Like a decent percentage of the American youth, I am subscribed to f.y.e. newsletters which inform me of new deals or coupons on movies, music, etc. However, when I opened my email today, this promotion was staring me in the face. The first thing that caught my eye was the fact that not only did the store sell Life-Size Standees of One Direction, but that there was a large enough demand for them that the store would actually include them in such a sale. Now, the question is raised: What type of person would want a life-size image of Harry, Louis, etc. in their house? It's different than having a poster or a figurine. These cardboard images are nearly 6 foot tall each and take up a significant amount of room in any space. Have we really taken part in creating a culture in which it is acceptable to buy a person's likeness and put it in your home- not necessarily as a shrine or to pretend that this individual is a real part of your life- as a constant reminder of your passion for the band? Now, granted, there are individuals who buy these simply as a hobby of collecting One Direction merchandise; however, with the presence of things such as these internet-distributed newsletters, how many of these purchases are hobbies and how many of them are compulsions to "own" the band members?
Until next time, 1Directioner Post, out.
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