So many people seem to be reaching out for attention and pulling bizarre stunts to get it.  Are you just imagining this social phenomenon or is it increasingly widespread and true? What about your own tactics? Are you in the habit of telling people things that aren't true and then, do you pull all the stops to prove yourself wrong? Is sparking controversy and repenting, then sliding down the slippery slope, supposed to be an accetpable way to improve your self-worth and self-image?

Let's consider a rock star like Britney Spears who recently shaved her head on impulse and made other questionable decisions which landed big headlines. She committed herself to live-in rehab, signed herself out, then recommitted herself again and left. What are we supposed to believe about her desire to get well? Why do we keep watching media to find out what happens next?

Think about the death of porn star Anna Nicole Smith and the ongoing dispute over the paternity of her baby daughter. The five men who currently claim to be the girl's dad are certainly setting a memorable example.  Apparently, large sums of money at stake imply the time must be right to admit having few morals or virtues.  So the modern world encourages people to say one thing, do another, and hope that portrayed morals and virtues reconcile when blood work comes back.

Refer back to director Michael Moore's 2004 film, Fahrenheit 9/11.  His views of what happened to the U.S. after September 11 portray the Bush Administration as being full of hypocrites.  According to this Oscar-winning film (best documentary), the Adminstration allegedly used the tragic event to advance its agenda to initiate unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Does this mean these politicians aspired to become successful hypocrites to implement their strategic plans?

Well, even you have a public persona everyone sees and views of yourself only you know about. What you say and whether you act consistently are details which can come back to haunt you.  Some people may interpret that you’re simply a "hypocrite" at times or plain "ignorant" of facts. Do you play act during any major life milestones? If so, this differs from someone who does things wrong because he doesn’t know better. Maybe you should seek opinions of your behavior.  At least two sides exist to a coin.  Multiple perspectives may even call into question what you think you want and why. If you don't know yourself, consolation is other people will have their views.