I watch a lot of TV. Lately, I've been noticing a trend where we follow the lives of rich people. Not simply well-off, but people with millions if not billions of dollars. Lots of times, we're expected to feel sorry for these people because a certain situation arises.
Is it just me in saying that a lot of rich characters don't deserve pity, let alone sympathy? Now, obviously, this doesn't apply to 'all' rich characters. Characters like Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne suffer a great personal tragedy and use their wealth for the betterment of mankind. I also don't mean entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs who came from nothing but made something out of themselves; their wealth came from hard work, brilliance (and a little bit of piracy).
But you get the reality TV shows and soap operas like Gossip Girl and it's a little harder for me to feel sorry for them. 'Oh god. I have so many problems! How will I ever survive with my vast trust fund?'. They sound less like real people and more like Elliot Rodger with their persecution complex.
What do you think?
Is it just me in saying that a lot of rich characters don't deserve pity, let alone sympathy? Now, obviously, this doesn't apply to 'all' rich characters. Characters like Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne suffer a great personal tragedy and use their wealth for the betterment of mankind. I also don't mean entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs who came from nothing but made something out of themselves; their wealth came from hard work, brilliance (and a little bit of piracy).
But you get the reality TV shows and soap operas like Gossip Girl and it's a little harder for me to feel sorry for them. 'Oh god. I have so many problems! How will I ever survive with my vast trust fund?'. They sound less like real people and more like Elliot Rodger with their persecution complex.
What do you think?