The Absurd History of Celebrity Culture
Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min · 8 segments
Leonardo DiCaprio talks about saving the planet. Then boards another jet. Discover the unbelievable true story behind the headlines, the criticism and the growing collection of luxury travel stories…
The good people frowned and said, this is too big, too messy, too tricky, too much of a jig.
We need someone famous, someone to lead, someone to fix this troublesome deed.
The bad people smiled.
They said, we know who.
They found a nice boy with a face people knew.
He sparkled.
He shimmered.
He looked rather brave.
His name it was Leo, the saviour they gave.
They didn't say fix it, they didn't say change.
They said stand right there, you look great on the range.
They lifted him up like a ship's figurehead, a hero in front while the course stayed ahead.
The good people frowned and said, this is too big, too messy, too tricky, too much of a jig.
We need someone famous, someone to lead, someone to fix this troublesome deed.
The bad people smiled.
They said, we know who.
They found a nice boy with a face people knew.
He sparkled.
He shimmered.
He looked rather brave.
His name it was Leo, the saviour they gave.
They didn't say fix it, they didn't say change.
They said stand right there, you look great on the range.
They lifted him up like a ship's figurehead, a hero in front while the course stayed ahead.
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