There used to be a time where owning a car was cool, now, not so much. As times change, billionaires all over the world compete for the title as "Forbes Richest People". Whether they're dining at a bistro in Paris, or mingling at a cocktail party in New York, these group of elites need the means to get to their next destination without delay. These days, all you need is a private jet.
For some, its as simple as swiping a card, and out comes the aircraft. Others, such as many kids of this generation, yearn for a chance to be an owner of one of these machines.
The media has created an image of perfection, and its basically, money. If you have money, you are an icon. Many rappers are infamous for theft, murder, and other despicable crimes, but why aren't they being reprimanded for their actions? Because they have cash. Driving in an expensive car can get you out of pretty much anything in Hollywood.
The sad part about this, is that children of this generation are idolizing these figures. They grow up believing its alright to do whatever they please, and they can just buy their way out of it. The media is creating a bubble of perfection around these people, and it isn't right.
They show actors and singers partying and 'living life', but aren't giving the true aspects of their lives. We see a headline about a DUI, and the next day its just a forgotten memory to the world. The media has a very controlling hand on what is shown, and what isn't, and they choose not to show the bad side of things. If they were to show these icons going to trials, court appearances, and even jail, it might make a difference. Youths wouldn't blindly follow criminals with some money to spend. Since the media controls everything we see, I think it very strongly shapes our ideas and beliefs.
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