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Content: Suddenly, characters 
from shows became role models whom viewers could
learnfrom, and the actors behind the characters were seen in the same light. The 
celebrities of the 1950s were very clean-cut and wholesome, seeing as society 
wasn't very accepting of radicals. Even the controversial celebrities of the 
1950s were supremely tame according to today's standards. For example, Elvis' 
hip-thrusting was seen as tremendously risque, but in present society, it would 
be mild in comparison to some of the hi-jinks pulled by today's celebrities. Images and actions portrayed both by the 
media and celebrities influence and teach viewers, whether they are subliminal 
or obvious. As America has become increasingly obsessed with celebrities over 
the past few decades, celebrities have begun doing progressively more outrageous 
things in order to gain attention. Today, celebrities are entering rehab left 
and right, having emotional breakdowns captured by paparazzi, and getting 
arrested for drinking and drugs. Americans have come to worship these 
celebrities, wanting to be just like them. When these celebrities act immorally, 
the severity of these actions is lessened and today's generation believes that 
they are completely acceptable. Contemporary media, and the celebrities that 
rule it, are responsible for teaching these negative morals and values, compared 
to the wholesome principles projected and taught to the 1950s generation.