"Hey Son, Get in the Attic, Now!"

Kids, please indulge me. I would like to step away from the theme of my mediocre music career, to address something that really disturbs me.

The subject is, Celebrities. How do we choose them?

A long time ago, Newton Minnow stated, "In the future, everyone will have fifteen minutes of fame".

Just a few years ago, if someone excelled at sports, acting, music, business, etc. And, were interesting; we would want to learn more about them, through People Magazine, or other media outlets. They became celebrities. These days, one doesn't necessarily have to possess talent or skills, to become an object of fascination. I will try not to mention names. Don't want to add to their internet search results.

One of the founders of this cultural demise is, a very rich trust fund girl, with a famous last name. Her boyfriend made a sex tape of them. Without any discernible talent, she became a superstar celebrity. The public could not get enough of her.

Then came another rich girl, with a famous last name, sex tape, etc. Another empty head.

That's bad enough, the media then became enamored with her sister!! Again, what does she do? Where does it end?

Another way to become a celebrity is to have a lot of kids. Apparently, the threshold for public fascination is eight and above. "Helen and Kevin Plus Seven" won't cut it. "Heptamom"? Ah, no.

People will do anything to get on television. "Fear Factor", "Balloon Dad", "Biggest Loser", "Survivor", MTV Reality shows, and others, show how vapid our pop culture has become.

As long as I'm ranting, what's the deal with Rap? Most of these guys are not musicians, or singers. They recite street poetry. Fine, but it's not music.

You might say, "Hey, Rocky, you don't have to watch, listen, or read any of this crap. You have a choice." No, I don't. People in the workplace talk about it. Walk by a television, or go on the internet; there is no escape, short of moving to France.

By the way, if you don't know the names I was referring to, tell me your secret.

Well, thanks for reading my mean-spirited rant. I feel much better.

Next week, I should be back on Youtube. Camera problems should be resolved. Am still searching for my fifteen minutes.