For the past couple of days, the entire internet has been buzzing about the Met Gala. I couldn't open Instagram without seeing some celebrity in an extremely expensive outfit posing for pictures so all the average people of the world can stare at them and feel bad about themselves.
Don't get me wrong, there were some celebrities I love there. I stan Lady Gaga and I love me some Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. But as a whole, I just don't get the point. It's not an awards show. No one is getting recognized for incredible creative work. I don't even know what goes on inside; all you ever hear about is what the guests are wearing.
I understand that fashion is considered an art form and I definitely can appreciate the artistry of the designers' work. If you are into fashion, I can see how it can be entertaining. However, it's just too shallow and superficial for me to enjoy.
Tickets are a whopping $35,000 each, and even then, by invite only. That on top of how much each guest spends on custom designer outfits... that's a lot of money for one night and an outfit that will be worn once.
Imagine what could be done with all that money that goes into one night, how many people in need that could be helped, the difference these wealthy people could make if they used that money for something that actually matters. Because as much as you want to say this event matters, in the end, it really doesn't.
I know they say the event raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art but how much money does that world-famous museum actually need? Maybe it would sit better with me if the "exclusive" event raised money for a more worthy cause?
Us average folk browse the web and sit in front of our televisions in awe at the extravagance and feeling shitty about what we don't have and probably never will have. It might be entertaining at first but in the long run, it is probably detrimental to the mental health of so many people. I'm not one to idolize these rich people like so many other Americans, so following all this doesn't appeal to me.
This isn't an "I'm not like other girls" argument. I'm not trying to make myself sound like I'm better than everyone else by saying I don't get excited about the Met Gala. This is my honest opinion. I really would like to understand what all the hype is about.
