A bit of a rant... about Paris Hilton, I suppose

So this may seem like a bit of a rant, but I feel really aweful and need to let it out and have some fresh perspective from you folks. Here's a run down of the situation:

About 2 weeks ago, my sister Mon and I were at the store, and she wanted to smell some perfumes to choose one for her wedding day (which is in October). We smelled quite a few, and there was one that smelt rather nice to me. We were so impresed and looked at the bottle, only to find that it was a perfume by... Paris Hilton (gasp!) lol... so we cracked up in laughter and were so suprised and impressed how nice her perfume was. Then we went along on our merry way and I never thought about it again.

Today was my birthday. We are enjoying a family dinner and afterwards, I opened a couple gifts. It was just a lovely evening with family. My sister Mon offers me the gift she got me and says "You said you liked it so I decided to pick it up for you!" with a gleam of happiness in her eyes. Much to my dismay, it was the Paris Hilton perfume. She was looking at me so hopefully...and it really does smell lovely, so of course I thanked her. She gifted me with so much love and though I would never buy the perfume for myself, I was grateful and gave her a big hug and kiss.

The rest of my family would NOT let it go. They went on and on about how we are supporting evil and how Paris Hilton is making money off of us and is the least worthy of causes. Mon of course was defending herself and saying,
"but she liked the gift and she's so hard to shop for..." and my heart was just melting. I defended my sister and her gift, because I felt it was wrong to just be ganging up on her like that, making her feel like shit about her gift. I told her I loved it, and who cares who made it because it was given in love... but inside, I was being eaten alive... I feel like absolute SHIT because I don't believe in supporting the evil corporation that is the Hilton name. My family was so shocked that I would like such a thing, and kept saying how I was the last person they would expect to have Paris Hilton perfume in her bathroom. Further, I feel that Paris Hilton is a horrible example for today's young women. She represents everything that I shy away from. I do not want to support her in any way. But I feel as though I kinda went against that to protect my sister's feelings. So now, because of the argument that I was making to defend the gift, I fear my family will think I am a hypocrite next time I comment on something or encourage them to make informaed purchase decisions.

I feel horrible about this...it happened like 3 hours ago and I'm still really down. I don't want to wear the perfume. It smells lovely. I don't want my family to think I'm a hypocrite... this is just a horrible situation in general, and I hate feeling this way. I feel like I've betrayed something inside...but at the same time, I feel like it had to be done. It wouldn't be fair to my sister otherwise...

Sorry for such a long post, I just wanted to get it all out. Any thoughts or words of perspective?

Thanks a bunch brothers and sisters,
Peace energy.

 

I hear everything you're saying. Maybe wearing it once in awhile so Mom's feelings don't get hurt is an idea. Good Mom's are precious (mine is gone), and she did that with a lot of love in her heart for you. But I also understand how the thought of wearing it repulses you. I bought an unmarked (tester) bottle of perfume that was on a sale rack at a local store. I had no idea who it was by until I went looking for it on a non-sales rack a few months later. It was by Brittney Spears. :ack: And as lovely of a smell as it was, I won't buy it again.

 

ohhh =[
i don't like paris hilton any more than you do, but i do agree that her perfume smells pretty nice!
I guess i would wear it every once in a while, and good on you for sticking up for your sis =]

peace and love
*hugs*
Jane

 

Pour it into another bottle, then at least you don't have to look at her name
I agree that Paris Hilton is a TERRIBLE role model for women.. glorifies a plastic, coke-fuelled shallow bimbohood. Ugh.
But then again, some men like that (but are they worth bothering with?)

 

Sure Paris is bad but we are supporting these celebs by just talking about them or writing about them on the internet.
It was a gift after all and I think you may as well use it as quickly as poss and not buy another one!!!!
That or put it somewhere and just forget about it, ohh or smash it by accident

 

Paris is horrible person. But i pitty Paris she will never have socially good life.

 

It's just a bloody perfume.

Stop making a big ideological deal out of it, and use the damn thing if it smells good.

 

Good on you for protecting your sister's feelings!

Most things we eat and buy (unless you're uber careful about such things) is tied to a corporation in some way shape or form. If Paris (or rather Paris' people) have put out good product, then that's fine. It's not as if it was a bottle of crap purchased solely because the celebrity's name was on it. It was nice perfume given with love.

 

In favor of supporting ideologies people often get into very non-loving exchanges with those they love. Sometimes we just need to let the little things slide and I assure you, a bottle of perfume is a little thing. You did nothing wrong. Don't sweat it. Heck, wear the perfume if you want. I personally don't think Paris is the root of all evil. Your family is a little over the top here for some reason. Sounds to me like some deeper issues surfacing.

 

This is so true. I couldn't agree more... it makes me sick actually. The love felt for family should be stronger than the urge to make them feel crummy for buying stupid Paris Hilton perfume. It's even more ridiculous after I've reflected a bit. I just think that I'm so hard pressed on not making wrong desicions that this kind of thing made me feel awkward, just knowing that I was gifted with something like that. I dunno...like I said, it's really ridiculous, but I felt horrible last night when I wrote it. Thanks for supporting me and helping me work out thoughts.
You guys are awesome for reading and sharing your words...I feel better. Thanks a bunch! Lovin y'all.