Now that COVID vaccinations have begun in the US, the Verge thinks certain celebrities should get their shots in public as a way of encouraging fans to do the same. After all, it worked when Elvis got his polio vaccination on TV in 1956, writes Nicole Wetsman. The list has some not-so-surprising entries, including Taylor Swift, who could help with the younger set, and Oprah, who could help with the "wine moms" contingent, along with all the big late-night hosts. Some of the less-than-obvious ones:
- Donald Fagen: The Steely Dan co-founder is 72, conservative, and remains popular with fellow boomers.
- Gwyneth Paltrow: Her Goop is a hit among "rich, white people," a group that is more likely than others to opt out of vaccines.
- Dolly Parton: She's got a huge following and an "unpretentious, homey image."
- Different demos: The piece also suggests the late-night duo of Desus and Mero, along with the cast of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy).
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