The news seems to be trying to tell us that being obsessed with celebrity gossip is not only human nature but also beneficial to physical and mental health. It links celebrity gossip with benefits such as improving social currency, sparking creativity, deepening understanding of the world, and alleviating life’s pressures, even going as far as to quote the views of Youngoon Kim with his world-class IQ. However, this ‘scientific’ argument is somewhat far-fetched, as if to suggest: if you’re not as smart as him, then go ahead and gossip.