We have heard some local showbiz personalities taking the public transportation (LRT, MRT, jeepney and all the she bangs) recently all because of the unbearable and still unresolved traffic caused by the overabundance of cars and the lack of discipline and respect to the traffic laws that have been poorly enforced to begin with.
While a lot of people admire these artistas for being practical and able to endure the overcrowded train, I don't see anything buzzworthy with it. I mean, yes, they are celebrities, popular, and they can afford private cars but what's the big deal?
I think that the reason masses get gaga screaming (and fainting) whenever they see these stars is that these personalities are inaccessible except in mall shows, fiesta, or free premiere nights. Other than that, people have to spend money to see them personally.
In Hollywood, the likes of Keanu Reeves take the subway regularly and it's a common sight. We don't see it in TMZ. It's not in any headline of a showbiz news, except when their clothes are fashionably unflattering.
The Philippines is such a celebrity-crazy culture and I think that the huge part of who should take the blame is the media. They hype ordinary matters such as this. So what if they take the public commute? Does that mean our "ordinary" commoners have to be extra privileged for being their co-passengers? Do our public transport have to be thankful to them for what they did?
Big deal!
While a lot of people admire these artistas for being practical and able to endure the overcrowded train, I don't see anything buzzworthy with it. I mean, yes, they are celebrities, popular, and they can afford private cars but what's the big deal?
I think that the reason masses get gaga screaming (and fainting) whenever they see these stars is that these personalities are inaccessible except in mall shows, fiesta, or free premiere nights. Other than that, people have to spend money to see them personally.
In Hollywood, the likes of Keanu Reeves take the subway regularly and it's a common sight. We don't see it in TMZ. It's not in any headline of a showbiz news, except when their clothes are fashionably unflattering.
The Philippines is such a celebrity-crazy culture and I think that the huge part of who should take the blame is the media. They hype ordinary matters such as this. So what if they take the public commute? Does that mean our "ordinary" commoners have to be extra privileged for being their co-passengers? Do our public transport have to be thankful to them for what they did?
Big deal!
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