It might work in societies whose members have similar moral outlooks and are revolted by and disapproving of similar behaviors. In Japan, S.O. is a big thing.
In our society, if it makes one into a celebrity, well yay, that's almost an ex post facto justification. Look at that sleezeperson Joey Buttafuco (the Amy Fisher guy). He's a movie actor now, lives in Hollywood, has money and fans.
Winona Ryder, a rich girl, stole stuff and was on (or will be on?) Saturday Night Live making jokes about it. Lots of applause and warm vibes will be sent her way and no S.O...
Free Winona tee shirts are selling like hotcakes.
People can be quite perverse. S.O. is a weak reed among many Americans, I'm afraid.
Some people identify with antisocial personalities. If there are enough of them, the personality doesn't 'experience' the S.O.
OJ, Buttafuco, Ryder, Marion Barry come to mind off the top of my head, but there are many others. |
