Comments on: The Thick Skin of a Celebrity

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:10:04 +0000

There really is an interesting thing that celebrities are subject to when they become famous. It is pretty crazy the details that the public knows now because of 24 hour television and websites like TMZ. The standard trade that everyone has accepted, if people are paid lots of money, mistakes in their professional and personal lives are fair game to judge and criticize. Again, something that seems to be a fact of life, but is debatable whether or not it is fair. Thanks for the comment Sam!

By: Sam Karol

Sam Karol — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:26:39 +0000

You make a very good point. Celebrities are definitely held to different standards and have to endure certain things because of who they are. I’ve thought about this scrutiny before and whether it’s fair, and it was actually a topic of discussion in several of my journalism classes in college. The thing is that a lot of celebrities choose their careers knowing that they’re going to be in the spotlight, that’s just part of the deal. The ones that are thrown into it by having famous relatives or friends or becoming overnight sensations or something, them I feel bad for. But, Peyton knew when he decided to play professional football that he was going to be under a microscope all the time. He also makes a pretty hefty salary…so I guess it’s a trade-off. Great post, my friend!

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:52:50 +0000

@Beth – I agree that one reason people are more harsh is the wall that the internet seems to provide to critics between themselves and what they are complaining about. Sometimes it is important to stick up for yourself, but it seems like every argument online just escalates in ridiculousness. Thanks for adding your ideas!

By: Beth Oppenheim

Beth Oppenheim — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:36:40 +0000

I like your analogies here Ben. Criticism is 100% not easy, and ultimately, online ability to do these things can be even more harsh. I think many people criticize because they feel more and more disconnected from those they are critiquing online. I try hard to balance having a thick skin with always being ready for a fight (if that makes sense). I think you touch on a really important component of blogging, and it’s definitely something to think about.