Good point. Strangely most Hollywood actors - like doctors - belong to the working class based on their relation to the means of production (even most millionaire actors can’t afford their own production studios).
However most of the ones we recognize do have hefty investment accounts, and so by that measure, they own means of (other) production and are not truly working class. Nonetheless the big cats are in an entirely different ballpark of power and wealth.
I see no reason to complain when millionaires - who have infinitely more power than I - want to go to bat against the big baddies. In fact I encourage them to use their privilege and to put it on the line.
If anything, their wealth makes them incredibly powerful allies. They have influence and they’ve been able to take a closer look at the process. The actors striking gave the writers a much needed boost. It’s corny, but I saw a meme for Avengers Infinity War which portrayed the writers and the heroes struggling against the invasion in Wakanda, and then SAG leadership was Thor coming in and turning the tides. It’s obviously a joke, but I think it fits fairly well as an analogy. The Screen Actors Guild is a massive asset.
The investment accounts are an interesting point though. With how it works, a lot of Americans technically own little bits and pieces of the means of production, but not enough to influence things. I’d argue the famous actors probably don’t have much influence either as investors, despite having a lot more invested.
I saw a meme for Avengers Infinity War which portrayed the writers and the heroes struggling against the invasion in Wakanda, and then SAG leadership was Thor coming in and turning the tides. It’s obviously a joke, but I think it fits fairly well as an analogy.
Erm… I’m sorry, but my cultural literacy isn’t broad enough to understand what you mean here.
However I can disagree with your second paragraph - it’s not influence that makes you working class or not, and in my experience those large accounts due have a strong influence through voting, IR, etc.
I will also warn that when the millionaires on your side start to see their privilege erode, they will become eager to stab you in the back if it means preserving their comfort. Allies, yes, but not the kind that you would want to trust with your life. Don’t end up like the Black Guards.
Good point. Strangely most Hollywood actors - like doctors - belong to the working class based on their relation to the means of production (even most millionaire actors can’t afford their own production studios).
However most of the ones we recognize do have hefty investment accounts, and so by that measure, they own means of (other) production and are not truly working class. Nonetheless the big cats are in an entirely different ballpark of power and wealth.
I see no reason to complain when millionaires - who have infinitely more power than I - want to go to bat against the big baddies. In fact I encourage them to use their privilege and to put it on the line.
If anything, their wealth makes them incredibly powerful allies. They have influence and they’ve been able to take a closer look at the process. The actors striking gave the writers a much needed boost. It’s corny, but I saw a meme for Avengers Infinity War which portrayed the writers and the heroes struggling against the invasion in Wakanda, and then SAG leadership was Thor coming in and turning the tides. It’s obviously a joke, but I think it fits fairly well as an analogy. The Screen Actors Guild is a massive asset.
The investment accounts are an interesting point though. With how it works, a lot of Americans technically own little bits and pieces of the means of production, but not enough to influence things. I’d argue the famous actors probably don’t have much influence either as investors, despite having a lot more invested.
Erm… I’m sorry, but my cultural literacy isn’t broad enough to understand what you mean here.
However I can disagree with your second paragraph - it’s not influence that makes you working class or not, and in my experience those large accounts due have a strong influence through voting, IR, etc.
I will also warn that when the millionaires on your side start to see their privilege erode, they will become eager to stab you in the back if it means preserving their comfort. Allies, yes, but not the kind that you would want to trust with your life. Don’t end up like the Black Guards.
Ah no worries.
And for sure, you can never be too careful.
Agreed. And with that point having now been made: Let’s grab some popcorn and cheer on our allies in Hollywood!
Woo!
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