Fifteen minutes of fame?

Yet another “temporarily famous person” who will not stop trying to get into the spotlight. Sarah Palin. Gosh, did we not get enough of her when she was McCain’s running mate? Anyhow, this article, definitely a good read, found at msn.com, about Sarah Palin’s upcoming book release.

First of all, if you did not notice it in my first paragraph - Sarah who? My goodness, she was such an unknown when Senator McCain chose her as a running mate, and now I believe her fifteen minutes of fame have gone to her head. Don’t get me wrong. I find her a very strong, funny (even when by accident) woman. I do not think that she is a good role model for anyone, however.

She “quit” her job after the Presidential election was over. She has told many, many stories with falsehoods in them. I imagine she is exaggerating for affect in those cases. Now, she has written a book, a book full of all kinds of junk about her life, her family, and the Presidential race. Seriously? Would you buy this book? I might use it to help hold a table level or something, but I would not spend money on it.

She strikes me as a very money hungry, very star struck loser who has taken her fifteen minutes of fame and is trying to make a life off it. No one can ride fifteen minutes for as long as she is trying to. I suppose I should wish her luck, we all need an income these days.

Shoot! I was famous once. My fifteen minutes of fame came from playing an actual arcade game (back in the day) for forty-hours and forty-five minutes straight. I set a world record on that game. I did it Webb City when I was about 13, and even if I told you what game it was, and what score, you would not know me from Adam. That’s because in the grand scheme of life, if your fame only lasts 15 minutes, then get off the freaking stage. It is over, get a life. If you actually remain famous, without trying to force it as Mrs. Palin is doing, well then FABULOUS! Keep up the good work, but do not force it, in the end you just end up looking silly.