Charles: Out, Out, Damn Cable TV
Charles Dixon: I thought I'd just throw this out here. I was at the local supermarket checkout last night buying a few things and the line was long so I had time to sit and peruse the covers of the various Enquirer-type magazines there. And as I was doing this I realized that when it came to all of these celebrities who are identified as “reality stars,” I had no idea who any of them were. None. Sure, I recognized Brad and Angelina and Oprah and Brittney and their types, but no one whose fame has come through reality television. And they comprised about 75% of the people on those magazine covers. And that made me feel good. Getting rid of cable was one of the best things I've ever done.
Question: I regularly watch "Entertainment Tonight" simply to have some idea re: which reality star is which. But I'm fairly behind the curve, too. How up to speed are you on today's celebrities? Everyone knows who Lady Gaga is, right?