Poll: Celebrity Deaths...who really cares?

[AWAR]

Well I was sad when Peter Steele died because he wouldn't make another album, same goes with dio, But not to the point where I would cry
Garry Coleman? Who the fuck is he? The only time I encountered him was in Postal 2 where he tried to kill me... gimme a break

 

[RanD00M]

I'm not saddened by all celebrity deaths.So your poll is kinda invalid to me.
I am saddened by certain ones though.Like Dio and Paul Gray.Both were excellent musicians that I frequently enjoyed listening to.

 

[Nazulu]

The people who really care are the fans, the people who have been entertained and inspired by that celebrity because they have had a big impact on their life. They're not just another person to the fans and that's really all there is to it.

 

[Billion Backs]

People look at their own lives and find them meaningless.

So they turn to gods, or when those are lacking, to celebrities.

I guess it's still less harmful then the former, so whatever. I don't quite care, myself, the only celebrities I would be mildly interested in are writers and most of my favorites are already worm food anyways. Death is imminent, no reason to go with all the pomp and bullshit.

 

[Terramax]

No I am never sad.

I found it pathetic that millions of people went to Micheal Jackson's house to leave flowers.

I can understand Michael Jackson. His music, videos and fashion are highly influential to many cultures and societies, and he's been around for a very long time.

But people like Gary Coleman? Yes, it's extreme. He's even on the papers here in England! What the hell?

 

[Galad]

Only those who entertained or inspired me, like Ronnie James Dio. But people like Gary Coleman, bah, I don't care.

Same here, well, I can't say Dio inspired me, and it's a stretch to say he entertained me as I have only heard his songs a few times, but I'm aware of the grand influence he's had on the rock and metal scene. Hence why I was a bit sad when he died.

 

[Casual Shinji]

I found it pathetic that millions of people went to Micheal Jackson's house to leave flowers.

I assume when you die you want everyone to piss on your grave?

Its common courtesy. There's no reason you shouldn't pay your respects. A little while ago I found out that an Escapist member's brother was dead. I paid my regards. I didn't know the brother at all, I only barely know the member. But its just the nice thing to do.

And remember, a celebrity can have dramatic effect on someone's life. Micheal Jackson was THE celebrity of the 90s. I mean the guy was legendary. There's no reason not to be saddened, or at least pay respect by a persons death.

I was never really a fan of Micheal Jackson, but it's hard to deny the impact he had on the world and how much talent the guy used to have. Though, in my opinion Micheal Jackson already died years ago. He was a freaking shell of his former self in recent years it's just that his actual body gave up the ghost back in June.

OT: Depends on who the celebrity is, I guess. There were a few times where I felt seriously bummed out, but that regarded people that were famous in my country, Holland. A writer and columnist called Boudewijn Buch died of a heart attack years back and a director called Theo van Gogh was shot by a Muslim extremist. These two men were some of the few smart and sane voices my country had and when they died it left a serious imprint on me.

Also, when Freddy Mercury and Stanley Kubrick died. People like that come around once in a life time.

 

[Mariakitten]

I only care if its Alan Alda, then I would be very sad.

 

[JanatUrlich]

Yeah because anyone dying is sad. It doesn't necessarily bother me that they're a celebrity, just that they're a dead human being.

 

[D_987]

H-Why?

The viewpoint stated in the OP is particularly childish and, to an extent, rather insulting; the concept of feeling emotionally distraught after a celebrity dies is pretty easy to understand.

First and foremost, people will feel, to some degree, as though they know that celebrity; primarily due to mass media. The most recent, and extreme, example will have been Michael Jackson, who was an extremely famous public figure - people adored him because, although they didn't know him personally, they enjoyed his music, his public persona and just, in general, could appreciate due to this coverage the kind of person he was.

The second reason is that, to some degree, we see these people are talented in their field. You can disagree all you want, I couldn't care less, but people are generally famous (to the point people will grieve for them) because they are talented. It's always sad to know that a talented person will never be able to perform their talent again; especially if it's someone like a musician whom the person likes.

A person doesn't have to know someone personally to feel grievances. A lot of people on this thread have stated they feel upset to a degree because a human being has died; I don't believe that, if that were true they would be upset all the time - there is a constant stream of deaths reported in the news. The reason, I am sure, is due to the attachment felt by people through the media, and through that celebrities talent.

Don't be so insulting and childish (your poll options) and think before you insult those that are able to express their emotions in a superior manner to yourself.

 

[rokkolpo]

i don't get sad.

when micheal died i was Ow to bad.

 

[theironbat46]

indiffrence mostly. but if someone like RDJ died, I might be a little sad.

 

[llew]

only one has ever earned my sympathy and thats steve irwin... all the others i couldnt care less, after all... they are only human

 

[Valksy]

Depends on the celeb and that talent that will be missed in their passing. I was most nervous to see a recent pic of Clint Eastwood where he was looking distinctly ropey. I would argue that the man is utter legend. And as these things really do seem to go in threes I am worried about actually losing someone good next.



I do wish we could shut the fuck up about Gary fucking Coleman. It is even on the BBC news website, like he did anything of worth for years (checking IMDB I see bit parts all over the place, no doubt for curio value and not acting skill or insight).

 

[Davrel]

If the person in question is nothing more than a "celebrity" then I care more about which brand of toilet paper I use frankly - but if the person who died had achieved something great then its always a little bit sad; I won't exactly mourn them but yunno.

 

[Jharry5]

It compeltely depends on who the celebrity in question is. If its someone who I liked, or if I enjoyed their acting/music/writing etc, then I'd be saddened, if not outwardly upset. People who produce things we enjoy impact our lives on some level, which means there's a link - however tenuous - that develops. Sure, it's not the same as a family member or a friend dying, but its still sad to hear about the death of someone who's had an impact on our lives.

What does annoy me about the whole celebrity death thing is how the media suddenly change their opinion of someone; case in point, Michael Jackson.

 

[IamQ]

Well, if it's just some random celebrity, then I don't care. I'm only sad if it's a person that does stuff that I actually enjoy and care about. For example. When the guy you mention in this thread, died, I didn't really care. But if Mike Morhaime died, then I'd be a bit sadden. For those of you who doesn't know who he is, he is the President and Co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment.

 

[Harlemura]

Nothing wrong with feeling a bit sad over someone's death.
Keeps ya' human.

 

[not_the_dm]

I was a little saddened to hear of Dio's passing, but that was because he was a nice guy, not because he was famous. My dislike of MJ as a person balenced out my respect for him as a musician and I've never heard of the actor you mentioned.

I'll tell you who does care though, the stupid woman who's sat infront of you atleast once on the bus, got out the paper, turned past the stories of soliers being killed, past the article on the recent murders, past the story of the earthquake, straight to see what the papparatzi have spooted this week. It sickens me...