The Pop Culture Cult

Why do I care about Britney Spears?

Don't get me wrong, I don't care. I'm speaking in a more metaphorical sense. When I say I, I speak for the common people of America. The people that buy the tabloids and watch the specials on CNN about the downfall of America's former sweetheart.

But why is this on CNN? And why does anyone care in the first place?

Let's be honest; at best, Spears was a mediocre singer. At worst, she was horrible at karaoke. A girl who became famous by being a virgin. Unique, but not impressive.

In the midst of the primaries for a new president, it seems odd that so much time is devoted to the life of Britney Spears and her family. Shouldn't more time be spent on the families of the candidates instead?

Or should it?

Why should I care how old John McCain's wife is? Or how often Barack Obama's son goes to church? Shouldn't the issues matter more? Or are we as a nation so obsessed with drama that we have to dig into the lives of pseudo-celebrities and elected officials? Don't we have enough drama in our own lives?

But then again, our drama isn't on the evening news.


And the word of the day is:
Useless