Hi everyone,
In yesterday’s class we started talking about “role models” – people who we look up to, respect and who we wish to emulate (imitate, copy, try to be like, follow their example/lead). When we talked about who your role models are, you mentioned past teachers, family members, and also “public figures” such as sports stars. Indeed, public figures and celebrities are often held up as role models. But, what happens when these so called role models are "rocked by scandal" and "fall from grace" – just like Tiger Woods (with the acquisitions extra-martial affairs), “Noripii” (with her recent drug scandals) and Kusanagi (with his drunken naked romp in the park). I want to hear your opinions about “fallen stars”. Should we stop admiring stars who have fallen from grace, or should we not even look up to them in the first place? And what about companies – should they stop commercials and advertisements which feature these fallen stars? What do YOU think?
If you have time, check out this article and video news story:
http://www.theage.com.au/national/tag-heuer-pulls-tigers-ads-20091210-kl60.html.
In yesterday’s class we started talking about “role models” – people who we look up to, respect and who we wish to emulate (imitate, copy, try to be like, follow their example/lead). When we talked about who your role models are, you mentioned past teachers, family members, and also “public figures” such as sports stars. Indeed, public figures and celebrities are often held up as role models. But, what happens when these so called role models are "rocked by scandal" and "fall from grace" – just like Tiger Woods (with the acquisitions extra-martial affairs), “Noripii” (with her recent drug scandals) and Kusanagi (with his drunken naked romp in the park). I want to hear your opinions about “fallen stars”. Should we stop admiring stars who have fallen from grace, or should we not even look up to them in the first place? And what about companies – should they stop commercials and advertisements which feature these fallen stars? What do YOU think?
If you have time, check out this article and video news story:
http://www.theage.com.au/national/tag-heuer-pulls-tigers-ads-20091210-kl60.html.
