I ain't sayin' she a golddigga

Mar 20, 2008 13:38

Because there's no real analogue with national distribution, I think it's hard for Americans to have a real sense of the tabloids in Britain. There's the Post in New York, of course, but I suppose what comes closest are the excesses of certain programming on Fox News and the histrionic tone of someone like Nancy Grace. Still, those stations you can ( Read more... )

feminism, tabloids, journalism, heathermills

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datura800 March 20 2008, 14:05:47 UTC
That article is almost entirely about her portrayal in the media, which is a very different matter from whether or not she deserves £24 million pounds. And even then, screaming 'misogyny' at her treatment does the term a disservice. Some of the language used is misogynistic, sure, but the fundamental point of the story is the balance of power and the tactics she has been seen to employ to further her own ends - and I think if a younger man married a much loved rich older woman and behaved in the same way, they would be equally vilified.

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michaelpop March 20 2008, 16:23:25 UTC
Well, it seems Caleb Nichol's becoming more of a pivotal figure on Lost, so there's that. But yeah, I miss that show too.

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vintagelife March 20 2008, 17:24:14 UTC
Oh man, I recall that episode. I loved Julie!

And in a weird coincidence, I was actually watching an old episode of Buffy last night and Rachel Bilson was randomly in it!

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matthew_matins March 22 2008, 11:48:39 UTC
The next logical career move for her, in these times we live in, would be a reality show.

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vivahate March 28 2008, 22:44:37 UTC
I'm convinced Heather's doing Dancing With The Stars so America won't hate her as much.

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