It seems like every other week a new award show is on television. Apparently, some one has sold the entertainment industry a box full of metal statues, so many in fact that they have to give them away, (although, it’s possible that for the entertainer to get the free reward they may have to pay for the same, either by buying up ad space or air time or by selling their soul to the devil.) Many industries and social groups have their own award presentations where members of the industry and social group dress up in formal ware tuxes and sparkling dresses and furs, even those occupations that are considered base. I bet you somewhere in the United States, there is an awards presentation for trash collectors.
I do not have a problem with awards presentations per se. It is wonderful to be rewarded for the good things you do. If you have served faithfully as a police officer or fire fighter for twenty years, you deserve an award. If you have brought profit to your company, you deserve recognition.
The problem I have with televised awards shows is that there is an expectation that individuals outside of the industry should some how care what happens regarding what films, actors, or actresses are the best. And it is not as simple of determining what film, actor, or actress is the best; rather, tied with the award is a political point often at the expense of what film was truly the best.
Over the years, the award shows have grown even more self-absorbed and self-indulgent. E! Entertainment Television does a “red carpet” show. (Apparently, it is not enough to see three hours of persons who earn more in one year than most would see in in several lifetimes; we must also see hours of them arriving to the three hour bore fest.)
What gets me even more frustrated and angry is the disgusting manner in which the persons attending the Oscars get lavished with gift baskets worth thousands of dollars. I had to laugh when I recently saw on some faux news (entertainment) show indicating that in light of the economic troubles that face the United States, the Oscars was going to cut back to show their concern for the average man.
I would call on actors, actresses, musicians, film makers, directors, all in the entertainment industry, to keep your award ceremonies to yourself. Let us find out about the winners through the news. We did not need you to make all of us “regular” folk feel like dirt because we don’t live the lavish life-style you do. In short, entertainers show some humility and, if you can’t share your wealth that you probably don’t deserve, keep your wealth hidden from all of us suffering to get by.
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