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Originally Posted by Ngruk  Does it truly make people feel good about themselves to observe other people's misery and failure? Does it validate you to gloat over other peoples failings and the ruining of peoples lives/careers? |
I think that is a basic human need. People like to think they are better than other people, especially people who are perceived as being rich and/or famous. I am sure people felt better about themselves when they found out Barry Bonds used steroids or when Michael Vick went to jail.
It is the reason the only news is bad news in the media and one of the reasons for racism. It is just a basic human need.
The VG soap opera is just the Geek version of that.
