Neurons / Celebrities

When you sit down to map the circuitry of the human brain for Earth 2.0, consider vastly increasing the number of neurons necessary for people to worship celebrities. Make it really hard for us to care about a celebrity's social life. We may see a photograph of the celebrity with his/her wife/husband on occasion, but insist on clenched fists, furrowed brows and intense grimaces (all three) in order for us to ponder their relationship -- or even to mention the photograph to others.

Do you recall creating a male name Brad Pitt? Sure, he's cute, a fine actor, and he performs many good deeds. I'm pro-Brad. But a whole sea of humanity has been fixated on his every movement for almost two decades. This is also true for many lesser celebrities, who have risen to fame with just a few hit songs or a mildly popular television show. Can they compare to true superstars of a bygone era? Bob Hope traveled relentlessly around the world bringing laughter to soldiers who risked their lives to stop evil regimes from enslaving millions of people. What have Madonna and Paris Hilton done other than seeking fame and making sure they remain in our consciousness?

So, think about my neuron suggestion -- unless you want postage stamps of the future dominated by the world's sexiest men and women. Because that's what we'll do if you give us the chance.