In my parent’s day, The Beatles, John F. Kennedy, Michael Jackson, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa influenced their generation in a way they could never affect ours. It’s a “you had to be there” kind of thing; our generation can not even begin to fathom the impacts some of the “greats” had on previous generations. We can all ask each other where we were when Michael Jackson died, but never really understand what he did for pop culture.

Who will be the JFK and Mother Teresa of our generation? I first think of Lady Gaga. She’s interesting, unique, and a talented-ish. What about Kanye West or Kate Gosselin? They are both star-ish.

Our times our filled with people who are good-ish, pretty-ish and funny-ish but not solid or monumental enough to be truly remembered. There are lots of celebrities who are good at their sport, job or talent, but I would not say they are changing the world like Lady Di or The Beatles did.

In the past, one central figure could connect everyone together. Today, we have media overload. No one person stands out or influences us all because there is not one central place we get all of our information.

Today, my favorite singer isn’t your favorite singer. All of the choices in entertainment can be overwhelming and can almost separate us into groups based on our interests. This prevents one person or group from having a major impact on our culture.

I won’t remember too much of anyone when I’m my parent’s age, but rather a mash up of celebrities.

Maybe Justin Bieber or Britney Spears will be mentioned in my memories of my high school years, but I sure won’t be able to say how any stars changed much in my life other than my clothes and maybe my hairstyle.

In the future, celebrities will all kind of blend in together, changing trends and styles, but not changing culture. This change means the end of a more connected, innocent and revolutionary era, and I’m sad to see it go.