Celebrity gossip has become a key component of conversation in today’s society, especially among college students. It is as if the daily drama of our lives is no longer enough to satisfy our need for petty chatter.
It is not our intention to hate on celebrities here. Going to see the latest blockbuster at the local cinema is an ideal way to spend a Friday night.
Movies are a prime source of entertainment, and the actors and actresses in them are talented individuals who should be applauded for their work – most of the time.
But we place movie stars, and their personal drama, on such a high pedestal. Why?
It was a sleazy thing to do when Brad Pitt left Jennifer Aniston for Angelina Jolie. Sure, he might have been enticed by her counterculture lifestyle and plump, pouty lips. But he let go of his beautiful catch, who at least had some class, for a woman who’s a man-stealer hands down. Still, that this love triangle involves famous people should not make it part of the national conversation.
Break-ups and broken hearts occur on campus daily. There will always be the case of the player, the tease or the trollop. So why do we get so excited when it happens in Hollywood?
Perhaps it is so interesting because it is something everyone can relate to. We all know what couple is being referred to when people speak of Tom and Katie’s wedding, as opposed to the mention of Susie and Ben from English class. Plus, though we can all relate to trials and tribulations celebrities face, we are less likely to disclose our personal lives to others.
As college students we strive to obtain a well-rounded education – well, most of us that is. We should have more scholarly things to discuss
While standing in line at Starbucks, it is tempting to pour our overpriced latte on the next person who mentions Anna Nicole’s death. She died, and yes it is sad, but get over it.
We are not suggesting students should imitate their professors by continuously ranting on about the base pairs of DNA or Napoleon’s conquest. Everyone deserves a break, and we are aware that students’ brains are on constant overload from studying for class. But is it really going to cause students to break a sweat to discuss more important and relevant issues such as global warming?
Our advice: try to change the channel from “E! True Hollywood Story” to the news once in awhile. Or be really rebellious and turn the television off. Students will be doing themselves a favor.
