This archive report was first published on 11 January 2020.
On New Year's Eve, Pope Francis made headlines when he lost his temper and slapped a woman's hand at the Vatican. The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, with some calling his actions misogynistic.
However, the Pope later apologized, stating that he too loses patience. His words highlighted the double standard we often apply to public figures, expecting them to be perfect and composed at all times.
Journalist Betty Kyallo is another celebrity who faces intense scrutiny of her personal life. The latest hashtag dedicated to her, #TheSomaliGuy, was bigoted and sparked a heated debate on social media.
It's time to cut celebrities some slack and remember that they are human beings, just like us. They have the right to privacy and should not be judged harshly for their mistakes.
As Dr. Nathan Heflick writes in his article 'Why we are obsessed with celebrities', published in Psychology Today on an unspecified date, our fascination with celebrities is a natural part of human behavior. They form an essential part of our culture, and by worshipping them, we feel like we're participating in something bigger than ourselves.
So, let's look at celebrities as fellow humans who are prone to making mistakes, just like us. Let's cut them some slack and remember that they are human, too.
