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N3rdProbl3ms t1_jaa6hwt wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL Last year 93yo actor James Hong became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has over 600 acting credits spanning 70 years. by n3xus-7

Based off the frequently asked questions of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:People can apply, or nominate a person who fits all 6 minimum requirements. It takes $250 to apply. The application is then reviewed by the HWF committee who meet once a year. They receive between 200-300 applications a year + the nominations. An average of 30 applications/nominations are chosen by the committee. The 30 "winners" are then notified and given 2 years to decide if they accept. If they accept, they must then pay $50K for the creation and installation of the star, the ceremony, and the life maintenance of the star.

I wonder how many times has a celebrity applied, or was nominated, before they actually got their Star approved? Is there a celeb who applied 5 times till they finally got it on the 6th? I wanna see some stats

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N3rdProbl3ms t1_jaa6em9 wrote

Reply to comment by BrandoCalrissian1995 in TIL Last year 93yo actor James Hong became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has over 600 acting credits spanning 70 years. by n3xus-7

Based off the frequently asked questions of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

People can apply, or nominate a person who fits all 6 minimum requirements. It takes $250 to apply. The application is then reviewed by the HWF committee who meet once a year. They receive between 200-300 applications a year + the nominations. An average of 30 applications/nominations are chosen by the committee. The 30 "winners" are then notified and given 2 years to decide if they accept. If they accept, they must then pay $50K for the creation and installation of the star, the ceremony, and the life maintenance of the star.

A little bit of thought is given into choosing who makes it on the walk...but i think the real question is....how many times has a celebrity applied, or was nominated, before they actually got their Star in? Is there a celeb who applied 5 times till they finally got it on the 6th? I wanna see some stats

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N3rdProbl3ms t1_j9w3hmz wrote

Reply to comment by moocow4125 in A man with no home was treated as if he didn't matter. Then a group of people helped, saving his life in the process. by CBSnews

I think it's necessary to point out that it's certain religious institutions, and the people who run them who are at fault. In high school, I did community service at a church that fed the homeless every day. That was 20 years ago and they still do it. My mom also helps with the church every day of the week. She goes and gives sick lonely elderly people company, brings food and gifts to low income families etcs. I was raised Catholic, and I'm not really religious, but I can say that there are still good people out there acting in good faith.

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