In Loy's chapter about "The Great Seduction" he argues that the desire for fame has infiltrated our whole culture, including innocent Christmas carols. Yes Rudolph ended up being famous in the last verse of the song, but was it actual fame he was seeking? I think not. He was ridiculed and mocked for his unusually red nose and just wanted to be accepted and asked to play monopoly. As people, our longing for acceptance is described in my Foundations of Psychology textbook as one of the most powerful human motivations. This is how I view our desire for fame. Being famous, at least for a short period of time, is the ultimate acceptance in the world. Unless you betray or embarrass your fans somehow and earn their hatred. Wanting to be famous is almost a natural desire because we just want to "belong."
Philippa Panayiotou
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