I am writing
this in Great Hunger. It probably
would go down in history as the first time such a sentence is written. But,
unless you have almost eaten something with its label and wrapper out of sheer
hungry desperation, you do not understand the hustle.
Last week, a
friend and I were coming out from the Cafeteria where we went to fill our
stomachs. He looked at me and said, “You are right, Fabulous [as that is what many of my friends call me]. I now agree
with you!”
What made him
say so? I was telling him some days earlier of how much I feel for Nicki Minaj.
And the feeling is not just love or crush – it is pure pity. I don’t know how
it started but I feel a strong sense of pity for Nicki.
*Shrugs*
Something just
tells me that, the music and videos apart; there is more to her than meets the
eyes. And it might not be pleasant. Not surprisingly, my friend was taken
aback. He would not be the first one to be shocked though – a female friend,
who is a fan of Nicki’s, also felt the same way.
So, what suddenly
changed my friend’s mind? In two words; A
Video. I can not remember the title, but it is a Rihanna-featuring-Shakira musical
video. Anyway, I noticed the video some moments after it started playing.
Do not forget I
said we were in a Cafeteria – in case you forgot, Cafeterias are meant for
buying food and eating. The TVs are just for side attraction, a form of
entertainment while you get the main job done – eating. So, those of you who
visit cafeterias to watch football matches… I dey look at you with one eye.
But I digress.
So, in the process of eating my food, I took notice of Shakira performing those signature stunts of
hers. You know, twist the hips, semi-twerk, jerk back and forth, left to
right….
We all know Shakira. That day, my friend did not recognise her, even
after the whole signature moves. We recognised Rihanna at once, of course. No
one else with her kind of forehead.
It was only
towards the close when the names were written that my friend finally believed
it was Shakira indeed. And it was minutes later when he exclaimed, “You are
right, Fabulous. I now agree with you! These people are not really who they
appear to be on TV. Imagine, look at Shakira. She has changed!”
His tone would
almost make you worried whether Shakira had been attacked by a dreadful
infection. But I get the point. Shakira looked much different. And I can’t
guarantee everything is alright.
In this world we
all live in, with its tempest and storm, many look up to greater things for
hope. People want to believe in something. People want to see a brighter
future. And they want to see that it is possible. So, we all look out for
people apparently doing better than we are, and think to ourselves, if
they can, sure we can too!
This is not
necessarily a bad thing. On the contrary, it helps us stay more focused. After
all, if there is an icon in view – an icon whose footsteps we want to follow –
we would be less likely to go off at a tangent.
And this is
where the Celebrities come in. They are the ones with the seemingly perfect
life that many look up to. We look up to them about virtually everything –
Fashion, Lifestyle, Family, Culture and more…
Celebrities are the Bombs!
They live large.
The kind of life some people could not even conjure in their wildest dreams –
be it lucid or not. They are always happy. They are the ones whose dreams
always come true. And what else, they try to help the society by showing us all
how to achieve our dreams.
“I grew up in the slum of [insert the name of any
smelly ghetto you know]. I did not get good formal education. I left home at
the age of [insert a preposterously small number] so as to survive in life. I
dreamt, I believed, I persisted and today I am here. If I can do it, you can
too [Light fades slowly].” – {Insert the name of any Celebrity}
But do they usually
have the happy life they radiate on media? Most likely not.
The truth is
Celebrities are people like us and they have the kind of problems that most of
us do. Now, here is a little something-something: if you know what some of these
Celebrities are going through, you would hug your life and never let it go.
Quote me on that any day.
If you are or know someone who likes
forming celeb life or trying to copy the celebs, the truth remains that The
only life that you ever live brilliantly is your own – no shortcut.
Celebrities are trying to figure how to
live their lives. And immediately they step off camera or the mic, they could
be found crawled up on their bed thinking and sighing. Life is still that same
ol’ Bitch. So, go figure!
Celebrities come in all forms:
- The Brilliant students;
- The Big boys;
- The Geeks;
- The Beautifuls;
- The Leaders;
- The Public figures;
- The Entertainers, duh;
- The President;
- You;
- FantaFab.
Does the list surprise you? Do not let it
be. We all are celebrities. We all should live our own lives. After all, that
is why we’ve got it in the first place.
To
Live It.
TAKEAWAY: Not all celebrities smile. Kanye west
has been frowning a lot lately. Kim Kardashian, his baby mama, however is
usually seen smiling. Their baby is name in honour of the compass; North West.
The two, Kim and Kanye, are working out some marriage papers that look more
like Business contract to me.
And here you are complaining about how life
has been incredibly unfair? Go figure, Mate.
OVER
TO YOU: What do you think about trying to copy
the celebrities’ lifestyle and all? What do you think about copying any other
person’s lifestyle at all? Do you think it is advisable? Why? Share your views.
Prove to the world you are FantaFab.
P.S:
Do not even think that, because I started this
article in hunger, I finished it so too. Far from it, Mate! Go figure…
P.P.S:
Have I told you how much I love you lately?
Aku Cinta Kamu, Amigo!
Aloha!
P.P.P.S:
Drop those FantaFab comments now….
Yes ooooooooooooo I am Fantafabulous jare. I don't copy, copy. Life is about being ONESELF. Enough of follow, follow.
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