OK, speaking as an white Englishman, the only thing ordinary about Michael Jackson is his name. There are so many names around here that are unusual to me, such as Bridger, Kaelyn, Rooster, the list is endless. Somehow Michael ends up with what I have been brought up to consider a traditional name.
Anyway, I heard on the news today about how he waved at fans as he turned up at court. One such adoring female apparently moved to the trial town to be able to support him during this trying time. Good grief, get a life! Sadly, though, I cannot say that this over-the-top celebrity worship is a peculiarly American trait. The mass hysteria surrounding Diana Spencer's funeral was truly disturbing to behold.
Why do so many people need to idolise the famous? This fame thing is getting out of hand, you don't need talent, just a big mouth, or big breasts, or small brain. What great roll-models.
Real Change
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