tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post674213746079265377..comments2024-03-28T09:55:13.591-05:00Comments on Althouse: "You mean they put you in peril because they thought it would be fun?"Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-89176773610042651752008-12-12T16:04:00.000-06:002008-12-12T16:04:00.000-06:00That would be the crazy bitch theory.That would be the crazy bitch theory.Trooper Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-36270628157583416482008-12-12T15:09:00.000-06:002008-12-12T15:09:00.000-06:00Can anyone say what possible theory Abdul could su...Can anyone say what possible theory Abdul could sue under?Skepticalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342062330052315301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-52639807370717074822008-12-12T14:53:00.000-06:002008-12-12T14:53:00.000-06:00AllenS: Ah yes - Ernie, Jackie, Steve, the great ...AllenS: Ah yes - Ernie, Jackie, Steve, the <I>great ones</I>. And lets not forget Chuck Barris.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344824510190345160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21173095488265360082008-12-12T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-12T14:29:00.000-06:00MadisonMan said...Paula looks very uncomfortable i...<I>MadisonMan said...Paula looks very uncomfortable in that interview.</I><BR/><BR/>She also looks itsy bitsy <A HREF="http://static.flickr.com/67/210280789_4426363586.jpg" REL="nofollow"> teeny tiny.</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-26431069255694550202008-12-12T13:36:00.000-06:002008-12-12T13:36:00.000-06:00Obviously none of you have followed American Idol ...Obviously none of you have followed American Idol or seen Paula's reality show. In fact Paula is batshit crazy and you can not believe a single thing that she says. I have no doubt that the Producers exploited the situation but the line between the mental capacity of the insane stalker and Paula Abdul is negligible at best.<BR/><BR/>They are easing her out by introducing another woman judge this year and she is preparing her exit strategy. Paula should have been replaced two years ago and nothing she says is within the same hemisphere as reality.Trooper Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-60276785919356021402008-12-12T12:46:00.000-06:002008-12-12T12:46:00.000-06:00If Paula Abdul even remotely goes anywhere near an...If Paula Abdul even remotely goes anywhere near an attorney to sue American Idol, not only will she be seen as shitting in her back yard, but whatever endorsements and product deals she has going on right now will dry up in about a nanosecond. She may win the battle but will lose the war.Methadrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828014989470539375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-33413192008518396602008-12-12T12:28:00.000-06:002008-12-12T12:28:00.000-06:00Yes, John, there was. I'm old enough to remember s...Yes, John, there was. I'm old enough to remember some of those shows. Ernie Kovacs, Jackie Gleason, Steve Allen, that was good stuff. I also loved Amos and Andy. Can't have that now.AllenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848966772462502893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44256142384820003462008-12-12T11:20:00.000-06:002008-12-12T11:20:00.000-06:00Althouse, What is the most plausible theory under ...Althouse, What is the most plausible theory under which Abdul could sue? Nothing occurs to me.Skepticalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342062330052315301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45719232694894603382008-12-12T10:13:00.000-06:002008-12-12T10:13:00.000-06:00AllenS: there was a golden age of television. And...AllenS: there was a golden age of television. And AI certainly could have learned some good lessons on humiliation <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUkzIx382mM" REL="nofollow"> from experts in the field.</A>johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344824510190345160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-89633736145528588512008-12-12T09:08:00.000-06:002008-12-12T09:08:00.000-06:00Paula looks very uncomfortable in that interview.Paula looks very uncomfortable in that interview.MadisonManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212179466758420208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-66990447139906296002008-12-12T08:47:00.000-06:002008-12-12T08:47:00.000-06:00I don't see a cause of action for Abdul. Int infli...I don't see a cause of action for Abdul. Int infliction of emotional distress? Please.<BR/><BR/>Had Goodspeed done her first suicide attempt outsde Abdul's home <I>before</I> being admitted as a contenstant to the show?<BR/><BR/>I don't believe so. <BR/><BR/>The thing I find disturbing is the attitude of Letterman and Abdul. While it must be a relief in some ways to know your stalker has killed herself, to crack jokes on national TV is pretty lame.<BR/><BR/>Contra, I suspect Abdul may be participating in a publicity effort with AI. The show is driven by internal conflict, isn't it?Wincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002449963597087316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-66757759452212790922008-12-12T08:26:00.000-06:002008-12-12T08:26:00.000-06:00Last comment: Given that this former producer hasn...Last comment: Given that this former producer hasn't denied things (rather, has just done the "I don't remember it" defense), I'm thinking that Paula Abdul's complaint has some validity. She should let them have it.Tiborehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360541843865827271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21726354787390196782008-12-12T08:22:00.000-06:002008-12-12T08:22:00.000-06:00On a different note: I agree with Letterman. The w...On a different note: I agree with Letterman. The whole case is at the put-up-or-shut-up point. If A.I. really did bring her stalker in, then Paula should let them have it for causing an unsafe work environment. On the other hand, if Paula's just pulling a diva on people, then this will reveal if the stalking allegation is serious or not.<BR/><BR/>It's Paula's move now.Tiborehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360541843865827271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-57103432158240650302008-12-12T08:19:00.000-06:002008-12-12T08:19:00.000-06:00I'm not normally a fashion guy but: What Paula's w...I'm not normally a fashion guy but: What Paula's wearing is a "military-style jacket"? In who's army, Michael Jackson's?Tiborehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360541843865827271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7120882280223334082008-12-12T08:09:00.000-06:002008-12-12T08:09:00.000-06:00Former AI producer Nigel Lythgoe defends the show ...<I>Former AI producer Nigel Lythgoe defends the show </I><BR/><BR/>Is Nigel a "former" producer? Since when?Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709594638793030086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-74232666074743737862008-12-12T07:47:00.000-06:002008-12-12T07:47:00.000-06:00Speaking of lawsuits, perhaps baboons should sue L...Speaking of lawsuits, perhaps baboons should sue Letterman for defamation.Peter Hohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916196998855947137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-59184125602041341352008-12-12T07:16:00.000-06:002008-12-12T07:16:00.000-06:00I know this comment won't endear me with Professor...I know this comment won't endear me with Professor Althouse but I didn't think my opinion of American Idol could get any lower.<BR/><BR/>Actually, upon reflection, it really isn't a surprise that they did it considering the show is for a large part based upon publically humilating people on national TV. Bringing in Abdul's stalker would be great for ratings, who cares if she flipped out. <BR/><BR/>That show is a joke and Simon is one of the most despicable human beings I have ever had the misfortune of listening too.Hoosier Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872965118921894534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-8685311026342951322008-12-12T07:05:00.000-06:002008-12-12T07:05:00.000-06:00It's too bad that television was invented. Nothing...It's too bad that television was invented. Nothing good has become of it. We should have went from radio to the internets.AllenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848966772462502893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67994540586921769432008-12-12T06:43:00.000-06:002008-12-12T06:43:00.000-06:00"I'm your biggest fan".That phrase must cut like a...<I>"I'm your biggest fan"</I>.<BR/><BR/>That phrase must cut like a knife now.KCFleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124201866124646626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-89274749796897592802008-12-12T06:31:00.000-06:002008-12-12T06:31:00.000-06:00Ms. Walters is paid $12 million a year by ABC, acc...Ms. Walters is paid <A HREF="http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/53/07celebrities_Barbara-Walters_O4HQ.html" REL="nofollow">$12 million</A> a year by ABC, according to Forbes.<BR/><BR/>It's hard to believe that she got where she is by being a fairly hard-nosed national/international news reporter and expert on women's issues.George M. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818413936028778734noreply@blogger.com