Yes, there is such a thing, in spite of the old wheeze about getting the dog off the couch.  See http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/991202/holiday_me_1.html

HUMANOIDS NAME TOP DOG By Keene Sniffins, reporter at large Professor of history, Dearford Digemup of Cowford University, in a recent statement to the media noted that there is a humanoid tendency in the United States to give celebrity status to individuals whose only claim to fame is association with famous persons, rather than outstanding achievement or contribution. He cited a recent news item, http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/991215/oh_iams_co_1.html

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