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What is celebrity, and why do we exalt it? Is fame ever earned in a truly meritocratic way? What does it mean to be "famous for being famous"? Does everyone really, deep down, wanna be famous? And what's up with the trend of celebrities claiming they're victims of cyber-bullying? Can celebrities be victims of cyber-bullying? Things get confusing and surprisingly heated as Dane and Kev attempt to break down the bizarre world of celebrity.
Opening segment: Hurricane Dorian turns out to be the plug, the world is ending, and cats really don't know how to use apostrophes.
Intro and break music courtesy of Chris Giuliano.
Works Cited:
Jed Lea-Henry: Audiences for Our Lives: The Philosophy of Fame
What is celebrity, and why do we exalt it? Is fame ever earned in a truly meritocratic way? What does it mean to be "famous for being famous"? Does everyone really, deep down, wanna be famous? And what's up with the trend of celebrities claiming they're victims of cyber-bullying? Can celebrities be victims of cyber-bullying? Things get confusing and surprisingly heated as Dane and Kev attempt to break down the bizarre world of celebrity.
Opening segment: Hurricane Dorian turns out to be the plug, the world is ending, and cats really don't know how to use apostrophes.
Intro and break music courtesy of Chris Giuliano.
Works Cited:
Jed Lea-Henry: Audiences for Our Lives: The Philosophy of Fame