Atheletes and entertainers earn a huge amount of money, which reflects people's
dependence on entertainment. To what extent do you agree? Today, being an athlete or
entertainer are two of the most popular occupations and can result in enormous earnings. I
generally agree with the statement that the large incomes of these jobs reflects the
strong demand for entertainment in today's society because people need
entertainment for leisure which is a substantial part of their well-being, although
high salaries for those professionals also reflects corporations' exploitation of
the current tax system. Entertainment plays an important role in people's
well-being. It provides an enjoyable down-time to recharge one's batteries and
an opportunity to connect with others sharing similar interests. After a long
day, people often feel like winding down with TV shows or hanging out with
friends at a sport bar. These activities help remove stress and increase life
satisfaction. Many people do not mind paying for such experiences, thereby the
money ends up in athletes' and entertainers' pockets. On the other hand,
businesses make the most of athletes and entertainers for advertisements and tax
deductions. Companies expect them to increase their publicity. The more media
coverage they get, the more willing companies are to pay for them. In addition,
advertising expenses are deductible from taxable revenue, and salaries for them
can be treated as an advertising cost. That is one reason many corporations put
considerable resources into athletes or entertainers. In conclusion, although
companies have marketing and financial intentions too, high earnings of athletes
and entertainers illustrate the popularity of entertainment among people today.