You might want to argue that for this kind of celebrity any self-aggrandisement is offset by the collective good aimed at by their necessarily public commitment. read more
Definition of cult of celebrity : the tendency of people to care too much about famous people He criticizes the way journalists promote the cult of celebrity in modern America. read more
Cult of personality techniques should be easily recognizable by people except if they: 1. Have been brainwashed by the cult. 2. Are involved in creating the cult. 3. Benefit directly from the cult. Foreign visitors that are not influenced by the culture creating the local cult show surprise at the crude techniques used. read more
Unfortunately he did not foresee the cult of celebrity. The bible has been replaced by a plethora of glossy magazines, each one more base than the last. Instead of a monotheistic god we now have a huge database of super cool demi-gods. read more
Posters are the most clear indication that cult of personality techniques are being used by the families in question or by the state echelons assigned to keep the cult going. The original British Royal Family picture was taken in 1977 during a previous royal anniversary, reflecting the British cult emphasis on tradition, continuity and"the eternal yesterday". read more