Of course, in the end we can all say that fads come and go, and are merely "katuwaan lang (just for fun)." Others even claim that celebrity obsessions and teleserye fandom provide our young citizens inspiration in their lives and keep them out of trouble. Fair enough. But we would be remiss if we didn't mention the attention fanaticism takes away from more critical concerns that are frequently forgotten because of their lack of glitter and connection to fame and popularity.