Friday, May 4, 2007

What is the deal with the Disney Channel?




I was watching the Disney channel the other day and I realized they have a new generation of young stars. Well, of course they have new stars. However, I started thinking about the last group of teens that were on the Disney channel. Celebrities that consist of Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake all got there start on the Disney Channel. Lindsay starred in several movies. Hilary Duff was once the main character of Lizzie McGuire. Finally, Justin and Britney who were on the Mickey Mouse Club, together. Disney can really help a young celebrity on the path to stardom. However, many of these former stars are now acting out as adults. They are the talk of all the tabloids. Drinking, drugs, eating disorders, fights and plastic surgery are now activity that they are familiar with. The new programs that are on the Disney Channel consist of Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zach and Cody and That's so Raven. I have watched these programs a few times. However, I can't imagine the kids on these programs acting in the same way that the generation before them act. However, bad behavior is what is cool now. It will be interesting to see if these over-the-top, cheesy preteens will turn out the same way. Overall, I believe that the first generations of Disney stars should re-think there actions. The kids that were once watching there programs are about the same age as they are. They are being very bad influences. They are even sending the wrong message to there younger counter-parts. We as a public, are also to blame for accepting there behavior. Whether it is Lindsay in rehab or Britney having a breakdown, these bratty celebrities know how to make headlines. I wish I could act like a crazy person and have everyone love me for it.

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