Even the title of this post makes the point of my entry. While reading through the articles, specifically Miller's, I had this thought. Today people can stumble onto national fame or influence, or they can seize opportunities for publishing works or soliciting help for their personal or political causes without rigorous training or "paying their dues" as I've heard it put before. (Is this kairos?) Do those who take advantage of the access that blogging and electronic media in general has afforded them sustain the fame or influence? Do their words and actions continue to impact the way of society?
Omaraso (The Apprentice and MTV's Surreal Life) is one such pop culture figure who is still leaving her mark. She has done a lot of respectable work with celebrities before being well-known herself, but her national image seems very different from what she was before the fame. I was shocked to see her debating on a serious news show the other day. I caught it right when it was going off. While I was searching on Google to find the details of the show, I found an old blog from news anchor Linda Vester who wrote about her interaction (i.e., fight) with Omarosa. (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148792,00.html) Here the traditional journalist, the Reality TV star, the public opinion, and the modern medium are all represented.
Those who brought the weblog to our lives in the '90s changed the way many in our society communicate, and this way does not look to be leaving any time soon. But is modern day blogging comparable to traditional journalism or book publishing? I don't know, and I would like to know what you think.
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I examine this very topic in my blog this week. Omarosa is clearly an exhibitionist. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I watched the Apprentice. Nevertheless, I noticed that she portrayed herself in a way that would bring her the most attention – good or bad. I’m not shocked that a serious news show would have her debating real issues. Apparently, someone believes there is an exigence that requires her specific voice.
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