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Originally Posted by sjastro
It is a reflection of our institutionalized behaviour of idolizing athletes and celebrities while those who make a positive contribution to society, our successful scientists and engineers are ignored or even vilified.
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^This^
100% this.
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My pet hate is how we describe ourselves as the "Clever Country", a perfect example of an oxymoron.
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If it's any consolation, there's always been plenty of that same sports and celebrity worship and imbecilic self-satisfied smugness on parade over here in NZ, too.
Actually, I guess that's no consolation at all.