Sanjaya’s Public Abuse - Have We Gone Too Far?
So, the story goes like this - Sanjaya and his friends went to a Padres/Dodgers baseball game and were happily minding their own business when the “eye” of the Jumbotron landed on him. Initially, Sanjaya smiled after noticing he had become the center of attention but that smile quickly evaporated when his smiling face on the big screen was met with loud, undeniable boos. He managed to keep his composure, but that must have hurt. Britney Spears also fell victim to public wrath at a basketball game recently.
Why would people do that? I mean, when Ashlee Simpson got booed during her half-time performance a while back, she deserved it. She was singing badly after being humiliated when her lipsynching was exposed on Saturday Night Live. She was asking people for the attention. Sanjaya and Britney were merely spectators at a sporting event.
Have we crossed the line? Do you think celebrities (aside from those being accused of some heinous act or crime) who are just trying to engage in “normal” activities should be the target of attacks? What if the paparazzi exposed everyone of your mistakes (yes, I am talking to you), would you get booed??? Would you really deserve it?
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8 opinions for Sanjaya’s Public Abuse - Have We Gone Too Far?
AJ
Apr 15, 2007 at 1:46 pm
you’re right nobody deserves that when all they’re trying to do is watch a game…poor Sanjaya. i know i wouldn’t have been one of those who booed him coz i really like Sanjaya, even if he doesn’t sing too well he is a nice guy! i remember the time Simon bombarded him with insults after one of his perfomances and the only thing he could say after that was “I appreciate his honesty”…i mean he’s a kid and a sweet one at that! give him a break! :)
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Apr 15, 2007 at 4:42 pm
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Jami
Apr 15, 2007 at 5:33 pm
I definately think people take their obsession with celebs too far. They are just trying to have a normal life and enjoy all the things we are entitled to. Of course the only celebs I see in my town are the Statler Brothers and if you are under 60 you probably have no clue who they are. Haha. I also think to a point that they knew they were giving up a chance to have a “normal” life when they signed up for the career. So this could be debated forever and we will never have a right or wrong answer. Just tons of opinions.
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Jeanne
Apr 15, 2007 at 10:00 pm
AJ, I agree. How low can we sink? I just don’t get it.
Jami, I understand your point. I think they do have to accept that they have given up a certain amount of normalcy in their lives. Unfortunately, it’s not just the camera lenses over the fence anymore, it’s ridiculing people struggling with addiction and booing contestants on singing shows. I just think it’s really low.
lucy02
Apr 17, 2007 at 7:42 pm
People forget that these celebs are human beings too with feelings. It makes me so angry sometimes, but we all will reap what we sow and I know people forget that.
smkwan2007
Apr 18, 2007 at 12:19 am
Yeah, just don’t people act like this. Even celeb have their own privacy. When they don’t do anything illegal, they all their right to be respected.
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