Good Speech “Should celebrity opinion be taken seriously?”

Celebrities like film stars, sports stars etc. have a large crowd counting very high on them. How much attention do you think should be given to the opinions of such celebrities?

“Fame” brings people to limelight, but it also subjects them to a severe consciousness of what they speak and what they do since everything gets noticed. Their statements when released by media have the potential to change the view of society or meet strong reactions, take the case of film star Aamir Khan’s statements to much controversial Narmada Dam project. I think except the few intellectually known public figures, the opinions of rest of them must be weighed just like that of the ordinary people.

The influence of normal people in the society is beyond a normal level, and they are role models to many. Their opinions in their own field matter largely as they have proven themselves in it, thus they are able to carve a path for others. It is the result of their sound knowledge and experience of their journey to success. In  addition, many celebrities are observed to be high-minded and great thinkers. They can give serious and countable opinions on anything ranging from literature to politics. This knowledge building by them may be because they do not want to sound foolish or blank when asked for opinions or they feel a greater responsibility towards the society or sometimes just to satisfy their own intellectual hunger. Whatever the case is, their opinions are always worthy to be noticed and thought upon.

On the other hand, we also find celebrities with a severe lack of general knowledge and current issues. They can be found giving absurd opinions. The intelligent crowd can catch their ignorance; however, over influenced fans or followers would still believe in them and get misled.

Celebrities are nothing but humans; hence, their opinions cannot be absorbed directly. Influence of celebrity should not blindfold the individuals, but they have to be judgmental in their decision to listen them using their own sense of right or wrong.