without a doubt crossing the line.
Celebrities often get bizarre tattoos to be in the spotlight. We all know about Cheryl Cole’s large-scale tattoo on her back and Harry Styles with countless tattoos on his body. Many fans are getting identical tattoos, but I believe this is senseless. People should strive to be original and choose a tattoo that is special and meaningful to them instead of copying their favorite celebrity’s tattoo just because they’re obsessed with them. I think celebrity culture has taken over our lives.
It is alarming to know that celebrity news often takes the headlines in newspapers and channels above world events. Recently, the news of the birth of Prince George has received huge coverage in the papers. So much so that important issues happening at the time, such as the Syria crisis, were overshadowed by news of the new-born Prince. Additionally, Princess Diana’s death was due to our obsession with celebrity culture going out of control. She died due to a high-speed getaway from reporters and paparazzi who chased after her.
Although the French courts ruled that photographers were not responsible for her death, it is a known fact that they were an inevitable source of her demise. We suffered a major loss with the passing of Princess Diana, who was a beautiful and humble princess and a great role model. It is clear that our obsession with the rich and famous comes at a cost to both us and them.
Let me ask you a question: Who is your role model? I’m sure almost 90% of you have thought of a celebrity’s name, but are they truly the person you want to emulate? It is well-known that many celebrities struggle with drug addiction.
We often see celebrities getting high in leaked pictures from private parties, and some even show up drunk at concerts and public functions. It’s shameful to think that we follow their behavior and put our own lives at risk. Drinking alcohol and taking drugs may seem acceptable because our celebrity role models do it, but we need to consider the tragic deaths of people like Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse, who passed away due to drug abuse. We also see celebrities going into rehabilitation centers because they are so dependent on drugs.
Do we want to turn out like them? On a final note, let us rise up now and stop letting celebrity culture teach us what to do. Let’s be original and be the person that we truly are inside. Today’s obsession with the lives of the rich and famous has gone too far. Let us stop it there before it gets too late and out of hand. Let’s do it together. We’ve heard what we have to do, seen what we need to do, now is the time to act, and together, we can put an end to our obsession with celebrity culture.
