2022-06-08 18:49:39
If a "famous" person seems or feels inorganic, follow that instinct, because it's probably correct.
I was first attuned to this phenomenon in the early 2010s when I found myself asking how Lena Dunham could have possibly become famous—being such a disgusting person—the answer was that Mom and Dad were well-connected in media.
The same is true for so many other "artists" who are woefully mediocre and yet enjoy massive fame, like Billie Eilish.
I also don't think it's an accident that these astroturfed frauds often have some kind of politically-charged "come up" story associated with them. The "female empowerment" angle is red meat for the type of person who enjoys "artists" such as these. They are the Diversity Hires of art and music, and an insult to everyone with real talent.
Many thousands of capable and unique creators languish on platforms like Bandcamp where most people will never hear of them.
Pop culture isn't just propaganda, it's also devoid of any actual talent.
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