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[[Hollywood values]] are deadly. Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref> | [[Hollywood values]] are deadly. Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref> | ||
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* River Phoenix, 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin. | * River Phoenix, 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin. | ||
* Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking. | * Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking. | ||
Revision as of 04:21, January 25, 2008
The phrase Hollywood values is a pejorative which refers to the general lack of morals and values in Hollywood culture, which some argue lead to rampant drug use, extramarital sex, and disease.
Hollywood values can include a disrespect for:
- marriage
- patriotism
- religion
- accountability
Political correctness, at least publicly, is a central part of Hollywood values.
Hollywood values are deadly. Some examples include:[1]
- River Phoenix, 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin.
- Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking.
- Kurt Cobain, 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide.
- Sid Vicious, 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother.
- Jim Morrison, 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose
- Jimi Hendrix, 27, drank wine, took sleeping pills, and asphyxiated on his own vomit.
(many more examples available)