THG Asks: Is Rihanna a Bad Role Model?
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Today, THG Asks: Is Rihanna a bad role model?
YES by Hilton Hater
Rihanna can't pick and choose when to be a role model.
After Chris Brown savagely beat her face in, the singer spoke out about being a victim. She tried to let other women know that violence can happen to anyone, even an A-lister.
It was an admirable effort to serve as someone to whom battered females can relate. But now, with the PTC criticizing her "Man Down" video, she doesn't want the burden.
She's hiding behind the nonsense that celebrities have spewed for years, dating back to Charles Barkley's 1993 Nike commercial.
Should famous people be role models simply because they are good singers, actors or athletes? Of course not. But are they? Without a doubt.
Yes, parents bear the responsibility to teach children right from wrong. But, as Rihanna herself Tweeted, we're living in the REAL WORLD. In that world, whether she likes it or not, a top-selling recording artist absolutely is looked up to by millions.
Why not embrace that role and make the most of it?
NO by Free Britney
Rihanna is right in that she should not be considered a role model at all, but even if you label all celebs role models by default, you could do worse.
A singer whose lyrics and videos can be violent, provocative or suggestive at times? Sounds like ... nearly every rock star in the past half century.
We're really going to single out Rihanna? Countless stars - many of them critically beloved - are far more suspect in their art and personal lives.
More importantly, looking up to any singer as a role model is absurd. She's an individual who entertains with her art, which can be controversial.
A well-rounded, well-raised youngster will be able to keep their core values intact while still being entertained by Rihanna and her counterparts.
The PTC chastising her is nonsensical. Artists are free to perform as they choose in our society, and society is free to embrace or reject them.
Expecting every singer, actor or athlete to behave perfectly at all times, rather than trusting parents to take responsibility or young adults to respect the boundaries between art and life? That is the wrong message to send.
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February 12th, 2012 2:24 AM
god your a bin vain aint you (person above) raihnna's hair is hot though!
October 8th, 2011 4:03 PM
rihana has never a bad girl she on a entertainer so pleas let stop criticising this young talented girl
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June 24th, 2011 11:35 AM
I love Rihanna's music a LOT. Her songs make me high and they make me want to dance (although I'm a terrible dancer). But that doesn't mean that she should be a role model. Teenagers are very easily affected by the media, as I myself have learned from experience. There are better role models than Rihanna. However, looking at Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, you could do worse...
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June 13th, 2011 3:12 PM
I dont think she's a bad role model. She's just expressing herself. People change especailly starts in hollywood to keep the lights on them so they dont get lost in the shadows.
June 6th, 2011 8:50 PM
Isnt this chick like COMPLETELY infested with the Herpes virus???
June 6th, 2011 3:21 AM
She's just a young girl who's living & learning about life herself as well as working out a lot of stuff. How can she possibly be a role model for other people? It's an unfair and unrealistic demand. I remember being her age and I know I couldn't have been a role model for anyone. That stuff belongs to grown-ups. The fact that she's a singer doesn't make any difference.
June 5th, 2011 10:27 AM
Well its true that celebrities are role models whether they accept it or not but they are just as imperfect as we are. Children should be taught by their parents which is right and which is wrong. However, if certain visuals or music is unsuiatable for kids, they should broadcaste them at night plus there not only kids in the world. Adults also need to be entertained too. Rihanna is far from being a role model although she is one of the most successful artist of her time despite the fact that she came from a disfunctional family. so that is a quality that can be copied. Its hard to do everything right or the way people expect always. That's not in their life plan nor the contract they signed with their record label. Chris has been a good boy all his life despite his family disfunctionality, none of these parents commended him for that effort but as soon as he slipped they crept out of the woods to tried to kill his career. Rihanna has been a favorite or theirs for some time now and she
June 4th, 2011 4:47 PM
She cums off to be crazy but she is real i FUCKING LOVE HER GO GIRL!!!!!!POWER TO A BLACK WOMEN
June 4th, 2011 2:07 PM
Video show real bad taste and some video as well but that life we are in now... Peoples are not going to talked until we turn in blue face..