The Chroniclers Community is searching for solutions to problems associated with sports, entertainment, recreation, video games and other "play" activities.

The Solutions Framework is useful for outlining a problem and follows this format:

Problem Identification

Uncovering any negative effects of celebrity obsession and hero worship.

Why We Care?

Solutions to serious problems do exist, but they are less likely to be discovered if we look to those who, while captivating to watch at their profession, are often clueless when it comes to solving systemic problems. Undeserved adulation diminishes the worshipper and places unrealistic expectations on the worshipped.

Who is Hurt/Helped?

Narcissistic individuals may obtain an ego boost from all that adulation but hot air carries one just so far. Fans may be disappointed when their subconscious expectation of being rescued by their "hero" does not fit reality. Carried to an extreme, we have a Mark David Chapman who took the life of Beatle John Lennon.

Origin of the Problem

We have had hero worship from the beginning of time. Where adoration is warranted, it is not a problem.

Is the Problem Critical?

While not fatal, society in general would likely improve with less misplaced hero worship and celebrity obsession.

How to Solve the Problem?

Describe how you would solve this problem with the Solution Form

Resources*

Do you worship celebs?
James Chapman examines our obsession with celebrities.

Hero Worship
Marie T. Russell talks about connecting with our own inner strength

The Trouble with hero worship
Shelley Fralic covers the Tiger Woods fall from grace.

Hero Worship. Do we need it?
From the Firefighting & Rescue Social/Professional Network

*To submit additional resources see the top of this page.

(Image) Lennon signing Chapman's Double Fantasy album a few hours before the shooting.