Should famous people pay more because they are famous?

[Travel'r]

Originally Posted by BrianH

Britney Spears didnt work at anything, neither did any of the fools in American Idol!

Unless they're all lip-synching to somebody else's work, got to differ here.
Don't watch it, but can't imagine the pressure and practicing they go through on Idol as they either move up or get sent on their ways in tears. The good ones have to work very hard at their talent to not get humiliated and crushed like an ant in front of everybody.

PS Spears was accomplished Gymnast by age 9; lost Star Search her first attempt and was too young for the first TV show she tried out for (Mickey Mouse.)

[BrianH]

Well, unless wearing no underwear counts as talent. Cause thats all Spears & Co seem to be famous for. OK, i wont forget the skinhead rampage. But theyre all 'famous' for no reason IMHO.

[Pixie Dust]

Originally Posted by vasinger

As a famous person, myself, I think I can speak for all celebs when I say we just want to be treated like the average person. Just treat us like regular folks.
I've always thought its the little people who made me who I am today.

Ok..thought you were joking looked at your profile and went to youtube. I LOVE the way you play piano. What a gift!!! Im sure it took alot of discippline and hard work..congrats!!!! I loved I'll be home for Christmas.


Sorry I went off topic....no famous poeple should be able to negotiate a better price. However its up to them to do so. Remember a salesperson is out to make as much as they possibly can-thats there job. They want to make the sale with high commission. And no that does not make it fair.

[8635angelvalley]

Originally Posted by KwaK

A friend of mine who is somewhat famous in our town was looking at a car. When he showed me the price it seemed kind of high. So being the good friend (not to mention my love of car shopping) I called the dealer inquiring about the same car hmmm $1000 less. By the time I finished negotiating the price came down $1900.
Want to take a guess on which price he paid
He said he runs into that a lot.
Another friend (not friends with famous friend) said "let him pay the higher price he can afford it"
I told him it's not only the money, but the fact that someone tries to take advantage.
He said I was wrong. lol So I told him there were more people that think the way I do and would ask my friends here, because they are experts on everything..
So "experts" what are your feelings ?

Should famous people pay more just because they are famous?

karla

They shouldn't pay more just because they are famous. They should pay more if they can't be bothered to negotiate or are a poor negotiator.