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I HAVE a new theory.
Tradition in Ireland has practically faded away. Religion has been moved to the back burner in our society, and truly a lot of things have changed.
Of course, you can’t just shove such tradition out the window without replacing it with something else. We have to focus on something. Now, tragically or not, this replacement comes with our newfound obsession with celebrity culture.
I guess it only makes sense. You can look into these people’s lives as easy as you can look in on your neighbour. We’re a nosey species, and we have love the ability to keep tabs on other people. This has grown from a habit to an obsession.
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We can never know enough. We are completely consumed by it. How else would you explain the global domination of the Kardashians? Even though I could get into a whole conversation with you about how minimum their actual achievements are considering their success; I will leave that for another time.
In a way, it is a little pathetic. Our infatuation with these celebrities has truly taken over. Real issues have actually been pushed aside.
The happenings of ‘real’ people with ‘real’ issues are left only to don the pages of the newspapers (which they actually still print nowadays would you believe).
Most people, predominantly the younger generation, would be much better versed in the happenings of Taylor Swift than perhaps the movements of the candidates for the general election.
Speaking of which, people who are of age to vote are more influenced by their internet societies than by anything else.
Although I am not of the age to vote yet, embarrassing as it may sound, I would be swayed by what my celebrity idols would have to say. They have so much influence. So much power at the their fingertips. All they have to do is post about it, or instagram it.
It’s a dramatic change from people kneeling at the pulpit hanging on to the priests every word. Change in society is normal. But is this one a good one?
Yes and no. I think that people are a lot more free thinking and are given better opportunities to form their own opinions.
No, because I frankly don’t think it’s healthy. I am a willing victim of this social media world, and it is a great part of my everyday life. Celebrity culture dominates my news-feeds and dominates a large proportion of my life.
The fact of the matter is that people would rather be sucked into the fluffy and frivolous world of celebrity than be faced with the harsh reality of real life.
Can you blame them? Can you blame yourself for wanting to know what Kendall Jenner ate for breakfast rather than hearing the harsh realities of your surroundings.
I certainly don’t.
Tradition and religion has been replaced by celebrity and social media. What can we do?
Knowing our fast paced lives, it could all change again tomorrow. So, if it brings anyone solace, I will continue to live in this little bubble from time to time, because it is much better than the rainy atmosphere of the real world.
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