How would Lindsay Lohan have been treated by Australian police this week? Perhaps we’re more inclined to use common sense rather than jumping to assumptions.
Years ago, a story came to my attention. Rex Harrison, a beloved and renowned star, was famous among his fans yet, unbeknownst to them, he despised granting autographs.
His nickname was quite the infamous one, and he loathed engaging with strangers in public spaces like streets, bars, or restaurants.
One day, while enjoying lunch, a fan approached him and politely asked for an autograph. To this, Rex responded with a curt refusal, and when the fan insisted, he instructed them to “blank off.” The response saw the fan deliver a swift slap to Rex’s ear.
For years, the tale was recounted as the moment when, instead of the cliché of the shit hitting the fan, it became the fan hitting the shit.
Returning to the situation with Lindsay, if a celebrity is out enjoying themselves and an unknown aspiring “fan” interrupts, what would your reaction be? This unidentified woman might be a stalker or someone seeking publicity to sell a story to the media. She could potentially be trying to sue for damages, hoping to incite a reaction from the star.
Regardless of her motives, don’t you think an Aussie cop would have figured out that this was a setup and calmed the situation? Or do you believe, like the American cops, it was time for a dramatic TV appearance, hauling Lindsay out in handcuffs?
Are you thankful to live in Australia, where our police officers exhibit more politeness and common sense?
The Jimmy Saville sex case continues to unfold in increasingly bizarre ways. It appears that nearly every celebrity over eighty is now being questioned about what they may have witnessed during those bygone television appearances. Each week seems to bring another name into the spotlight. It’s astonishing that these stories didn’t gain traction at the time in the press.
A gang with significant connections managing to keep such extensive sex crimes under wraps is hard to fathom.
On a different note, we recently lost a cricket match, and a great cricketer has retired. It’s time to usher in the rising stars of cricket, swimming, and tennis. After all, we are a country synonymous with sports excellence.
I still have faith that we’ll perform well in the World Cup in Brazil; soccer is thriving among the youth in our nation.
Recent polls indicate that Kevin Rudd’s chances of becoming Prime Minister are increasing as his popularity rises above that of Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott. This is concerning and undeniably a regressive development.
Merry Christmas—only a few days remain to purchase gifts.
Do you have any gift suggestions for Julia and Tone?
by Tommy Taylor
