Very slowly, and using baby words, someone recently explained the idea of "user generated content" to Lost in Showbiz, which totally got off on the fact that someone else would be doing its work from now on. It's like journalistic valet parking, only we don't have to tip you.
Admittedly, that seems like it might suck for you, so our condolences.
Anyway, we thought we'd dip a perfectly pedicured toe into the waters following reports that Madonna is eyeing a second Malawian orphan to add to her family. More will follow on this tomorrow. But what with this and her Raising Malawi foundation, the African country looks pretty sorted for its celebrity representation - which got us thinking. And hurtin'. Then thinking some more. What of other, less fashionable countries that desperately need saving, but have yet to attract the messianic attentions of someone who works in the entertainment industry?
Who'll care for Cote D'Ivoire? Who will love North Korea?
With your help, we could pair up stars with the failed or failing states who could get the most out of their particular range of talents - be it Lohan becoming a global ambassador for Stuff That's Happening In Congo, or Paris adopting one of Kim Jong-il's increasingly unmanageable love-children. We hereby encourage you to start making connections that could change lives.
First up: Chad. Who has the requisite skillset?
