I inadvertently chastened a young paralegal here yesterday when she was in angst over Britney Spears daily perils. I just looked up and said, "What I can't get is why anyone over the age of 14 would care." I saw shock on her face and realized we didn't see things in quite the same vein. I made a note to self to avoid that subject or temper my remarks to "How sad, it must be so difficult for you." WHAT??? I was just thinking out loud -- WHO KNEW?
Her reaction had to be funnier than hell. But seriously, my theory is that the American republic is addicted to schaedenfraud(sp?). Taking pleasure in the misfortune of others.
The MSM, Oprah, Doctor Feel, all these (Entertainment type)shows do is allow people to look at others and relish their misfortune, just so they can feel better about themselves.