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Much in the same way that contributing to this site is a meaningles activity. |
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I heard that Tony Blair's can fetch up to 70p on e-b auction. That and a nickel 'll buy ya a coffee. |
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I agree with this statement. Collecting anything is meaningless. It is just a way to add clutter to
your life. People collect things just to have something for people to buy them. Sure people like
things and decide that one certain product or brand is the one they like best but collecting
anything is a waste. |
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It is really of no use collecting autographs of celebrities and stars. By doing this we actually do
not achieve anything. It is just a very mental requirement for some people who keep autographs of
celebrities or stars just to keep the memory alive that they have met those celebrities and have
taken their autographs. Besides this they also try to show and present these autographs in front of
friends and other relatives just to make them believe that they have really met those celebrities.
By doing this they actually do not gain anything, just a few of their friends and relatives believe
that whatever he or she is saying is right and the autograph is the proof to it. But some people
remain very obsessed about these autographs and they keep these ones as their valuables, but
basically it is really a meaningless activity. |
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Collecting autographs is just another example of the sort of celebrity culture that should not be
encouraged. I have seen some people turn autograph collecting into somewhat of a sport recently. For
example, there are forums on the Internet where fans of British soaps will gather and make posts
whenever they have received another autograph from a soap "star," and impress each other with their
lengthy lists.
Asking celebrities for autographs is unhealthy for both parties involved. The fan elevates the
celebrity, putting him/her on a pedestal, thus substituting critical thinking with adoration, while
many actors actually end up believing the hype that is built up around them.
When people collect stamps, old paper notes, coins, medals or old postcards, they preserve pieces of
a society's history and culture. This is certainly a very valuable activity. Collecting autographs,
however, offers no such benefits and has no cultural or educational component. |
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Yes totally pointless. Why would anybody bother. Just for the fun of getting past a celebrity
bodyguards? |
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I don’t understand it. Why would you want the autograph of someone famous? How does it serve you
and what does it do for you? Does it make you feel close to the person, because let’s face it, it
makes you no closer at all. Do you think that some of the greatness will rub off on you? It simply
won’t and you must understand that. Autographs are just ink on paper, that someone famous made
the mark is rather irrelevant. I’ve seen autograph hungers queue for hours and hours in the cold
and rain to get an autograph, why? It made them feel good, but it must be a very temporary kind of
good because in the end, it’s meaningless.
Having a collection of autographs is like collecting a little piece of each person. But it really
isn’t collecting anything. You could own a million autographs, items of clothing, locks of hair,
breath, and anything else of famous people, but you will not know that person, or be close to that
person or understand that person better by one percent. It is a sad little hobby that people should
wake up and realise is just an idealists dream.
Think of all the things that you could do with your life instead. There are so many more positive
ways to use your time than chasing autographs, which as we have already discussed are entirely
meaningless. I understand that the individuals who collect them imbue them with meaning, but it is
a fictional type of meaning, like imagining that it means anything at all is simply kidding
yourself
It’s a sad state of affairs. It’s like people who follow concert tours around the country.
Instead of being wonderful and gifted in their own way (as everyone is in some way), then they hang
onto the coat tails of this sad little dream. Somehow filling your life with the trappings of
greatness somehow fills you with greatness, but actually, to my mind, it leaves you rather empty
instead.
Write a book, learn to dance, sing, travel, make new friends - these are all things that connect to
the greatness of being yourself. Chasing someone else’s dreams through the collection of what is
essentially a piece of their handwriting is just a very sad way to be. |
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If people wanna get autogrpahs, they can do what they want. |
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I like to |
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So is collecting stamps, raising pets, starting this debate, using the computer and a lot of other
things. |
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Autographs are awesome if it was signed by someone really special. If you think it is special then
that is all that matters. Collecting things is interesting because it express your interest and it
might have a special meaning to it. If you think it is unless and a waste of time than that what
you think. It is just a hobby. Chill. Do not take it like these people are big idiots. |
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I disagree. I don't collect autographs, but if I saw a famous person then of course I'd ask for
their autograph. But if you are referring to the kind of people who go hunting for celebrities to
get the autographs then yes. |
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It's fun, and you get to remember the person who signed it. |
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This activity is meaningless until one begins to generate financial returns from doing so. And with
the many people obsessed with Hollywood stars or 500 home-run hitters these days, autographs can
fetch quite a fortune.
To add, the competition of obtaining an autograph is often amusing.
Furthermore, possessing an autograph makes us proud and when we get anything associated with a role
model etc., we really adore it.
Above all though, an autograph, like any other souvenir acts as an object that keeps the event in
one's memory. |
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Not to speak ill of the dead but as soon as the person who signed it dies you can buy a rolls royce
without giving up your first born. |
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I love my autograph picture of Phil Rizzuto. He was my boyhood hero. I finally got to meet him, and
he gave me an autographed picture of him in his heyday. I will already cherish this till the day I
die. |
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Collecting a lot of things seems meaningless but it is just some peoples passion so let them have
it! |
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If you had an original autograph of Abraham Lincoln, Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth
1st, John Lenon, the last Czar, Mohammad, Jesus, and other significant people of human history, you
wouldn't say that 'collecting autographs is meaningless! You would maybe sell it for millions or
you would guard it so that it could not be stolen because of its historical and financial value. |
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If one can say "I've gotten the signatures of 57 prominent figures," then they have accomplished
something great. They have gone out into the world and met people that are respected on a colossal
scale. It is as worth-while as collecting quarters or postage stamps or action figures or what have
you. |
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Collecting autographs may not be educational or of any other historical significance but it is a
very fulfilling activity for a lot of people. The beauty of this world is that every person is
different from the other. If a person finds meaning in collecting autographs and the stars or
celebrities are happy to oblige then no one should have anything to say against this activity. |
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No it isn't. You can get autographs from celebrities which proves who you have met and, like other
people have said, if it's a hobby and make you happy then fair enough. But what about autographs
from school - when you leave and you may never see someone again and you get autographs from all
your friends. This is really lovely and a good way to remember people and will bring back loads of
memories when you look at them in the future. |
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Everyone has hobbies. If those hobbies make a person happy, then they should never give them up, no
matter what anyone else thinks.
We are all different, therefore we all enjoy things that won't necessarily suit other people. That
doesn't mean we should drop them.
I can see why people get a buzz out of collecting autographs, particularly if the person that they
are receiving the autograph from is their role model. Everyone has a celebrity such as an actor,
writer or singer who they admire, so therefore it's bound to make someone happy to think that they
have that person's autograph.
Just because someone collects autographs doesn't mean that they are untalented or do not have a
life. It isn't sad. Not if it brings you happiness and allows you to share a few moments with
someone who you admire. Even famous people themselves may wish to obtain an autograph from another
famous person who is their role model! |
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In my opinion, Collecting Autographs Is a personal thing. It's meaningful for the one who collects
it, maybe he loves some famous peoples music, coz their music makes him become strong to face the
life. This is just one example of it. If people love collecting autographs, Go ahead. |
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Whatever makes people happy I say! Honestly, it if gives you a buzz, floats your boat, sails your
ship, makes you feel all funny in your naughty place, then go for it! At the end of the day, it is
night time, but that's beside the point. At the end of the day, we all live for enjoyment (well,
most of us) and ultimately want to be happy. If collecting autographs from random people is what
makes you happy, then knock yourself out.
I guess really, it's just another form of a material thing. Cars, boats, plasma screen Tvs, those
shoes with the little sparkly bits that are just so, like, to die for - they are all things that
bring some level of excitement or joy into peoples lives. Granted, autographs could be perceived to
be on a lesser scale, but still I know people who get their jollies off stamps, teaspoons, tea
towels** - and all sorts of things that make me go "error, yeah, that's awesome! Prince Charles
looks really, um, handsome on that spoon... And stuff".
I don't think it's necessarily something that defines a person, as 9 times out of 10 it is just a
hobby, and as with all hobbies, they are there just to pass the time and bring a little joy (and
obsessive compulsiveness) into someones life.
As with anything in life, the meaning of something is only what you make it. For example, when
someone says something about something, it is us that give that statement or comment a meaning, like
when someone says "you look really good in that tight shirt!", some people may have it mean "oh, so
I don't look really good at other times? Cow!". As with autographs, some people have it mean to them
that they do have a sort of "link" with the person who wrote it. It may even have been at the time
that the "celebrity" signed it that they felt that connection. Who knows, that little encounter
could go on to inspire them to greater things? Everyone is different, and people don't always get
inspiration from the same sources.
So, no, I don't think it's meaningless when there are definitely people out there that take great
heart in securing Sharon Stone's, Susan Sarandon's or Sylvester Stallone's scribble.
** - please note, that is not a complete reflection of my friend base. |
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