Entertainment
REALITY TV: Is It A Set-Up?
Submitted by Valerie Donati on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 09:28
Burger King's cartoon commercial is making fun of Jessica Simpson's weight. Really? That purveyor of tasty food, that is oh so good for you, couldn't possibly have anything to do with the "fattening of America," chain food experience feels free of their own sins to start pummeling someone that has already been beat to death. BK, who do you think you are?
Well, thanks to the "all bets are off" reality of reality TV I think they are in a fine position to lampoon anyone they want to (if you've been a star on "true TV" you're sunk.)
I feel bad for Jessica Simpson. By all accounts she was just a nice young lady, with a good voice and a gorgeous image who allowed herself to be put through the scary Hollywood spin cycle - made all the scarier because the foundation of her celebrity was "reality."
I'm not sure how she feels about this new iteration of her famous self. Not sure if she had anything to do with it. What I do know is that advertising people know how to shake it up when they want to, and they obviously have done it here. So, if you think being famous is what you want, and today it's possible for EVERYONE to be famous, just remember, everything you do will be up for grabs and that just might not be quite as fun as you think.
Source: examiner.com
Will “American Idol” Ever Lose Its Edge? Probably Not If Ellen Is Involved...
Submitted by Valerie Donati on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 09:51
Ellen DeGeneres, an unlikely American Idol. Unlikely because she bucked the system by openly declaring herself - ridiculously funny!
Seriously, the girl has really changed up stereotypes, whether you like it or not. Not sure I would have pegged her as America's Favorite Lady (next to Oprah) but there she is, soaking in the afterglow.
And now she lends her incredible star power to the most outrageously successful show of our era. What can you expect? A great meeting of pop culture synergies. It's all there: the star power, the ability to connect to America and the ability to entertain...
Me thinks A.I. can't be stopped... Or maybe it can, but that's only when they decide to pull the plug, or stars like Ellen don't take the bait.
Worth sitting back and watching, it's definitely ENTERTAINMENT.
Source: americanidol.com
