How to Be a Famous Celebrity

Ravi Shankar Rajan is a software program director who writes on varied subjects from history, archaeology to leadership and poetry.

We Are All Addicted to Celebrities

Whether we admit it or not, our world is addicted to celebrities. And It’s often baffling how some perfectly ordinary people go from zero to hero in no time at all. Ever wondered just how the likes of Kim Kardashian and Rihanna became megastars overnight?

So if you are also itching to be a celebrity overnight in supersonic speed, here are some ways to do so. Needless to say, these haikus are inspired by dear Hubber Brenda Arledge's week-23 prompt "Laughter"

Wear Something Outrageous

Wardrobe malfunctions.

Bras as T-shirts, belts as bras.

Born fashionista.

Publicize Your Bizarre Beauty Secrets

Fresh bird poo face masks.

Bathing in blue goat’s urine.

Natural beauty.

Eat or drink a LOT of one thing

I eat, drink and sniff,

only fresh, ripe strawberries.

the more, the better.

Check in a Rehab

I need to detox,

in high-end private rehab,

with real live streaming.

Keep People Guessing on Your Dating Life

On-off, off-on, no.

Public makeups and breakups.

All rumors welcome.

Reality TV show

Show off your true self.

Not for free but for a fee.

Instantly famous.

Be a Selfie Addict

Sexy, dour, happy.

Undisputed selfie queen.

I rule Instagram.

Wash Your Dirty Linen in Public

Be open-minded.

Let skeletons tumble out.

Be brave and fearless.

Be Really, Really Obnoxious

Proven fact of life.

assholes become celebs.

More rude, more famous.

© 2021 Ravi Rajan

Comments

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 03, 2021:

Thanks Linda

Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on August 03, 2021:

I had to smile when I read your poems. They were enjoyable to read. Thank you for sharing them.

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 02, 2021:

Thanks Brenda for your kind comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on August 02, 2021:

Ravi

Your Haikus are pretty accurate.

Wear Something Outrageous

& Wash Your Dirty Linen in Public are my favorites.

Great job making us laugh for a moment.

I'll post a link.

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 01, 2021:

Thanks Chitrangada

Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on August 01, 2021:

Nice response and so true about the celebrities, and their news! I enjoyed the haikus!

Thanks for sharing!

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 01, 2021:

Thanks, John

John Hansen from Gondwana Land on August 01, 2021:

What a different collection of haiku, Ravi. Definitely worth a laugh. Thank you.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on August 01, 2021:

Write a comment...Any student dare chakllenge his/her country's president for a dull?

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 01, 2021:

thanks umesh

Umesh Chandra Bhatt from Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India on August 01, 2021:

Very interesting series of haiku.

Ravi Rajan (author) from Mumbai on August 01, 2021:

Thanks Vanita

Vanita Thakkar on August 01, 2021:

On the weirdness for mass attention and popularity - crazy facts.

Sad and satirical, as well.