Who wants to be my new BFF?

By: Jessica Hartgers

Why is it necessary for a celebrity to be the star of a reality television show were the winner of the contest is suddenly their new best friend forever?

After watching the season finale of Paris Hilton's My New BFF on MTV tonight I had a lot of thoughts running through my head. First of all, why in the world did I allow myself to watch this crap? And second, why do so many people desire to be Paris Hilton's best friend forever?

The reason for all the hype is due to the media. Our society idealizes celebrities because of the way celebrities live and the way the media portrays them. Photographers and paparazzi snap every shot of celebrities that they can, putting an image with the name.

It is somewhat depressing to think that our society idealizes celebrities so much that they will put their own life on hold to hopefully win a contest to be that celebrities best friend. What happens if you really do win the contest? You can not live your own life, you must live the life of Paris.

Paris has a new BFF named Brittney. Brittney is the newest member to the red carpet. The paparazzi have a new target.