Chasing Notoriety
It's pretty amazing the lengths to which people will go to assert their individuality, their specialness, their unique ability to shine in some particular way, even if in reality they are simply individuals whose goals are to indulge themselves to represent as celebrity-material. From parents who conspire to create an apprehension that one of their children is in imminent danger to focus world attention on the spectacle of a child aloft in a weather balloon, from people who present themselves as beautiful, wealthy and coolly sophisticated.
And then there's the latest of these absurd social concoctions, a couple addicted to personal flair of showmanship, convinced they stand out as conspicuously spectacular for the depth of their commitment as socialites, people whose special status merits them the obligation to display the kind of single-minded determination of availing themselves everything. Which includes an appearance at what must certainly be thought of as a tightly security-controlled social event whose attendance is constrained to particular invitees.
As gate-crashers they evidenced a nerveless commitment to showboating themselves in poses with the elite of society and pop culture, the politically powerful, and the moneyed insiders whose influence with the White House guaranteed them a presence at the White House state function honouring the prime minister of India. Their smooth aplomb, along with the eye-catching couture they wore, swifted them past inexplicably lax security into the inner sanctum of a state dinner.
As aspiring fish in a little pond they stick-handled themselves into the big time as instant celebrities, inspiring the news media to a feeding frenzy to capture the images of the newest shooting star in the firmament of celebrity-culture. They've had, it would appear, more than enough rehearsals for the big show, grooming themselves through flash and glitz within Washington's middle-rung social and sporting events.
Managing the trusting and the gullible to assist and provide them with the furnishings required to make that indelible impression, and in the process leaving behind unpaid bills and the chagrin of those who were taken to the cleaners. Now, though, having made a laughing stock of the security professionalism of the U.S. Secret Service - in the process providing invaluable lessons of bold adventurism that those who harbour ill will to their President may wish to emulate - they're reaping the coveted attention they aspired to.
"They are asking for best offers from all the networks", a news executive has offered - looking to gain through high value fees for high-value products such as photographs and videos demonstrating amply how professionally intrepid and self-serving Michaele and Tareq Salahi are, and how great a price they place on their bold and splashy adventurism. Finessing the photos through brazen effrontery, then carefully flaunting them.
For sale to the highest bidders. Creating the buzz to earn the notoriety that will result in all those high-profile interviews, and all at a very preferential price. Coming to a studio near you.
And then there's the latest of these absurd social concoctions, a couple addicted to personal flair of showmanship, convinced they stand out as conspicuously spectacular for the depth of their commitment as socialites, people whose special status merits them the obligation to display the kind of single-minded determination of availing themselves everything. Which includes an appearance at what must certainly be thought of as a tightly security-controlled social event whose attendance is constrained to particular invitees.
As gate-crashers they evidenced a nerveless commitment to showboating themselves in poses with the elite of society and pop culture, the politically powerful, and the moneyed insiders whose influence with the White House guaranteed them a presence at the White House state function honouring the prime minister of India. Their smooth aplomb, along with the eye-catching couture they wore, swifted them past inexplicably lax security into the inner sanctum of a state dinner.
As aspiring fish in a little pond they stick-handled themselves into the big time as instant celebrities, inspiring the news media to a feeding frenzy to capture the images of the newest shooting star in the firmament of celebrity-culture. They've had, it would appear, more than enough rehearsals for the big show, grooming themselves through flash and glitz within Washington's middle-rung social and sporting events.
Managing the trusting and the gullible to assist and provide them with the furnishings required to make that indelible impression, and in the process leaving behind unpaid bills and the chagrin of those who were taken to the cleaners. Now, though, having made a laughing stock of the security professionalism of the U.S. Secret Service - in the process providing invaluable lessons of bold adventurism that those who harbour ill will to their President may wish to emulate - they're reaping the coveted attention they aspired to.
"They are asking for best offers from all the networks", a news executive has offered - looking to gain through high value fees for high-value products such as photographs and videos demonstrating amply how professionally intrepid and self-serving Michaele and Tareq Salahi are, and how great a price they place on their bold and splashy adventurism. Finessing the photos through brazen effrontery, then carefully flaunting them.
For sale to the highest bidders. Creating the buzz to earn the notoriety that will result in all those high-profile interviews, and all at a very preferential price. Coming to a studio near you.
Labels: Human Relations, Realities, Whoops
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