Bristol Palin and DWTS results

[wtccheermom]

Being famous because your mom is a politician or because you got knocked up as a teen isn't that significant.

Originally Posted by pansmermaidzlagoon


comparing Wozniak to Bristol is such a joke! She has accomplished nothing - especially nothing to be particularly proud of!

Wow some people take this way to seriously. Do you guys dislike her so much because of who her mom is??? Makes me wonder about some!! Poor girl has been thrust in the spotlight because of her mother and really can't catch a break with some!! If we are going to start picking out the faults of others and the poor choices they make let’s not forget Brandy's speeding and reckless driving caused a women to die!!! Really I think the Tea Party movement has better things to do than sit around making sure the call in a vote for Bristol.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I've said this about "American Idol" -- I don't believe the contestants are put through because of audience "voting" (or actual talent for that matter). I believe the producers stack the deck based on who will give them the best ratings.

Isn't November sweeps month?

that is ALSO entirely possible!!!! Look at all the hype it has garnered! Hope they made Maks and Brandy a sweet deal! Maybe that is the reason they were automatically asked back to do their free style! We'll never know for sure!!!

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Thats seems a bit harsh don't you think? I mean really, she's a young adult who made some mistakes. I guess some people aren't as perfect, or mature as others

what has she done? It isn't harsh, it is just the truth. I was comparing her to Wozniak - what has she done that even begins to compare?

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Wow some people take this way to seriously. Do you guys dislike her so much because of who her mom is??? Makes me wonder about some!! Poor girl has been thrust in the spotlight because of her mother and really can't catch a break with some!! If we are going to start picking out the faults of others and the poor choices they make let’s not forget Brandy's speeding and reckless driving caused a women to die!!! Really I think the Tea Party movement has better things to do than sit around making sure the call in a vote for Bristol.

I don't dislike her - she is cute and charming. I believe her to be a nice person. I am discussing the issues at hand.

I agree has has been thrust in the spot light by her mom and can't get a break. Though, with a failed acting career and such - I feel she probably should - and could, as a n adult, step out of that spotlight at any time she chooses.

I do not agree she belongs in the top three!

I am not taking it too seriously - I know this is a non-reality show for "entertainment purposes only" - just bored and having a little fun with the discussion.....

ETA: I can't help but feel she would be better served concentrating on furthering her education. She seems to think she is gonna make it on notoriety and being a "personality". I question the lack of emphasis on education - especially in a family where the mom has been and may be in political office. I feel said for her that this is her emphasis and not getting a college education.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Wait....Steve Wozniak isn't a "star" and Bristol Palin is? Really?

Bristol Palin might be famous (or probably infamous is a better word), but she is not a star.

Steve Wozniak is at least famous for doing something of significance. Being famous because your mom is a politician or because you got knocked up as a teen isn't that significant.

I didn't say Bristol was a star, your words, I said Steve Wozniak is not a star in my opinion, yet I don't recall any screaming protests about that. Making a mistake by getting pregnant as an unmarried teen is far different than lying to a grand jury and going to prison (Lil Kim anyone, or molesting teenagers, such as Lawrence Taylor). Where was the outrage regarding Lil Kim being on a family oriented show? Please. True colors are showing clearly on this thread.

 

[LiberalPrincess]

Wow some people take this way to seriously. Do you guys dislike her so much because of who her mom is??? Makes me wonder about some!! Poor girl has been thrust in the spotlight because of her mother and really can't catch a break with some!! If we are going to start picking out the faults of others and the poor choices they make let’s not forget Brandy's speeding and reckless driving caused a women to die!!! Really I think the Tea Party movement has better things to do than sit around making sure the call in a vote for Bristol.

She chose to go on Dancing with the Stars. Nobody forced her or "thrust" her. There have been children of politicians that have received attention both positive and negative over the years. Yet, most have not chosen to continue under the spotlight. It was all Bristol's decision and she should expect the fall-out that comes with that decision.

 

[luvmy3]

what has she done? It isn't harsh, it is just the truth. I was comparing her to Wozniak - what has she done that even begins to compare?

Nice skirt around what I really meant

 

[Mermaid02]

Now I have to google Steve Wozniak.... no idea who that guy is.......

 

[TeresaNJ]

She chose to go on Dancing with the Stars. Nobody forced her or "thrust" her. There have been children of politicians that have received attention both positive and negative over the years. Yet, most have not chosen to continue under the spotlight. It was all Bristol's decision and she should expect the fall-out that comes with that decision.

I don't think anyone expects hatred, rage, ridicule, belittling & condescention because they go on a dancing show. Criticism of dancing ability yes, the rest no. People should really be ashamed of themselves. There but for the grace of God go I.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Now I have to google Steve Wozniak.... no idea who that guy is.......

Exactly, LOL!

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Nice skirt around what I really meant

then clarify!

 

[wtccheermom]

I didn't say Bristol was a star, your words, I said Steve Wozniak is not a star in my opinion, yet I don't recall any screaming protests about that. Making a mistake by getting pregnant as an unmarried teen is far different than lying to a grand jury and going to prison (Lil Kim anyone, or molesting teenagers, such as Lawrence Taylor). Where was the outrage regarding Lil Kim being on a family oriented show? Please. True colors are showing clearly on this thread.

Let's not forget speeding and driving reckless causing a serious accident which took someone’s life!

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

say what you want about Brandy - I actually agree with it all. Drinking and driving is heinous!

doesn't change my stance that Bristol has accomplished nothing.

 

[Danibelle]

I'm speechless! Brandy was passed over for Bristol on DWTS? Am I missing something?

Wait until next week!

 

[LiberalPrincess]

I don't think anyone expects hatred, rage, ridicule, belittling & condescention because they go on a dancing show. Criticism of dancing ability yes, the rest no. People should really be ashamed of themselves. There but for the grace of God go I.

I haven't seen hatred or rage, so we obviously have very different definitions of those terms. As far as whether ridicule and condescension should be expected? This is not even close to the first season, and Bristol hasn't had even close to the most negative attention compared to past seasons. So, yes, it should all have been expected if anyone had watched even one season, which I would certainly expect a potential contestant to do. She is pretty obviously not being put through for her dancing abilities. Fine, that is the voter's choice. But, with that comes the negative attention as well. If you want people to only comment on her dancing ability, then perhaps people should only VOTE based on dancing ability. Which they are clearly not doing.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

Now I have to google Steve Wozniak.... no idea who that guy is.......

Exactly, LOL!

What? The Great Woz? I thought everyone knew him.

...okay I'm an I.T. guy, so I'm biased about it.

 

[luvmy3]

then clarify!

Go back and read your post, it shouldn't be all that hard for you to figure out what part of it I was addressing.

 

[robinb]

Bristol, however, seems oblivious to the actual reasons she's still there.

As much as I dislike that Bristol is still in the competition, I think she knows exactly why she's still there. What is she supposed to say when asked by the media? "Thanks mom!" It's also easy to forget that in many ways both she and Kyle are just kids. Add their ages together and they are still not as old as Jennifer .

The more I think about it the more I feel sorry for Bristol. She seems like a sweet girl who is also very headstrong and competitive. I'm thinking back to when her mom said that she insisted that she play youth football. It's got to be killing her knowing that her ability has not gotten her into the top three. Maybe she is naive enough to believe that her voters are keeping her in because she's "real" and not "Hollywood". While I do not doubt that some are, many others have a different agenda in mind when voting. As a result poor Bristol is brought back week after week to face a new dance (or in this case FOUR) that she can barely perform.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Go back and read your post, it shouldn't be all that hard for you to figure out what part of it I was addressing.

I'm done playin' then - especially since you lowered yourself to personal attack! I shouldn't have lowered myself to respond given that.

 

[luvmy3]

I'm done playin' then - especially since you lowered yourself to personal attack!

You think telling you to go back and re-read your post is personal attack? um okay