“I want to make a name for myself.” How many times has this been said? Many people give in to a desire for fame, and it seems even more achievable as the internet provides new ways to gain notoriety.
As social media spawns a host of “influencers” (celebrities in their own limited spheres), more and more young people see apparently easy ways of making a name for themselves. However, few of these internet stars have the talent or accomplishments to back up their newfound fame.
A lobby card with Judy Holliday and Jack Lemmon starring in “It Should Happen to You.” (MovieStillsDB)
All About Fame
People pursued fame long before the internet came on the scene. A 1954 film reminds us of that: It’s all about a girl whose main goal is to make a name for herself.
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