VandVsmama
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- Mar 28, 2011
I don't want to see it on Facebook from friends, family, and co-workers either. I have handed out multiple 30 day snoozes to posters on the left and right. Just zip it.
Same here!
I don't want to see it on Facebook from friends, family, and co-workers either. I have handed out multiple 30 day snoozes to posters on the left and right. Just zip it.
OK I tried to trudge through the posts but couldn't get past one more "actors should just shut up and entertain".
Mayim Bialik has a PhD in Neuroscience
Danica McKellar (Winnie from The Wonder Years) is a mathematician who authored a theorem with two other mathematicians
Graham Chapman (of Monty Python fame) had his MD
Ken Jeong also has his MD
Shaquille O'Neal has a PhD in Education
James Franco has a masters degree from Columbia U and is currently working on a PhD
Natalie Portman has a degree in Psychology
Carrie Underwood graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern U, degree in Mass Communcations
Rebel Wilson has a law degree
Lisa Kudrow has a degree in Biology
David Duchovny has a masters in English Lit
Ashton Kutcher studied Biochem
Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) has a degree in Criminology\
These aren't honorary degrees. A good number of these folks are smarter than 75% of the people on this board. To assume that because they choose to be performers, they aren't smart enough/worthy of political opinions or expertise outside of acting is ludicrous.
Off topic but fun fact: Ron Jeremy has a Masters degree in Special Education. Who woulda thunk, right?
One of my favs.... alright, alright, alright. ♥Matthew McConaughey, but only when playing himself in Lincoln commercials.
I would rather be tased in the eyeballs rather then watch one of those commercials.
It would be nice if folks voted the issues NOT who their favorite celeb supports. They likely have very different lifestyles and needs. Just my thoughts.A lot of actors and actresses publicly support candidates because so many people look up to them as role models and to publicly support a candidate helps people who don’t care about politics get interested.
If they have a platform to help why is it an issue?
Kelly Ripa. Ugh, just typing out her name makes me cringe!
Speaking of which, I hate when O'Leary does his gimmicky stuff. I honestly don't miss seeing him on Dragon's Den.As Mr. Wonderful would say, "she's dead to me."
Not to single you out specifically, but it is interesting to me that I see this opinion constantly. 'No one cares what you think! Yet, I will be very angry about it and let my opinion of your opinion be known every chance I get!'
If their opinion is not needed and useless, can't you just ignore it?
The reality is, anyone that has this opinion is really just angry because they disagree with the opinion and hide behind 'I just don't want politics involved'. No, you just don't want to hear an opposing view on a subject. No one is saying this when someone states an opinion they agree with, they just say 'see, this celebrity gets it!'
I agree that they are entitled to their opinions. However, I have no interest in their opinions unless it is about the roles they are playing or projects they are involved with. If they are an expert in a particular field, such as those you listed, and they are discussing their specialty, then it would depend on whether I had an interest in that particular field as well. Those discussions would tend to be more factual than just an opinion. My opinion is no more or less important than the opinion of any celebrity, whether it’s politics, fashion, health, or any other subject. We are all equal when it comes to opinions. Facts are another story . . .
OK I tried to trudge through the posts but couldn't get past one more "actors should just shut up and entertain".
Mayim Bialik has a PhD in Neuroscience
Danica McKellar (Winnie from The Wonder Years) is a mathematician who authored a theorem with two other mathematicians
Graham Chapman (of Monty Python fame) had his MD
Ken Jeong also has his MD
Shaquille O'Neal has a PhD in Education
James Franco has a masters degree from Columbia U and is currently working on a PhD
Natalie Portman has a degree in Psychology
Carrie Underwood graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern U, degree in Mass Communcations
Rebel Wilson has a law degree
Lisa Kudrow has a degree in Biology
David Duchovny has a masters in English Lit
Ashton Kutcher studied Biochem
Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) has a degree in Criminology\
These aren't honorary degrees. A good number of these folks are smarter than 75% of the people on this board. To assume that because they choose to be performers, they aren't smart enough/worthy of political opinions or expertise outside of acting is ludicrous.
I heard this is why Bill Murray can't stand him. Notice they never made a film together apart from Caddy Shack.Chevy Chase. My parents worked on SNL back in the day and my mom always said he was such a mean person. I never grew up with his films because of it.
Don't most people have character flaws? That makes them people. And no not just anyone can get a degree particularly a few of those listed.Define smart. Most of these people that you listed have severe character flaws. In my opinion, anyone can get a degree. ANYONE. Doesn't make you smart.
Well, he was in Home Alone II. And a bunch of TV shows.So what roles did you not like him in?
Nicholas Cage. Probably because the first movie I saw with him in it was Raising Arizona, which I hated. I should probably give him another try, as he has shown a lot of range (unlike the above two).
This may be true for some, but not everyone. I get annoyed with the ones I agree with. Some are just too vocal or opinionated for my liking, so while I might share their opinion, I don’t want to hear them go on and on ad nauseum.The reality is, anyone that has this opinion is really just angry because they disagree with the opinion and hide behind 'I just don't want politics involved'. No, you just don't want to hear an opposing view on a subject. No one is saying this when someone states an opinion they agree with, they just say 'see, this celebrity gets it!'
Oh. I wasn't commenting on actors stating their opinions. I was commenting on the false narrative that these actors are "smarter than 75% of the people on the Disboards" just because they have a degree.Don't most people have character flaws? That makes them people. And no not just anyone can get a degree particularly a few of those listed.
That doesn't matter though. Everyone I know states their opinions about things whether degreed or not. Celebrities seem to be the only group that isn't supposed to.