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The other day I was checking out Richel's blog site and in one of her entries she spoke of free makeup products she received. To which she received 15 comments. 15 comments for beauty products?
Okay, let's compare that to my blog site. I comment about interesting social/political (more social than political - I try to avoid politics) issues, or philosophical issues, or of the like. And yet, as Richel pointed out, no one ever comments on my blog. I'm not saying that one blog site is "better" than the other, but it is an interesting observation.
This theme goes back to the observation I made with my niece a few months ago. While I was talking with her on the phone, I asked her if she knew who Jun Kimura was (who's he?). I think 99.99% of the US population doesn't have a clue who he is. Compare that to how many people who know who Britney Spears is. 99.99% of people know exactly who she is, and over 50% idolize her.
You could argue that the pop-singer icons have accomplished much more. But have they? Let's compare:
One has published hundreds of research and peer-reviewed artciles, written and published a number of books, given lectures around the world, has been the chairman of Ohio State Dept. of Neurology AND Kyoto University, and has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by the American Academy of Neurologic and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. (you guessed it, that's Britney!)
The other starred in a movie that received awful reviews, sang about 5 popular cd's with a singing voice that doesn't even compare to a vocal talent like Lea Salonga's, has gone on national and international tours, and has been on hundreds of interviews. And yet, has millions of screaming fans.
It almost seems like the more you've accomplished, the more talented you are, or the more you contribute to society, the less recognition you get.
So I'll leave the 4 of you who read my blog site to ponder this (and to look up Jun Kimura on Google), while I go back to checking out blog sites about make-up products.
Okay, let's compare that to my blog site. I comment about interesting social/political (more social than political - I try to avoid politics) issues, or philosophical issues, or of the like. And yet, as Richel pointed out, no one ever comments on my blog. I'm not saying that one blog site is "better" than the other, but it is an interesting observation.
This theme goes back to the observation I made with my niece a few months ago. While I was talking with her on the phone, I asked her if she knew who Jun Kimura was (who's he?). I think 99.99% of the US population doesn't have a clue who he is. Compare that to how many people who know who Britney Spears is. 99.99% of people know exactly who she is, and over 50% idolize her.
You could argue that the pop-singer icons have accomplished much more. But have they? Let's compare:
One has published hundreds of research and peer-reviewed artciles, written and published a number of books, given lectures around the world, has been the chairman of Ohio State Dept. of Neurology AND Kyoto University, and has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by the American Academy of Neurologic and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. (you guessed it, that's Britney!)
The other starred in a movie that received awful reviews, sang about 5 popular cd's with a singing voice that doesn't even compare to a vocal talent like Lea Salonga's, has gone on national and international tours, and has been on hundreds of interviews. And yet, has millions of screaming fans.
It almost seems like the more you've accomplished, the more talented you are, or the more you contribute to society, the less recognition you get.
So I'll leave the 4 of you who read my blog site to ponder this (and to look up Jun Kimura on Google), while I go back to checking out blog sites about make-up products.
posted by V-Hume at 11:25 AM
6 Comments:
Hey, I leave comments! I've heard of Jun Kimura before. SO THERE!
Why would a twelve year old know who Jun Kimura is? If she did, I would be a little worried. Ok, maybe your niece knows a lot more than other normal 12 yr old kids, that's why you expect her to know this guy. But how old were you when you learned of Jun Kimura?
I do agree that people whose contributions to the society are more beneficial rather than simply entertaining should be recognized. But not many people are interested in neurology. I am sure that in neurology circles, Jun Kimura is well-known and highly respected. Perhaps these people don't know who Britney Spears is, or if they do they learned about her from their 12 yr-old- daughters or granddaughters.
Ok, I'm babbling, and I'll stop now. But since this is as long comment, can we count it as 10? And while your checking out maku-up blog sites, can you please take down notes for me on who give freebies. :)
Hey Wei, why are you still awake interneting at 11:55pm?
I'm not interneting at 11:55. That's Chicago time, which would only be 9:55 here.
See! It's on Chicago time.
You two really crack me up
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