The Putrid Pair: Influence or Insufferability in 2021
When evaluating individuals for their influence or insufferability in the past year, one cannot ignore the case of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Their existence, in my opinion, is largely immaterial in the grand scheme of global events. Those who focus on their lives as a spectacle are nothing more than a waste of time and resources.
The Insignificance of Harry and Meghan
Time Magazine, to their detriment, named Harry and Meghan among their "Time 100: Most Influential People of 2021". I must ask: can one truly point to any real-world practical application that these two individuals have implemented for the betterment of anyone but themselves? The media and public adulation they receive is nothing short of a delusion.
Their claim to deliver compassion as a brand is ambitious yet purely self-serving. It is a public relations stunt that lacks substance. Furthermore, they continue to engage in actions that are nothing more than selfish indulgences. For instance, while they accused the royal family of not caring about the well-being of a pregnant Meghan, she was seen enjoying a polo match in Aspen, raising questions about their priorities and motives.
The Royal Cover Story
On the cover of Time Magazine, the Duchess is portrayed as the Madonna character from the Robin Hood legend. Robin Hood is known for his campaigns against the corrupt and for redistributing wealth from the rich to the poor. However, the comparison between the Duchess and Robin Hood is jarring, as the Sussexes are themselves wealthy and appear primarily interested in amassing more wealth than in true philanthropy.
Rather than focusing on genuine acts of compassion, their well-publicized gestures often serve to create a narrative around themselves. This focus on public image suggests a more narcissistic and self-serving agenda than one of genuine contribution to society.
It is telling that Time Magazine deemed these individuals among the most influential, while their actions often lack substance and impact. The idea that Robin Hood and his merry band were fighting for redistribution of wealth from the rich to the poor is a far cry from the Sussexes' public persona, which seems more focused on image and personal gain than genuine change.
In conclusion, Harry and Meghan's insufferability far outweighs their influence. Any real contribution to society eludes them, and their public persona is a mere spectacle of self-aggrandizement and self-promotion.