How Much Do Old Celebrities Make? - SmoshCast #9 Highlight
[00:03 - 00:42]A discussion about the service "Cameo" where users can pay for personalized messages from celebrities and YouTubers.
[00:20 - 00:54]The idea of being paid to talk to unpopular celebrities or their relatives is jokingly discussed.
[00:55 - 01:20]The service allows celebrities to set their own price and determine what they will or won't do in the message.
[01:08 - 01:50]The speaker feels uncomfortable charging high prices, especially for young fans who may want a simple message.
[01:20 - 02:21]The convention circuit, where celebrities sit at booths and charge for autographs and photos, is another way for them to monetize their fame.
[02:36 - 03:05]The speaker mentions that voice actors, who do not receive residuals for their work, also participate in this type of monetization.
[03:05 - 03:19]The speaker has been approached by the service in the past but has not used it.
[03:19 - 04:30]A friend shares that retired baseball player Pete Rose has a store in Vegas where he sits and charges for autographs and photos.
[04:31 - 05:53]The speaker finds it sad when celebrities sit alone at conventions with no one in line to see them.
[05:53 - 06:33]The idea of being paid to talk to unpopular celebrities or their relatives is jokingly discussed.
[06:34 - 06:56]A friend shares that retired baseball player Pete Rose has a store in Vegas where he sits and charges for autographs and photos.
[06:58 - 07:14]The full episode is available as both a podcast and a video, with new episodes coming out every Friday.