Stop Picking On Lindsay Lohan

[CaliforniaDreamin]

I agree. "Mom" should write a parenting book called, "This is what I did, do the opposite".

LOVE it!

I am actually glad we can't talk political anymore...it got so exhausting. Even just reading the back and forths were enough to wear me out. So that does leave things like this to discuss.

I am on the fence about Lindsey. No one can deny her parents are 2 of the biggest idiots on the face of the planet. Your parents shape you when you are young, good and/or bad. Lindsey has gotten away with so much junk with the law, it's almost laughable. But I'm starting to feel sad for her. Her life is in so much turmoil, I can see how and why she turned to drugs. That's no excuse for breaking the law. Drunk driving is something that infuriates me SO MUCH.
She has so much talent...I hope she can pull a Robert Downey Jr in the end and redeem herself. I remember we all talked about him and how it was a shame because he had so much talent and I think everyone expected him ( I did, anyway) to die of a drug overdose any day. But look at him now. He's a hot property again and has totally redeemed himself. No one wants to work with Lindsey, but if she can hit rock bottom and climb her way up, she will work again because she is talented.
I think about poor Dana Plato and how she hit rock bottom and even the kindness of Wayne Newton (who was a complete stranger to her) couldn't save her. I never was a fan of his singing or anything, but I will always think fondly of him because he tried to help her when no one else would.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

Quick question.

Why is it if a kid is born to greedy parents and goes to hollywood, screws up her life we should give her 50 million chances because she has had a lousy childhood.

Kid is born to crack addict parents in the projects, screws up her life but she then deserves what she gets because she can't play teh "victim" all her life. Sorry, you should take responsibility for your actions? stop blaming your parents.

How come Lindsey gets a free pass and Lequisha does not?

This is an excellent question. I guess some of it is that the Lequishas of the world can't hire big shot celebrity lawyers to get them out of trouble. And the rest of it, I can't answer. It's not fair when you look at it from your posts point of view.

 

[DawnCt1]

Still stuck on that same ol same ol' huh Dawn? I am sure that you have found another board somewhere to do your bashing on???

I think that you have demonstrated from your own personal example that one doesn't have to find "another board" to "bash". You are doing just fine here, on your own.

 

[DawnCt1]

Don't know but I wouldn't call it an attack.

Somehow, that doesn't surprise me.

 

[Lanshark]

This is an excellent question. I guess some of it is that the Lequishas of the world can't hire big shot celebrity lawyers to get them out of trouble. And the rest of it, I can't answer. It's not fair when you look at it from your posts point of view.

Because, in our screwed up society, people like watching the rich, famous and successful destroy themselves. Some seem to enjoy building up public figures and then watching them go up in flames. I guess it makes them feel like their lives aren't so screwed up. It's a shame, as I stated earlier, that this is even a blip on the public's radar.

The Lequisha's of the world don't seem to matter to society. There is no entertainment value in watching them destroy their lives. It is expected. Afterall, what chance did they really have. They aren't given a free pass because they are societies invisable people. They don't get prime air time on the evening "news" (and I say that loosely). The real news should be when the Lequisha's are successful, despite all the disadvantages.

It speaks volumes about what we've become when Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson get more air time than the war. Why do they get more air time? The answer is because that is what people want to hear about. The real question is why do we care?

 

[lustergirl]

I think that you have demonstrated from your own personal example that one doesn't have to find "another board" to "bash". You are doing just fine here, on your own.

Oh come on you know you were a little obsessed?? Have a nice day... Not bashing just saying

 

[bicker]

Some seem to enjoy building up public figures and then watching them go up in flames. I guess it makes them feel like their lives aren't so screwed up.

This all speaks far more loudly (and negatively) about society than it does about the celebrities who are given such attention.

 

[eliza61]

The Lequisha's of the world don't seem to matter to society. There is no entertainment value in watching them destroy their lives. It is expected. Afterall, what chance did they really have. They aren't given a free pass because they are societies invisable people. They don't get prime air time on the evening "news" (and I say that loosely). The real news should be when the Lequisha's are successful, despite all the disadvantages.

It speaks volumes about what we've become when Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson get more air time than the war. Why do they get more air time? The answer is because that is what people want to hear about. The real question is why do we care?

This all speaks far more loudly (and negatively) about society than it does about the celebrities who are given such attention.

See I'm not so sure that's it. We are very guilty of putting out celebraties on pedestals but I think in Ms Lohans case, it's more of the case that we have seen all the advantages that she has reaped and as a society we are getting very sick of the entitlement issues going around.

As I said before, I really can't find any solid reason why she should be treated any different? Why should I feel sorry for this girl who has had, chance after chance to get it together? I don't compare it to my life what soever.
As I also said before, had this happen to a girl from my neighborhood, she would have been under the jail by now with every one screaming that she deserved it.

Sorry, in this case I think your bullseye is definitely off the mark.

 

[bicker]

Lohan gets nothing we collectively didn't give her. But the point is that focus on Lohan, itself, is the problem - i.e., the fact that people afford her that attention with regard to things other than her professional appearances. Negative attention is even worse than positive attention, because the negative attention harms both the receiver and the provider.

You say that you see no reason why she should be treated any different from anyone else. Yet that contradicts the point you're trying to make, because most other people don't receive the kind of disparaging attention being showered on Lohan now.

I'm surely not saying you should feel sorry for Lohan. I said very clearly in my first reply in this thread that folks shouldn't care one bit with regard to Lohan - in either direction. Folks shouldn't pay her any attention that they wouldn't pay to everyone else who is going to jail.

My bull's eye, and Lanshark's comment that I quoted, are directly on-target.

 

[DawnCt1]

Oh come on you know you were a little obsessed?? Have a nice day... Not bashing just saying

So I should take your rude comments regarding my interest in current events as a compliment? Interesting.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

I can't help but feel sorry for her. I really hope she gets some help and things work out for her in the end.

I feel so sorry for these child stars. So many of their parents seem like they just use them for a paycheck. That's why so many of them seem lost and turn to drugs. The parents don't care if they have a normal life, so long as they are bringing in the big bucks.

 

[eliza61]

Lohan gets nothing we collectively didn't give her. But the point is that focus on Lohan, itself, is the problem - i.e., the fact that people afford her that attention with regard to things other than her professional appearances. Negative attention is even worse than positive attention, because the negative attention harms both the receiver and the provider.

You say that you see no reason why she should be treated any different from anyone else. Yet that contradicts the point you're trying to make, because most other people don't receive the kind of disparaging attention being showered on Lohan now.

I'm surely not saying you should feel sorry for Lohan. I said very clearly in my first reply in this thread that folks shouldn't care one bit with regard to Lohan - in either direction. Folks shouldn't pay her any attention that they wouldn't pay to everyone else who is going to jail. My bull's eye, and Lanshark's comment that I quoted, are directly on-target.

Her job is in the public. if we did not pay attention to either more than the average joe, she and every other celebrity would be out of a job. She gets more attention because she chose a profession by it's very nature depends on getting more attention than anyone else. Good or bad.

Not on target.

 

[ols386]

Don't know but I wouldn't call it an attack.

It most certainly was. Especially considering the fact that it came out of left field.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

Wah wah, boo hoo.. she is making more money off of jail than she has the past year thanks to her bad movies.

With her "tell all" interviews and such .. cha-ching!

 

[declansdad]

It most certainly was. Especially considering the fact that it came out of left field.

Simply making a comment about a posters motives is not an attack. If that was the case 3/4 of the posts on this board would be attacks.

 

[ols386]

Simply making a comment about a posters motives is not an attack. If that was the case 3/4 of the posts on this board would be attacks.

Whatever. I'm movin' on.

 

[Heidict]

The Lequisha's of the world don't seem to matter to society.

Who is this Lequisha? I have tried to google her and can't really find anything.

Don't know but I wouldn't call it an attack.

Yeah, I don't really see it as a personal attack. More like a pathetic, petty and unsuccessful attempt at getting a dig in and trying to look smart.

 

[bicker]

But the point is that focus on Lohan, itself, is the problem - i.e., the fact that people afford her that attention with regard to things other than her professional appearances.

Her job is in the public.

But this isn't part of her job. I have no problem with folks cheering or jeering her professional work. As you imply, that's absolutely fair game. As you can see, what I said was that the problem was focusing that attention, reasonably aimed in her direction with regard to her professional work, instead aimed in her direction with regard to her private life. Aimed at her professional work, that's legitimate review. Aimed at her private life, it's just scurrilous gossip.

Not on target.

Is on target!

 

[DawnCt1]

Simply making a comment about a posters motives is not an attack. If that was the case 3/4 of the posts on this board would be attacks.

I didn't know that we were discussing motives for posting. Since we are, What's your motive for posting on this thread.

 

[declansdad]

I didn't know that we were discussing motives for posting. Since we are, What's your motive for posting on this thread.

I think this post was in response to your original post and I wasn't questioning your motives; post until your hearts content.

Feel bad for her all you want but nobody forced her to act the ways she chose to act. She does need help but she also needs to pay the price for her actions.