Famous for being famous is a circular term, often used pejoratively, for someone who attains celebrity status for no clearly identifiable reason—as opposed to fame based on achievement, skill, or talent. == History == The term originates from an analysis of the media-dominated world called The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America (1962), by historian and social theorist Daniel J. Boorstin.
Famous for being famous is a circular term, often used pejoratively, for someone who attains celebrity status for no clearly identifiable reason—as opposed to fame based on achievement, skill, or talent. == History == The term originates from an analysis of the media-dominated world called The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America (1962), by historian and social theorist Daniel J. Boorstin.
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