Larger than Life I believe that the Kardashians are a topic of American popular cultural entertainment that has meaningful significance. This family achieves iconic status and has “larger than life” value. One thing that is certainly substantial about the Kardashians, is that they acquired some of their wealth through their social surroundings and connections. The Kardashians are an empire of women that essentially gained immense amounts of their fame and finance through clothing lines and/or stores, cosmetics, fragrances, and modeling. Surprisingly, the Kardashians do not act, sing nor do they participate in professional sports. The Kardashians are remarkably wealthy and familiar, but their global recognition comes from their last name;
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I believe that some of the fame and fortune the Kardashians acquire, comes from who their father was. For those who do not know, Robert Kardashian was a Los Angeles attorney and businessman who defended O.J. Simpson during the murder trial of O.J.’s wife. This murder trial helped Robert gain national recognition. Four of the current day members of the Kardashian family originated from parents, Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian. Robert Kardashian is the father of Kourtney Kardashian, Kimberly Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Robert Kardashian Jr. Unfortunately, Kris and Robert’s marriage soon became a divorce due to Kris having an affair with another …show more content…
Clearly the Kardashians produce something that our society considers. Despite the fact that the Kardashians are remarkably wealthy and familiar, that their global recognition comes from their last name, we as individuals in society go for them. “We've entered an era where ‘fame’ has far less to do with genuine talent and love for one's craft and far more to do with tabloid scandal and reality television antics” (Shankman). Shankman also states, “The Kardashians arguably 'launched' much in part due to Kim's one-time BFF status with Paris Hilton, and then her subsequent sex tape. Soon thereafter, the family is outselling box office movie stars on the new stands. Entry into the once glamorous celebrity in-crowd is now often as easy as creating a viral moment of tabloid gossip” (5). I agree with what Shankman is stating because even though a portion of Kardashian’s fame and wealth originated from their social connects and/or surroundings, we as a society still proceed to acknowledge the Kardashian empire. Acknowledging the Kardashians ranges from buying their merchandize, watching their reality television series, or reading articles about
I believe that some of the fame and fortune the Kardashians acquire, comes from who their father was. For those who do not know, Robert Kardashian was a Los Angeles attorney and businessman who defended O.J. Simpson during the murder trial of O.J.’s wife. This murder trial helped Robert gain national recognition. Four of the current day members of the Kardashian family originated from parents, Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian. Robert Kardashian is the father of Kourtney Kardashian, Kimberly Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Robert Kardashian Jr. Unfortunately, Kris and Robert’s marriage soon became a divorce due to Kris having an affair with another …show more content…
Clearly the Kardashians produce something that our society considers. Despite the fact that the Kardashians are remarkably wealthy and familiar, that their global recognition comes from their last name, we as individuals in society go for them. “We've entered an era where ‘fame’ has far less to do with genuine talent and love for one's craft and far more to do with tabloid scandal and reality television antics” (Shankman). Shankman also states, “The Kardashians arguably 'launched' much in part due to Kim's one-time BFF status with Paris Hilton, and then her subsequent sex tape. Soon thereafter, the family is outselling box office movie stars on the new stands. Entry into the once glamorous celebrity in-crowd is now often as easy as creating a viral moment of tabloid gossip” (5). I agree with what Shankman is stating because even though a portion of Kardashian’s fame and wealth originated from their social connects and/or surroundings, we as a society still proceed to acknowledge the Kardashian empire. Acknowledging the Kardashians ranges from buying their merchandize, watching their reality television series, or reading articles about