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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 3:53 pm
Sometimes people's religion is more flexible about sexuality when their own family member is gay. They just don't broadcast it. Case in Point: Dick Cheney Other than publicity, I am not sure why Roseanne would even comment on something so personal to Marie. I think it's rude and uncaring. But, I have never been a fan of Roseanne, so my view may be colored.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 5:02 pm
We don't know that his being gay, and/or that his family's religion caused him to commit suicide. We do know that severe depression runs in families however, and there is a history there. We also know that he had an addiction issue. We could easily speculate that any of these things or some combination of them lead to his depression. But we really don't know. His last note was to tell his family he loved them, so I'm not thinking there was a lot of guilt/angst there.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 5:07 pm
Not a fan of Roseanne at all and her timing and exploitation of a specific person/family stinks, but no surprise, considering. But the point about the effects of religion or religious groups/families on gay kids is right on. Jimmer, it is an awfully good bet that a young person who has suffered from what might be labelled as depression and then completes a suicide oh and happens to be gay, lesbian, bi or trans.. it would be hard for me to bet that it wasn't connected. So sad.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 12:16 am
No, Jimmer, I don't presume to know what made any particular person commit suicide. I am just making the point that it is true that some people could resort to suicide because of societal pressure to conform, and that I think it's sad that anyone would kill him/herself because he/she hadn't found acceptance. Imo, depression could make a person feel like there was no way out--still not a reason to commit suicide because of the horrible effect it has on the survivors and because of the loss of a human life that could have been happy and productive at some time in the future.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 8:38 am
My DH suffers from clinical depression and meds have been his savior. There is nothing situational about his condition, it has everything to do with a missing chemical in his brain. He used to just stare at the wall and cry. It's an awful condition!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 8:49 am
I think Roseanne's intentions were to bring to light an issue, and I agree she should not have directed it towards Marie, though. I know a person who is clinically depressed may think there is no way out of the deep, deep hole. I cannot imagine it.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 12:28 pm
int he category of well-deserved awards: Last night, Sandra Bullock picked up her Golden Raspberry for Worst Actress! It was for her performance in last year's All About Steve. She beat out some tough competition, too: she was up against Miley Cyrus (but at least Miley's dad won in the Worst Supporting Actor in his daughter's film). Worst Actor winners were the Jonas Brothers for their performance in Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 12:29 pm
I love that Sandra went and made fun of herself. Most Hollywood types are too serious about themselves.
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Cwcoop
Member
04-19-2008
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 1:12 pm
I'm really glad that Mrs. Rancic (nee DiPandi) is finally wearing a wedding ring for the red carpet. I figured it would be stunning (it is). Is there a thread to discuss tonights Academy Awards show?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 3:14 pm
i have always seen her wear it. she wears it all the time on E.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:36 pm
Betty White's going to be on SNL !!http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/ 03/08/betty.white.comfirms.snl.ppl/index.html?hpt=T2
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 4:23 pm
That's outstanding! I bet SNL's ratings that night will be HUGE. I don't usually watch it, but I sure will that night.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:07 pm
Ditto what Colour said! 
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:12 pm
Last saturday night's SNL made my physically ill with the making out funeral scene. It was awful, not at all funny.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:42 pm
I would love to see Betty on SNL. However most of the time I record it but end up fast forwarding through nearly the entire episode unless the host is someone I like. Many of their skits are just not funny in my opinion.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:45 pm
I don't stay up that late, but I bet Betty will be a hoot. I wonder if they'll do a Golden Girls spoof.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 6:22 pm
I don't know what's happened to SNL in the past couple of years, it's gotten SO bad. I've been a faithful viewer ever since the very first show aired all those years ago, and while they've had one or two kinda lame seasons over the decades, nothing compares to this cast. Kristen Wig leaves me cold, she's not the least bit funny and is, in fact, downright annoying and, unfortunately, she's in so many skits. I also found the kissing family funeral scene obnoxious as well; so over the top to see those two guys tonguing each other like that. I think Loren needs to hang it up if this is the best he's got.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:10 pm
is it for this Sat?
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:18 pm
She's also going to be on Bonnie Hunt tomorrow. I did a TIVO search for her, but didn't see SNL listed yet.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:31 pm
No, not this Saturday. Articles about Betty on SNL say some time in the future. Probably not too distant. Tomorrow's show with Betty is a rerun of Feb. 17. It will be new to me though. The show was during the first week of the Olympics. We had daytime Olympic coverage in Chicago, so no Bonnie for two weeks.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:57 pm
aahh ty!! I actually think the whole FB movement to persuade SNL to have host was a publicity stunt. It's all good though, I cant wait to see her host. I hope she does Sue Ann
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 7:23 am
I keep trying to cut Miley Cyrus a break because she is so freaking young and I know I had no sense at 17, but then she goes and says things like this about her and her boyfriend - "I think we're both deeper than normal people--what they think and how they feel." Oh Miley. What are we going to do with you? LINK
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 9:09 am
This will be my very first SNL. I will record it and only watch Betty.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:00 am
She goes on to say He's a really freaking good actor is what he is. And he's cute--so he's got that." Wow Miley, that's deep.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:48 am
Well she is a teenager.
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