The limelight

DaudiAiko · 2025-02-27T18:46:37+00:00

The palm trees swayed in the direction of the wind as I happened to be the one wearing a pair of jeans at a beach party, the odd one out, who would definitely attract the least attention in a plethora of photos plastered on social media. Even while scrolling through my Instagram feed in the middle of a boring lecture, the back bench provided a much needed safe haven. A nightclub filled with neon lights, fancy cocktails and beautiful women would never be a direct invitation to party like there's no tomorrow. Instead, I would sit by the corner sipping a bottle of water while watching everyone suffocate the bartender with order after order of gin and tonic. Bikinis, shades and sunscreen were meant for the outgoing at the beach party, class participation has everything to do with those who enjoy the limelight. To the last man standing, being hungover after a night of heavy drinking is a cherry on top of the hookup ice-cream. The limelight always comes calling for our politicians. A poorly edited photo with the Norwegian ambassador after an afternoon of an extremely dry conversation. An Armani suit, polka dot tie, cheap cologne just for the day when you hold your breath, tuck your tummy and address parliament about a corruption scandal that has rocked the executive.Life styles of the rich and the famous, front page of latest tabloids, name it. Until it all comes crumbling down, a fall from grace you never envisioned.An affair or whatever it is that went wrong with your docket in plain sight for all to see. When all is well, the limelight is a fantastic way for most politicians to showcase their achievements but when all goes wrong it is imperative to accept the changes as part of the job. In politics, or whatever it is that you do, always accept that criticism be it negative or positive is part and parcel of being a public figure. So yes, don't go all hormonal calling the PR department just because someone attacked you in a tweet or shared an embarrassing AI generated photo. Let good times last, let the bad times remind us of what is expected of us.

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Start date Feb 27, 2025

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