Kardashian Retrospective No. 2: Famous For Being Famous
The second entry into the Kardashian Retrospective series, looking at how Kim Kardashian achieved fame as an emerging socialite–utilizing the fame-whoring antics of Speidi ( Spencer and Heidi of The Hills), getting photographed with people that were actual celebrities, and making the best of an awful situation.
We'll answer the questions: Why is the Kardashian family so hated? Is Kim Kardashian a "bad role model" for girls? Is she a narcissist? Are tabloids and reality shows feminist actually? And most importantly, Do celebrities really leak their own sex tapes?
Referenced:
Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen by Greg Jenner
Ways of Seeing from the BBC, hosted by John Berger
Saturday Night Live’s horrible impressions of the Kardashians
SimGMProductions much better impressions of the Kardashians
The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America by Drew Pinksy (Dr. Drew) and S. Mark Young
Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive on E!
The Hills on MTV
How to Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture by Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt