Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Schadenfreude

Normally I don't post this kind of stuff. Indeed, normally I don't even read about these so-called celebrities. However, how could one not smile at this story from the Times?:
Jail-bound socialite Paris Hilton urged fans today to sign a petition to pardon her "mistake" because she provides beauty and excitement to "(most of) our otherwise mundane lives".
The 26-year-old was ordered by a Los Angeles judge on Friday to report to a county jail by June 5 to serve a 45-day sentence for violating the terms of her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.
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She wrote on her blog: "My friend Joshua started this petition, please help and sihn (sic) it. i LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!"
The petition reads: "Paris Whitney Hilton is an American celebrity and socialite. She is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, as well as to the real estate fortune of her father Richard Hilton. She provides hope for young people all over the U.S. and the world. She provides beauty and excitement to (most of) our otherwise mundane lives."
It adds: "We, the American public who support Paris, are shocked, dismayed and appalled by how Paris has been the person to be used as an example that Drunk Driving is wrong...

2 comments:

Argent said...

Oh, how will I endure the deprivation of beauty and excitement for the 45-days of her incarceration? My poor mundane existence will be even poorer. Sigh!

Zadok the Roman said...

Argent,

You just need to put on some make-up, 4 inch heels and a cocktail dress and hit the town! It's what Paris would want.

Be brave!