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It is a cult. All popular culture is a cult. But really these celebrities are given to much as it is. People would rather be sad about him dying than the war thats going on in the middle east. Sad how shallow people are. There is so much shit happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mephisto_Helix
I was never really familiar with my as an actor, but I had seen him a few times before.
It's sad though, for one to take their own like that. Happens to the best of us.
Personally i don't really care for celebrities all that much (the stupid ones),they are after all just normal people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
What would you do if every death of person was recorded and published in a newspaper?,Would be impossible to comment or care about all their deaths.
No I am not saying that. But half of the shit thats going on out there is not even reported. Do you know the full extent of syria? or the current affairs in Afghan. Did you know there is a new tour in 2014.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCWarhound
I figure it's because many people recognise him and feel some form of shock to hear that someone they recognise has died.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mephisto_Helix
Hearing about some largely unknown person dying evokes a sense of apathy and indifference.
When you say "slightly" known, you're talking about millions of people who watch(ed) the shows he played in. That means that there are more than enough people who are interested in finding out about his passing for it to be newsworthy.
Even for us unknowns, there are simple obituaries written by loved ones who, to probably only a handful, it would be interesting.
Nope,i don't really read news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
I saw plenty of taxi accidents with bodies all over the road either dead or in pain,nothing in the news the next day or in the week because it happens so bloody often.
We have enough shit SA to actually worry about.
Thats a problem. You think the war isn't going to effect you. until ww3 breaks out and the economy goes to shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCWarhound
Well then what am i supposed to do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
Well there is plenty to do. I am not saying fight a war. People need to put there foot down in this country. I've tried but there isn't enough of us who cares. Thats why governments do what they do bec the people allow them to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCWarhound
well there is Afriforum. they're still trying to fight the good fightQuote:
Originally Posted by Tsar