Why is Paris Hilton coverage a top "breaking news" story on CNN??? Shouldn't they be busying themselves with more important issues....like actual news? I guess not. Paris is so much more important. Sure, discussions of Paris Hilton belong on the gossip blogs and forums, but not in our national news. A blatant display of bread and circuses, folks. Whew, just had to get that off my chest. Rant over. Since so many people emailed me the photo, I decided I would layer actual comments onto it that I found posted on Dlisted and TMZ. The photo and comments speak for themselves and I really don't want to waste any more of my time on her.
It is a little disconcerting that people have such strong and negative emotions about this whole thing.
Posted by: Dix | June 08, 2007 at 02:55 PM
I so look forward to Fridays so I can see your new post. You never fail to bring a smile to my face. And today is no exception.
Posted by: 35mmflm | June 08, 2007 at 03:03 PM
See a satirical tongue-in-cheek graphic titled “The Big-Attitudes” which updates the Biblical Beatitudes to fit the Paris Hilton fiasco…here:
www.thoughttheater.com
Posted by: Daniel DiRito | June 08, 2007 at 03:11 PM
While commenting on the current situation of Miss Hilton with my husband, and the fact that if it was me or any other normal person with actual mental instabilities who were sent to jail, there's no way in hell they would send any of these people back out on 'house arrest' for it. He accurately replied: "Paris Hilton doesn't have the mental depth to develop mental instabilities".
Posted by: LJ | June 08, 2007 at 03:25 PM
I know people who are throwing a Paris Back in Jail Party tonight.
Posted by: janna | June 08, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I actually dislike all the attention celebrities get these days, but seeing what a SPOILED IMMATURE brat this girl has been really disgusts me. Not only that, but seeing how her worthless parents try to buy their daughter's way out instead of chastising her makes me retch.
Rot in jail Paris, b/c regardless of how unfairly you think you are being mistreated, you (will) still have it better than most pple in jail or otherwise.
Posted by: C | June 08, 2007 at 03:36 PM
I don't think it's worth even that much thought. It reminds of when bullies and "mean girls" in school got their comeupence and everyone was ecstatically happy about it. Paris Hilton is the classic example of a "mean girl" and I, for one, think she deserves any badmouthing she gets.
Posted by: Lia | June 08, 2007 at 04:02 PM
It's an important issue because it involves the social inequalities of the justice system in America. Every good American citizen should be involved in matters such as these where equality is being put to the test. If you live somewhere, you should at least be aware of how corrupt or (not) corrupt your society is.
Do I think justice was served in this situation? No, I don't. Most "normal" DUI-ers that drive with a suspended liscense only serve 10% of their required sentence. 10% of 40 is 4..Besides, A LOT of average people get out of things, like speeding tickets. And we've all heard those atrocious stores about the child rapists who are released from prison after only serving 2 years!!! It's such a waste of prison space...
Posted by: Brianna | June 08, 2007 at 04:12 PM
I hate hearing people say this is not REAL news. The hell it isn't! This isn't just about a 26-year old acting like a 2-year-old - it speaks to race and class in this country, and that makes it news. The fact that Paris Hilton gets publicly humiliated in the process is just a well-deserved bonus for all of us.
Posted by: paris blew lee baca | June 08, 2007 at 04:13 PM
I had no sad feelings about her going to jail. But once she was let out that ought to have been it. I'm just in shock (call me naive) that this is such top news! I also can't believe people have such heated feelings about Paris in jail. WTF? Would that some of this passion be diverted towards worthier topics. (Not you 14.)
Posted by: Marie | June 08, 2007 at 04:22 PM
Well, that was unpleasant.
Posted by: pandelume | June 08, 2007 at 04:48 PM
Damn bitch! It's just jail not prison and she gets her own cell.
How bad can it be??
(I don't want to find out first hand but still)
Posted by: WTF | June 08, 2007 at 04:55 PM
CNN has their finger on the pulse of this pop-culture world.
It seems more like a hand around the throat,
but we are all free to change the channel...
I like the subtleness of this piece, 14.
Posted by: Pamela | June 08, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Dear Paris:
Suck it up, do yer time, and grow the fuck up, bitch. Christ on a Triscuit.
Love, Me
And I'm with you, dear Quatorze. I'm not gonna let her waste my time no more, neither. Except, I do have her blubbering ass set on my desktop. It's just too karmically delicious.
Posted by: Viper Tetsu | June 08, 2007 at 05:04 PM
When you do the crime, you do the time. Suck it up, Princess!
Posted by: E | June 08, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Sack up, ho!
Posted by: barbarena | June 08, 2007 at 06:02 PM
NCAA - PH has no class at all.
I laughed my arse off at the weeping in the back of a cruiser photo. I guess that blowjob she laid on the sheriff didn't work out for her all that well, did it?
Posted by: coffeegod | June 08, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Its really sad for me to see shit like this on the news in this day in age. Being in the military (or not for that matter) its upsetting to know that people as well as news channels consider THIS to be the most important issue occuring right now. Furthermore, its sickens me to see someone in her position, a celebrity who has the potential to use her influences in a positive way, bawling like a child over a weak sentence when Ive seen people go to jail for less. GROW UP! ACT YOUR DAMN AGE! FACE THE CONSEQUENCES TO YOUR ACTIONS, LEARN FROM IT AND MOVE ON!
Posted by: sarah | June 08, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Personally, this is all ridiculous. The media coverage, her bawling over the verdict, the way people build it all up is disgusting. Being a person in the military, it makes me sick to my stomach to see her and all the rest of the world freaking out over a damn 45 day jail sentence and broadcasting it all over the news as if this is IMPORTANT! There are SO MANY more momentous things going on in this world today and this is what you see plastered all over the television. And as far as Paris goes, Im sorry, Ive seen people go to jail for less and stay a lot longer in worse conditions so she should quit whining like a damn child, grow up, and live with the consequences of her actions.
Posted by: sarah | June 08, 2007 at 07:15 PM
I think she deserves this and worse. And this is important because people are sick and tired of celebrity justice.
Posted by: jm4847 | June 08, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Wow, one of my comments is there - I feel so famous! lol
Posted by: moonmaid | June 08, 2007 at 09:38 PM
I wanna know what the "unspecified medical problem" is!!!
My theory? Crabs! From outer space! That live on Paris' tears!
Posted by: as good a theory as any | June 08, 2007 at 10:31 PM
14! I was just emailing you to say... *I KNOW* you are pulling an all nighter with the picture of “the face” as inspiration! I log on at 11:13PM PST and there it is. May this bliss never end. I'm sure it will inspire a masterpiece.
Posted by: JulesInSD | June 08, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Paris who?
Posted by: Wingbat | June 09, 2007 at 05:57 AM
I'm glad the world is safe from Paris Hilton and that there is no special treatment for celebs in LA. That will make me feel much better when Phil Spector walks.
Posted by: Squoo | June 09, 2007 at 06:15 AM
14, I love you! It's absurd that news has become the equivalent of "The National Enquirer" and "The Star." As a matter of fact one of The Star's "reporters" was a "consultant" on MSNBC. Tabloid journalism at it's best. I see no point in shows like "Access Hollywood" or "Entertainment Tonight," because the other news outlets beat them to the punch.
As always, very well done!
Posted by: Thorne Smith | June 09, 2007 at 06:16 AM
I was looking forward to getting online to see what the lovely 14 had posted, and as usual, you didn't let us down. :)
I'm with you on the business of this garbage being news. With a younger brother in Iraq dealing with B.S I don't support, I have to see this Skank Ho on every channel? She's not suffering, and if she had any moral fiber, she would just shut her mouth and do the time. Didn't she say she was, "taking this time to reflect?"
My, how quickly she forgets. Big baby.
Posted by: Chansmom | June 09, 2007 at 12:17 PM
I don't live in USA and it surpises me the amount of time given [also] in local TV regarding this [really irrelevant] issue. It's really sad in fact. We put the spoiled bitch on a pedestal just to enjoy watching her fall... It speaks a lot about our nature nowadays. At least justice is really being served, I was scared she would get away with the medical problem stuff.
Posted by: Ocalui | June 09, 2007 at 03:02 PM
The fact that Paris Hilton's misdeeds are covered by mainstream news outlets is shamefully lowbrow and is a sad commentary on our collective intelligence level. If I want to see Paris, Lindsay or Britney I'll watch Entertainment Tonight - I don't want to see that kind of coverage in The New York Times or on the evening news. I am embarrassed that I know just about every detail about this case, even though I haven't gone out of my way to seek it out. Maybe if the news covered actual news instead of this type of trash she wouldn't be in a position to believe she was above the law.
Posted by: Frisky | June 09, 2007 at 07:10 PM
I confirm.. American society is garbage. GARBAGE!!! ALL OF YOU.
Posted by: dolygo | June 09, 2007 at 07:16 PM
The niagara of sadistic commentary the american public has to unleash upon this non-entity is truly terrifying.
Reminds of me of that "2 minutes hate" thing from that book by George Orwell.
Posted by: Wendy | June 10, 2007 at 09:14 AM
I've given up on getting any actual news from CNN until this Hilton-mess blows over. I've been keeping up on real-world events via BBC America.
I found it funny how this 'medical condition' was never mentioned during the first trial. Man, that thing just snuck up out of no where.
Posted by: Peta | June 10, 2007 at 10:57 AM
Oh go suck a shit encrusted shit dolygo, you know you love it just like anyone else. Your at this site with the rest of us scum, aren't you?
Posted by: Demon Kitty | June 10, 2007 at 12:59 PM
This is way harsh. I love Paris.
Posted by: bamchikawaawow | June 15, 2007 at 07:49 PM
People still get their news from TV? Wow.
CNN is utterly useless, and has been for years. Anyone with the ability to post on this wonderful website has the ability to find better news sources than cable television...
Just sayin'...
Posted by: Vi | June 16, 2007 at 12:20 AM
i have a friend who works for cnn. NONE of 'em like covering paris, but they do it 'cos producers say people will want to watch. the thing is they always realize that nobody wanted to watch it just as much as they didn't want to cover it.
Posted by: divya | June 17, 2007 at 06:02 AM
Since Paris got her money from hotels, let's send her down to Louisiana and force her to work for Habitat for Humanity! OK, it's a cop out because I wouldn't have to "live in the house that Paris built", but it would be an opportunity for her to learn about such complex and abstract concepts such as "work" and "humanity". The media would be allowed to cover Paris only if they sponser her by pledging money to Habitat for Humanity, much like a March of Dimes walk-a-thon. The network that raises/pledges the most money gets to do one uninterrupted hour of "Paris news". My hope is that her "appeal" could not bear up under such close and prolonged scrutiny. Afterall, just how interesting is a spoiled, shallow rich white girl with no discernable redeeming social values??
Posted by: Becky R. | June 26, 2007 at 06:59 PM
The nasty comments make the strongest statement and it's not about Paris.
Posted by: A. | December 30, 2007 at 08:43 PM