If the ape at the zoo shaved its head, the media wouldn't report that...

Deja Q

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Sat Feb-17-07 09:19 AM
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If the ape at the zoo shaved its head, the media wouldn't report that...

So how come Britney Spears does the same thing and it's 24/7 media coverage?

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itsmesgd

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Sat Feb-17-07 09:30 AM
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1. she was jealous of Anna Nicole Smith and all of the attention

MSNBC: "wow this make k-fed look like the more reponsible parent".

I am now officially dumber than I was yesterday.

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Deja Q

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Sat Feb-17-07 09:37 AM
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2. We all are.

:evilgrin:

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NoPasaran

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Sat Feb-17-07 09:40 AM
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3. I don't know

If an ape got its hands (or whatever) on a razor, that might be considered newsworthy... maybe even a threat to the Homeland.

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BreweryYardRat

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Sat Feb-17-07 10:13 AM
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4. Because the media reports whatever will get it the most viewers.

With far too few exceptions...

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