Malaysians who suffered from ASS (Attention Seeking Syndrome) or Munchausen can use some of the tips here.For those who are half-rich or those with stacks of ill-gotten gains give it a try.You never know, miracles may take time but nothing is impossible.
No point carrying those super expensive Berkin, LV or Gucci handbags to get notice on the street, if you don't have a street to your name. It wouldn't make you famous.People might just think you are a moron.
So You Want to Be Famous...
How to become a celebrity without any talent or skills whatsoever.
By Raina Kelley
Once upon a time, it took actual talent to become a celebrity in America. Whether you achieved fame in arts and letters, athletics, or politics, it was necessary to have at least some modicum of skill. But now, thanks to cable television and the Internet, there is an endless appetite for “content.”
Content is a 21st-century invention for programming that too often falls short of the label “art,” but is usually entertaining nonetheless. For instance, Mad Men and The Sopranos are television art; reality TV and game shows are content. Vanity Fair and The Atlantic Monthly are stellar examples of the art of magazine writing, while Us Weekly and OK! are cover-to-cover content.
This need for content has created an opportunity for a young, enterprising person who’s willing to do anything to be famous but has no discernible skills. The tabloids abound with superstars who are “famous for being famous,” to crib the phrase most commonly used for this phenomenon. Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, and Lauren Conrad are just some of the A-list names who enjoy the power and privilege of worldwide fame even though it is difficult to name a single project in which they showed an inkling of aptitude. They cannot act or sing, nor are they renowned for outrageous acts of charity, political courage, or even intelligence. They’re each adorable; but none is a great beauty on par with Halle Barry or Angelina Jolie. What each has, it seems to me, is the ability to turn their personal lives into viral video. But before you come to the conclusion that keeping the self-perpetuating fire of fame burning is, in itself, a skill, I promise you that it is not. Anybody can do it. You just have to follow the seven tried and true steps to celebrity—no skills required.
1. Come from a wealthy family that spoils you rotten.
One of the tricks to fame is to have something that the viewing public covets—and who doesn’t want to be rich? But not Bill Gates or Warren Buffett rich—they work too hard. I mean born-with-a-silver-spoon-in-your-mouth rich. You want to possess the kind of privilege that convinces you from birth that you are something more special than the average middle-class person. It’s very hard to fake a lifetime of never hearing the word “no”—it requires a lack of self-awareness and self-control that most people are unable to muster up after the age of 3. So if you have any idea what a dollar is really worth, consider becoming a pop star.
2. Conform to society’s standard of beauty.
Being famous for no reason except for the number of Facebook friends you have is a lot easier if you are a majority of the following: skinny (thin or not-fat doesn’t count), blonde, well-endowed in either the breast or butt region, and always dressed in the latest trends. Do not attempt to make fashion. Again, that is limited to those famous people with actual talent. Luckily, the simple addition of a stylist and a plastic surgeon to your entourage will allow you to slavishly follow whatever look society deems hot. For some reason, the 21st century is chock full of people who actually believe that your looks are the most important part of your personality, so if you feel unable to dye your hair or lose too much weight, call yourself a writer.
3. Convince yourself that you are a star.
Your last name could be Kennedy and you could be a blonde-haired, blue-eyed head on a stick, but you won’t get into People magazine without the right attitude. If you don’t believe you’re destined for a famous life, no one will. Work as fast as you can to develop the idea that you are a gift to mankind, and don’t let anyone undermine that. Famous but talentless people behave in ways that are very different from the average person. They never take their sunglasses off—even in nightclubs—and they always wear makeup and form-fitting clothes. Make sure to stifle any urges to behave as if you were not the center of the universe. Do not ever recognize that there is a world outside your desires. If you find yourself unable to do that but still want the perks of power and privilege, consider becoming a politician. Read more..
Once upon a time, it took actual talent to become a celebrity in America. Whether you achieved fame in arts and letters, athletics, or politics, it was necessary to have at least some modicum of skill. But now, thanks to cable television and the Internet, there is an endless appetite for “content.”
Content is a 21st-century invention for programming that too often falls short of the label “art,” but is usually entertaining nonetheless. For instance, Mad Men and The Sopranos are television art; reality TV and game shows are content. Vanity Fair and The Atlantic Monthly are stellar examples of the art of magazine writing, while Us Weekly and OK! are cover-to-cover content.
This need for content has created an opportunity for a young, enterprising person who’s willing to do anything to be famous but has no discernible skills. The tabloids abound with superstars who are “famous for being famous,” to crib the phrase most commonly used for this phenomenon. Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, and Lauren Conrad are just some of the A-list names who enjoy the power and privilege of worldwide fame even though it is difficult to name a single project in which they showed an inkling of aptitude. They cannot act or sing, nor are they renowned for outrageous acts of charity, political courage, or even intelligence. They’re each adorable; but none is a great beauty on par with Halle Barry or Angelina Jolie. What each has, it seems to me, is the ability to turn their personal lives into viral video. But before you come to the conclusion that keeping the self-perpetuating fire of fame burning is, in itself, a skill, I promise you that it is not. Anybody can do it. You just have to follow the seven tried and true steps to celebrity—no skills required.
1. Come from a wealthy family that spoils you rotten.
One of the tricks to fame is to have something that the viewing public covets—and who doesn’t want to be rich? But not Bill Gates or Warren Buffett rich—they work too hard. I mean born-with-a-silver-spoon-in-your-mouth rich. You want to possess the kind of privilege that convinces you from birth that you are something more special than the average middle-class person. It’s very hard to fake a lifetime of never hearing the word “no”—it requires a lack of self-awareness and self-control that most people are unable to muster up after the age of 3. So if you have any idea what a dollar is really worth, consider becoming a pop star.
2. Conform to society’s standard of beauty.
Being famous for no reason except for the number of Facebook friends you have is a lot easier if you are a majority of the following: skinny (thin or not-fat doesn’t count), blonde, well-endowed in either the breast or butt region, and always dressed in the latest trends. Do not attempt to make fashion. Again, that is limited to those famous people with actual talent. Luckily, the simple addition of a stylist and a plastic surgeon to your entourage will allow you to slavishly follow whatever look society deems hot. For some reason, the 21st century is chock full of people who actually believe that your looks are the most important part of your personality, so if you feel unable to dye your hair or lose too much weight, call yourself a writer.
3. Convince yourself that you are a star.
Your last name could be Kennedy and you could be a blonde-haired, blue-eyed head on a stick, but you won’t get into People magazine without the right attitude. If you don’t believe you’re destined for a famous life, no one will. Work as fast as you can to develop the idea that you are a gift to mankind, and don’t let anyone undermine that. Famous but talentless people behave in ways that are very different from the average person. They never take their sunglasses off—even in nightclubs—and they always wear makeup and form-fitting clothes. Make sure to stifle any urges to behave as if you were not the center of the universe. Do not ever recognize that there is a world outside your desires. If you find yourself unable to do that but still want the perks of power and privilege, consider becoming a politician. Read more..
Source:Newsweek
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