At the same time, I understand the basis for the underlying anger: it's easy to stand on a soapbox if one is rich. It is one thing for a rich person to preach, "we should share our meals" when the rich person would never have to worry about when the next meal would come from. When the working people feel that their resources are dwindling, they are tempted to find the rich people who are matter of fact about their wealth more to their liking, rather then the rich but preachy types.

The whole ambiance and decoration of these "award shows" are filled with the symbol of wealth and decadence. I personally do not watch them because it makes me puke, no matter what they say. The empathy for the pain of the disenfrenchized is better expressed if one is not wearing a glittering gown that costs more than the whole month's salary of a working person.