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Hollywood values are deadly. Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref><ref>http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx</ref> | Hollywood values are deadly. Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref><ref>http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx</ref> | ||
| − | *Heath Ledger, 28, found dead in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html</ref> | + | *[[Heath Ledger]], 28, found dead in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html</ref> |
* [[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs | * [[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs | ||
| − | * 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. |
* [[Kurt Cobain]], 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide. | * [[Kurt Cobain]], 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide. | ||
| − | * John Belushi, 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin. | + | * [[John Belushi]], 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin. |
| − | * Sid Vicious, 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother. | + | * [[Sid Vicious]], 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother. |
* [[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose | * [[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose | ||
* [[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, drank wine, took sleeping pills, and asphyxiated on his own vomit. | * [[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, drank wine, took sleeping pills, and asphyxiated on his own vomit. | ||
* [[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, overdosed on sleeping pills | * [[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, overdosed on sleeping pills | ||
| − | * Janis Joplin, 27, heroin overdose | + | * [[Janis Joplin]], 27, heroin overdose |
| − | * Lenny Bruce, 40, heroin overdose | + | * [[Lenny Bruce]], 40, heroin overdose |
| − | * Chris Farley, 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine | + | * [[Chris Farley]], 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine |
| − | * Brian Epstein, 32, overdosed on sleeping pills and alcohol | + | * [[Brian Epstein]], 32, overdosed on sleeping pills and alcohol |
* [[Judy Garland]], 47, overdosed on sleeping pills | * [[Judy Garland]], 47, overdosed on sleeping pills | ||
* [[Elvis Presley]], 42, large drug intake causes a cardiac arrhythmia | * [[Elvis Presley]], 42, large drug intake causes a cardiac arrhythmia | ||
| − | * John Bonham,32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit | + | * [[John Bonham]],32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit |
| − | * Margaux Hemingway, 42, suicide | + | * [[Margaux Hemingway]], 42, suicide |
Hollywood values often include stealing and committing other crimes. Here are some examples: | Hollywood values often include stealing and committing other crimes. Here are some examples: | ||
| − | * Winona Ryder was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.<ref>http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/</ref> | + | * [[Winona Ryder]] was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.<ref>http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/</ref> |
* [[O.J. Simpson]] is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial. He has since been arrested again on an unrelated charge. | * [[O.J. Simpson]] is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial. He has since been arrested again on an unrelated charge. | ||
* [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18472845/</ref> | * [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18472845/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:56, February 8, 2008
The phrase Hollywood values refers to the perception of a lack of prescriptive Conservative morals and values in Hollywood culture, which are characterized by rampant drug use, extramarital sex, disease and death. A poll by MSNBC said that 60% of Americans agree that "Hollywood's values are not in line with the rest of America and that the quality of movies has dimished in recent years."[1]
Hollywood values can include a disrespect for:
Political correctness, at least publicly, is a central part of Hollywood values.
Hollywood values are deadly. Some examples include:[2][3]
- Heath Ledger, 28, found dead in his Manhattan apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."[4] "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." [5]
- Anna Nicole Smith, 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs
- 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.
- John Belushi, 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.
- 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.
- Marilyn Monroe, 36, overdosed on sleeping pills
- Janis Joplin, 27, heroin overdose
- Lenny Bruce, 40, heroin overdose
- Chris Farley, 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine
- Brian Epstein, 32, overdosed on sleeping pills and alcohol
- Judy Garland, 47, overdosed on sleeping pills
- Elvis Presley, 42, large drug intake causes a cardiac arrhythmia
- John Bonham,32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit
- Margaux Hemingway, 42, suicide
Hollywood values often include stealing and committing other crimes. Here are some examples:
- Winona Ryder was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.[6]
- O.J. Simpson is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial. He has since been arrested again on an unrelated charge.
- Paris Hilton was convicted of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.[7]
- Mel Gibson hurled Antisemitic abuse at police officers after being arrested for drink-driving on a notoriously dangerous road.[8]
Hollywood values often result in celebrities going into rehab. Here are some examples:
- Kirsten Dunst, Checked into the Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah after a week of hard partying at the Sundance Film Festival. [9]
- Lindsay Lohan, Checked into the Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah for various psychological problems. [10]
- Eva Mendes, Checked into the Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah for various psychological problems. [11]
- Mary-Kate Olsen, Checked into the Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah for various psychological problems. [12]
References
- ↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11714540/
- ↑ http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1
- ↑ http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx
- ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html
- ↑ http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/
- ↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18472845/
- ↑ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2292336,00.html
- ↑ [1], Fox News Channel, February 08, 2008
- ↑ [2], Fox News Channel, February 08, 2008
- ↑ [3], Fox News Channel, February 08, 2008
- ↑ [4], Fox News Channel, February 08, 2008