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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 4:46 pm
Nooooo! Rafa's my main boy. He's just gotta win.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 4:58 pm
Just a note on Jessica. Not a big fan of her, her sister or the dad. I hope she does not get a spokesperson job at say Jennie Craig or Nutra System out of this debacle. Her dad is the biggest <93> in Hollywood, so, wouldn't put this past this family.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 5:08 pm
more on Jessica Simpson http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28912522/ Many Jessica Simpson fans simply love her a little more when there’s a little more of her to love. Yet recent concert photos of Simpson looking curvier than usual unleashed a torrent of what a magazine editor calls “body-bullying” — Internet wiseacres taking potshots at the singer. People magazine editor Galina Espinoza and plus-size model Emme sat down with Natalie Morales on TODAY Thursday to shine a light on the disturbing trend that finds otherwise healthy celebrities derided and ridiculed simply for putting a few pounds on. “Jessica Simpson is becoming part of this trend we call body-bullying,” Espinoza told Morales. “People are cruelly mocking her, making her feel like there is something wrong with her just because she has a slightly fuller figure. It’s something that’s going on increasingly in Hollywood.” <snip>
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 5:16 pm
Yeah, because People magazine has NEVER done a weigh story, or, they ALWAYS give equal coverage to Hollywood's bigger stars. Pffft!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 6:02 pm
I agree with that post, Beckie. She is just the latest victim of the cyber body-bullying ...
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 7:44 pm
For you OG ... my tennis loving friend .. but I'm still sticking by my guy. May the best hottie win! 
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 8:24 pm
Mickey Rourke is Back, but for how Long? I was satisfied to hear that Mickey Rourke got a Best Actor nod from the Academy. I hope he whoops "Curious Case of Brad Pitt's Overhyped Career" in the butt. Anybody else remember when Mickey Rourke was the man? He spents several years ruining himself and spiraling down, then this career revival and some redemption. Good for him.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 8:36 pm
I loved him in The Pope of Grenwich Village with Eric Roberts. (Remember that one? The chopped off thumb and the horse laxative, LOL?) But I think Barfly was one of his best. Very underrated performance, IMO.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 9:45 pm
9 1/2 weeks 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 9:50 pm
LOL ya'all crack me up!!!!!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 10:26 am
I cannot beleive all the press Jessica is getting out of those horribly ugly pants and too tight top. i'm sorry but the outfit was hideous and if you've put on a few pounds, you do not wear spandex spaghetti strap tops that show those pounds oozing out of the top. If she had dressed in a more flattering way, she would have hardly been noticed. Hmmm... but maybe that is the point?? Chili cook off gigs must be getting old. Time to get her back in the spotlight???
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 10:54 am
Why does it bother you so much, Brenda? I mean, really? I was reading comments at the EW site and I just don't understand the purpose in being so negative about her weight gain. What purpose does it serve any of us to make someone self-conscious about a weight gain? When I read comments like those, I never want to wear a tank top again.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:10 am
I think Jessica S. is like most women: in denial or oblivious about their weight or appearance in an outfit until they see a picture of themselves. I always seem smaller in my head than in real life. Jessica has always been more on the curvy side than thin except for a few movie roles. If she were a "real woman" and left to her own devices, well, she'd probably look like me. 
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:17 am
Sorry, I find it extremely unattractive to see oozing flesh and rolls of flab. Call me shallow, but I don't want to see it. It's not like it was sweltering hot or she wouldn't have long heavy jeans on. She wasn't at the beach or a swimming pool where skimpy clothes are the norm. A nice little top with short sleeves and she probably would have looked quite cute. If part of your gig is being in the public eye and being looked at, you should be more attentive to wearing things that look good on you, not that show all your flaws. That's part of her "job".
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:23 am
I hope it made you feel good, Brenda. 
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:32 am
<If part of your gig is being in the public eye and being looked at, you should be more attentive to wearing things that look good on you, not that show all your flaws. That's part of her "job".> That's a fair enough statement, Brenda. She could have dressed in a way to hide the extra flab rather than accentuating it the way the tank top did. I'm conflicted on this though...in a way I admire that she didn't bother what anyone thinks and wore what she pleased, but in another way, I don't think you can blame people for pointing out she looked flabby and truth be told, the outfit WAS unflattering. Most women with flabby arms wouldn't wear a tank top out in public; she's an icon so it's surprising she did.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:43 am
I just know from my perspective that as someone who has battled weight issues all of my life, I find such comments very, very hurtful and not at all constructive or helpful whether it is her "job" or not. And what does that mean anyway? I can tell you if Kenny Chesney put on 20 pounds, we wouldn't be picking him apart. Men are never, ever exposed to that same degree of scrutiny that women are. Yes, you can post articles by Perez Hilton where he picks on Russell Crowe for a weight gain, but overall the dissection by the media and fans of men in Hollywood is not even close to the same level that women have to put up with. It's hurtful and wrong, IMHO. You may talk about the ugliness of the flab, but there are other things in this world that are far uglier than a woman who has put on some weight and is wearing a tank top that's a bit tight.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:43 am
Geez, if I meet any of you, I'll be careful to wear my mumu to cover up those rolls of flab and my oozing flesh. I think the standards we have for women are way too high and unattainable; and experts have pointed out for years that these kinds of expectations are what lead to eating disorders. Most women do not see themselves as skinner than they are. Most women see themselves as fatter than they are. I say, be proud of who you are, whatever you are. As long as its not obscene, wear whatever you like too!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:44 am
Who are we to tell anyone what they should be wearing or what is appropriate? What is ok to one person is not to another. It's all objective.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:45 am
You may talk about the ugliness of the flab, but there are other things in this world that are far uglier than a woman who has put on some weight and is wearing a tank top that's a bit tight. Bravo Hermi! 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:09 pm
Sorry but people often pick apart guys appearance (age, weight, lack of hair, too much hair, etc.). I've seen it done in this thread. I don't like the idea of picking on anyone's appearance but appearance is a significant part of Jessica's job. Personally, I'm not the least bit offended by seeing someone in a tank top regardless of her size or appearance. People should wear what they are comfortable with and inner beauty is vastly more important anyway.
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:12 pm
As a male, I have no issues at all with a tank top that is a bit tight. Now if she would just put on some more weight in her buns and hops she'd be much more eye catching to me personally. Physical look though, while it catches your eye, isn't what makes a person attractive or unattractive. To me, that is determined by who the person is. I'm not much of a breast guy. I seem ot be an ass man. I know this because a lot of people tell me, "hey, you're an ass, man"
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:13 pm
Jimmer, really, come on now. Yes, men get picked apart sometimes, but you're honestly saying guys get the same degree of scrutiny that women do? That the exact same messages are sent forth? Then I want to live on your planet. For example, when was the last time you saw a sit-com with a fat wife and a hot husband? Now flip it and see how many you can name.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:14 pm
I'm not much of a breast guy. I seem ot be an ass man. I know this because a lot of people tell me, "hey, you're an ass, man" Hahahahahahaha! Best line of the day!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:15 pm
I'm sure men get picked apart also, all over the world. I don't do that either, any more than I pick apart women for being overweight.
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