Even Mortals Are Famous.

The first thing that comes to mind when I think, "immortal," are "the gods":

    Apollo, 

        Ares,

              Athena, 

                    Cronus,

                          Hera,

                                Hermes,

                                      Persephone,

                                            Poseidon,
                                                   Zeus.

Today we were asked whether we would want to be famous; well-known; infamous; immortal. 

My response would be a resounding "no thank, please. Oh - and please no!"

I find the whole concept of celebrities to be tiresome on a good day, and downright nauseating on a day 2/4 when there are already too many incomprehensible subjects hurdling full speed toward my face and which fly right over my head after I take a nosedive into the begrimed linoleum floor.

Sure there are the mythical Greek gods that fill our history books and seize our imagination. I'm not one hundred percent sure what gives them that air of authority and awe over modern-day celebrities. It could be that they have existed through our societies since before we could even write history in a book. Or it could just be that they've got it goin' on. I mean, look at those literally chiseled abs.

Or maybe the allure is that they are GODS. They don't actually exist. But if they did, they would be quite a sight to behold: Posideon majestically wielding his trident or Zeus poised to right any wrongdoings with a thunderbolt crackling with energy grasped in his hold.

It is inevitable that the people who we see on the big screen are recognizable in a crowd of people milling about aimlessly. However; in my opinion, this does not give us cause to worship the ground on which they promenade (or humbly shuffle, depending on the person).

No, I don't believe that I would like to be "forever" compared and debated. I will enjoy my life of obscurity with a cool glass of lemonade perched my kitchen counter. 

And if I ever happen to rescue a little girl from a house fire or if I use my knowledge to save the world from utter destruction one day, just remember to give me a pat on the back and then move on with your life (which I will have saved, by the way. You're welcome.).