Emeritus Prof Christopher May

You will no doubt seen (even if you've been trying to avoid it) coverage of the rift in the Beckham family which has ben garnering masses of media attention.

I really don't care, but one thing is clear:

If Brooklyn Beckham was serious about wanting to be his own man & carve out an independent career, one easy solution would be to change his last name & work anonymously in his chosen field;

will he do that: of course not!

[Here ends my dalliance with celebrity culture.]

#Beckhams #media

Jan 24 at 8:47amWeb
Show threadGentleman ProgrammerJan 24
@ChrisMayLA6
The privileged man, whether he be privileged politically or economically, is a man depraved in intellect and heart.
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Show threadThe Tattooed Nonna 🧙‍♀️Jan 24
@ChrisMayLA6 yes! His mum trademarked his name so a simple legal change and he could move on. But as you say... he won't
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Jan 24
@ChrisMayLA6 in fairness though, why should he have to? Why is his mother snle to trademark his name? Imagine how that must feel, you’re not a person to your parents, you’re literally a product.
Show threadEmeritus Prof Christopher MayJan 24

@dropbear

But equally, its an easy solution; I believe his wife's family are even more mounted than the Beckhams so its not like he would be doomed to penury.... but changing his name & acting anonymously in any field would rob him of the advantages handed out to him as a 'nepobabe'... judging by his previous 'careers'

Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Jan 24
@ChrisMayLA6 I’m not sure changing your name is an ‘easy’ solution, mentally and emotionally as well as practically
Show threadEmeritus Prof Christopher MayJan 24

@dropbear

indeed, but given he's claiming mental anguish from the rift, the pain of drawing a line under his family links (via a name change) might on balance be better?