People are complaining that the death of Amy Winehouse is overshadowing the tragedy in Norway. They want answers, they want to know why it is getting more coverage. Well it's pretty simple. Two days ago, when you heard of Norway, what did you think? Here's a few possibilities...

"Is that a city in America? No? Then fuck Norway, they're pussies."

"Did that team of girls beat them in that sport that doesn't matter?"

"Is that where Ikea started? Switzerland? No, I'm pretty sure they started Ikea."

"Vikings are from Norway, I really liked 'How To Train Your Dragon', those guys are cool."

Things people would say about Amy Winehouse as of two days ago:

"HA! That bitch LOVES drugs!"

"Cocaine's a helluva drug!"

"I heard she doesn't do drugs anymore.... LOL!"

"Man, I wish she wasn't such a fucking drug addict, she made some great music"

"I like Lily Allen better."

"They tried to make her go to rehab and she said no, no, no. I like that song."

"DEATH POOL, 2011!"

There are a lot more comments about Amy Winehouse, do you know why? Because she is more of a pop culture fixation. She made some great music, had a lot of talent and sadly, she blew up in a tornado of drugs, mistakes, pressure and alcohol. Regardless, those things made her more famous. She was in the news all the time, Norway was rarely even in Norway's news. No one gave a fuck about that country two days ago. So stop trying to act better than everyone, talking all that shit like you care about Norway.

It's sad that those people died. It's a terrible tragedy, a horrible disaster and unforgivable offense.

It's also sad that a talented person squandered their abilities with drugs and alcohol.

Which is worse? In numbers, obviously, Norway is worse. But really it depends on your emotions. Some people were huge fans of her music. Some people were related to her, they were family, they were friends. It's all about connection and what you cared about more. Personally, I liked her music, it's sad she's gone and it sucks that a maniac killed all those people in Norway. But neither of them matter much to me. I'll still not give a shit about Norway and I'll still think she deserved all those Grammy's because her albums were dope.

But really, I'm more concerned with your need to connect to everything as if those deaths affect you. They don't. Winehouse is dead from addiction and her own stupidity. Another lesson in why you shouldn't do hard drugs. The people in Norway are dead because a crazy, heartless psychopath made a decision that affected thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of Norwegians and for them, I feel sorry, but really, I'll sleep fine tonight. Not because I can't understand the scope of it, but mainly, because I'm in the United States and I'm spending my weekend watching movies and drinking alone.