The Humor of Celebrity
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Posted by firstacts
July 19, 2006
Posted by firstacts
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Every day people gather around their newspapers, PC monitor or television to catch up on the latest celebrity news.
Yep, we all seem to want to know who’s having a baby and what movie they were working on when they first tried calamari.
We relish the knowledge of what beach resort they last visited and if they’ve gained weight.
We care deeply about the secret yearnings of these ‘more than mere mortals’ who say they really want a normal life while demanding salaries that exceed the gross national product of most third world countries.
We sit in the semi-plush confines of our double-wide looking at their doe eyes as they relate the horror of being caught while driving drunk and how it was nearly impossible to finish the latest sequel because the media wouldn’t leave them alone and a judge demanded community service.
Personally, I think the same rules should apply to other occupations…
Buffy - News Reporter: We’re standing by live in Modesto where Joe Garza is scheduled to be arriving shortly. (Wild cheers) Ben, turn your camera, Joe’s driving up now. (Door opens - cheers abound) Joe, this is Buffy Wellington from channel 10 news - we’re honored to be here today.Joe: Uh, Thank you.
Buffy: How long have you prepared for your role?
Joe: Role? Uh, the boss just called and said I needed to come and fix a sink. (Woman swoons)
Buffy: That is so amazing. When did you know this is what you wanted to do with your life, Joe?
Joe: After I dropped out of electronics school.
Buffy: Fascinating. Before we go - what is your favorite pizza toping? …
Man, now that would be quality television. Reality TV with a Hollywood flare.
Let’s see, where did I put that book?
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