During the Caulfield interview, he makes three important points about what he believes surrounds the celebrity dream/culture. The first of these points is the fact that he heard the name "Kim Kardashian" every day while working on his book. It is no doubt that she is one of the most famous celebrities there is, it is certainly because of the drama and more than likely her looks. Like it was mentioned "Inside the Star Machine", celebrities have "preppers" which focus on keeping them looking extremely good and beyond average. Kim Kardashian has a great impact on young generations which view her as a role model and an image that must be followed.
The second point, is when he went to a modeling competition and go to see first hand various children and parents be scammed. Wanting to be a celebrity can reach great extents and can get into someones mind so deep that they become blinded by the desire to be famous. Thirdly, he talks about the impulse of wanting to become a famous person. Individuals are mainly drawn to this because of the glamour, adventure, excitement, lifestyle, and wealth that comes with it. Most importantly, this desire has been woven into our culture and is somewhat seen as something reachable to future generations.
These points are important because it is helping many see how much of our society is being affected by this cultural change. Nowadays, if you ask a children, like Caulfield mentioned,what they want to be more than likely a celebrity. It is no doubt the great impact this dream is making on society, its seen as normal, making it more difficult for others to see and judge their own abilities.
First off, I really liked how you emphasized the point that the chances of becoming famous are very low. I don't think people realize this because they think social media is an easy way to become famous. I also think it is kind of sad that kids nowadays are wanting to be celebrities, and sports starts, etc. It's ridiculous that nobody is teaching them that there chances are zero to none. Yes, a small population of people will become famous but other than that its not something we should envy. It goes back to what Caulfield said about false hope. In reality most people aren't going to be famous.
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