., and in the middle of it all my bank rang me several times to ask me if I would like a loan of a few grand to buy myself something nice!
Do you mean the bank just rang you out of the blue to give you money you hadn't asked for?
., and in the middle of it all my bank rang me several times to ask me if I would like a loan of a few grand to buy myself something nice!
Do you mean the bank just rang you out of the blue to give you money you hadn't asked for?
Do you mean the bank just rang you out of the blue to give you money you hadn't asked for?
Yes.
Bank of Ireland were very proud of their pre-approved loans and made it a press release in 2005. [broken link removed]
While I find the celebrity or WAG culture vacuous and vulgar, I wouldn't blame the media in this case and certainly don't think it only relates to skangers.
If people are unable to associate between their means and what they can afford to have and those of the celebrities (no matter how "justified" or hard earned their wealth), it's not the media's fault.
And Celebrity culture isn't new, it's been around for as long as people have had access to the media. There have always been people who are famous for being famous, socialites, etc. We've always had an obsession with how they live and the luxuries they can afford.
Yes, but celebrities used to be seen as a breed apart. I think Truthseeker's point is that nowadays any ordinary Joe Soap can become a celebrity by entering the Big Brother House, auditioning on telly to be in a pop group or sleeping with a celebrity and selling their story to the papers. Therefore the whole celebrity culture and its' trappings are seen as attainable and not just a luxury to be admired from afar.
Yes, but celebrities used to be seen as a breed apart. I think Truthseeker's point is that nowadays any ordinary Joe Soap can become a celebrity by entering the Big Brother House, auditioning on telly to be in a pop group or sleeping with a celebrity and selling their story to the papers. Therefore the whole celebrity culture and its' trappings are seen as attainable and not just a luxury to be admired from afar.
Without getting into a review of celebrity culture, I think it's partly true... But does that mean the media is to blame or even should share the blame? To me, no.
The media is the vehicle through which these celebritys are brought to the level of exposure they are at.
Are they to blame? They are responsible for overexposing these people, but no more to blame than banks for offering loans.
Is it a reflection of society or is it influencing society? I'd say a bit of both, but I still don't include the media in this debate.
... Daniel Craig (though if I'd worn teh same style of speedos on holiday I'm sure man of the others on the beach would have had felt they had been wronged).
I had a loan with GE capital years ago. For at least 2years I use to get a letter every couple of months congratulating me because I was approved for a €6500 loan. They use to give me suggestions as to how I could spend it such a holiday, home improvements etc. From what I remember, all I had to do was sign the form and they'd post me a cheque.Do you mean the bank just rang you out of the blue to give you money you hadn't asked for?
There is a pervasive culture of entitlement and blind faith in the 'system' that it will 'do something' to prevent any personal loss or difficulties.
Maybe oneof the good things to come out of the crash is that people will grow up and start acting like adults.
I'm so gobsmacked that banks could just loan money this way. It's so irresponsible as to be nearly criminal.
- is it any wonder people are in the state they are in with debt!!
Now, if a clothes shop can just offer me a credit card over the counter like that, no credit history check,