*Why are we so intrigued by Celebrity News!?*

The question was presented in a heated class discussion, why are we so interested in celebrity news? I think there are countless answers. The American society places higher general interest in Celebrities than on most political figures. Most Americans couldn’t name four senators, or give a clear definition of political parties and their viewpoints, but I am willing to bet that any American could name at least twenty celebrities and knows quite a bit about each of them.

I am not 100% sure why we put so much importance on the events of these peoples lives. It could be because we live relatively boring, and live seemingly insignificant lives in comparison. We can’t break the law and get away with it. Most of us cannot afford to own 4 or 5 luxury cars, or mansions across the world. It is intriguing to see when someone can do and afford those things, so people will undeniably stay tuned to see what new car the rich and famous are driving, or where the hot vacation spot is. We love to pretend that we could someday drive that car or afford that vacation.

Celebrities have a “surreal” life. People, although it is said to say, love to see others fail. It gives us a feeling of accomplishment to see that even a celebrity isn’t perfect. If you see Britney Spears have a public melt-down, although it is disturbing, it is almost comforting to some to see that even 150 million dollars, and the world at your fingertips, will not buy you happiness. Through their failures, it allows people to connect. Everyone has experienced failure, and to see such a successful person fail, allows an ordinary person refreshment to know even the best fall down, and it can encourage him or her to get back up and try again. There is no definite answer as to why people love to hear about Celebrity news, but I know that I am guilty just as much as the next person of reading into it each week. I love to know who is dating whom, and what everyone is wearing. It is relaxing and allows a little break in the hectic workday.