Madame Tussauds Visit

I visited Madame Tussauds over the summer, and I found it so fascinating. The fact that the public are happy to treasure statues/figures that only resemble the stars that they see on their screens seems quite bizarre. Most are in awe when they see these sculptures - and perhaps act similarly (but on a lower level) to how they would if they were to come face to face with one of the stars. The public are starstruck and want to take selfies on their phones with what is essentially wax. This isn't hugely different from admiring a work of art. The figures are exhibited, as well as mementos in the V&A performance sections from celebrity icons in the past. Celebrity image is so valuable to western culture that even the clothes/ fashion famous people wear, their merchandise etc. is important to fans.