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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't understand what you've written for the first line - how does, for instance, Bo Burnham put "lie" to the idea that celebrities don't ask for it?

Given the mercurial nature of the public, I'd almost argue that "celebrities" (or possibly influencers) have no actual control over their popularity, and unlike politicians aren't necessarily looking to control what you do in your life... So are probably a bit different.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Where's Bo Burnham? He's not in any spotlight. Him, Rick Moranis and probably a whole list of people I can't remember right now show that they can walk out of the spotlight and be normal people whenever they want to. Most of them like the money more than the inconvenience.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I’d argue that it’s more than just fame or celebrity that drives the paparazzi and other celebrity gossip media. I think fame modified by age plus the possibility of a scandalous situation is what drives it.

    The paparazzi targets actors because the range of “scandals” they can become entangled in. There’s not much scandal to document and sell about an older comedic actor who chose to retire from acting to raise a family or a standup comic who chooses a private life for personal reasons.

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