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13304975, The whole entertainment industry is trash
Posted by EAS, Sun Jan-06-19 07:57 PM
The reason Kellz wasn't brought down years ago, despite the evidence, is because his sick behavior is the norm for that industry. Plus he was making the industry a lot of money. There is very little regulation, no oversight, and thus no checks and balances for those with power. Whether Polanski, Woody Allen, or Weistein, the industry is full of wolves ready to pounce on sheep. The game is stacked so we are the ones who present ourselves, especially our babies, to be slaughtered. They take advantage of our hopes, dreams, and aspirations. They get us when we are weak because we sacrificed, god knows what, for that dream.

And that lie of 'anybody can make it' keeps getting fed to us again and again. Television shows like American Idol, The Voice, and then social media and Youtube really push that narrative. Ask most kids today what they want to do and it is the usual singer, dancer, rapper, actress/actor. Back in the day, the dreams were a bit more diverse. Now today's kids think their dreams are unique, but in reality they are being given the same dream. They really believe they gonna get on through one of the media outlets.

And so the sick cycle continues. Fed the dream at an early age ---> develop the talent (this step optional) ---> sacrifice to get put on (sometimes leaving you in a desperate and weakened state) ---> slaughter ---> repeat. Person end up acting crazy, on drugs, suicidal, or all the above.

I mean, it's great to have a dream but it's also important to determine what the sacrifice is, what the sacrifice could be, and whether it's worth it.