Celebrity Slaps... (response)
The phenomenon of pop culture has led society to hold celebrities on a pedestal; one that is completely unnecessary. At the end of the day, celebrities are people too. Thus, celebrities should be treated as such. Setting the standard for celebrities to such a high degree can do more harm than good. For example, pushing an actor to speak up about a social issue in the hopes of "spreading awareness" can make them feel pressured to do so. So, they do speak up about the event but do so in an uneducated way. All of their followers will then take their word and spread the misinformation like wildfire. Especially if this word is spread through social media, it is easier than ever to share, believe, and react to infographics with unreliable information and no sources. The Will Smith vs. Chris Rock Oscar situation is another reason why holding high expectations on celebriti...
