Ace said:

kewlschool said:

How are you defining "egotism"? And agree with him (her?) in what regard?

Could Stern's show survive without -probably not.

Wholeheartedly disagree.

Egotism means placing oneself at the center of one's world with no direct concern for others.

Although Stern can show some perspective on egotism by showcasing it-Stern also uses it to reinforce one's own ego (Both Stern's ego and the audience's ego). Most the ploys on the show (not all) are designed to feed one's own ego. I just believe Stern is part "shtick" and part shining light on all the pretense of the world.

Ace said:

Shorty said:

oh..I am so mad I've missed this week of stern...and it's only tuesday! (I missed last week to)

Weekend replays and the Internet.

Oh, man! That would throw me off my game!

kewlschool said:

Ace said:

Egotism means placing oneself at the center of one's world with no direct concern for others.

Although Stern can show some perspective on egotism by showcasing it-Stern also uses it to reinforce one's own ego (Both Stern's ego and the audience's ego). Most the ploys on the show (not all) are designed to feed one's own ego. I just believe Stern is part "shtick" and part shining light on all the pretense of the world.

I would disagree also. Stern gives an extremely entertaining, highly amusing (IMO) commentary on the media driven culture we all live in and are exposed to. Do I agree with his perspective all the time? No. But I am highly amused by his, none the less. I do agree with Ace - he does shine light on pretense.

kewlschool said:

Ace said:

Egotism means placing oneself at the center of one's world with no direct concern for others.

Although Stern can show some perspective on egotism by showcasing it-Stern also uses it to reinforce one's own ego (Both Stern's ego and the audience's ego). Most the ploys on the show (not all) are designed to feed one's own ego. I just believe Stern is part "shtick" and part shining light on all the pretense of the world.

Howard has a huge amount of concern for others (perhaps too much - hence his neuroses). As for "direct" concern? I had a very wise junior high teacher who explained to us that everything we do is, ultimately, for ourselves and I would be inclined to agree. The reason Howard's show is so popular is that we are all egotists (as you define it, anyway).

Here's the 'Stern Show' in a nutshell:

'The world's a crazy place and most people are full of shit. Let's have some laughs about it!'

It's one of the things that keeps me sane.

DiminutiveRocker said:

Stern gives an extremely entertaining, highly amusing (IMO) commentary on the media driven culture we all live in and are exposed to. Do I agree with his perspective all the time? No. But I am highly amused by his, none the less.

Ace said:

DiminutiveRocker said:

Stern gives an extremely entertaining, highly amusing (IMO) commentary on the media driven culture we all live in and are exposed to. Do I agree with his perspective all the time? No. But I am highly amused by his, none the less.

Did you get the Riley Martin-ism?

I was already in Charlie's corner, but after watching the interviews there is nothing that will change my opinion.

Charlie is BOSS

thanks D-listed.com...

DiminutiveRocker said:

Ace said:

Did you get the Riley Martin-ism?

Missed it, but now that you've pointed it out:

RenHoek said:

minneapolisFunq said:

I was already in Charlie's corner, but after watching the interviews there is nothing that will change my opinion.

Look, his behavior's become increasingly dangerous (both to himself and those around him - let's not forget that there've been several incidents where he threatened women physically). If CBS hadn't done anything and someone had died, they would've looked like total unfeeling asses.

Charlie is BOSS

This is a delusional drug addict who's threatened a porn star in a room that adjoined his children's, held a knife to his wife's neck and whose teeth are falling out of his head. Do you really think that's "BOSS"?

i never really liked charlie sheen.......... until now

now i want to meet him

Ace said:

minneapolisFunq said:

I was already in Charlie's corner, but after watching the interviews there is nothing that will change my opinion.

Look, his behavior's become increasingly dangerous (both to himself and those around him - let's not forget that there've been several incidents where he threatened women physically). If CBS hadn't done anything and someone had died, they would've looked like total unfeeling asses.

Charlie is BOSS

This is a delusional drug addict who's threatened a porn star in a room that adjoined his children's, held a knife to his wife's neck and whose teeth are falling out of his head. Do you really think that's "BOSS"?

Just wait until Howard gets ahold of him...

He got a million followers on Twitter in about eight hours - 2,500 per minute. "Two and a Half Men" was the highest-rated show on TV Monday, and it was a repeat. Charlie Sheen now dominates all the TV network news and entertainment shows.

That's what they call "scoreboard" in the TV business.

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

That's the effects of drug abuse. I'm convinced he's a mental case.

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

I think I heard he was 45! Oi! he looks 55!

Shorty said:

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

I think I heard he was 45! Oi! he looks 65!

Timmy84 said:

Shorty said:

I think I heard he was 45! Oi! he looks 65!

you're right...not sure why I was trying to be easy on him.

minneapolisFunq said:

I was already in Charlie's corner, but after watching the interviews there is nothing that will change my opinion.

Charlie is BOSS

He's my fucking hero right now.

Timmy84 said:

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

That's the effects of drug abuse. I'm convinced he's a mental case.

And even then he still looks better than Mark Anthony.

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.... and that's one of the best pics I've seen from him.

Ace said:

minneapolisFunq said:

I was already in Charlie's corner, but after watching the interviews there is nothing that will change my opinion.

Look, his behavior's become increasingly dangerous (both to himself and those around him - let's not forget that there've been several incidents where he threatened women physically). If CBS hadn't done anything and someone had died, they would've looked like total unfeeling asses.

Charlie is BOSS

This is a delusional drug addict who's threatened a porn star in a room that adjoined his children's, held a knife to his wife's neck and whose teeth are falling out of his head. Do you really think that's "BOSS"?

Dangerous?

Are you living with Charlie?

No. So how can you make that judgement?

Delusional?

He seems mentally sharp and quick witted to me.

I support Charlie because he is standing up for what he believes and isn't letting people like you make the decisions for him.

Charlie IS clean at this point, so what is there to be said? Isn't his addiction the reason for this whole situation? It's time to move forward.

A celebrity speaking their mind isn't a crime but some people are sure making it look that way.

Charlie is BOSS.

You must be a SQUARE.

minneapolisFunq said:

Dangerous?

Are you living with Charlie?

No. So how can you make that judgement?

I dunno. When a guy does things like hold a knife to a woman's throat, I get a little concerned. I'm funny like that.

Delusional?

He seems mentally sharp and quick witted to me.

Well, yeah, cocaine does tend to race the mind. But you're right: What's delusional about wanting to raise kids in a house with drugs and porn stars and thinking that killing yourself is "winning"?

I support Charlie because he is standing up for what he believes

If I believe in playing Russian Roulette, are you going to applaud that?

Charlie IS clean at this point

Well, he may have been clean (if the drug-test results he's been flashing around are legit), but he's clearly going to use again soon, if he hasn't already. The man is an addict.

You must be a SQUARE.

If being a "SQUARE" means I think it's sad that a talented man, who could have everything, is killing his career and, quite possibly himself and/or others, then, yes - I'm as square as can be.

Killing his career?

Have you seen the ratings?

He is at an all time high. No pun intended.

His children are too young to understand what a porn star is. It shouldn't matter what they do in their personal lives as long as they aren't negligent with their care, and I highly doubt that the children are getting coked up.

Was it ever proven that Charlie put a knife to his wife? He plead guilty on behalf of a plea bargain and to make an assumption without being one who investigated the case is not a smart idea.

Stop acting like such a wuss!

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

Oh come on, he pulls out a piece of paper that claims he took at test and that means he's clean? He, like, flashed the paper for a split second.

minneapolisFunq said:

Killing his career?

Have you seen the ratings?

He is at an all time high. No pun intended.

His children are too young to understand what a porn star is. It shouldn't matter what they do in their personal lives as long as they aren't negligent with their care, and I highly doubt that the children are getting coked up.

Was it ever proven that Charlie put a knife to his wife? He plead guilty on behalf of a plea bargain and to make an assumption without being one who investigated the case is not a smart idea.

Stop acting like such a wuss!

I see you're "winning" too.

JustErin said:

paintedlady said:

Charlie Sheen looked better when he was high... he passed his drug tests and looks like a raggety Andy, all sweatty and pasty faced.

He looked at ease in his morning interview on the Today show this morning with his lawyer. Still looked pale though... he needs to use a make-up artist.

Oh come on, he pulls out a piece of paper that claims he took at test and that means he's clean? He, like, flashed the paper for a split second.

Well he did say he's high on "Winning"...

paintedlady said:

JustErin said:

Oh come on, he pulls out a piece of paper that claims he took at test and that means he's clean? He, like, flashed the paper for a split second.

Well he did say he's high on "Winning"...

So "winning" means getting every bit of cocaine in your nostril?

Lord if it ain't drugs, I wonder why Marc Anthony has made a physical decline in recent years.