Farrah Abraham: The Kim Jung-Un of Reality TV?

When Farrah Abraham, like the retarded North Korean Dictator, Kim Jung-Un, speaks people only half listen. And when she is done they just shake their heads and laugh. (As in the her latest attempt to keep her irrelevant self somehow relevant in the minds of the pop-culture world: Her “so-called” sex tape.) And that is the problem [Farrah] Abraham faces. Something she doesn’t like one bit.

Taking a page from other pop-culture nightmares in the likes of Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton (just to name two) who gained fame and notoriety with their own sex tapes, Farrah [Abraham] looks to want to try one as well. The problem is that, while the others who make tapes of the sexual adventures they partake in, usually make them with the thought of it never seeing the light of day (or so they say), she [Farrah] made hers with the full intention of it being “leaked” to the media. First it was played off that there wasn’t a tape. Hell, even her mom weighing in saying that her daughter wasn’t that type of person. Only to have those words thrown back into her face. Especially when sex tape co-star, Porn Actor James Deen got cornered by TMZ and he pretty much said that it was all a giant production.  

It has been a long and challenging career path Abraham has been on. First she appeared on Mtv’s 16 and Pregnant when she learned that she got knocked up by her, then, boyfriend. And where the other would be parents on that show fought with their baby-daddies, Abraham’s was deceased. Her sob story garnered her to appear on Mtv’s next installment: Teen Mom. Both programs showed the daily hardships of being a parent. And where, like before in 16 and Pregnant, Farrah rose above the idiocy that the other cast brought down about themselves, Abraham was the more responsible one; acting like a real parent. But by this time it seems that Abraham had caught the glitz-bug of the showbiz life. And when the show wrapped last August, it seemed that her career had wrapped as well as she fell to the wayside of things as her co-stars of the show made the rounds of the tabloid mag world with their exploits in inanity. Even though, still playing the good girl card, Abraham not only released a book entitled My Teenage Dream Ended she did what most pop-reality-stars do: put out a music video for a song that she wrote and recorded. When that seemed to be a quick flash in the pan Abraham came out with a pasta sauce. Which then lead to bikini modeling. But like many other wannabes her age, Farrah Abraham’s star just didn’t want to stay lit.

Feeling the sting of irrelevancy at the much benign age of 21, Abraham has now followed suit with her co-stars. First of which: late night lingerie parties at bars, making out with other girls. Then the DUI. All of which had her front page on TMZ. Although she fought that her actions were nothing. The DUI was a mistake the cops made because she was just moving the car from one parking space to another, and the whole party girl atmosphere was being taken completely out of context. Then the rumors of the tape. Of how it wasn’t true. That is until the “great woman, mother and entrepreneur” (Abraham’s quote. Not mine.), who, confesses that she made the tape for pure “personal viewing pleasure when she is older... so that she will have her best years to look back on”, dropped it that she was willing to part with it for a cool 2 million.

Nicole Clark, media activist and director of the documentary Cover Girl Culture stated that society has taught this young woman and many others that “shock and awe” gets attention. [Nicole] Clark goes on to say, “that being a sex object is highly valued by our culture. We reward immature and trashy behavior... glaze over and ignore those who are making a positive difference in our world. It is a sad reflection that many girls have learned from our society, over which Hollywood has a huge influence...”

Clark is right to say it is sad. Especially when there is an entire new generation being raised not only by TV, but by parents that look at these individuals on these programs as something to be admired. When in truth all of them are far from it. But like I have stated before in other posts on this subject, people like Farrah Abraham or that of, say, Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, lend me all the fodder I need for some of my fiction writing (or that of Blogging). Because, in truth, I love to write these types of characters. It is just too much fun.  

The Nicole Clark quote came from Fox News.Com’s “Mtv Star Farrah Abraham’s Porn Video ‘a new low of lows,’ Experts say by: Holly McKay,

Other sources include: TMZ and other Internet pages.

You Know You Want to Know: Season 6 Update for Jersey Shore

If Mtv’s “Jersey Shore” hasn’t yet jumped the shark then I think (and pray) this is the season for it.

Season 6 of the (somehow) famed show finds that soon-to-be the worlds worst mother, Snookie (just kidding, maybe she won’t be. But I have a feeling that we have already had and seen a little taste of what is to come with that other famed idiot mother: THE TAN MOM, Patricia Krentcil) won’t be living with her roommates in the house that stupidity built. TMZ reports that Snookie, while she’ll be on the show, feels that she’ll be to far along in her [Snookie] pregnancy to live in the atmosphere that has made the show popular and will have her own little pad near the Shore House.

In related news from the Shore, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino fresh out of rehab for substance abuse will still be part of the cast.

Sorrentino recently disclosed in an interview with MTV News' Sway Calloway, that he was back on the mend and it has been hard [dealing with sobriety], but he just has to take it one day at a time. Sorrentino has regretted what happened between him and fellow idiot, Snookie, saying that he regretted hurting Snooki's feelings in the past and that if he could turn back time he would definitely do things differently.

On how he feels about the rest of his housemates, Sorrentino states that he doesn’t hold any grudges. “Looking back, I see how I went from being the hero in the first two seasons to a "villain" in seasons three, four and five. At that time I didn't mind," he said about his slide to the dark side. "I figured somebody's gotta be the villain. [But] I'm definitely not that person today for sure. I don't have any animosity towards anybody."

When asked if he plans on going out to the usual Shore hang outs, Sorrentino stated: “Hell Yeah!” and when asked if that was a wise idea and didn’t he think that it might damage his progress with sobriety he told Sway, “Nah. I’m a changed man. I wake every day these days with a smile, happy to be alive. Happy to have the family that I have. Happy to have the fans that I have, the friends. Happy to be involved in the show ... almost like a smell-the-roses moment. I'm happy where I'm at, man. I love what I do ... I know where I am and I know where I'm gonna be and that's all that counts."

Sounds like a royal love fest is going to be happening this season. I one can’t wait to miss. That and the old adage: Add a baby in the mix when there wasn’t one before and it is pretty much series death.

The only bright side I see is possibility of getting to watch Sorrentino fall off the wagon on to his face, although I have a feeling that Mtv producers won’t let that happen. At least not this season. If the ratings tank then you know that they’ll be waving drinks under his nose.

From Jersey to Jersey Back to Jersey

What was I just saying yesterday about “Hollywood Speak”? Oh, yeah, that rest means rehab.

Seems like everyone’s not so favorite reality star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino sort of kind of miss spoke when he said that wasn’t in rehab but somewhere undisclosed to get a much needed rest after his tough schedule of back to back seasons of the Shore and his umpteen appearances he seems to make. Where the hell these appearances take place and who the hell really wants to see this guy (or any of the Shore personnel) is beyond me. But hey, what the fuck do I know? Anyway, it so appears that The Situation is in fact in rehab (at the Cirque Lodge) for a, I quote here, “addiction to prescription meds.” What befuddles my mind is that if I was the one that was tired and beat up by the many things that I am doing why am I taking prescription meds? I would think I would need something that would keep me going so I could do all the things that I want to do. I don’t know about you, but prescription meds seem to slow me down and mellow me out. Now, I don’t dispel the notion that The Situation (or the Sitch to his budsters) has a substance problem with that particular drug but I think that there is more to it than that. As for the next season the Shore who knows what it’s going to look like. I mean the rumor mill has it that Mtv is already searching for a possible replacement for the much pregnant Snookie and now if the Sitch is on the mend from a drug problem would it be wise to put a person that is in a supposed recovery back in the same situation (lol… pun intended) that seems to have caused the problem in the first place? Only time will tell. I know I am at the edge of seat… NOT!



Anyhow, in other Jersey alum news, would you pay 50 bucks to join a site and then 15 a minute to talk to Jersey drop out Angelina Pivarnick? Thought not. But she turns out be one of the “A Listers” for a new 1-800 call thingy named Dial A Star. This site boosts the awesomeness of quality celebs such as Dina Lohan -you know her as mother of the fucking year. She comes in at 25 a minute. Her fantastic ex-hubby, Michael (surprise surprise) is also on this site. God forbid that Dina one ups him. However, dear old Michael only comes in at a cool 18 dollars a minute. Maybe next time, Mike, is the time that you might out do her. Doubt it though. Other notables include: Brace (Showtime’s “Gigolos”) for 20; Nadya Suleman ( Octomom) for 12; Danielle Staub (Real Housewives of New Jersey) at 18, I don’t know why anyone would want to talk to her but she is on there; and Tila Tequila for 20. Imagine what she’ll open up… lol… about that is. The list goes on but you can get most of those from the back of most porn mags and probably at a much reduced price.



And lastly, and by that I mean lastly, I happened upon another Mtv alum -they’re just coming out of the wood work today- in the form of has-been Pauly fucking Shore. You remember him, right? Thought not as well… lol… In case not, Pauly Shore was once an Mtv mainstay of the late 80’s early to mid 90’s celeb (I use that term for him loosely) who went by the persona “The Weasel”. In other words he is suppose to be a comedian, but unfortunately to be a comedian one has to be funny. Which he is not. Now with that said, some did find his antics funny for a time. Then again we have to remember this was the time of Pee Wee Herman (before the whole jerking off in the theater thing), and other annoying funny men. Regrettably, though, while he has aged his act has not. Hell, even Eddie Murphy changed his act somewhat, but for Pauly Shore he seems have caught Dice Clayitiss of never evolving. But if you want you can check out his new show on the CMT network (like Mtv but only country and, again, like Mtv doesn’t show videos in lieu of great reality programming and poorly made shows) you are more than welcome. He plays a mobster’s son from (where the fuck else) New Jersey who is in hiding from other mob families. Pauly stated that it is part Jersey Shore, part “Son in Law” (that would be a movie he filmed back in 1993. What did I say about evolving as a comedian?). However, I won’t be. What it’s called I can’t remember.



Well until next time, keep the booze cold and the hotties hot.

The Situation for the Situation is Rehab. Or in Hollywood Speak: "Rest"

I love “Hollywood Speak”. They’re not in rehab, they just have gone someplace for rest and relaxation. Or the story goes… lol… and the latest television star (I say that as loosely as I possible can) Mike “the Situation’ Sorrentino is saying. Well, at least through his rep.

I paraphrase: “The Situation isn’t in rehab for substance abuse. He has spent several weeks at an undisclosed location for much needed rest from his extensive production schedule.”

WHAT?! Extensive (and I’ve seen “grueling” as well) production schedule? What the fuck is it that you do? Oh, yeah, you are a “Reality Star”! Must be tough having a free trip to Italy (and Miami as well) and then having to live in a house that you don’t pay for. Oh, I’m sorry, you have to take the time out your day of going to the gym (but it seems that you have been doing that less and less) and bars every night picking up UGLY women by “working” at a t-shirt shop. Yeah, that sounds fucking tough. Try doing a real fucking job that you get to do 5 to 6 days a week, getting up at 5 am and really working from anywhere from 8 to 12 hours a day. Sorry if I seem a little NOT CARING. But I don’t care.

And how are we surprised that he might (if not all of them if we want to be truthful) have some kind of substance problem. As I stated before he only went out every night and drank. That will tax even the most professional drinker -me included. I wish that people would just fess up and say “Yes, I’m a (insert problem of choice) and I need help.” Or that you don’t need help. Fuck. I would have more respect for someone if they said that. Hell, I have a drinking problem, well, its not so much of a problem because I still do and get what needs to be done done. But I do drink more than the average bear. And if and when I ever have to do a stint in the old rehab (which I doubt because rehab is for quitters… lol) I’ll be more than happy to say that “yeah, I need time to get my head together.” Does that mean I’ll quit doing and living he way I do. NO. And I am more than happy to say that. Not that I think this fool will change his was either. He has a tough life to lead.

I truly hope that Mike “the Situation” doesn’t change his ways but goes right back to doing what he does best. Nothing but sponging off Mtv and his fifteen minutes of fame that he has stretched out way to long. I need some new train wrecks to follow. The ones I have now seem to be either dying off (Amy Whinehouse) or getting their shit together (Brittney Spears).

So I say party on Mike. My you crash and burn with great gusto and for the ages.

Until next time…