When it comes to fame, everyone wants it, for some, it doesn’t matter what type of fame is it, as long as people are talking about it but for some, it does matter. However, regardless of the type, most want to be on the side of fame.

We all met someone that tells us their amazing shoulder-rubbing with fame. Those who fight for the backstage ticket so can tell stories at the office about how amazing it was being around “That” celebrity. Or feeling so proud that their kids were backstage with “That” celebrity. Or even a friend of their friend was (almost) backstage with “That” celebrity. Regardless of the situation, people feel so giddy about it that it’s impressive.

But to what purpose?

Let’s say you had a chance of a photo op with Danny Boyle. Don’t look puzzled, if you don’t know whom I’m talking about, go and do your research, the man is just amazing! Anyway… you have this great selfie with him that you are so proud of but that was it because he had to go away quickly, the man is too busy. And on a random day, you saw this kind stranger at your local park, he greets you and asks about your day, not in a weird way… he was just making conversation and in the end, asks for a selfie with you. “Wow! He must be a frogging psycho.” That’s what shoots into your mind and you moved away from him as fast as you can. But why? Because he’s a stranger? But you were happy to take a selfie with Danny Boyle yet, he was also a stranger! But if that “Weirdo” at your local park suddenly remove the disguise and he was Danny Boyle, you would run back and jump at him for the selfie, right? LOL you know I’m damn right.

However, where it turns really sad is when ambitious people belittle themselves for the sake of rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.

So many people put themselves in a sad and humiliating situation for the sake of being around the rich and famous because they think it makes them feel important in the eyes of others. The key words here are “They Think”.

Look at this scenario… You’re dating the boy next door, and he takes you out for a meal, he probably going to take you to a fast-food restaurant that he normally goes to, right? Because that is what he can afford.

Now… A girl met this rich man that takes her to these posh restaurants and sometimes buys her expensive things. She’s happy because she’s dating a rich man. What she fails to remember is that the wealth of that rich man will not jump into her bank account, and when he loses interest in her, he will move on and find another girl to spoil and his reason is clear, he’s having fun and why not spend a little more? And don’t forget, if that man is rich taking you to those restaurants is nothing new, is just the place they will normally go to! And paying for an extra meal to have you in that hotel bedroom after is cheap, very cheap. And this situation can occur in any gender role.

I am not saying is bad to want a selfie with celebrities or be around rich and famous, not at all. I met Danny Boyle a couple of times on two different occasions but being me I pretend that I didn’t know who he was and tried to act casual instead of saying I met you before when you worked with my son, but there you go, everyone is different. Going for that shoulder-rubbing moments and pics for your Instagram is allowed but please do it with dignity, because as long as it’s not to your detriment, it’s all fun and games.

By the one and only,

Graciete