Celebrity in the era of the Internet has become almost entirely about luck. The Jersey Shore kids are the perfect example that it takes virtually no talent to become a multi-millionaire. The randomly selected group of “guidos and guidettes” now commands appearance fees approaching $30,000 for an hour of speaking at a college. As strange as the Jersey Shore phenomena is, the instant fame of Pippa Middleton might be even more difficult to explain.
It is impossible to understand why the British Royal family still exists. The King and Queen of England don’t have any voice in the direction of the country. They live as strange show pieces to appear at events and wear funny uniforms. They get an allowance of millions annually to perform this duty, which amounts to little more than public relations for the United Kingdom. Due to the attraction between Kate Middleton and one of the members of the British Royal family, Pippa Middleton came into the public eye. She became the “breakout star” of the royal wedding.
A few hours after the royal wedding, Pippa became a hot trend on Twitter. She became one of the top searches on Google. On E! News Julia Rasic reported from the top of Chicago apartments on how to develop a workout that could get viewers a butt that looked like Pippa’s.
Pippa Middleton, a 27-year-old party planner, soon became a cover girl on People magazine and some of the other tabloids. She seems to be a perfectly average girl.
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Yet because her sister married a famous person, and she filled out her bridesmaid dress well, Pippa Middleton is now famous.
