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Hey folks. Just a random, late night post to liven up the evening with this video of the Specials performing the song “Gangsters”. They may have some bad haircuts in this one, but those are some solid beats they came up with. Enjoy….

What’s with the overload of media coverage focused on pure and utter nonsense? How many times must we see which star is wearing which Versace dress? How many stories can they run discussing that some overpaid, overrated actor made a witty comment at a recent awards show. There are many people who find it necessary to spend their time studying such details, but I really don’t care and I’m sick of it. I enjoy films, I enjoy music, and I enjoy the creative arts, but I don’t enjoy seeing our star-obsessed press constantly flaunt the “culture” of celebrity as if we are too ignorant to desire stories with any meaning. I value freedom of speech, and I understand that there are interesting stories about celebrities, but why in the hell do we need to know every detail of their lives? Is it important that we discuss what type of clothing they are wearing today or what school their kids go to? In my opinion, this is a flat out social obsession and a contagious disease that we accept as “fun”. I must ask myself, have we actually become this shallow as a people or is this simply what we are asking for?

We have enough serious events happening in this world to focus our time on, not to mention our personal responsibilities with work, kids, school, and other unforeseen circumstances. We need not forget that there are things going on in our world that are not limited to: poverty, starvation, disease, murder, war, genocide, gang violence, teen suicide (and the list goes on and on). Are these topics too controversial to discuss? Or are they only marketable topics to discuss when we ask the all-mighty celebrities what they think about these serious issues?

I’m not suggesting that I want to see more bad news, but I would like to obtain more of the truth from our media and less of the fluff stories. I suggest that we find our consciences in order to reject this over abundance of nonsense and demand some substance.

1. Think of the first 3 celebrity names that come to your mind.
2. Now try to name 3 countries that have over half it’s citizens living in poverty.
3. Now decide which list was the easier one to come up with? Which list matters?

To check out one of my favorite stories on the obsession with appearance:, check this story: http://egoassassin.com/2008/03/09/the-obsession-with-appearance/

So you bought another luxury car, congratulations! But may I ask why anyone should be obligated to give you kudos on your newly purchased toy as if you had anything to with the labor that went into making it. Many of my colleagues and neighbors drive around in these super flashy rides and expect the typical compliment of “Nice Car” when they drive up within shouting distance of someone. The worst thing about this is that they always respond with, “thanks”, as if they did anything beyond giving money to a car dealership and picking out a color. (Of course if you refurbished the car, that’s a different story)

I understand celebrating your first car on your 17th birthday or something, but we’re not kids anymore. We seem to have this false idea that tells us that if we pay currency for something, it somehow translates into meaning that we deserve admiration or respect for that action. Well to put it lightly, this is all a bunch of rubbish and silly ceremony. I admit that I’ve been guilty of humoring these hotshots, but I’m still confused as to what I’ve ever congratulated them for? Besides, I don’t remember the last time that I complimented my friends on their lawn mower or power drill. Why not take credit for these gadgets as well?

What I’m trying to say is that choosing a car is not as difficult as it may seem, so why do we make it appear as if it is such an amazing skill?

I feel that it is necessary to give compliments to those who deserve it in life. This would include the hard workers, innovators, and inventors that make things happen.