Keeping up with Kim Kardashian and her African Development Model.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JPTHqTGIqc

WoW. I am really not even sure to begin with this one. It is almost hard to write a serious post about this one because it is so incredibly funny. This "interview" kind of reminds me of an 8th grader giving their very first presentation. I am sure I am not alone in saying that I find watching celebrities share their views on current events endlessly frustrating. I really don't know much about Kim Kardashianb besides she is famous because of a recent reality show. The only segment I wish to discuss is when she discusses how the diamond industry is really helping the country by creating jobs and infrastructure. She explains how she went to Botswana over the summer and thought that it was good to see how the diamonds helped the country. Letterman's response to this is pretty classic but it is almost sad to watch this poor girl make the statement. I am awestruck by how confident she seemed when she made this statement. I am no where near an expert on this subject but I have taken a few classed on developing nations and African development, so I know a little on the subject. While I am not familiar with the details of Ms. Kardashian's "vacation", I am nearly positive that she was not exactly ruffing it with the every day people of Botswana. This statement is both completely wrong and outright ignorant. The fact that anyone can even begin to think that they understand the condition of a developing country after a short summer visit is totally absurd, not to mention the fact that she probably never even left the hotel room. The real question that I am getting at is, while most of us do realize that she has no idea what she is talking about, how many people saw this and completely believed her. Kim Kardashian seems to be similar to Paris Hilton in the way that she is idolized by teenage girls all over the country that probably believed every word that was said. I realize that this is late night television and not BBC, but is it alright to tolerate statements like this being made. It is incredible how money and attention makes people think they are educated.....