To start off, let's talk about psychology. Humans tend to like what they first try, and that means that they would stay with what ever that is for a long time. Also, if the person or source of the thing you like continues to bring out more, it would be very likely that you would have some interest in what they are doing. A example that pertains to me would be the various video game series I buy and or watch. Series like Super Smash Bros, Etrian Odyssey, Fire Emblem, and Persona, I enjoy and get the next game. We enjoy the things we love, and it creates a bias over a period of time that gives us the belief that even if the thing that comes out is bad, one would believe that it's either good, or the next one will be better. A good example of this is for the video game series, Mario Party. The last two instalments in the series heavily changed the formula of the game, while games 4 through 8 being more child friendly and simpler than the first three. Regardless, the games still sell with many fans of the first three games still hoping for a return to the game's competitive roots. The same is with celebrities. We enjoy them when they start out, innocent and with potential. As time goes on however, some celebrities get in their head that they are superior and begin making bad decisions. We as the consumers see this, and believe that things will get better when at times, it doesn't. The remaining faithful fans are still seeing their idol as they were before and not as they are now. It could also be that their products or entertainment could still be good and that their actions aren't affecting their talent at what they do. It's a possibility, unlikely as it is...
Onto the next question, should celebrities be excused for their actions because of their stature. NO! Of course not! Why should laws meant for everyone not apply to celebrities? Laws are meant for our own good and letting celebrities do as they please would destroy our society and create the worst role-models for the people. Celebrities are just normal people who work in an industry that makes them known by the public. Positively or negatively, they are human and should act as equals to the rest of us. That means that they should be punished should they commit a crime. The type of punishment celebrities should receive should be the same as us as we are all human. If it wasn't, I would then hope that it would be worse than the standard consequence since they are looked up to by many. By making their punishment the standard or harsher, the public will understand that the laws are there for a reason and that celebrities aren't above the law. Being a celebrity is a job; not a privilege.
That's all I have to say. As for some questions, what celebrities do you enjoy and how are they changing over time? Have you stopped liking a celebrity because of something they've done? And last but not least, what are you favourite video game series? Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of your day!
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