I can't imagine what it must be like to be Michael Bay, director of numerous special-effects laden blockbusters. He is universally hated by critics, and his movies bring in huge revenues. Of course, there are lots of people who are well liked by large audiences, but hated by critics. But most of those people are famous and get an opportunity to feel the love of their many fans. As a director, Bay is unknown except to more sophisticated audiences - the sort of audiences that don't like him.
I can't think of anyone else where there's such a perfect alignment of people who know you but don't like you, and people who would like you but don't know you. I suppose he's treated nicely by studio execs who appreciate the profit he brings them, but most gatherings of industry people must be really awkward.
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