: Worshipping celebrity heroes is a worthwhile activity. Discuss this statement.
Topic: Worshipping celebrity heroes is a worthwhile activity. Discuss this statement.
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Why are we so fascinated by people who make no material
impact on our lives and are, in many respects, just like
ourselves –ordinary?
Why do we care about people who have no conspicuous talent?
Has there ever been a time in history when so much time,
energy, and money has been devoted to following the exploits
of people we have never met, are never likely to, and who
don't know we exist?
References:
Cashmore, Ellis, (2006) Celebrity Culture, London:
Routledge.
Ferris, K. (2007) The Sociology of Celebrity,
Sociology Compass, 1(1): 371-384
Scott Mills, Anthony Patterson & Lee Quinn (2015) “Fabricating celebrity brands via scandalous narrative: crafting, capering and commodifying the comedian, Russell Brand.” Journal of Marketing Management, Volume 31, Issue 5-6, pages 599-615.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0267257X.2015.1005116