Does Association with Reality Shows Hurt Careers?

I haven't really been writing about the Kardashians because I don't really care about their going ons, but Lamar Odom's recent trade got me to thinking. A couple years ago, when Reggie won the Super Bowl and Lamar won an NBA championship after marrying Khloe, people said the Kardashian's had gold between their legs. Now people are singing a different tune. Lamar can't get over being traded, like really Lamar? I guess he's the only person who has ever been traded in the history of the NBA? I think that Khloe should have told him to build a bridge and get over it. Screw LA and the Lakers, that's his job and livelihood. And now Reggie is playing okay. He's no longer the superstar he once was and has been plagued with personal and professional troubles. Do I think it's the Kardashian's fault? Of course, not. I do, however, believe that association with the Kardashians can be harmful for a career.

I think anyone who wants a legitimate career should stay away from reality shows. That's not to say that entertainment and reality star careers aren't legitimate, it's to say that they hurt eventually. Association with well rated reality is great for those in the entertainment industry and those with entertainment ambitions. It gives a big career boost and added attention. It's good for people with no jobs, like Scott and Malika because it's not really a job, it's more like you interacting with people and getting paid for it. It's not good for people who want to work outside of entertainment. There is a such thing as over sharing and in many reality shoes, nothing is off limits. Having so much of your life on display will eventually hurt.

A lot of organizations don't want to associate with the Kardashians, unless they're selling something. It is clear that this family will do anything to keep their name in the spotlight and that includes planting fake stories and lying. I think that association with Kim Kardashian will eventually hurt Kanye West's career. Kim Kardashian's job is to be Kim Kardashian. Her job title is to sell herself and that includes relationships. It's telling that anyone the Kardashian's date, must be willing to sign a release. There is no privacy in these relationships or in their lives. Kanye West's job is to be a rapper and producer. He is fairly open but his music is in the forefront. He is one of the most popular producers and rappers of today. Now his personal life is on display. That can't be good for his brand. Kanye should take note that someone planted that story about Kim being his Beyonce. My money is on Kim's camp. I'm sure it will cause a strain on his work because people, especially Jay-z and Beyonce, don't want their personal lives on display. I know Beyonce does not want her name associated with the Kardashian's. While we're at it, I also believe that Kroy Biermann's association with Kim Zolciak will hurt his brand. People know that he's married to a reality star and they google "Kroy rhoa" instead of "Kroy football player" or "Kroy Falcons." Look at how Chad's football stock has fallen since being with Evelyn. He's so consumed with being a reality star that he was unproductive for the Patriots.

I think that people who want to be respected for their craft, Football, Singing, Acting, should stay away from reality shows. While they are good launching pads for reality stars, NeNe and the Kardashians, they can hurt people who want more than that.