The paparazzi are endlessly fascinating because they so perfectly represent the double-edged sword of success in Hollywood. The lifestyle and money that come from fame and popularity is by all accounts pretty damn sweet, but the paparazzi serve as a prodding, aggravating check on that otherwise blissful existence. They also allow us regular folk to feel better about our lives by working up pity for the poor plight of paparazzi-tormented stars like Lindsay Lohan.