Paris Hilton defends Australian shopping spree.
Posted by Carlos C. on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
American socialite Paris Hilton has declared herself a saviour who shops for the greater good in tight economic times.
In Sydney to host an exclusive New Year’s dance party, the 27-year-old heir to the Hilton hotel fortune this week drew criticism for spending 5,560 Australian dollars (3,844 US dollars) in a 40-minute shopping spree.
Local charities accused her of callous excess but Hilton Wednesday defended the splurge.
“I’m in Australia, I think it’s important to help out, you know, the economy out here, everywhere in the world,” she told reporters, ahead of her New Year engagement.
“And what’s wrong with doing a little shopping? It’s New Year’s, I need a New Year’s dress.”
Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard, questioned during a news conference Tuesday about Hilton’s shopping spree, commended the socialite for recognising Australia’s attraction as a fashion and shopping destination.
“I heard that a politician said that,” Hilton said. “I thought that was very sweet and it’s true.”
Hilton will be paid 100,000 Australian dollars by the party’s promoters for her Sydney appearance, promising a number of costume changes ahead of midnight.
All rich people need to follow Paris Hilton’s example and spend money!
If rich people are not going to use their money to start new businesses and hire middle class workers, at least spend the money and stimulate the global economy.
Thanks, Paris!
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This kind of criticism really ticks me off. Like when my grandma, from Britain, complains about the wealthy and their vacation homes and their multiple cars. It is HER money and she has the right to spend it as she sees fit. You know what this kind of whining is really about? Covetousness and envy, plain and simple.
Leave it to a liberal to bitch about a foreigner bringing outside money into an economy! I’d like to see that same liberal’s record of charitable giving. I’m willing to bet that even proportionally, Hilton gives away more.
Ever since Hilton produced that mock commercial about running for President, I’ve had a growing respect for her wit, even if the stupid shows she stars in make her out to be a dumb blonde.