Local actors much better than reality TV
Then, I came home and turned on the television to find a commercial advertising Kim Kardashian's wedding special and became infuriated. All I could keep wondering was why is she famous yet the people I just watched on the stage are not. This woman is making millions by virtually doing nothing.
Our generation's definition of entertainment is quite sad. We are enthralled by drunken fights on "Jersey Shore," catty women quarrels on "The Real Housewives of New York City" and pointless banter on "Keeping up with the Kardashians." The result of this infatuation is a focus on people who do not deserve fame and society's decision to ignore actual talent.
In order to adjust this pop cultural error in judgment, I propose that we redefine what we consider entertainment. Consumers hold the power when it comes to what is shown on television, played on the radio and shown on the big screen. Show the bigwigs that we are no longer satisfied with garbage by turning off the television when idiots occupy it.
Instead of settling for gabby reality show fights and Auto-Tuned garbage, search for more enduring forms of entertainment that truly highlight exceptionally gifted people. You never know what underground talent you may help make famous.
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