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Please don't take that the wrong way, anyone. That's not snark, or any kind of sarcasm. It's a literal, even respectful question. I'm not looking down on anyone or anything.
It's just that I just don't get this whole celebrity-gossip thing -- but judging by the numbers that People, Us, and whatever that other one is generate, not to mention all the reality and gossip shows and websites, I'm clearly in the minority here.
I mean, I've been enough of a fan of some actors, writers, directors, musicians, etc, to go see the latest movie or buy the latest CD w/o knowing any of the details -- but it would never occur to me to even wonder whom they're sleeping with, seeing, cheating on, giving birth to, etcetcetc. None of my biz, couldn't possibly care less.
Curtis and her Prof Gamson -- and several of the posters here, too -- actually give a coupla good hints; thank you all very much.
But there's gotta be more -- much more.
Among other things, it seems that celebrity-fixation is both gender-linked and orientation-linked; unless I'm way off the mark, way more straight women and gay men care about this stuff than gay women and straight men. Am I wrong on that, and if not, what does that mean, if anything?
Any explanations -- or suggestions for further reading -- much appreciated.
