Paris Goes Green!
I know, I’m likely really late to the party on this one, but I absolutely have to give credit where it’s due. In this case, it’s to Paris’ agent or whomever it is that convinced the media to run with the following quotes and info from Ms. Hilton:
“I changed all the light bulbs to energy-safe light bulbs, and I’m buying a hybrid car right now,” the celebrity heiress explained just yesterday. Further, she said turns off the lights, doesn’t leave the TV on or the watter running when she leaves the house. “Little things that people can do every day to make a huge difference,” she added.
Now, I’m a bit torn on this. On one hand, it’s great that she’s doing all the things most six year olds do. It means she’s growing up and sending a positive message to millions of American teens and celebrity-enthralled adults who still haven’t gotten the “You’re Pretty Much Doomed for Having Shit in Your Own Bed” memo from Mama Earth. Yet, endorsing the notion that turning off the lights and tele is going to make a massive difference is almost criminally negligent.
It’s easy to pick on Paris, too easy in fact. I’ve done it before and feel guilty about it as I have a rule (sort of) about belittling someone who I’ve never met, unless their actions are willfully harmful to others. Could be her heart is in the right place. You decide.
Damn, I must be getting soft in my old age to let her off so easy.
Tags: celebrity
Tod,
Paris reaches lots of starstruck people. If even they start doing the smallest things that Paris is doing, it’s better than not doing anything at all. And once they get with it on a small scale, maybe they will give up their private jets and ride the bus. I know, I know, that’s a stretch.