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...But I'd like to know what people think, even if it isn't art related.

Why do people hate celebrities?

Here's my opinion: Hate is possibly the strongest emotion you can feel towards someone. I actually don't hate anyone. I dislike a lot of people, but no one has ever done anything to warrant my hatred. And I'm talking about people I KNOW. People that I've PHYSICALLY MET AND INTERACTED WITH.

How can you hate someone you've never met, and probably never will meet?

Sure, some celebrities can do things that are a bit dickish - but does that make them a bad person? Doesn't it warrant the hatred of thousands and thousands of people? Nearly all of what the media writes about them is misquoted rubbish, anyway.

The most I can say about a celebrity is 'I think if I met them in person, I probably wouldn't like them'. Though I can honestly say I dislike a celebrity if they're caught on camera saying something discriminating and/or inarguably offensive. Like, Beth Ditto (lead singer from the band 'Gossip') said 'it's all right to shop lift' and she 'does it all the time' during a television interview. I thought that was a real dickish thing to say because she has so many younger fans who would be influenced by that. I disliked her from then on, but I don't hate her.

And just because someone you've never met and only see on tv 'annoys' you, does that mean it's okay to spam hatred about them all over website?

I'm not just talking about Justin Beiber and Gaga, though they're the primary focus of mass hatred. I was talking to someone the other day about Cheryl Cole and they said 'God I hate her, I wish she'd just go and die'. Ouch. Harsh much?  

Obviously, I'm not gonna go crazy at you if you're one of the masses who feels that way about celebrities. I'd just like to know the reasons why! Feel free to discuss :-) Share your thoughts!
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:iconiheartoreos:
same here! i mean like Justin Bieber - i dont like his singing but it doesnt mean i hate him you know? and i mean like i think thats a form of being judgemental too! i seriously agree to this. and honestly, even if you knew someone, i doubt you could HATE THEM i mean, its most likely just disliking. cause personally, i feel that, hate is like something we cant like even understand cause its so strong
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:iconiheartoreos:
wait. LOOL. thats like exactly what you said. haha. sorry QAQ
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:iconanimefreakz226:
~Animefreakz226 Jul 8, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I don't really HATE celebrities , I have some I dislike but I don't hate them.
I agree with you completely , Like Justin Beiber , everyone is calling him " a gay faggot " and some other stupid bullshit. They are just like us!
They wake up , learn in school , eat , pay bills , work , and a bunch of other stuff.
It doesn't help the fact that people treat them like a new species to the human race.
They want to be treated like a human being , not some french poodle ( no offense to poodles ).
Sure , every now and then they would like to be idolized but having people taking pictures of them , and spying on them 24 / 7 .
Hell , people are always making up random rumors about them and all of them are usually false.
They always get bashed by magazines and it makes their life a living hell , it makes me scared by the mere thought of being famous.
I just wish people will get this!
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:iconwindsweptsky:
~windsweptsky May 8, 2011  Professional General Artist
I don't understand why people hate celebrities. Yes, they have fame, money and status in most cases, so I understand why some might be envious of them, or maybe even resent the ones that don't seem deserving of what they have. But really, it must be difficult to have the media reporting on every little thing that happens in your life, and often blowing things out of proportion just to make a quick buck.

Personally, I couldn't really care less about celebrities in general, and I don't pay attention to them for the most part. I have no idea what Lady Gaga is up to, and I don't really care, because her music doesn't appeal to my tastes. I don't like Charlie Sheen these days and I figure he is probably mentally unstable considering the sorts of things he has been putting out there (which I would not know anything about had someone not shown me a video). But... do I hate any of these people? No. I don't know them personally, so I don't believe I have the right to judge them.

Hating people in general is a waste of energy... but especially, hating people you don't know and will probably never meet in your life, what's the point of that? I think that possibly, many people just project their discontent for their lives and the world in general onto celebrities, because they are an easy target who will likely never retaliate.

Maybe it's a less "socially acceptable" thing to do, and maybe you will stumble and make a mess of yourself in the process, but I believe it's much healthier in the long run to deal with your own feelings, conflicts, doubts and insecurities than project them onto someone else.
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:iconmyramichaelis:
: i totally agree on what you've mentioned . there's really no point on hating someone that you've never met rite ~ sigh . people these days ~
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:iconelwenaldalinde:
~ElwenAldalinde May 6, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
I'm really quite apathetic towards the majority of celebrities. Sure, I'm of the opinion that some of them have IQ's that would make a potato feel good about itself in comparison, and some of them have less talent than a dead possum. But that's no reason to hate a person. Who knows what life they really lead outside the limelight? It's unfair to judge them based on what people see in tabloids or on the TV.

Mostly I focus on actors or singers whose acting or singing abilities I think are admirable. More important to me is their integrity and how they treat people. I hold John Such-and-Such in higher opinion than Tim Whatsisface because although their acting skills are both phenomenal, John doesn't make a fool of himself at wild parties, is faithful to his wife, spends lots of time with his kids, and is satisfied living a quiet life with his family. Those are qualities which I personally admire in a Hollywood star because they're so very rare nowadays. Talent and personal honor don't generally go hand-in-hand anymore, sadly.
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*LadyAdler May 7, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yes, that's very true. I'm put off celebrities who have (confirmed, not alleged) affair, drug problems, or just act like a dick on tv. Mainly because I'm worried about the younger generation being impacted by their actions. (Ugh, does that make me old?)
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~ElwenAldalinde May 8, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
That doesn't make you old, in my opinion. That makes you a sane human being who's concerned about other human beings. Role models for children are serious issues these days. How do you suppose a young girl would grow up if her role model was Katie Perry or Lady Gaga? o_O It's entirely worth concern.
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~BlaqueEssence May 6, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I am pretty sure this stemmed from my blog on my personal feelings on a certain celebrity and I didn't think you would actually be bothered by what I wrote and doing a blog about it. You really could have just asked me why I felt the way I did, ya' know. lol.

But, I won't explain the way I feel. at least about the blog, because I have learned that no matter how you say or do it, people will perceive you in any way shape or form and who am I try to change that if people want to get the wrong perception? And is it really worth it? I don't think so at all.

But, forgive me for being different from everyone here when I say that I do hate certain celebrities. Why? Because most people today are working with one hemisphere of the brain and not two. When you have something blatant in your face, when you can see the true colors of the wind, but people only or choose to see just one is truly and utterly frustrating sometimes for me and there are times where I feel like I am one of the few sane people on this earth and everyone else is plum stupid getting even more stupid. In all honesty, I feel that way sometimes. Not in a way of feeling above anyone, but sometimes I feel like I am in the twighlight zone. lol! That's the best example I can give you to describe it and all I can do is stand there, dumbfounded, and just watch.

But, in saying that, I have also learned that I have a right and the unmitigated gal to feel the way I feel no matter what anyone says. Doesn't make me wrong and them right or vice versa. And at the end of the day, I don't have to defend or explain or as someone said here "give and example" and justify and plead myself so that other people can see where I am coming from. If they want to believe one thing because of what I said or read, then that's ok! I am sleeping at night while others are up wondering and trying to analyze my feelings and opinions on things. Makes me no never-mind at all. But, there is one thing that I can say, with my hand on the good book, when I call something or someone out for being utter unauthentic, it usually blows up in other peoples faces and I never take pleasure in saying "I told you so."

I just stand back and let people find the truth out for themselves and unfortunately, some people never see the truth even when its slapping the crap out of your face. So, my motto for when people want me to, and I hate saying it, "explain myself" is: "Take it, perceive it, believe it however you want it. If it helps you sleep better at night, then congratulations on a goodnight's sleep."


Anywho, I know you asked for thoughts and all....and I wanted to share mine so that you knew where I stand since I know where you inspiration of this blog came from. I hope I didn't come off disrespectful towards you as I am still a bit peeved over a similar conversation I had with a friend earlier tonight. So, please forgive me if I have irked you in any way. That was not my intention at all.

But, do me one favor...if you are ever curious about anything I say or my point of views, I would consider it and honor if you asked me about it, ok, Ms. LA? I respect you very much and would have, with all the respect in the world, would have done the obliging thing towards you.

Now, if you blog had nothing to do with mine, then forgive me for my wrong assumption while I take full responsibility for misunderstanding, but even with that, I stand by what I have said so far.
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:iconladyadler:
*LadyAdler May 7, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Lol, I had NO idea you'd done a blog on it! I didn't even know you had a blog (or are you talking about your journal?) Otherwise I would have credited you. I'm sure you're not the first to think of it, and neither am I. This discussion stemmed from various conversations I've had with RL friends over the last few weeks. Honestly, it had nothing to do with what you've apparantly said elsewhere, and frnakly I'm quite puzzled by your reaction considering that's quite a large assumption you're making! But I'm sorry if I've annoyed you in some way, and I see that it's stemmed from a misunderstanding.

I think the word 'truth' can't be applied to this situation, as it's a matter of perspective and opinion. And of course, as you say, everyone has the right to feel a certain way - nothing is 'right' and 'wrong'.
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