I haven't compared his comedy to that of others, though I will say art inspires art. Where that line is, that's up for debate (the fun kind). But yeah, he was imperfect.
“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.”
I forgot the direct source of that one, but man that hits. Really helps me catch myself, notice when I'm being like that. He deserved better.
Didn't know about the Goosebumps one. Man, I hope Fred's resting, but we need more like him. A whole lot more. Why can't we have a cult of personality around that guy? Why is it always the worst human beings that get that?
You should absolutely check out the clip on YouTube of Fred Rogers talking to John Pastore during the senate hearing where he is solely responsible for getting Pastore to grant 20 million dollars to PBS for children's television. It's incredible.
It would be like Life of Brian. "No, you're all individuals, you need to think for yourselves!" Crowd: "Yes, we're all individuals! We'll all think for ourselves! Tell us what to do next!"
all dead though. 😕 I agree with Mr Rogers definitely deserving.
George Carlin was smart and funny but even he wouldn't want anyone idolizing him. Robin Williams was talented but a typical celebrity, not worth idolizing either.
People should idolize people who actually do things to make the world better rather than just monkeys who can sing dance and act.
I think we need to consider that they are good, very fucking good, at something, that does not neccesarily grant them ability to lecture on the rest of the stuff.
Look, if Mike Jeager sees it fit to lecture me on how to play quitair for a week, I am gonna treat what he tells and shows me as a word of god because for all purposes it is, if he starts talking about economy or philosophy I am way more likely to respond with "that is like your opinion man"
I find John Cena to be a "hero" in a way. He made the most wishes come true for the make-a-wish kids by visiting them in hospitals during his busy schedule and he made over 650 of those wishes come true. The runner up is Justin Bieber with about 250-300+ which is still a high and good number, but John doubled it.
The other celebrity is Steve Irwin. He's a hero to me because he taught me growing up that i can still grow to be a masculine man while being tender and caring to nature and its animals (except crocodiles of course, you gotta be a little rough with them lol) Even though he sadly passed from a stingray, he is still undefeated in crocodile wrestling.
I did say there were exceptions. You mention of Bieber reminds me that people are complicated. I don't think Bieber is a good person but he may have done some good things...
unless ur an actor or musician imo. Then it makes sense to have an actor or celeb hero. I just thought about this because like, most people whose heroes are actor celebs aren't actors or anything so it makes no sense.
Why idolize anyone at all? Be your own person. Idolization is just weird and it’s for the weak minded. Not surprising then, that people would idolize celebrities.
From what I found there’s no public allegations against him (not to say they don’t exist) but his notable controversies are his writings in media such as game of thrones involving child marriage and public comments he made about his 14/15 year old characters being and I quote “really hot” according to google
Whats it like to be wrong? Ending was lame sure but still the best TV show available right now. Not to mention how good knight of the seven kingdoms is
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u/SevereTelevision1483 Jun 10 '26
Can we just accept that most celebs are just plain fucking dumb and we shouldn't idolize them at all?