Check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Polizzi
I bet you didn't know Snooki (aka Nicole Polizzi) makes $30,000 per episode of Jersey Shore. Rutgers recently paid her to give a speech, much to the dismay of the Rutgers alumni and parents. In addition to late night TV appearances and college speeches, she's also been on Wrestle Mania, and even wrote a book (the most frightening fact of them all!). All of this celebrity stemmed from a bit part on a reality show.
Now, you may say I'm jealous, but that's not exactly the case. I don't want to be like Snooki (see above picture). I have no interest in running around like an idiot, saying catch phrases like "DTF?" and "Ready to smush?" or wearing trucker hats.
My interest (or hatred) lies far deeper. I'm really just disgusted that people like her (and many others) are celebrities for absolutely no reason. She has no talent (or at least marketable, legitimate talent), but makes more money in one episode of her show than many people make in an entire year. She really falls into the category of Paris Hilton, the Kardashians, and many other socialites. And consumers are too enthralled with the stupidity to realize what we're getting ourselves into. Yikes.
What is the solution? I'm not really sure. Maybe not watching Jersey Shore is too great of a concession, but please don't support her other efforts. Don't buy the book. Don't go to her website. Don't buy her Rolling Stone cover. Just don't; you'll respect yourself in the morning.
