{"id":30,"date":"2011-07-18T19:43:47","date_gmt":"2011-07-18T23:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seamusmullarkey.com\/site\/?p=30"},"modified":"2011-08-07T14:09:29","modified_gmt":"2011-08-07T18:09:29","slug":"famous-faces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seamusmullarkey.com\/site\/famous-faces\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous Faces"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Translated into 4 languages, this book has generated widespread interest. In it, Seamus explores the overlap between our obsessions towards pets and our fascination with celebrities.
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Who doesn\u2019t think their pet has potential? Whether an overly eager hamster or a dozy little dachshund, we\u2019re sure they\u2019ve got what it takes. Each greedy growl or lazy leap has to be true genius. When you think about it, isn\u2019t it similar for celebrities? They\u2019re mostly who we want them to be, and just a hint of who they actually are. They can\u2019t be so smart, so talented\u2026 Deep down, we know superstars are not overly special. And, are most of them that good-looking? Why are we smitten with both critters and public figures? Could it be their constant presence? Gradually, we start to like them, and\u2014before we realize it, we\u2019re already in love! Let\u2019s face it, their zany antics perk up our lives more than we\u2019d ever admit.<\/p>\n

Neither A-listers nor pets have to be likeable for us to care. Truth is, we love them when they\u2019re good, but we adore them when they\u2019re bad. Leading man or Labrador, they follow the call of the wild. A priceless rug in tatters: tanked-up politician or a horde of frisky gerbils? Either way, our response is much the same. We tut for a micro-second, even frown in mock alarm. Yet, we don\u2019t mind. Or, at least not very much\u2026 We\u2019re secretly glad someone had a good time\u2014with no holds barred!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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