After writing the She said, I find myself thinking about Justin Bieber.
Not that this is an uncommon occurrence for me, or for young women (OK, mostly pre-teens) around the globe. Justin Bieber is probably the most famous person in the world right now. He's awesome.
But what exactly is it that makes him so wonderful? Because I've seen (and own) his biographical movie, Never Say Never, I know the details of his humble beginning and his exciting rise to fame and fortune. There's no denying that he's a talented singer and performer, but is he really that exceptional that he deserves to command the attention of Earth's female population, ages three to 25?
When Justin entered the music scene, he was cute and different. He had a good voice and a silly, swooping haircut. Then he cut his hair and aged, kind of rapidly. His voice changed. Now he's 17, dating an older woman (Selena Gomez) and insisting on wearing clothes several sizes too big. If I'm being quite honest, he sometimes looks like a boy parading around in his father's clothing.
His attitude, which started out so humble and thankful, has changed as well. He's all about #swag and making perfume for women. He's a money-making machine, actually, with everything with a nail polish line to stockings bearing his face and signature. It's all very odd, and kind of off-putting
So why do we love him?
I think I've figured it out: though he does seem to be developing an inflated ego, Justin Bieber gives back. Proceeds from his new album are being donated to charity. He regularly visits hospitals and sings to sick children. He supports the food bank, because he knows first-hand what it's like to need their services. He regularly (and annoyingly) retweets messages from his 15,382,961 Twitter followers. And he always expresses his thankfulness for those who have supported his dream.
It's so charming! And seems so genuine! He isn't perfect, but he isn't trying to be. He routinely makes out with Selena in public, and has to know that photos are going to surface. He battled through a baby-daddy scare. He whines about school work on Twitter, like many other teenage students. This, plus the cocky, self-satisfied attitude, makes him super dreamy. He's average and normal while being loaded and famous. It's the perfect personality balance. He can be anything to anyone.
I'm a fan. And a Twitter follower. I'll probably buy his next CD. And watch his movie sometime during my Christmas break. Justin Bieber, you're great. You will continue to be great so long as you continue to balance out your confident attitude with great deeds and services to humanity. #LEGGO
Tonaya Marr has moved home for the Christmas break. My parents worry that I'll use this time to write columns about them and their antics. They're totally right. E-mail me at [email protected], or follow me on Twitter @tellemarr.
