I’m not exaggerating, but it seems the whole world is obsessed with pickles right now. Walking through the grocery store, I see more pickle-flavored products than ever before. Fast food restaurants like Sonic currently have limited-time-only burgers, tots, and drinks that are pickle-flavored. For me, pickles are something I throw on a burger or eat…
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As a society, are we obsessed with sports? Perhaps it’s just an American thing. Even in the off-season, every sport tries to stay in the public eye. We talk football year-round. When teams are eliminated from the NBA or NHL playoffs, they immediately start trying to hype the upcoming season that’s months away. Yesterday, I…
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Our world has been obsessed with celebrities for as long as I can remember. Long before the internet, finding out about the lives of the rich and famous was a challenge. A quick Google search can give you all the information you desire today. But it doesn’t stop there. When it comes to award shows,…
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I’ve discussed this topic a few times throughout the years. I’ve long been fascinated with our obsession with celebrity culture. Sure, I understand when a big star like Matthew Perry dies unexpectedly. But our infatuation with even minor celebrities baffles me. This week, a couple of actors I’d never heard of passed away. One was…
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We live in a world that’s obsessed with so many things. And I may be exaggerating here, but the biggest obsession is with the lives of celebrities. We need to know everything about them; and what they’re doing at all times. I’ve discussed this before, but I wonder if this madness will ever stop. Actor…
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For as long as I can remember, most of the public has been obsessed with famous people. And when you throw celebrity couples into the mix, the excitement seems to grow exponentially. I’ve been around celebrities for much of my life, and I still don’t get the obsession…
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Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many people who seem obsessed with exploring Mars. Many are following the progress of the Mars Rover. And Elon Musk wants to travel to Mars, but why? Perhaps I’ve lost my spirit of adventure…
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There is one thing that the internet has proven; many people have too much time on their hands. People can become obsessed with many things. For some, it’s politics, and for others, it’s television. To prove the point, people think that they have finally figured out who the Scranton Strangler was. Do you know the…
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It’s been millions of years since dinosaurs roamed the earth. But I have to admit I’m stunned by how many people remain obsessed with dinosaurs. I understand why they fascinate children. But, I’d bet that scientists remain more consumed with these creatures…
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The Office has been a popular TV show since it debuted in 2005. But recently I’ve noticed that many people have become obsessed with Michael Scott and his team of paper sellers. Why? Even before its recent move to Peacock, people couldn’t seem to get enough…
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