Say What?

Celebrities have always held a platform for being famed or idolized simply because of their status. Not only do we pay attention to the roles they play on-screen, but we (as a society) have become obsessed with following their private lives as well. Whether it be a hairstyle, the latest fashion trend, a catch phrase, or the latest fad diet, we find ourselves intrigued and mesmerized by the lifestyle celebrities attain.

Here at Virtuous Reality, we often discuss the behaviors of such individuals. From shaving their head, to single motherhood at 16 or even substance abuse or a jail sentence, we provide feedback on these situations not to judge the individual, but rather to discuss their actions and behaviors in light of living out our faith according to God’s Word; to simply counter the lies our culture generates with that of His Truth.

And then, there are a few instances where we have nothing to say at all. Given the pressures of achieving and remaining in the lime light are high, it makes me question why we openly and willingly cast fame upon such individuals. Take a look at these celebrity quotes as noted by VH1 – mind you, they have all been published or broadcasted.

"Is this chicken what I have, or is this fish? I know it's tuna but it says Chicken of the Sea.” [Jessica Simpson]

"What's Wal-Mart, do they sell like wall stuff?" [Paris Hilton]

"I think that the film "Clueless" was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it's true lightness." [Alicia Silverstone]

"I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman." [Arnold Schwarzenegger]

"I get to go to lots of overseas places, like Canada." [Britney Spears]

"So, where's the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?" [Christina Aguilera]

"I love California. I grew up in Phoenix." [Dan Quayle - former presidential hopeful in the 90’s]

"Smoking kills, and if you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." [Brooke Shields]

“Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college. Where you figure out that 2+2=10 or something.” [Dennis Rodman, controversial NBA Star]

I’m not anorexic. I’m from Texas.” [Jessica Simpson]

“Fiction writing is great. You can make up almost anything.” [Ivana Trump, former wife of Donald Trump]

“We’re gonna turn this team around, 360 degrees.” [Jason Kidd, NBA Star]

“What is the Wall Street Journal? Is that good?” [Paris Hilton]

“I've never really wanted to go to Japan, simply because I don't really like eating fish, and I know that's very popular out there in Africa.” [Britney Spears]

Say what?