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Actors get paid in millions of dollars and they openly gamble when they are paid slightly less than other actors who are paid one or two million dollars more. Price tags are placed on footballers and other sports personalities who are bought and sold like racehorses. Pop stars are paid in millions for single three-minute recordings of their songs and behave like spoilt children when they are interviewed by the press. While all this is happening, people whose occupations are responsible for ensuring that life continues on this planet, like farmers and fishermen, struggle to survive as they eke out existences. There is no doubt that actors are sports personalities and are paid far more than they are worth.
Just two centuries ago, entertainers were considered to be low life. They went from place to place performing to put bread and butter on their tables, and often they starved. Sports personalities were always considered as heroes but certainly not as much as they are now and they were certainly not paid as much either. How then did they become so important in the modern day? The answer lies in technology and the mass media. Technology created records, movies, CDs and DVDs and a whole range of electronic products which made the recordings of performances available to millions. Whereas the entertainer of yesterday had to move from place to place and perform again and again to earn pittance, the performer of today makes one recording which is sold throughout the world often at ridiculous prices and rakes in millions.
Then there is the mass media which promotes the entertainer and the sports personality, so much so that they become almost immortal. Otherwise unknown this popularises personalities so much so that they become known. Often, the media does this out of its own selfish aims. The media wants to sell itself. In order to do so, it publishes glowing accounts of the stars so that people buy the paper or magazine or watch the TV programme, to see their stars in action. Hence, we see stars rising and falling according to the medias inclination. As an example, we all remember the hype that followed The Titanic and the creation of Leonardo De Caprio into a superstar. One wonders where he is now. The media just got rid of one toy and found new toys to play with.
The entire process of overly glorifying entertainers and sports personalities is scandalous to say the least. This is what makes them command such large sums of money as payment for ridiculous services like singing a song, while the life-giving farmer is not even mentioned in passing. The world can live without entertainment and sports and the personalities involved, but it cannot survive in the absence of farmers, fishermen and medical workers. It is grossly unfair and disgraceful that few in the world today even give this any thought. The ridiculous sums commanded by entertainers and sports heroes must come to an end and we must put other occupations in correct perspective.
What else can I help you with?
What do comedians get paid for a comedy club set?
they get paid money of course
How much money does a theatre executive director get paid?
lots of money
How much did William shakespeare get paid a day?
He did not have wages, he was paid per work (but I am certain he did not get all the money).
What were the pennies dropped in for shakespeares plays?
When people paid their admission, they paid their money into a box. Hence, box office.
How much money does a dancer get paid?
$1.00 per day
Are entertainers or athletes over paid?
No they earn that money with hard work
How much money was Betsy Ross paid?
The exact amount of money that Betsy Ross was paid for making the American flag is unknown. It has been said she was paid a large sum.
Why do entertainers make so much money?
People are dull enough to pay such high prices for them. They produce record albums which sell frequently. Also they are paid in every show they attend and most have sponsors who provide them with high paid contracts.
Is sportsperson should be paid money or not?
yes they should because it is a job
Is wrestling a good job?
well if its your career you get paid a large sum of money
Why are movie stars and singers paid more than soldiers who are actually doing something?
Because the American public loves what it can see. The entertainers make a bigger appearance, ergo, they get all of the money.
Why should footballers be paid lots of money?
they shouldnt
Why would one choose a 125 equity loan?
You should choose a 125 equity loan if you have no money paid into your house and you need to make upgrades or repairs. It may not give you a large amount of money.
If im paid after i quit my job should i give back the money?
no you should NOT
What is additional money that is paid for the use of a large sum of money?
The additional money paid for the use of a large sum of money is typically referred to as "interest." Interest is the cost of borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the principal amount over a specific period. It compensates the lender for the risk and opportunity cost associated with lending the funds.
Are the singers on Jimmy swaggart paid entertainers?
The singers on Jimmy Swaggart's programs are typically not considered paid entertainers in the traditional sense. They are often members of Swaggart's ministry or affiliated with his church, and their participation is seen as a form of worship and ministry rather than a paid performance. While some may receive compensation for their time and expenses, their primary role is to lead the congregation in worship and support the ministry's message.
2 workers were paid 1500 for a job to split equally but one worker had paid 125 of his own money for supplies and the other worker paid 250 How much should each worker get paid?
The worker who paid £125 should get paid £687.50 and the other worker should get paid 812.50.
