August 15, 2009
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What do you expect in a celebrity, when you meet them in person? Especially when it's one of your favorites? Do you expect them to just gush over the fact that they are meeting you, a fan? TV/Movie celebrities, rock/pop bands, or famous people in general, supposedly have this mythical responsibility to always be approachable by their fans. When a fan gets brushed off by a celebrity, watch out, because they'll probably blog about it on the internet, and how they were disappointed by how the celebrity acted in their encounter. It's so easy for fans to get "hurt" by a celebrity that can't give them the time of day, that it's really just a ridiculous reaction don't you think?
Are celebrities not a fellow human? Be fair to them, and don't expect them to just be automatically in your service. It's true that they wouldn't even be successful or famous if it wasn't for the support of their fans, but think about it in another sense. Do you automatically act like a complete friend to a complete stranger? That's what fans really are to celebrities. Strangers. Let's not forget that fact. People take for granted that because they know a lot about the celebrity does not work the other way around. It's no different than trying to make a new friend at school/work, or trying to pick up on somebody you are interested in. Sure it's great when a celebrity takes the extra step to really cater to the fans, but that's more the exception than the norm.
The relationship between a fan and a celebrity should go both ways. If you act like just another fan who walks up and doesn't really do much to get a celebrities attention, then you will probably get the standard smiles, autographs, or photo combo. To expect more than that is just a foolish concept. They've probably heard so many similar compliments or comments about them, that they are probably numb hearing them over and over again. Sure it's not necessarily an open excuse for them to act say *detached* with a fan, but it definitely would not be a surprising reaction to me. In many cases, they just try and stay professional, and just smile and try not to be rude.
In short (too late), fans bitching about celebrities, should just quit it.
Comments (1)
that's true, but like you said, without the fans, they wouldn't be making all that money. the least they can do is the autographs/photos, of course there's always a time and a place for those though. what's worse is, the lesser known celebrities are more likely to suck up to fans lol. they're *friendlier* because they *have* to be. you can expect better interactions with them.
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