Fame and Fortune

In the words of Lady Gaga, “We live for the fame.” For some reason, the American culture is centered on the obsession with fame and fortune and some will go to great lengths to make this desire a reality. Fortunately, in this era in time, becoming famous is not very difficult to do. Thanks to websites like YouTube and the Internet in general, a person can become very well known, quickly. However, fortune is not very easy to achieve. Nevertheless, fame and fortune come with sacrifices and consequences. Those who are in the limelight have no privacy and have to deal with constant harassment from the paparazzi and the media. People do not take this into consideration when they attempt to be on the “A List.”

 Fame can alter a person’s life dramatically. Privacy is no longer a right that you have. It is a sacrifice you must make in order to be well known. You cannot go to the store or any public place without protection or being followed. If you are used to a simplistic, secluded, and private lifestyle, fame will demolish all of these aspects. It is important to make sure there are no scandals or skeletons in your closet because your past can and will come back to haunt you. It is especially difficult for children in the spotlight.

In conclusion, fame and fortune can add very heavy burdens to your life. Being famous and wealthy are not necessarily bad things, but it would be better to just have fortune, rather than fame. Fortune can benefit you more than fame can.