I pretty much agree with J-Zed. I often wonder how many haters would have taken Pauly D’s path had they been offered.
I read the article. In my opinion Pauly D is in denial. The reality is when Jersey Shore gets cancelled (usual story of “flavor of the moment” shows), his DJ career will nosedive with it. I don’t know anyone who actually goes to a Pauly D show for any reason other than the fact he is a celebrity. I’ve said it over and over his success is tied to a reality show.
I already see others like Snooki and JWOWW trying to pitch other shows…simply because they know the 15 minutes of fame from Jersey Shore is running out. They know that when JS dies, Snooki will just become another single mom in the guido areas, JWOWW will just be the older club girl with fake boobs, and Pauly D will suddenly dwindle down to a local DJ in Providence simply because Vegas won’t see him as a big sell without Jersey Shore.
That’s the difference between legends and flavors of the moment. I always pull up names like Carl Cox and PvD in how they lasted the test of time and still pack rooms. They produce new stuff, even change/evolve in their sounds. Pauly D can claim he’s doing that…but all the world will see are fist-pumping, a blowout haircut, and tattoos.
Good for him and others who milk the moment and build a fortune. I agree I hope he spends his money wisely…as opposed to being found in 10-20 years living in a trailer park, flat broke.
.
