Celebrity

Seems to me that Celebrity has become, for so many, a new religion.  The stars, 'real' or imagined, set the tone for their followers, whether the star wishes it so or not.  Reminds me a great deal of THE LIFE OF BRIAN.  'No, no, leave the sandal there!  It has NO meaning whatsoever!'  But the sandal will be enshrined; everyone will be wearing them soon; anyone who says anything against the sandal or the wearing of sandals will be, undoubtedly, stoned (not the more or less pleasant passtime but the hurling of solid pieces of old earth).  I wonder why we can't enjoy the performances of these folk and let the rest be.  Observe rather than obsess over the fashion, accessory (from tiny dogs to, alas, babies), foibles, etc.  Many believe they know these personalities but in fact they only see performances (in whatever venue) and in reality don't know them at all.   I'm not sure I care what they had for breakfast, who they've cheated on and/or with, what car they drive, which drug they're currently being rehabbed for, what they believe in...  No, wait...I'm sure I don't care.  Let us hear the song, see the movie, watch the play, laugh at the joke.  Then let's all go home and gratefully/happily hum, laugh, discuss for a while and let the Celebrity do the same.