The Kardashians

In class on Tuesday, we discussed the Kardashians and whether or not they are celebrities, and what they are even famous for.  I will admit I watch the show, and all their spin offs, but the class discussion made me think what are they famous for?  The Kardashian’s lives are so irrelevant but yet the show just signed another three year deal on the E! network.  Rojeck (2004) argues the different forms of celebrity status: attributed, achieved and ascribed.  It is sad to see how the ascribed celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Snooki and others all make a hefty amount of money for basically doing nothing.  There are true artists and entertainers who work their ass off, while Kim Kardashian smiles for a photo shoot.  I think we should keep these people into a different category than real singers and actors who truly work for their money.