So Benedict Cumberbatch made a disparaging remark about a tv show. I really don't think anyone in the scheme of things cares very much (even the people who made or are in that show) but I think the thing I dislike (more than tabloids taking their bits out of context) are fans stating that Benedict should be sweet and nice and never have an opinion - so that his fans can love him unconditionally. But I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Yeah, I've had the same advice as a blogger for a decade. Just be niiiiccee and more people will like you. But I'd rather be myself than a persona, and it gets tiring to censor oneself and try to please all the people all the time. I'd rather see a flesh and blood person there, warts and all, well, those are the type of people I follow (like Misha and Gackt) and I find myself caring about. And I give them the benefit of the doubt, same as I'd want someone to give me, I track down the original interview or article and read in context before I decide what to think about it.
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Date: 2012-08-18 02:10 am (UTC)I agree with you, Karadin.
But for me, honestly? I don't care what he says.
If he called me out by name and made a disparaging comment then I might perk up and pay attention ;) Have him over for coffee and hash it out . . . yeah, that would work.
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Date: 2012-08-19 06:09 pm (UTC)Mischa is really really really sarcastic and some fans seem to not get that. I find that sad.
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Date: 2012-08-19 11:57 pm (UTC)BORING.
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Date: 2012-08-20 09:11 am (UTC)It's weird how celebrity media reporting has changed over the years. Years ago actors could be actors, raise hell and it be known that whatever they did on screen COMPLETELY overshadowed the shit they did outside of their work, even though their exploits were still reported. It was about respect for their craft being the most important part of them. I'm just thinking of how Oli Reed and Petey O's escapades would of been treated by the conservative press nowadays?
Probably because of the rise of the talentless celebrity/kid with super-rich parents who have nothing BUT salacious deeds to report that the same style of media attention is used on talented actors/musicians who get a writeup for shit like wearing an unusual shirt instead of promotion of their latest play/show etc.
Example - that rant by Ben goes on for several paragraphs, then at the bottom as an afterthought a single sentence about his biggest TV role since he landed SHERLOCK. What? That's just wrong.
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Date: 2012-08-20 09:29 am (UTC)