We all know Britney is popular and Miley Mania is everywhere, but British children are most impressed with snide “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell than they are with the Queen of England or God, according to an annual survey of 1,600 children under the age of ten by the non-profit Luton First. When asked who they considered to be the most famous person in the world, these pre-tweens said emphatically that it was Simon Cowell, followed by God and then Queen Elizabeth. God also came in second place last year, but that time it was to Her Royal Highness and not a reality/talent show judge.
While I can’t imagine what such news might do to Cowell’s already oversized ego, I think the survey itself has far more significant insights than Cowell’s ranking in the universe.
Giving a glimpse into the skewed and fracture nature of the next generation, the survey listed “being fat” as the worst thing in the world and that if they could ban anything in the world t would be “divorce” with bullying also becoming an increasing concern, moving from fifth place to third.
Patricia Murchie, a researcher at Luton First, said it best: “It seems clear that many pre-teens are more concerned than ever with their looks and weight–possibly reflecting media images of glamour, and new educational initiatives in nutrition and healthy eating.”
posted December 18, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Just a quick point of fact:
The Queen is always referred to as “Her Majesty”. Her children are “Royal Highness”.
posted December 19, 2008 at 9:47 am
God becomes first in my life . First before anything else in my life. He has always been there for me. He has always given me the right words to live by. He is the one who picks me up when others knock me down. Without him I would be useless.
posted December 22, 2008 at 10:22 am
At one point John Lennon thought he was more popular than Jesus Christ. It is one thing to read of others who have not given God the right place in their lives – but it comes down to a personal matter. Cut and paste this into your browser. Read this interesting story: http://www.heaven4sure.com/MeandGodQuestions/LifeLessons/tabid/58/ctl/ArticleView/mid/387/articleId/278/John-Lennon-More-Popular-than-Jesus-Christ.aspx
posted December 22, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Think you’re all missing the point. They were asked who is the most famous PERSON, not mythical being.