There is quite the fine line between being considered an actual hero or being a hero based on your celebrity status. American Idol borders that fine line when it comes to their judges. However we all have different standards that lead us to qualify as more than just a celebrity. Steven Tyler for example has battled through years of substance abuse and ups and downs with his band yet he is still alive and kicking; showing us that he’s a survivor and not done leaving his musical impression on the world. Jennifer Lopez also has been a hero to many young girls and giving them hopes and dreams to accomplish more in their life. She grew up pretty poor and now she’s a Hollywood “triple-threat” worth millions and adored by all. Though everyone may not agree with how I can view them as being a step above celebrity they can’t deny their overcoming adversity.
In my readings I had realized how easily these days the ways of celebrity can easily be confused with what actually makes someone a hero. From helping someone in a time of need or pushing through their obstacles to succeed, a true hero is born. However these days a reality television show where all the guys are chauvinistic and the girls hardly have any intelligence are what we consider a modern day “hero”. Who can really say that they can hold a conversation about Albert Einstein, Gandhi, or Mother Theresa with someone who is still growing up this day and age and have them know who you’re talking about or their contributions to our culture?
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