What matters the most?
I loaded the page www.yahoo.com. Right at the top center of the page was a box that had links to the latest news all over the country. Scrolling through, I noticed links such as “Celebrity couple splits,” “TV’s newest hunk,” and “___’s fashion mistake.” Interspersed between these “riveting” news pieces were stories about a young boy who saved his brother’s life, an ancient relic that was recovered, and a two-legged dog inspiring injured soldiers. Let’s stop and think about that: which story would you click on? Which one are you more likely to hear about from a friend?
After noticing this trend on Yahoo’s homepage, it dawned on me that a lot of times I simply looked over the interesting, substantial articles, choosing instead to read about the latest celeb break-up or flip through the pictures of omg.yahoo.com’s “What Were They Thinking?!” album, a collection of the worst fashions spotted on celebs that week. After all, when I go to Yahoo’s website, it’s usually when I’m taking a break from studying or working — I want something light that takes little thought, hopefully even gives me a good laugh. But, ultimately, what does it gain me? ….. Pretty much nothing.
Now this isn’t to say that keeping up with Hollywood gossip is a horrible thing. It’s fun sometimes to read about what people are doing, or to laugh at Lady Gaga’s latest attempt at style. However, it becomes a bad thing when you start caring about only that. Who honestly will care in five years who Reese Witherspoon was dating in December of 2009? Probably no one — except Reese, of course, since that is (and should be) her private business. But I don’t think you’re likely to easily forget a story about a little boy who has the courage to save his younger brother or a dog who walks on only its hind-legs because it was born that way. That’s stuff that really counts, stuff that inspires. And, sadly, it seems to be stuff that a lot of people look over as they’re trying to stay updated with the latest Hollywood scandals and fashions.
My question to you is this: What matters the most?
-Andrea
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Andrea, Informative, Life in General | Andrea December 19, 2009
