The Downfall of Celebrity Culture

[@naheed2023]

During Covid, someone said something that really stayed with me. "We often say we're all in the same boat, but we're not. We're in the same storm. But some of us are on rafts, while others are in yachts."

[@ChaNayNayAnime]

That’s a good one. I’m putting that in my pocket 😅

[@emcbamf41]

love this!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Very true!

[@DietCherryCait]

I love this! So true.

[@SuperBoopeep]

And some elites at unmasked orgies, literally

[@dorisg.1891]

'It's like watching someone on a yacht complain about getting a sun burn while you're trying to stay afloat on a pool noodle in the middle of a storm'🤣

[@SadCarob]

That is literally what life has become 😂

[@GarganoGambino]

…..well said amica mia! #Bravissima 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@neanda]

that was cool

[@gaylajohnson3062]

Love this. Well said thank you

[@jillholod34]

I'm just plain sick of them.

[@PtolomëCravencraft]

100%

[@ursulatroxler7428]

I completely agree with you 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@AnaLucia-wy2ii]

💯

[@jobautomation]

We ALL are

[@Elle_TF]

I’ve been sick of them since the mid 90s.

[@brittf1847]

I really appreciate you not censoring the word “rape”. I think it’s important to reflect the severity of the crimes but I know KZbin isn’t happy about it

[@StateofKait]

Yeah I don’t care if this gets demonetized

[@kelf114]

​@@StateofKaitThank you. Thank you for having convictions that are more important than money. ♥️

[@MrIansmitchell]

Agreed! Suicide, Rape, Murder, and other words are amplified by KZbin when they're spoken by MSNBC, CNN, or even Daily Mail, but when vloggers use those same words to accurately describe true crime, they get age-restricted, demonetized, shadowbanned.

[@Mochiette]

@@StateofKait That's right! Don't let youtube stop you from speaking the truth!

[@ennuiblue4295]

I'm surprised I got recommended this video, glad I did 😀

[@Thecougarmill17]

I remember reading an article stating the Kardashians had killed celebrity culture. It took a while but it’s true. We watched a talentless family rise to the top in dubious ways and finally understood that this was the path most “real celebrities” had taken.

[@PureSparkles22]

Kardashian are irrelevant in 2024

[@la6136]

I think social media killed celebrity culture. Reasons are 1) it exposes a lot of them because they do a lot of dumb stuff online where as before social media everything was filtered by the media and 2) it created an entire culture of fame hungry influencers that have cheapened the meaning of what it means to be famous because most of them also have no talent just like the Kardashians.

[@Thecougarmill17]

@ Exactly. The Kardashians showed influencers the blueprint.

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

🙏🏿 🙏🏿 🙏🏿

[@missscribble]

I think the K's just woke a few people up because the sham was so blatant. Many neurodivergent people don't understand the worship of anyone - celebrity, royalty, religious figures etc - it makes absolutely no sense, it's all pretend titles, costume and construct. So we do a lot of observing of human behaviour. I honestly think the celebrity backlash is due to the economic and sociopolitical environment, our loss of hope and fear of the future. If society was to recover it's equilibrium, the worship would be back as well. But that's just a personal opinion.

[@michellegomes2030]

I'm so tired of the met gala and all these cringy award shows. Celebrities are so out of touch, it's crazy.

[@vmbay2212]

I refuse to watch any of the celebrity awards shows; I feel they’re rubbing it in our faces aka “ Take That You Peons”🙄

[@annes.9228]

Thanks to prince Harry and his wife we know now you can buy those awards! Before I thought people getting those awards have done something amazing. But nope, just follow the money! 😂

[@Gforu81]

agree.. it's disgusting

[@kimichan5]

Seriously why do we need award shows for these people?? You don’t see award shows for doctors or nurses or CPAs or whatever. So weird and cringe

[@mariahhuehner1196]

What's really sad is that the Met Gala is actually for funding historical fashion preservation because the fashion arm of the Met has to get funds each year to keep going. It's relevant work that has historical and cultural importance, as well as celebrating an art form that we all engage with every day, ie. fashion. They've relied on the celebrity angle so people donate, but the problem is that it's become so about that that most people have no idea what it actually funds and many celebrities use it for less than great purposes. It's one of the reasons that Kim wearing the Monroe dress was extremely insulting both artistically and historically.

[@sherylbeamer7189]

I stopped loving celebrities when they started lecturing us about how to vote, not to take vacations due to co2 emissions whilst they fly private jets etc. etc. Sick of them.

[@AP12360]

I agree. Also, many people didn't vote in the last election. People complain all the time, but don't vote or keep voting for the same candidates. Then they wonder why nothing changes in their city. If people don't like their situation, they should vote out the people in charge! If people don't like what an influencer, brand, and/or celebrity are doing, they should unfollow them and stop buying their products. But instead, people don't do that either! 🙄

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Same! It’s why I turned away from the whole climate change crap when all of the activists for climate change are taking private jets all over the world.

[@earthling256]

@@Catherine.Dorian. the vast majority of environmental activists are normal people who also denounce private jet usage and celebrity culture - but yes, the hypocrisy of celebrities (I.e. Leonardo DiCaprio) that have made their “personal brand” about climate change while galavanting on their private jets is astounding…

[@mariyah729]

💯 Thank you for telling me that the economy is great. Now that Beyonce or Oprah has said it, my $8 eggs will be much more affordable.

[@tippytoe1250]

I stopped loving celebrities when I became an adult😂 They’re just entertainer. I enjoy some of their work. But that’s about it.

[@clairekookoo]

Man that Ricky Gervais speech hits waaayyy different in 2024

[@VahanNisanian]

Gervais hates Jews.

[@BrightestStar-z1k]

It shouldn't. People should've heard it the first time it was said.

[@blueblack3591]

He is a smart guy. And he is authentic

[@eobardthawne5246]

I love rewatching his old Golden Globe celebrity roasts.

[@TheSmily4ever]

but isnt he one of the rich celebs too?

[@johnny5654]

Oprah and The Rock asking donations for Hawaii was incredibly tone def for so many reasons.

[@AmandaOfili]

Fr like they are both worth 7 b

[@valkyriesshield]

Yes! Both of them, but esp Oprah.

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

When Javier Bardem was on Conan, he was asked about the kardashians and he didnt know them. Conan totally believed him but had to pander to his audience and feigned disbelief at Javier's lack of recognition of them. Javier said why do i have to know them? Did they do something meaningful like find a cure for a debilitating disease? The audience just stayed silent and so did Conan ...uncomfortably...because he had nothing to respond with.

[@vmbay2212]

Ban Celebrity Worship..

[@TracyPerson1]

Thank you Javier👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MandyCruz-i1y]

*Joker talk show moment*

[@Ladolcevitaprincess]

He’s just like me😂

[@mf-cv4ve]

He and his beautiful wife Penelope Cruz, are what actors should be and used to be, they never preach about their beliefs, or political views, the stay discreet, and actually have some real talent to speak for❤

[@kristinebautz1859]

I'm tired of rich people telling me how to vote. I'm tired of being told when I'm working 2 jobs to keep a roof over my head that I'm not working hard enough when they grew up with a silver spoon in their mouths/got famous off their parent's names. I'm tired of these immortal celebrities telling me how to behave. I'm just tired of celebrities in general. Hollywood is done.

[@AP12360]

I agree. Many people do not vote, but like to complain. Then they wonder why nothing changes in their city. Additionally, if people don't like what an influencer, celebrity, and/or brand is doing, they should unfollow them and stop buying their products, but people don't do that either! I'm also tired of celebrities and wealthy people asking people who are barely making ends meet to donate money for various causes. They should just donate the money themselves or ask their rich friends instead of asking everyone else to donate! 🙄

[@kristinebautz1859]

@AP12360 💯

[@becca3115]

You took the words right out of my mouth! Especially celebrities that have been paid literal MILLIONS of $$$ to endorse a candidate. Ugh, when are they going to wake up & realize we don't care what celebrities think or say?! They are COMPLETELY out of touch with reality & live in an echo chamber.

[@lorimill187]

Yeah, wasn't it Kim Kardashian that said women need to get off their lazy asses and go to work? Many of us have been working our asses off for decades.

[@blueblack3591]

Yeah couldnt agree. Sorry you have to work two jobs. That must be horrible

[@elinapereira1433]

KIM:Nobody wants to work these days Me: NOT EVERYONE HAD A MOTHER THAT WOULD PURPOSELY RELEASE THEIR OWN DAUGHTERS SEX TAPE TO GET FAMOUS! Also ME: Puts down phone, takes off shoes and puts feet in grass and just breaths 😅

[@MrIansmitchell]

This is the way

[@well_and_nourished]

All the money in the world isn’t worth doing some things- and that’s one of them!

[@MaViMaViMiMi]

I would love to know what these celebrities call "work".

[@elinapereira1433]

@@MaViMaViMiMi- It is the same sort of “ work” that EVENTUALLY has you laying on your back looking at the ceiling wondering how you got there. I pray for ALL the children in that family. Their souls will be sold FOR THEM.

[@elinapereira1433]

@@MrIansmitchell- There is No Way, but the Way 😆

[@lissavanhouten6628]

I can't stand Whoopie Goldberg since her wealthy ass complained about her taxes going up when Bernie Sanders was running for president. She was essentially siding with the millionaire class against the working class.

[@kelf114]

Caryn Elaine Whoopie Johnson is a Manhattan raised high school dropout. She's uneducated and proves it time and time again.

[@blueblack3591]

She is the millionaire class

[@vmbay2212]

She is elitist and snobby.🙄

[@invisibleloveone]

Same, but with Oprah. She will only help charities if it supports her brand or earnings.

[@lissavanhouten6628]

Yeah, I never cared for Oprah either, or any celebrities who act so entitled or live in a bubble of privilege. Oprah just seems to espouse some pseudo spirituality or pseudo psychology that lacks depth, is shallow and superficial, and promotes kind of a materialistic, consumerist view of life. There are a few celebrities out there who donate much of their wealth to worthy causes, and volunteer their time, energy and talent to help people, and don't forget where they came from and their fans, and show empathy and concern in various ways toward the working class and those who are struggling. Keanu Reeves comes to mind. And Bruce Springsteen. Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Pete Seeger, etc.

[@venkyratnam]

Hollywood stopped making decent movies. There is no substance, no story, no character building, only heavy use of CGI or shock factor which falls flat.

[@StateofKait]

It’s so sad how difficult it is for indie films to get green lit these days

[@Debra-k1f]

I refuse to watch cgi movies 🎬!!

[@Helmutlozzi]

All the good writers and talent got fired or blacklisted for being white and/or having the wrong political opinion. They will keep this attitude well into Hollywoods grave. What rises from that grave is up to us.

[@Chris_mueller]

Facts

[@southernpride2003]

​​@@StateofKait all celebrities need to have a seat with Chris Hansen they're not good people the only good celebrity was Lemmy Kilmister

[@jal7852]

Too be fair, John Lennon’s “Imagine” still feels out of touch because he himself was a multimillionaire musician who advocated peace yet beat his first wife and son.

[@iNeverSimp]

That song was the most communist song ever

[@Kate303x]

Ashton: "We're sorry if..." Shut up, Kutcher. There is no IF.

[@StateofKait]

He’s the worst

[@LoveK1]

@@StateofKaitMila is awful too.

[@StateofKait]

@@LoveK1 yep, that’s why I called her out in the video.

[@Heroliesinyou]

​@@StateofKaitYou're gorgeous girl. If you were a celebrity, I could totally see you as a famous journalist. You have a good diction.

[@TheSalamanderMenace4]

What happened at that diddy party, Ashton, WHAT?

[@1Gr8Editrix]

Hate to bring in politics, but celebrity culture did a lot to corrode the prestige of Hollywood, which seems to be ignoring bigger problems -- declining audiences, garbage films, rise of streaming & social media. The Democrats made the mistake of relying on celebrity endorsement, unaware that these people were no longer looked up to.

[@annolivares9865]

So tired of them and their political views 😑

[@maggiesamson337]

Remember P Diddy and Paris Hilton’s Vote or Die mess? Paris wasn’t even registered to vote that year and P Diddy was Diddying. I was a tween at the time and knew they were on 🤡 time.

[@staceyshere]

@@maggiesamson337Idk why but even as a child that campaign made me cringe 😅

[@tingle2323]

That tell more about democrats..who in a right mind will trust on celebrities unless they think of public as fool

[@nathalycruz4698]

Isn't it ironic that we are talking about the public finally not worshipping celebrities. Yet, this election was won by a celebrity that is worshipped by the majority of his following.

[@erinwantenaar7206]

That J-lo clip of her in her documentary plays in my mind everytime I take my hair down 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tnt01]

😂

[@StateofKait]

It makes me laugh every time I see it

[@harryscarry6064]

@@erinwantenaar7206 ha! So relatable

[@kitsontuli2713]

😂😂😂

[@harryscarry6064]

@ ha! The hood.

[@ninthefrog3911]

I'm glad the public is finally waking up.

[@jamieg528]

They’re waking up???

[@avalondegray9228]

I wish, there is still heavy stan culture

[@Rob_Cary]

No they aren't. Were about to have an already failed president who is a celebrity who was on Epstein's Island. the people got dumber

[@thabiggestkilla]

@@avalondegray9228 thank you election told us this shit is over it done took a new form

[@dpgdpg7671]

I'm glad you mentioned Chris Brown. The fact that he still has a successful career is sad.

[@calleocho2107]

I can’t understand women that are still obsessed with him. It’s like you are publicly admitting you like a man with no discipline/morals

[@jenna_jenna_jenna]

The bar is so low, it’s in hell.

[@LadyAevarislyn]

Yes @StateofKait spoke truth there! That is exactly where the bar is for men. Double standards are sickening.

[@natisanz-qz6jt]

also, the recent documentaries, memoirs, podcasts, etc. highlighting the realities of being a 'child star' really made me question so much about the entertainment industry and celebrity culture - absolutely wild that children were (and probably continue to be) so unprotected in this mess

[@StateofKait]

Oh absolutely. It’s difficult to enjoy entertainment when the curtain has been lifted on the abuse behind the scenes. I hope that this means a better future for child stars now that there’s more transparency, but progress is slow, as we know.

[@NJGuy1973]

​@@StateofKaitAfter reading Rose McGowan's and Jennette McCurdy's books, it's hard for me to enjoy pop culture.

[@euphorion7985]

More like stifled. Progress could have begun earlier, perhaps even decades ago, but it has been thwarted at every turn by La-La-Land’s cronies in the legal system, press, mayoral offices, state and federal governments. And this massive influence is only possible because they have deep pockets. What’s more, the extent of it is so entrenched that removing all of it will be no simple task. That’s not to say that there is no hope. The fact that people are waking up to it is a good sign. However, cutting out this rot in its entirety is going to be a long uphill battle.

[@zoefree3950]

Be a Dolly or a Keanu…make good movies or music and stick to that. An interviewer tried to get Dolly to state her politics and she said ‘no, she has many fans from every walk of life and she’s beholden to her fans, she doesn’t know their politics so why should they know hers’…Dolly is a sweetheart and knows why she’s had the career she’s had, one very smart lady

[@SparkleNeely]

I don’t trust Dolly either though cos she came out to support Beyonce and that’s just, No.

[@maitesoto1953]

Not only that, Dolly also actually does something with her money other tha hoard it. The Imagination Library providing free books for kids every year, opening a theme park to boost tourism and create work for her community, donating to COVID vaccine development...

[@SittipongKhochit-k5w]

Keanu is the good example the best

[@NJGuy1973]

Forget Dolly and Keanu. Who's the person in your town who's doing good works?

[@SittipongKhochit-k5w]

@@NJGuy1973 regular average people or mayor governor City council

[@deyanirarazosoria8724]

Ricky Gervais was right at the Golden Globes speach.

[@ericclark133]

The dislike of celebrity culture has now reached all across the ideological spectrum. They did it to themselves with their narcissism and arrogance. It’s now affecting the sales of their products (movies, music, branded beauty products, etc).

[@thabiggestkilla]

now it has gotten replaced with some worse folks who aren't worshiping celebrities, but streamers, youtubers and tiktokers have taken the celebrities' places. They are more dangerous than any celebrity.

[@sleepingseb4312]

i use celebrities for my own entertainment which is the way its supposed to be, never will i be "influenced" by a famous person, i firmly believe there are no ethical billionaires. most of them are probably terrible people who are extremely entitled

[@StateofKait]

Preach! I feel that way about influencers too, which is part of the reason I've pivoted away from beauty reviews.

[@kelf114]

Look into Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette). He was a good man. We appreciate what he did for Gettysburg years ago. He helped in saving that town's history. It's a shame his grandchildren are such twits. I seriously doubt he'd be happy with them. And Jimmy Durante did so much for children everywhere. He was another good man. I guess that's why you never hear about them anymore.

[@ΘΘΝΘ-β5ξ]

I don't understand that. People really judge people by the amount of money they have? Like, if someone is rich it doesn't make them bad person or even terrible. You don't know them. It depends on a personality not money. Poor people can be terrible too

[@helenatube]

@@ΘΘΝΘ-β5ξ You have to ask yourself what a person has to do to even get to that level of wealth. It almost definitely includes some level of backstabbing, cheating, exploitation, etc. So no, while I believe there can be pretty ethical people who are well-off or wealthy, I do not believe in ethical mega-wealthy billionaires.

[@s.s2510.]

@@helenatube exactly it's a fact

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

Plus, half the designer items are sold at designer prices while being made in a sweatshop in a poor country by workers who work in inhumane conditions and are paid next to nothing. That's how they are getting richer. The higher-ups have stagnated the salary rise for everyone except the CEOs and board members of companies. This is forcing the majority to buy stuff like homes, cars, etc., in bank installments, which cost double the actual price. It's appalling and disgusting. Then they're giving holier-than-thou advice about environmental destruction, oh we are not providing a phone charger because it'll make the box smaller and less weighty; what do you mean? Buying the charger which comes in a different box, and extra packing, is that not "harming the environment"??? And don't even get me started on planned obsolescence. Shoddy quality garments, gadgets, and even houses, forcing you to be in a cycle of buying constantly. Boycotting consumption culture and celebrity culture is a good start. One person having many while millions suffer; shameful.

[@user-jo5ml8et1z]

Those iPhones everyone bought are made in factories where the workers are literal slaves.

[@Butterflieslove2]

Charger part is a real problem 😤😤

[@hermanrosario7045]

funny thing is the designers give these items to the celebrity for free as advertisements, loan them cars and jewelry. they get hotels comped, they are walking advertisements with no shame

[@Dobermanmomma]

My entire life I been disgusted by how the average person idolizes celebrities. Told you so.

[@josephatherley]

Same, I have never understood it, ever

[@maggiesamson337]

I always assumed the fans and the celebrity were mirrors of each other. After all, most people who need fame are already a little off/ needed to distract from their unpleasant reality.

[@s.s2510.]

@@maggiesamson337 they are mirrors and sadly they need to be told that

[@RisingNutrition]

Me too!

[@rayven1178]

I think it's a sign of stupidity. The idea that you can be so obsessed with someone you don't know is absurd.

[@randomdude_2000]

I've been watching youtube for almost 20 years now and I'm still amazed at how there are so many massive youtube stars will millions and millions of subscribers that I've never even heard of even though I watch this site almost daily.

[@StateofKait]

Exactly, social media careers rarely crossover into real fame

[@TheHappinessHelper_XO]

Agreed. Smaller channels with really great content as well that I have to search for because they do not show up..but I see the same old videos come up again and again

[@thabiggestkilla]

@@StateofKait but people still have a very unhealthy relationship with them at this point it might be worse than relationship most had with these celebrity

[@Docconklin3276]

We should never idolize anyone, including politicians

[@brendaaceituno1761]

Imagine all the cringe. It's easy if you try.

[@StateofKait]

😂

[@morilla6075]

I’d forgotten all about it, pushed it out of my memory. I vomited all over again. Disgusting. These people are truly disgusting.

[@saymyname2417]

One World Agenda. And that's not about everyone being happy...

[@ThreeBeingOne]

Excellent comment

[@stregadreamcast3928]

Imagine no elites, above us only sky ✌

[@jackyeastwood9294]

Its all fake. Met Gala costing thousands of dollars with people sleeping rough on the same street. Its disgusting.

[@annolivares9865]

So gross .. they literally stepped over homeless people , not to mention that children were being slaughtered in Gaza.

[@annabelle746]

True, but my understanding is that it's generally not the celebrities themselves who pay the ticket price. They are invited by different fashion brands to display their designs. I think it's important to note that the Met Gala is a charity event. It didn't always involve celebrities, that is a fairly recent development. It's a highly publicized event and the optics around the timing were horrible, but it's not the most egregious example, in my opinion. It's just possibly one of the most mediatized. And while we direct most of our ire toward influencers/celebrities, we pay much less attention to the billionaires who do far greater damage (very few artists have that kind of wealth). The ones that can afford to keep a low profile (while maintaining the same standard of living).

[@IndependenceIsKey]

$35,000 per plate is what it cost to go to the MET Gala. They have multiple dish course meals. It's per plate.

[@hayleys-c3u]

Celebrities had admiration back in the day when their images were carefully crafted. Since they now constantly show their real personalities on social media, we have every opportunity to realize that listening to people who are wealthy and famous for no other reason than being good looking, let's be honest, is bat shit insane.

[@shockwavecg]

"Imagine there's no Heaven..." Great lyrics to sing to grieving families while people are dying. 👍

[@naomigallacher7384]

Ricky was being sooooooooo serious when he flatly said “illegal and immoral” the only thing that was fake in that speech was his laugh to trick them into thinking he was just ribbing them.

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

Ricky Gervais...what a genius.

[@StateofKait]

He always calls it like it is

[@VahanNisanian]

@@StateofKait Fun fact: Did you know that he hates Jews? He also says the Michael Jackson documentary was credible. It wasn't.

[@StateofKait]

wtf

[@emagalociova]

You forget Ricky is one of them

[@CyberMercy]

“Don't touch your idols: a little gold always rubs off.” Marcel Proust - often paraphrased to: Never meet your heros.

[@StateofKait]

I've learned that the hard way multiple times!

[@Debra-k1f]

Jon Bon Jovi 🤔😢😢👎👎👎 Will hit on you when you are with your husband, and then get angry and nasty when turned down... all whilst being "faithful " to his wife!! Sebastian Bach, to a lesser degree - at least he apologized to my husband, and then he gave him a beer...still love the music, but no more meet n' greets . I've met most of them now anyway. Lzzy Hale is awesome to her fans !! The exception. Snake Sabo is a really nice guy, too.

[@JennyBlume33]

I think Hollywood will crumble, but it will evolve into smaller segments and we’ll still have plenty of celebrities. Hopefully less celebrity worship.

[@susivarga7303]

All I want is good movies again, don't care where they make them. I don't mind them talking when promoting their projects or sharing funny stories on chat shows. But that's it.

[@NJGuy1973]

It's been said that Warhol was partially right. In the future, everyone will be famous not for 15 minutes, but to 15 people.

[@ennuiblue4295]

anime is spanking Hollywood, they just tell a great story

[@terrybailey4600]

I think it is intentionally built into us to worship. Unfortunately it is most often sports idols, music stars, politicians, preachers, bank accounts, hobbies or even ourselves...but we will worship.

[@susivarga7303]

@terrybailey4600 You cannot worship your flawed parents or a cousin. It has to be someone in a distance. But worship should be inspirational, motivating, or at least innocent.

[@lilywasserman1852]

I completely cleaned up my Instagram page by unfollowing every single celebrity because I am so sick of them. So sick of how fake and privileged they are how they think they're above the law and how they want to tell me and all of us who to vote for

[@69SalterStreet]

Gal telling people to “imagine there’s no heaven” during a time of death and sickness was hilarious. 😂

[@annk387]

She’s a FAKE Wonder Woman, unless she gives her millions to the poor. Imagine that lol

[@alwayslookingup70]

Akin to Vanessa hudgena being upset at covid bc she couldn’t go to Coachella and said yes people will die but it’s inevitable I watched that and was like ooooooi oh no

[@shannonrolfes5171]

Your comment about inauthenticity reminded me of a recent interview (last 7 days) with Sydney Sweeney where she said "This entire industry, all people say is 'women empowering other women'. None of it's happening. All of it is fake and a front for all the other [stuff] that they say behind everyone’s back."

[@leavemealone854]

what video ?

[@shannonrolfes5171]

@@leavemealone854 It was an interview with Vanity Fair magazine.

[@insanejughead]

Sydney keeps getting better and better.

[@heylucyhey.]

it's funny that you mention Sydney Sweeny. I watched a video of her months ago from a KZbin-Creator named Scandy that seemed to uncover a lot of her hypocrisy and made her out be the biggest pick me of them all. She seems to lie about a lof of random things and above all wants people to feel like she is the ultimate relateable queen. While I think that's the smartest road to go down right now, its fabricated and not genuine coming from her.

[@shannonrolfes5171]

@@heylucyhey. Wow!

[@sarahannenovio]

This video is INCREDIBLE!!! I am also sick of celebrities 😡 they’re so out of touch

[@elysianmuse6260]

I am sick of useless influencers also. Just a bunch of narcissists pawning goids on people wjile spewing lies

[@AP12360]

@@elysianmuse6260 - I agree. Also, a lot of people complain about influencers and/or brands, but don't unfollow them and/or stop buying their products. People just like to complain, but take no action. 🙄

[@Uranianth]

@@AP12360 indeed

[@LulaRu]

I'm waiting for the character letter Ashton will write in favor of his lifetime friend Diddy

[@yanasitta]

I never understood the celeb/influencer worship that people engaged in and continue to do so. It's disgusting.

[@elin_]

11:39 I love Ricky for his brutal honesty. He's not scared of anyone

[@ZyliceLiddell]

I agree. That’s what makes him hilarious.

[@emagalociova]

He is one of them

[@elin_]

@@emagalociova but he doesn't act like one of them..

[@mf-cv4ve]

I can't believe they asked him to host the awards 4 times !! He's savage, and so relatable, what's not to love❤

[@crystalglopez91623]

In medieval era, the entertainers like singers, actors and comedians were just jokers for the king and noblemen . 😅

[@geslinam9703]

They were also considered to be on the same social level as prostitutes back then.

[@Debra-k1f]

​@geslinam9703 Yes, they were considered of low moral standards =to prostitutes...😂 Many ppl are not aware of that.

[@geslinam9703]

@@Debra-k1f I know. I’m was surprised when I first learned that. I think most of the actors were men as well, even the female roles.

[@deelouvee]

They still are. Just mind the private performances they do for dictators or oligarchs for a few million bucks. Or how they are forced to support presidential campaigns. No opinion, no moral standards and no actual power (e.g. di Caprio who just fled after well known accusations of his friend - jumping monkey who’s been entertaining elite for 30 years).

[@NYHERALD]

And we now care about Shakespeare more than the rest of the people who lived at the time combined.

[@LilithPl3asant]

I used to be a huge celeb lover as a teen. All the magazines. Etc. I can't think of a single celebrity I care about now. Exhausting human beings and most of them seem pure evil.

[@annolivares9865]

US magazine was my favorite lol 😂 1995-2008 I can’t now . I CAN NOT.

[@ΘΘΝΘ-β5ξ]

But there good ones too

[@osmanyousif7849]

Not sure if he still holds these beliefs, but Kurt Russell said it best: “There's no reason entertainers can't learn just as much as anyone else about a subject, whatever it is. But I think what's sad about it is that they lose their status as a court jester. And I’m a court jester. That's what I was born to do.”

[@Jama380]

I stopped caring what celebrities think as soon as I grew up. When I was a kid and a teen? Sure. I loved my favorite band, or actress. But, as soon as I grew up, I did not care. Sure, I may enjoy singers, actors, movies, and other forms of entertainment, but that is as FAR as it goes. I do not care what they think or have to say about everyday life. And I think we are ALL sick and tired of celebrities claiming they are "fleeing the country" if their chosen politician does not win. How self important do you have to be to think ANYONE will care. We don't. If anything, it further goes to prove the point of flaunting their wealth. Everyday people can't just up and move whenever they please 😒. So out of touch, while all the while claiming that they care. Smh

[@pizzaparty9783]

Imagine! How perfect! John Lennon, a wife beater, took a very public pic with Yoko during their "bed in" to protest against The Man, where they're waiting for their maid to clean up, totally blind to how ridiculous and hypocritical that pic would be.

[@hillareads]

Thinking about P. Diddy and Harvey Weinstein and *everything* they got away with for decades just makes me so angry for the way Winona Ryder was treated for shoplifting. I'm so glad she's had a comeback.

[@maggiesamson337]

Even as a kid, I thought it was ridiculous how that was a scandal. She stole, paid for the items, and went to treatment. Also, the shoplifting only became a thing after she refused Weinstein. They had that dirt on her and pushed it to the news to ruin her. Besides, it is well documented that kleptomania is a form of trying to feel in control. I don’t doubt she was already dealing with the toxic industry and acted out that way.

[@fernandoalencar5287]

And imagine how many celebrities are guilty too

[@stregadreamcast3928]

Winona Forever 🖤

[@ozge1913]

I felt the agony and pain in my bones when gwenth said she lost half a day of skiing😢 I hope she gets the help she needs and recovers from her trauma😢

[@virz4432]

😂

[@lunawarra4489]

I truly believe she was just trolling us because she can. She seems fairly self aware of how weird/out of touch to normal people she is

[@StateofKait]

@@lunawarra4489 Exaclty, she was trolling us and I honestly think it's hilarious

[@StateofKait]

She was definitely being facetious

[@annolivares9865]

😂😂

[@claudeyaz]

It just made me realize that the reason a lot of celebrities were admired, was because they're every wordthat was recleased into the public, was checked in triple checked and carefully crafted, social media was the beginning of the end for celebrities

[@StateofKait]

Yes!

[@kaybee5959]

I beg to differ about the predicted “end of celebrities” as much as I wished it was true. If I remember correctly the majority of a pretty big country just elected a celebrity as their future head of state.

[@AP12360]

​@@kaybee5959 - I agree. Many people don't vote but love to complain. Also, if people don't like what a celebrity or influencer is saying or doing, they should unfollow them and stop buying their products. But people don't do that either! 🙄

[@StateofKait]

@@kaybee5959I don’t think that’s a perfect parallel because he isn’t just a regular ol celebrity. He’s been in politics for almost ten years, was a former president, and was elected by his base *because* they see him as anti establishment (even though we see him for the billionaire elite scum he is.)

[@millerd420]

⁠@@StateofKaitit’s funny how you can look in depth at a topic such as celebrity worship but don’t understand how it ties in directly with Kamala Harris and her election loss. People are sick of being lied to.

[@arcticmentor7452]

I've never had an idol, I've never ever waited in some line or queue to see a so called celebrity. Why would I want to do something like that? It's insane.

[@klarasmetana3136]

I've NEVER worshipped celebrities, I didn't even have pin-ups growing up in the mid 80's & definitely NEVER understood the crying, screaming & fainting at the mere sight of them😂 I appreciate & admire good musicians, but movie stars & the like, never. Thats why this whole thing is so interesting to me.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Yeah, I've wondered about the "crying, screaming & fainting at the mere sight" of pop stars too. Why hasn't scientific research been done on this????

[@nahdeshiko]

I agree that the definition of "famous" is definitely evolving. Our family conversations at the dinner table would usually start with, "in MY side of the Internet / KZbin-sphere, this is what's everyone's talking about"... and everyone has their own "trending" topics / drama 😅

[@StateofKait]

Exactly! We all have our bubbles.

[@thabiggestkilla]

Which is proof that celebrity culture is evolving. These streamers etc. have different influences on kids that have never seen before.

[@superholly]

12 DIFFERENT KEYS OF IMAGINE, I’m dying!!!!!!!!!

[@manana6646]

I think Blake Lively behaviour during her press tour was the last straw. It reminded people of how tone deaf and out of touch these celebrities really are. No matter how cool they seem to be and all the "oh look, I'm just a girl like you all and look at by bestie Taylor Swift 🙄 blabla in the end, they really don't live in the same stratosphere as we do! And lastly, I think we're just done with stupidity!

[@StateofKait]

Yeah I did a video about that :/

[@kat7047]

Amen!

[@GarganoGambino]

Kim Kardashian telling young women to get up and ‘work your ass off’! …..the vast majority do; it’s just they maybe facing old age when they get to Kim’s level of success, due to not having mummies help and brand name to give them a leg up! frfr💯

[@MrDazzleLove]

She had both legs up to start her "career"

[@GarganoGambino]

@@MrDazzleLove Touché!

[@shaffergirl1732]

The vast majority do not achieve Kim’s level of success despite decades of toil. Robert would be ashamed of his daughters if he was alive today.

[@ennuiblue4295]

Kylie and Kendall had a 'book' (ghost written surprisingly 😉)

[@la6136]

Kim is delusional. She wants people to respect her so badly as a business woman but people will always remember the real reason she got famous. And that is exactly why people don't take her seriously to this day.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

celebrity culture started to die when they removed class and grace and inserted politics and paid promotional endorsement.

[@thabiggestkilla]

It's not even dying. People just went from having parasocial relationships with celebrities to having one with social media. Famous people. We saw that during this election.

[@justapseudonym7]

If I was lucky enough to be a celebrity I would be so hush hush like Keanu Reeves or Adam Sandler.

[@zoefree3950]

Or Dolly Parton, she refuses any political questions, she said she would never upset her fans like that ❤

[@glitterkitty1979]

Tom Hardy, Christian Bale also

[@LadyAevarislyn]

Yes! I have admired Keanu Reeves for a long time - he is just so under the radar. Not all loud, in your face, his life is private which I respect and, when I do come across something about him on the internet, it is something about how he helped someone or did something really kind. That's someone I respect & appreciate. Plus, I really enjoy a lot of his movies. 😊

[@kaybee5959]

@@LadyAevarislynAgreed! If you believe working people in the industry, not the ones on red carpets I mean, he’s also not only not an asshole on set, but a generous human being.

[@kaybee5959]

Adam Sandler tributing his friend Chris Farley will never not have me in tears. He seems to be a true mensch.

[@mihaelakaraivanova6576]

It’s not aspirational because they don’t buy the things they review or push down our throat. They get gifted Cartier bracelets and Birkin bags while people are living paycheck to paycheck, with cost of living being higher than ever before and the wealth gap widening

[@AP12360]

I agree. If people don't like what an influencer or brand is doing, they should unfollow them and stop buying their products, but people don't! People just like to complain about them, but take no action. 🙄

[@jdivina15]

I feel like gwyneth paltrow didn’t get as much backlash and was even praised in her ski court case because it wasn’t exactly the poor vs the rich, but it was a rich white guy vs rich white woman. It also helped that gwyneth paltrow was authentically herself. She has always branded herself as a rich white woman with goop. It would’ve been disingenuous if she randomly started dressing badly or answered different.

[@4everfaithfulun2Him]

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[@breachfirearms5753]

Celebrity culture can’t die fast enough. I’ve hated it and frankly never understood it. I’ve been shaking my head since the early 80,s when I was a child, think about that, I recognized it when I was 8, and hated it then

[@yougotnojams8237]

Chris brown is coming to South Africa soon, which has resulted in a petition being signed, demanding his concert being cancelled. The women for change Instagram page posted the petition which has received signatures. Chris brown saw it, and replied to the post saying “I can’t wait to come❤️”. A disgusting creature that will probably never really pay for his violence and abuse and knows it

[@StateofKait]

Cannot stand him, he faced zero consequences

[@Hrudaya_CK]

Brilliant video! I agreed especially with what you said about how the oversaturation of social media with celebrity content has made movies less immersive for audience thereby further widening the perceived gap between celebrities and ordinary people. Even the Barbie clip you added signified this to me which sounded so preachy to me when I was watching the movie. Whereas messaging in older movies would resonate more because of the mystery around the actor delivering it.

[@StateofKait]

Yes! It's increasingly difficult to separate the art from the artist.

[@gabbytheartfriend]

I was actually in the hospital when the Imagine celebrity video came out. I was fortunate enough that I wasn’t there for COVID reasons, but I was the floor down from the COVID floor and it was during a time we still knew so little about the nature of the disease. I was bedridden, half my body broken following a nasty fall, watching these celebs in their mansions singing about unity. It was not comforting.

[@yesiamsharon]

I don't care for them because they seem to think they are experts on every subject just because they are celebrities. They have so clearly demonstrated they are not that sharp.

[@StateofKait]

True! That's why I wish people would stop demanding celebrities be political. I don't want to know what they think about the economy because they sure as hell aren't impacted by it like we are.

[@theginger8855]

@@StateofKaityes!!!

[@la6136]

To be fair.....most people are like that lol. Most people give their opinions on subjects that they have little knowledge about but believe it is true anyways

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

@@la6136 My thoughts exactly! We recently saw how every Tom Dick & Sally became immunologists, virologists and epidemiologists while sitting on the loo for 10 minutes, scrolling through internet headlines. Soon after everyone knew everything about international relations (Russia vs Ukraine) and then about Middle-East conflicts. These are just a few examples, every day provides many more. With everyone shouting over one another in the eternal arguments that follow, the voices of the (few) real experts just get drowned out - alas.

[@juliesteimle3867]

People forget the word 'fan' comes from the word 'fanatic'. It has much to do with the mindset of those obsessed with celebrities. The reduction of fanaticism is quite nice.

[@InSearchofaSunrise]

If only the swifties would wake up

[@moniqueboucher8011]

That would take years 😞

[@InSearchofaSunrise]

@ years is better than decades

[@lapissed9620]

Yall want our validation so bad-- 😅

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

We find out things so much faster because of social media. It's just way harder to sweep things under the rug anymore.

[@meganlim8416]

Celebrities are out of touch with regular life. The fact that they think they can tell us what to do but have a different set of rules for themselves is hilarious. Like lecturing us about climate change from their private planes and mega yachts.

[@Leelo20]

I always found it so odd that we look to them for advice, politics and fashion. We put them on these insane platforms and worship them. We’re a confused society. We need to worship the person that has 50 bucks to make ends meet for the week and see how they do it. 😅

[@StateofKait]

I'm always dumbfounded that everyone demands celebrities and influencers speak out about politics. I get wanting public figures with platforms to use them for good, but I don't want the opinions of people who don't know what they're talking about!

[@Leelo20]

@@StateofKait haha! It would make no sense asking someone with obvious credentials to talk about politics and science, better ask a celebrity! They’re the ones that really know what they’re doing. Look at who was elected! 💀

[@KateT01]

​@@StateofKaitI'm OK with celebs speaking out on their morals and ideologies bcs then I know who NOT to support financially or praise in any way that I would not be ok with knowing who they are. Not that I've ever spent much money on celebs, and i doubt i ever will to the point of some fans. I've only bought 2 albums and realised how useless they were for me. Also would love if you did a video on Pr training for celebs (aka presenting a non controversial and usually fake narrative of what a celeb's personality actually is, not the let's learn how to make interviews insteresting pr), it's kind of a hot topic recently and I'm also of the opinion that we should be glad some celebs don't have pr training bcs they will show us their true colors and then everybody can decide if they want to support them or not. Some recent examples are Blake lively who one could say did not have any training or had a bad trainer?, Chappell Roan etc. Bscly many ppl are in favor of pr and others dislike it for it's obvious fakeness and pretence of being relatable to lower classes and non famous ppl.

[@StateofKait]

@@KateT01 Interesting video idea, thanks!

[@KateT01]

@@StateofKait No problem girl, btw I've seen a few comments that are missing or wondering abt your past beauty content and I think it's great that you decided to evolve from fun but def oversaturated beauty content to informing and discussion opening vids. Don't feel bad abt it, many ppl are gonna miss it or complain but at the end of the day there are soo many channels that they can go to if they still seek that type of content or even do research themselves.

[@tasneemfatema7346]

The 'imagine' video was actually so cringe. They literally have the power to do something real, like help people. But you are right, this cringeworthy video was much needed for us regular folks to re-think how we view celerity culture

[@GinRain-p7g]

About Mila and Ashton. They were telling the judge how great the guy they knew during those years was in hopes of leniency. Isn’t that like saying “yeah, he was hurting other people, but he was still a great guy because he wasn’t mean to us”?

[@StateofKait]

Yup.

[@ivorharden]

The hollywood actresses and actors are bad compared to those from 30 years ago. As Christopher Lee said, they're put on a pedal stooll nowadays, where as in his era, they had to work their way to the top. Social media has caused the disconnect with celebrities as well.

[@FabLui-cv3gp]

All celebrities are crap doesn't matter which era. They could hide better in the past.

[@alijane6675]

Not the pedal stall…😂😂😂

[@ivorharden]

@@alijane6675 wonderful word correct

[@SusieQ19901]

Love your videos and agree with everything in this one. It’s honestly disgusting how celebrities are nowadays and JLo and then Blake Lively and Taylor Swift I can’t stand anymore. Your dog is so cute! Perfect ending to the video ❤

[@Debra-k1f]

My friend loved Jlo. She got tix to her meet n' greet in N.Y.C. she was treated so badly -( they all were ) standing in the rain for 2 hrs. to meet her...she was 2 hrs .late, refused to meet anyone, and then had an assistant hand- out pre- signed 8×10 glossy's. My friend paid alot. I don't know how much? But she is not a fan anymore. 😢 She tried to get me to go. I'm not a Jlo fan, different genre of music.

[@JONAC-CANOJ]

I stopped giving 2 shots about what celebrities said or did in my teens when I realized that my life was nothing like theirs. So just because they could pretend really well to care about my wellbeing, it didn’t mean they do. Anyone with an IQ over 5 would never care what they say about anything.

[@sneza-mreza-storys]

And not to forget -"Let them eat cake " situation That was horrible

[@maggiesamson337]

These theatre kids have gotten out of hand. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you. They have wealth and attention in exchange for being entertaining. Instead, they refuse to entertain and then display their dysfunction.

[@derekking9854]

I’ve been sick of all of these famous fake people.

[@juliecolvin8495]

Kait! Yea! You’re back. I was so glad to see this vid pop up. Your commentary is spot on, as well as entertaining. I’m 54 yrs old and live in Alabama. That’s crazy right? But, I’ve always been uncategorizable and I don’t care if that’s not a word. I love you and Alice in the Rabbit Hole best. Banger!

[@StateofKait]

Hiiiiii, I needed a serious break for my mental health. Missed you guys! And I love that you’re un-categorizable 😊

[@elliottfg6005]

Something that has also drastically changed is that we (or at least I) tend to prefer private celebrities, ones who don’t broadcast their lives like Ryan Gosling.

[@wassermelonification]

Min 21:45 this is my kind of celebrity

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Celebrities used to be the most beloved people on the planet during the time of the 20th century but that's no longer the case anymore

[@Sarah-rl3tj]

I don’t believe that in the past disparity between celebrities and ordinary people very smaller than today. Back in the 30s ,even in US majority of people didn’t have access to indoor plumbing etc. the major difference was that people didn’t know what Clark Gable has inside his mansion and were he goes on holidays

[@StateofKait]

Totally. Our awareness has changed, so at the very least, it *feels* like there’s a wider gap. Certainly more than when I was growing up in the 90’s. I’d have to really look into economics to determine what the wealth disparity was throughout the 1900’s.

[@NJGuy1973]

​@@StateofKaitIn the 1930s, it's been pointed out, it was possible for a Midwest farm girl to go to Hollywood and make a living. Now, unless you have two generations of your family in show biz, you're shut out.

[@brucebezold2714]

Celebrities in the 30's came from humble beginnings. They made sure not to rock the boat.

[@sugakaneki1009]

AWWWWW THUMPER SO EEEPY!!!!!! You know it’s hard to be positive in today’s age. As 22yo gen z I feel like my future is looking bleak with how things are going. I want to be able to help everyone and everything but there’s only so much I can do right now. I’m sure that’s how millennials felt or are feeling too. I feel hopeless a lot of the time but it’s moments like these where I see dogs like Thumper that remind me that things will be okay. Something about animals simply just being shows me that there are things to look forward to in life. Thank you for this video Kait*, your video essays are always something that gets me thinking and it helps me feel like I have a lot of purpose to make things right.

[@StateofKait]

I feel terrible for Gen Alpha and Gen Z who have had to grow up in the age of social media, with so much divisiveness and judgment at every corner. On days when I feel hopeless about the future, I remember the work of the civil rights movement and women’s suffragette. Progress is not linear, and it often feels like one step forward, two steps back. While we may not see the changes that we want in our lifetime, the fight is worth staying in, as generations have done before us and will continue to do after us. We have to take it day by day, hug our loved ones and our animals, find gratitude in the little things like reality tv or a great meal, and build community. Focusing on the macro level of federal policies is overwhelming and hopeless, so I’m starting to get involved in local politics, I signed up to volunteer at the humane society, and am looking into ways to directly help the people in my community where I can actually make a difference. One step at a time 💙

[@sugakaneki1009]

@ Thank you for your comment Kait, and you’re absolutely right. That’s awesome that you’re doing that, I hope to do those things too! There’s light at the end of the tunnel that’s worth fighting for. ❤️❤️❤️ have a great weekend 😊

[@StateofKait]

@@sugakaneki1009 Sending you big hugs!

[@harryscarry6064]

As Kait says “one step at a time “ there’s just too much of everything now. Very stressful. I’m 52 so grew up without social media. We can’t help you because we don’t understand how it feels. Give yourself a break. It’s obvious you’re a caring person.

[@sugakaneki1009]

@@harryscarry6064 Thank you for your thoughts, I really appreciate it 💜😊 🐝💫

[@flowerpower8722]

'Imagine' was never a beautiful song. It is about dystopian mysery and the denial of individuality. As for blaming idols for idolising them, the responsibility lies in quiet cessation of the idoliser. Envy is an ugly thing. Nobody is to blame, just stop doing it. It is a nothing thing. As for Rikki Gervais, he's one of them and they hire him to show that they have self deprecating humour.

[@gwenjackson8583]

I hate the song Imagine so much.

[@INFJ_Pisces]

I been so sick of the ‘stars’ for so long, I’ve been waiting for everyone to catch up.

[@charleshartley9597]

Huh, I'm also INFJ but Aries. Seriously, I never fell into that trap much, and that's not intended to humble brag, as a sci-fi nerd it just wasn't my thing. But it's impossible for it to not be on my radar these days, as Kait mentions in her excellent video, and your comment among others here that have said the same, is an attitude toward this celebrity nonsense that I hope spreads. Cheers.

[@klarasmetana3136]

3:08 That is so out of touch for Goldie to say, she works by having discussions & laughing with counterparts, sigh.😅

[@andreibusnei3626]

i don t give a fck about celebrities

[@lissavanhouten6628]

The paparazzi are also to blame for the idolization of celebrities (and the invasion of their privacy).

[@kelf114]

Hollywood's biggest problem is narcissistic nepotism. Once upon a time, Hollywood was filled with regular people doing extraordinary things. New things. Creative things. It took a lot of people to create such illusions, and they were well done. Sets were built. The cameraman and the sound people and everyone else were just as important as the "star", because a movie couldn't be made without them. And the stars were just regular people like Archibald Leach and Norma Jean Baker and Marion Robert Morrison, who were packaged as Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne. Nobody forgot their roots. Now..... I don't think there's a single person left in Hollywood who isn't a descendant of a former actor/producer/etc. And they have no real talent. Some do, but they let it go to their heads. Angelica Huston is a great actress? Really? She seems to only have two expressions, and they both look almost the same. She wouldn't be anyone if her dad hadn't been John Huston. All the Carradines owe a huge debt of gratitude to their father. They're ok, but they can't hold a candle to their dad. John Carradine was a hard worker who took most any role for the work. And he threw himself into his performances, no matter what the role was. The Arquette clan would be a bunch of nobodys without their grandfather. Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette) was a great man. He was especially loved in Gettysburg for being crucial in helping to save the history of that town. Drew Barrymore? Nothing without her grandfather. Do you really believe Charlie Sheen would be a star if it wasn't for his dad? Emilio tried using the family name instead of the family stage name, but it was still easy to see dad's influence. As beautiful and talented as Olivia DeHaviland was, she still got a leg up because of her mother and sister. Olivia is actually a Fontaine. The list is endless. Some of them got work for having some talent, but most of them are simply riding on their family names. And too many of them are simply spoiled brats. There was a time when actors kept their kids out of the spotlight, and pushed them to get real jobs. Now....quite the opposite. Today's "stars" grew up thinking that they're OWED adoration and a ton of money. They EXPECT people to "worship" them. Nothing is natural about them anymore. Hollywood lost touch with regular people because there are no regular people left in Hollywood. It's just a bunch of brats playing pretend in front of a green screen. Sets aren't even real anymore, just computer generated pictures. They're putting out the lowest effort and expecting high returns. There are some modern movies I do like.....but lately, I've been sticking to watching pre-Star Wars movies. And there's a difference. A big one. And it's easy to see. I honestly can't think of a "modern" movie that's more thrilling than Captain Blood from the 40s, or a set more beautiful than the actual forest they created for A Midsummer Night's Dream in the 1930s. It used to be great stories done well, and that's what mattered. Now ... they'll spend more time and money making sure tons of fake blood pour out of a gunshot wound over making sure they have a decent script. It's more about names and special effects now. Stories and talent got pushed to the side. Oh, and gotta have those gratuitous body/sex scenes in every movie now days! It's rarely necessary to a story.....but they make sure it gets put in there! Sorry this got long. If you made it this far.....then may your day be filled with smiles. 😊 PS - Funny how they chose John's Imagine over another big song of his..... Instant Karma.

[@mordaciousfilms]

I don't see anything worth pining over when it comes to ANY famous person, because I create videos and art and music and I don't think their stuff is any better than mine, they have more fame. But to me, I prefer authenticity and when people create stuff in their own style because they WANT to, and it's legit and not some cash-in.

[@sugakaneki1009]

The imagine acapella omg yes that ish irritated me to the core. And I agree with the Mila kunis & the other guy I forgot his name. I am still disgusted that they wrote those letters and had the audacity to say they support victims. You clearly DO NOT!

[@StateofKait]

The fact that they wrote character letters on behalf of a rapist and then tried to act all high and mighty like they support victims is actually bat-shit crazy.

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

Oprah saying "we're all on the same boat" during the pandemic. Like ma'am no we are not, shut it.

[@lindaittermann7721]

Omg, your dog is sooo cute! ❤ I love it when you share your thoughts with us like this. Your reviews are good too! But I find this kind of video so interesting and well summarized by you. Greetings from Germany, missed you!

[@StateofKait]

Cheers from California!

[@nicoleterry5105]

John legends imagine is basically: there’s no good and no evil there just “is”. Moral relativism. It’s likely a common belief among famous rich people which leads to Harvey, and Diddy. If you believe in moral relativism, you’re going to act like it. He was just as divorced from reality as the celebrities are today.

[@SparkleNeely]

He was a heroin addict and a cheater.

[@lucialu833]

Thats communist song.

[@NJGuy1973]

"Was it a millionaire who said, Imagine no possessions?" - Elvis Costello

[@Eden_Rivers]

My hope is that this attitude extends soon the political realm, and we started holding those people accountable.

[@mdruben]

The only celebrities I am a fan of are my parents. On the other hand, people who have money are not obligated to donate anything. "So and so has milions of dollars, why hasn't she donated?" How do we know she or he didn't or hasnt donated? There's a chance the ones who donate from the heart will not make it public.