Gary Lineker – High Priest of Ignorance
Lineker’s comparison of UK immigration laws to Nazi Germany is the epitome of celebrity culture foisting its bland opinions on us.
Lineker’s comparison is an example of the negative effects of celebrity culture, where famous individuals use their platform to share their opinions, regardless of how bland or uninformed they may be. The author may also be suggesting that celebrities’ opinions are not always valuable or insightful and that they may not have the expertise or knowledge necessary to make informed comments on complex political issues.