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Celebrity Obsession

What is it well-nigh celebrities that and then obsesses us? Retrieve about information technology, nosotros even call them idols. It is not but that we bask their work, exist it singing or interim or playing golf. We want to know all the nitty-gritty details nigh their personal life, and the more personal the ameliorate. There is a huge thriving industry selling u.s.a. the dirt on celebrities. Here is an interesting fact; People magazine has a weekly audience of 4.6 1000000 readers and has the largest audition of whatever American magazine.

That is a lot of gossip, but more frightening, that is a lot of people spending their time and money reading well-nigh people they don't fifty-fifty know. There are also plenty of TV shows running in prime fourth dimension that are exclusively almost celebrities such every bit Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and Extra. And there are people becoming rich and are now celebrities themselves by blogging about the stars. Perez Hilton (real proper name Mario Lavandeira) is ane such blogger.

Glory Worship Syndrome

Celebrity worship is condign such a problem psychologists even accept a name for it, Celebrity Worship Syndrome or CWS.

There are different levels of intensity, but a study done at The University of Leicester plant that a whopping 36 percent of British citizens endure from this disorder. Physiologist and Author John F. Shumaker says "CWS is an obsessive addictive disorder in which a person becomes involved with the details of a celebrities personal life."

In researching this article I came beyond one story of a adult female who cut her own wrists and throat when her favourite celebrity got engaged. Luckily, she lived to obsess some other twenty-four hours.

And another extreme of this disorder is people stalking their favourite star. It was a pitiful day for the earth when John Lennon was killed by a "fan." While most of us become nowhere nigh these extremes, there is still a widespread fascination with the famous.

The O Effect

Companies know this nigh us and are cashing in on information technology. Recall of all the celebrity endorsed products. Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, J Lo, Halle Berry, Justin Bieber and Madonna all take their ain perfume. Exercise we fifty-fifty desire to smell like them? You tin become a credit card with The Kardashians on it, Jessica Simpson has her own shoe line and Oprah has made people very rich by but mentioning their product. In that location is even a proper noun for this; information technology is chosen The O Upshot.

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The Rise and Fall

Why do we give them this God-like stature? We put them so high on a pedestal that if they fall, they autumn very hard and in the spotlight. And this, of course, is more fodder for the gossip junkies. Nosotros virtually seem to take pleasure in their misfortune or error. Nosotros have an almost moral superiority fifty-fifty though we still tin't assistance but gawk at every detail of their autumn. We human activity as if they accept allow united states downward personally, as if they somehow owed it to united states of america to remain perfect.

They owe u.s.a. zippo. They are business organisation people, that is all. If they take a movie or vocal to sell us, information technology is upwardly to us to purchase it, or non. This does not give us the right to peer into their personal lives, who they are sleeping with, how much weight they take gained, or how their marriages are going. The transaction is completed when y'all buy their goods.

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Some Popular Weekly Gossip Magazines

People
The National Enquirer
Star Weekly
Life and Style
In Touch
OK! Magazine
Globe Weekly
National Examiner
Us Weekly

We are living in a time of mass communication and instant data gratification. We can use all these wonderful new tools to connect with real people, advance understanding betwixt people and cultures, and share data that others can build on. The time we are living in is unprecedented and we accept many astonishing opportunities. Or, nosotros can gossip.

And let's remember the celebrities are just people. People packaged up very nicely, only people even so. They have the aforementioned ups and downs, fears and joys, successes and challenges as the remainder of us. When they stumble and fall let's have the skillful grace to look away. We tin appreciate them when they entertain us, for that is their job, and and then get on with our own lives.

Great minds talk almost ideas, boilerplate minds talk about events, small minds talk well-nigh people. Eleanor Roosevelt

Ian Stuart Robertson from London England on October 28, 2019:

When your hot you're hot. When your not yous're not !

Bruno56 on Oct 26, 2019:

Reading well-nigh 'celebrities', instead of reading news & more important subjects [even to make money] IS A WASTE OF Time!!

Ian Stuart Robertson from London England on October 26, 2019:

OH ! for the Golden years of Hollywood. Things will never be the aforementioned once again.

43yhjkyujyhrdt on October 26, 2019:

I'm ill of beautiful women thinking they're ugly and worthless because they don't expect exactly similar Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner or some other ratbag.

Knarf the hermit. on January 07, 2019:

Popularity yet doesn't terminate some 'celebs' having tragic lives.

Hitesh Poudel on January 06, 2019:

These days I remember social medias are likewise aiding a lot for the popularity of the celebrities. Considering of these insta, facebook stories and others posts people are getting more attached to their personal life which is somewhen increasing fondness of those celebrities exponentially and people are going more than and more crazy for them day after twenty-four hour period.

Knarf the hermit. on December 03, 2018:

Because they are achievers in their pick of vocation.

Ian Stuart Robertson from London England on December 01, 2018:

I in one case had an immense fascination for the Southward African sprinter Zola Budd simply that was years agone. Now, my favourite celebrity is U.K. tv set personality Miranda Hart, a natural born entertainer.

Mazda Isphahan on November 30, 2018:

Anyone who wants to know the true value of fame only has to read any of the memoirs written past Warhol's so-called Superstars from the argent Factory days to encounter what kind of drug addicted, alcoholic, sexual activity crazed degenerates can go famous. Then, you'll realize that fame validates no i and that non all famous people deserve your attention.

Bruno56 on December ten, 2017:

I find most "celebrities" boring. Tin't we see they besides take flesh & basic like the residuum of us? Why people seem to be afraid of "anonymity"? I will never be famous like them & I am not missing a damn thing. Most of us humans will never be "famous" like them & the all-time thing is to accept it completely. To all of yous worshippers of "celebrities, & rich & famous": GET OVER IT At present!!!

Limpet on September xx, 2016:

The offset celebrity whom i physically and metaphorically worshiped was Sophia Loren, that was in the days when she was still single and was so working out of Hollywood. La Divina as i referred to Miss Loren was and still is my ideal. She could portray a Queen with the dignity of royalty or the sauciness of a slave daughter which she did more than once. During the James Bond phase Miss Loren fifty-fifty took to espionage a few times.

Ian Stuart Robertson from London England on Baronial 22, 2015:

Then sadened to hear of the passing of Cilla Black (real name Pricilla White). The coverage of Cilla's funeral was a glowing tribute to this Diva who entertained us over half a century. However London's gutter printing which gave an unwarranted 7 pages the post-obit solar day is the aforementioned 'rag' that misreported the crusade of the Hillsborough stadium tragedy and have still yet to retract their outrageous allegation!

Gil on Baronial 21, 2015:

Yeah celebrities are not important than a everyday person walking down the street.

Keith Jackson on January 03, 2015:

Sheri, I think yous striking it right on the head when you say that celebrities are just people and sometimes have the same problems that we accept similar paying bills, caring for families, etc! This obsession with celebrities is just what information technology is............ an obsession! If you desire to obsess over somebody, obsess over yourself!

laura on December 27, 2014:

I couldn't intendance less about celebs. After all they are merely people. I do like genuine people and 18-carat things. I like honesty and trustworthlyness.

Ed on November 26, 2014:

Hi,

I'd just similar to say i institute your research really interesting. Cheers for sharing :)

Kenneth Avery from Hamilton, Alabama on September 29, 2014:

Sheri,

Yous are very welcome. I meant every word. Keep upwardly the fine work and I cannot wait until you follow me. I can really learn from your manner of writing.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on September 29, 2014:

Thank yous Kenneth!

Kenneth Avery from Hamilton, Alabama on September 28, 2014:

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Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on August 22, 2014:

Phil I think the indicate is that their personal lives are their won...including their battles with substance abuse....just every bit you and I take our own challenges and so practise celebrities....they are people...paid to entertain us...that is it! Equally far every bit how some await without makeup....why should we care? Why are those pictures splashed all over the place when some sleazy photographer gets an unattractive shot of ane of them??? Would you lot want the whole globe gawking at a bad picture of you?? Over again...it is none of anyones business concern and equally for me...I am likewise busy living my own life to worry about how someone looks without makeup.

Joe hole on August 21, 2014:

Celebrities affright me, I don't recognize them only everyone effectually me does. People start interim strange and more than rude than normal. I demand the industry for income that the workers bring me but I don't like it. I would rather live a real life than a pretend one every bit served on TV .

Phil Harminics on August 09, 2014:

Why would anyone desire to worship the stars that are druggies, drunks, and trainwrecks? What kind of part models are they? And as far as beauty goes, take you seen some without makeup? They are absolutely hideous. Why people, why?

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on January 25, 2014:

Thank you Eiddwen, I am glad you found information technology interesting.

Eiddwen from Wales on January 25, 2014:

Very interestign indeed. Voted up.

Eddy.

Keith on January sixteen, 2014:

Instead of worshiping celebrities, why not worship yourself or God

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on July 25, 2013:

Thanks PaisleeGal...I dear that quote likewise and it is so true!

Pat Materna from Memphis, Tennessee, USA on July 25, 2013:

Interesting topic and thot provoking hub! And then true for so many people.

I recall the final quote by East Roosevelt sums it all up! Think I volition have to salve that quote and put to memory.

Great Job!

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on June 12, 2013:

Thank you Flssy!

FIssyVanhggray on June 12, 2013:

True so truthful, prissy caption... Give thanks u (:

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on June 07, 2013:

I agree with you. Now Southward. Hawkings...in that location is a real life celeb! Thank you for reading and commenting.

Marcy J. Miller from Arizona on June 06, 2013:

While I have exceedingly piffling interest in celebrities, I do accept an involvement in the fact that order has become ever-increasingly obsessed with them, and I observe it inexcusable that paparazzi hound them to expiry in the name of satisfying the public's insatiable marvel about their private lives. It's a sad argument virtually order that we make idols of actors and actresses -- people who are famous for the irony of pretending to be someone whom they are not -- withal we have footling esteem for truthful achievement. Stephen Hawking? At present at that place'southward a "celebrity" I'd honey to meet. Angelina Jolie? Please don't requite her my number -- I'1000 decorated that year! Seriously, though, you brought up a great topic, and I'grand surprised and interested that there's even a working name for the obsession with celebrity! Good task --

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on May 09, 2013:

Thank you rebeccamealy. I wrote it because all those celeb shows like ET problems the hck out of me, but are soooo popular. I retrieve people need to go on living their own lives instead of worrying most what Angie and Brad are up to. Thank you for commenting.

Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on May 09, 2013:

Veerrry interesting. This is a fascinating subject. How clever yous were to think of writing near information technology. And, you chose such great photos!

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on May 04, 2013:

I agee Suhail. Lots of celebs do amazing piece of work. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Suhail Zubaid aka Clark Kent from Mississauga, ON on May 04, 2013:

Hi Sheri,

Thank you for sharing an awesome hub on a new topic with lot of originality and creativity in it. I liked it.

Yes, I know people who worship celebrities. I see them everyday on the streets of Toronto and also inside my family friends. But near celebrities don't keep up their cease of bargain, failing their fans miserably.

However, I practise admire those celebrities who go across the telephone call of duty to protect disenfranchised people, support nature conservation, cruelty to animals, raising charities. I have my own listing of celebrities that I adore (non worship though) and take lot of encouragement from their work. One may non agree with me, merely the primary picture on this hub, of Angelina Jolie, as well reminds me of this person's beauty, from both outside and inside.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on Apr 22, 2013:

Thanks Ericajean. I concur with you!

Ericajean on April 21, 2013:

What's in a name? What's in fame?

The only difference betwixt United states and Them, is the airtime the celebrities receive. This is why glory worship is a clear sign of people without a life. Let me say this gently: There are some celebrities who I respect only because of their community services outside of television receiver. It is quite alright to watch movies, listen to their music, etc. but where do we draw the line?

We buy their products, quote their songs and sentences, buy pilus to look similar them and discuss them with friends...and they do non know who we are.

YouTube has made it largely possible for anyone to get airtime. Now, some may be thinking, "Well talent goes with airtime."

True. But there are many talented people trying to make information technology everywhere and so they may get to that celebrity status-and fail.

I lookout man Japanese Animations generally anyhow. Some stars are as well overrated.

Expert hub though -Informative.

CJ Bakery from Parts Unknown on April 02, 2013:

I agree that CWS is a problem that is inflicting many. I don't quite understand why people feel the demand to worship at the church of Oprah and other celebrities. But mayhap I'm simply biting that I am non famous and no i is worshiping me. Great hub! I enjoyed it immensely!

Joanne M Olivieri on April 02, 2013:

Putting them on a pedestal equally you have said is the problem. They are just people like us but considering of they are famous we look at them in a different light and expect them to be perfect. It is very sorry, really. Slap-up hub.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on March 30, 2013:

Yous are right Marcy. Famous for being famous! Cheers for reading!

Marcy Goodfleisch from Planet Earth on March xxx, 2013:

We are definitely obsessed with well-known people who are mostly known for being known. And so frequently, information technology's for the nearly shallow reasons. Someone lives a life of backlog, and we want to picket information technology every week.

Great hub, as e'er!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on March 25, 2013:

Cheers Midget38. Yes I don't become it either. I was but talking to my hubby and out of all my hubs this one is getting the most hits by far. He thinks I should write more movie star stuff, but it is really the last thing I am interested in.

Michelle Liew from Singapore on March 25, 2013:

I take often pondered why people spend time finding out things about people they don't know. Perchance its CWS....or something about them that strikes a chord. It's puzzling, and sometimes worrying. The kids in one of my English classes actually decorated the unabridged back of the classroom with Justin Bieber posters and for the life of me, I still wonder why! It can be an habit if not careful. Cheers for sharing, Sheri!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on March 20, 2013:

Thanks David. I capeesh your back up. And so far I am loving this new life.

Dave on March twenty, 2013:

Nice chore Sheri! The inner writer has emerged!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on March fourteen, 2013:

Thank you for reading Careermommy. And they put on their pants one leg at a time just similar y'all and I.

Tirralan Watkins from Los Angeles, CA on March 14, 2013:

Nice hub Sheri. People worship celebrities because of all the glamor and prestige associated with them, and their lifestyle They are unreachable and a fantasy for many people. But you are correct. They are just people just like all of us and go through the same things as nosotros practise. Thanks for a nice read.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on March 04, 2013:

Thank you CrisSp. Yes I thought M Jackson was a brilliant artist. I love the work of lots of actors and musicians, I think there is a deviation betwixt affectionate the work of someone and existence personally obesses with the artist. Thank you for reading!

CrisSp from Sky Is The Limit Chance on March 04, 2013:

Mostly, these celebs and their lives fascinates usa, let's admit it. Notwithstanding, I am not that personally crazy near them and not one to waste my money on celeb mags, although I'd read them while on the waiting line cash out in the supermarket. Why not? :)

I love Michael Jackson (as an artist) and his music though and for that I am guilty, your award.

Great entertaining hub! Thanks.

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 28, 2013:

Thank you for your comment Wendyjean. Yous are correct!

wendyjean2001 on February 28, 2013:

Great article Sheri Faye. Celebrity idolization is an epidemic in our western guild. Merely look at American Idol and The Information technology Gene and shows like that. They ostend, specially to immature people, that to be famous is the ultimate success. Great job bringing this to our attending.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on Feb 27, 2013:

Thanks Kathryn. I know what you lot mean about "fluff". I have much better things to think nearly than movie stars! And I would non want to live in the public eye all the time either. I don't know if all their lives are spectacular. So much drug use, suicide and broken marriages. Well, at least they take lots of money to help ease their pain. Thanks again!

Kathryn from Windsor, Connecticut on Feb 27, 2013:

I go a trivial irritated with all of the press near celebrities. It'south just "fluff" to me. There are some that I don't mind hearing about briefly, simply to me they are just regular people with spectacular lives, living right there where everyone can see them. I would non want to alive like that, but at to the lowest degree they get paid a lot.

This is a neat commodity. Thanks for sharing your inquiry with us!

I bet the photo is going to attract a lot of people over time. Jolie is one of the near pop actresses in this time, and she is so pretty.

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on Feb 27, 2013:

Thank you DIYmommy. It was a a coincidence that I published at the time of the Oscars. I watched the Oscars too and really enjoyed the singing. Thanks you for dropping by!

Julie on February 27, 2013:

It's funny that y'all had published this so close to the Oscars. Perfect timing. I admit, my husband and I watched at least a portion of them....and, if zip else, it is fascinating to run into the extent that people are infatuated by celebrities. From who they are dating, to what they are wearing on the ruby-red carpet, people go then engrossed in the lives of celebrities that, fifty-fifty at a steep cost, they have to practise or take they latest things they are promotiong. Great (and very timely) hub!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 25, 2013:

Paul thank you for your comment. Funny you should mention organized religion. In the inquiry I did some are saying our lack of religion is 1 of the reasons CWS is such a problem...every bit in apparently nosotros need something to worship.

Wildoves thank for the comment. You may exist correct and that is funny about the size one and the price.

wildove5 from Cumberland, R.I. on February 24, 2013:

I think for some, reading about the trials, tribulations and fame of others is what makes some of u.s. realize we are all human. Nosotros put our pant's on the aforementioned way, except, for some, their pants are a size i and cost more than mosts monthly salary. Skilful write!

Paul Bisquera from Los Angeles on February 24, 2013:

I call up people are delusional worshiping some other person, who is usually a "bad role-model" but that's the way gild is nowadays. If at that place was no religion (which is barely hanging on to their own followers), this is what society would be doing 24/7 today.

Great topic Sheri Faye!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 24, 2013:

Hey Beak,

Aye I was sure Donny Osmond was the only boy for me when I was a tweenie. Alas, he seems to have made a expert life for himself without me. And I am sure ever carmine blooded male had a beat out on Marilyn...such a beautiful lady. Thanks for dropping by Bill..BTW is there any way to know who new hubbers are? I would similar to connect with other newbies and don't really know how to do this. If you tin can assistance, thanks!

Beak Holland from Olympia, WA on February 24, 2013:

I don't think I have e'er been in awe of celebrities as an adult. I practice think a serious crush on Monroe when I was a kid, but whatever rational man, once they become an adult, should realize that celebrities are but people with the same, if not more, problems. Practiced chore on this one, Sheri!

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 23, 2013:

Angela cheers for your annotate. I have a friend who was a huge fan of a celeb and she got to meet her....and...well...the crush was off!

Kas from Bartlett, Tennessee on February 23, 2013:

Information technology is pretty amazing to see how fame elevates a person seemingly "higher up the masses" and so to speak. I think worship is the central word here equally well, some people devote whole shrines to certain people they're infatuated with! Very interesting read and voting upward Sheri!

Angela Blair from Central Texas on Feb 23, 2013:

Absolutely delightful commodity. I feel sure if some of the "worshipers" actually got to know the object of their intense amore they might decide they aren't fans of that particular entity at all. Amidst those I've met there's the adept, the bad and the ugly -- and the delightful few who remain true to themselves and are actually real! Very enjoyable read and I thanks! Best/Sis

Sheri Dusseault (author) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 23, 2013:

In thr research I did they didn't say how they treated those with CWS. They did say that they were usually anti social and with drawn..maybe they are living in fantasy instead of real life. Thanks for dropping by and I appreciate your support!

Zia Uddin from UK on Feb 23, 2013:

I enjoyed reading your article, thanks for sharing. Celebrities are indeed ordinary people and information technology'south the fans that made them so famous. Celebrity worship syndrome? I learn something new everyday, but I wonder if these psychologists take the answer to this problem and how to treat people with CWS.

I myself adore many celebrities just did non go to such lengths every bit if to worship them. Generally, those fans who are deeply obsessed with celebrities usually are living their own phase and development, and as they get older, this obsession of worshiping celebrities will eventually pass away. That's what I think simply some fans are die hard fans and may require psychological help. Voted upward your hub.

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on Feb 23, 2013:

Yeah! See he was right...he is non the only i!

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on February 23, 2013:

Sheri, Imagine is the paradigm of my outlook on life. It's one of those songs that I tell everyone to hush up and listen whenever I hear it!

Sheri Dusseault (writer) from Chemainus. BC, Canada on February 23, 2013:

Hi Torrilynn...cheers for dropping by. I don't recall we all worship celebs but some people exercise. I think well-nigh poor Diana...poor adult female was hounded to death.

Ballad cheers. I learned a lot researching this hub.

Bravewarrior Thank you and I dear John Lennon's song Imagine. His death was a big loss to the music earth!

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on February 23, 2013:

Sheri, it's funny you lot mentioned John Lennon in the first of this hub. That was the exact thought that came to my heed as I was reading.

Very well written, by the mode!

carol stanley from Arizona on February 23, 2013:

I recall some people are obsessed with celebrities..at least we love to read all the gossip and know what is going on in their lives. Very well done.

torrilynn on February 23, 2013:

sheri faye, i don't think that we necessarily worship celebrities, i think equally a society that we notice them extremely beautiful and powerful associating as always in our society that the more money you have, the more power you have. prissy hub. voted up.

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