Part 10/13:
Celebrity culture and Irish innocence: Self-perception versus reality
Rosie’s interactions with ordinary Irish people, like the “non-celebrity” lollipop lady, reveal a disconnect. She perceives Irish culture as immune to celebrity ego, contrasting sharply with her own self-image as a globally recognized diva. The anecdote of the lollipop lady dismissing her claims of fame exposes her inflated sense of importance, highlighting how celebrities often see themselves as separate from the everyday populace, even in countries they adopt as new homes.