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Celebrity Status: Hillary Clinton, Michael Vick, Paris Hilton, Kelly Tilghman , Blanche Africa Reilly-Dark’s Commentary
This the mother of Clark Dark our intrepid investigative reporter. Blanche has an opinion about what topics are making headlines. Here she is Blanche Africa Reilly-Dark..
Thank you Henry. I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.
I want to close out the old year by saying one name. Michael Vick or should I say convict number ….Seriously Mr. Vick may be able to secure an early release if he successfully completes a drug rehabilitation program at the Kansas correction facility to which he’s been transferred. He could be out in time for the 2009 NFL season. I’m praying for you Mike.
The new year 2008 has begun in earnest with a new version of the Celebrity Freak Show. First we have Michael Vick as previously mentioned. Then we have Senator Ms Hillary, former First Lady-tryin’-to-be-the-official president- Clinton who in her quest for the presidency has turned on the waterfalls. All right, so she only welled up she didn’t really turn on the waterworks with full force. It worked in the 21st Century. She won the New Hampshire primary. Too bad the tears didn’t make a frozen glaze on her face. It would have been a cosmetic help.
I remember the last time, Muskie in ’72, a presidential candidate cried his campaign was completely sunk by his tears. It just wasn’t considered fittin’ to be cryin’ when you’re tryin’ to be the President of the United States…the leader of the free world. Oh well I guess things have changed.
Then there is the matter of Tiger Woods. Other golfers are jealous of his success. Kelly Tilghman that person from the Golf Channel, suggested the young golfers are extremely jealous, they should take extreme measures to vanquish him. I’ve got a suggestion for Kelly Tilghman. Keep in mind that you are the first female to anchor a professional golf program. In fact you’re the new kid on the block. While you are out on suspension you may want to join a Toastmasters International Club in your area to learn a few public speaking tips. Clearly you do not know or use the skills it takes to be a great public speaker with a positive effect, which is, by the way what broadcasters are supposed to do. When you return to work from your two week suspension try to keep a low profile. Choose your words carefully. Try to keep those feet out of your mouth. My advice to you is to mind your broadcasting manners.
Finally, I ask this question. What does the term “celebrity status” mean to you? Seems to me the term has a different definition than years ago. Celebrity status meant the preferential treatment given to a person of note at a popular hotel, restaurant, entertainment venue or resort.
Today the term is applied to people who with all their celebrity go to jail. Paris Hilton, Michael Vick just to name a couple of celebs who used their status to get special treatment while incarcerated. Celebrity status is also for the broadcaster types or comedians who are inarticulate and can not follow customary protocols or speak in a manner that is acceptable for the general public. Examples are Don Imus, Michael Richards, and of late Kelly Tilghman. These people have achieved “celebrity status” for behaving badly in public.
I say let’s elevate the term “celebrity status” to its original meaning in the environs that are uplifting and not scandalous.
And if you really want to make this a banner year by improving yourself, you should read this!
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