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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> | ||
| − | + | * Heath Ledger, 28, found dead naked in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and [Valium] 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> A rolled up $20 bill was reportedly also found near the body, although drug tests reportedly tested negative for drug residue.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1580240/20080124/story.jhtml</ref> | |
* 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. | ||
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* 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. | ||
| + | * John Belushi, 33, died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin. | ||
| − | + | '''Hollywood values''' often include stealing and committing other crimes. Here are some examples: | |
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| − | + | * 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. | ||
| − | + | (many more examples available) | |
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 05:00, 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]
- Heath Ledger, 28, found dead naked in his Manhattan apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and [Valium] were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."[2] A rolled up $20 bill was reportedly also found near the body, although drug tests reportedly tested negative for drug residue.[3]
- 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, age 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.
- John Belushi, 33, died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin.
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.[4]
- 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.
(many more examples available)