"And the Oscar goes to......" these are words I look forward to hearing on the same night every year. The Academy Awards are a prestigious award ceremony for the top actors, actresses and directors in the world. Everyone who is anyone comes to his great event in LA, dressed to perfection, with millions of viewers watching their every step. What I always have wondered, is what makes these people so incredibly interesting, that their actions influence our culture and society? Some people may beg to differ with me, but Hollywood has one of the biggest influences on people's dress, actions, and decisions today. Magazines tell us to worship celebs, and strive to be like them, and have their bodies and their boobs and noses. But what really gets me, is what effect they have on politics. What happens if someone, lets say Johnny Depp, accepts an Oscar, and during his speech says, Vote for Obama! What will be the impact of the viewers that love him (like I do). Would It change opinions on who to vote for? Could movie stars actually have an impact on who becomes president in 2008?
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Sad to say, I do think that celebrities have a HUGE impact on politics. Oprah for example with all of her positive press for Obama and all of her contributions to his campaigning fund. I also agree with you Stephanie in that celebrities are most influential in our society, and anyone who disagrees is probablly ashamed and ashamed to admit it.
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