Is Jessica Simpson seriously that retarded?

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flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.
For someone who's released a couple of albums, had a book written for her , and has a foundation... she sure is a successful nobody. You must have accomplished a hell of a lot more to call that nothing.

Fixed.

Anyway, I obviously want comparing her success to the average joe. Compared to most of us she's done very well. Unless of course, one your goals in life is not to be a laughing stock. That's beside the point though.

I do however, get very tired all the comments like that that come flying out whenever a celebrity is discussed. Again, when discussing a celebrities success they're measured against their peers. People who do the same thing they do. This should be fairly self explanatory I would think. When measured against the likes of Britney and such she's already not even in the same ballpark and will most certainly be vapor in a couple years. I'm sorry if this hurts your feelings but it's just the truth.
 

flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?
 

rh71

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Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.
For someone who's released a couple of albums, had a book written for her , and has a foundation... she sure is a successful nobody. You must have accomplished a hell of a lot more to call that nothing.

Fixed.

Anyway, I obviously want comparing her success to the average joe. Compared to most of us she's done very well. Unless of course, one your goals in life is not to be a laughing stock. That's beside the point though.

I do however, get very tired all the comments like that that come flying out whenever a celebrity is discussed. Again, when discussing a celebrities success they're measured against their peers. People who do the same thing they do. This should be fairly self explanatory I would think. When measured against the likes of Britney and such she's already not even in the same ballpark and will most certainly be vapor in a couple years. I'm sorry if this hurts your feelings but it's just the truth.
No, it wasn't written for her. Where'd you pull that fact ? I'd like to know.

My feelings ? All I'm saying is that it's pathetic to be armchair quarterbacking when you can't do half as much. My take. "Sorry" if you don't agree.

About Britney vs. Jessica Simpson... their styles are incredibly different, not to mention their music. A couple years ? More like 10 when they grow old while younger ones surface.
 

Vic

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Originally posted by: rh71
Her voice isn't that good ? Based on what ? You can say what you want about her music, but her voice is easily top 10.
Compared to other contemporary pop artists with far superior voices, like say Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.
Sure, compared to the average population, I suppose you could say that Jessica Simpson has an amazing voice, easily a 10. But compared to other high-profile singers though, maybe a 7. She yells too much and lacks range (Mariah has more range than a piano for example).
 

ThePresence

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I think her stupidity is part real part act. She probably said something really dumb (unscripted) and it became a hit. So they now script it. That being said, she has a really good voice. Oh, and she's one of the hottest chicks alive.
 

rh71

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Think about this... her father is the producer of the show. If he/she didn't want the "stupid blonde" image to get out... it wouldn't be shown. Take that to the bank.
 

ZeroEffect

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plus no one acts "normal" when there's a camera stuck in their face.
Just have a friend or someone follow you around all day with a video
camera - see how you come off! : )

that being said, i hate all these reality shows... the only reason MTV
runs this show is for the "demo" (teenage boys) and advertising.
 

Geekbabe

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Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?


Fact remains this,she's out there bringing down big money,enjoying the best that life has to offer
you and I are doing what exactly?
 

iamme

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Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?

what the heck is your point?

if she's acting dumber than she is, why is that so bad? she's making a VERY GOOD living and I'd say she hasn't done anything that compromises her morals. (compare that to Britney who has pushed the sexual envelope with every music video she does).

if she's just "that dumb", then she's still making a VERY GOOD living just being herself.

in either case, i'd say she's doing just fine.
 

yllus

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Originally posted by: opticalmace
I can't comment on her intelligence, but I despise her as a singer. And she's ugly.
Pics of your physically superior girlfriend?
 

Jmman

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She is stunning......who cares how intelligent she is with a face like that....:)
 

tigerbait

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Originally posted by: opticalmace
I can't comment on her intelligence, but I despise her as a singer. And she's ugly.

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I seriously hope you're joking.
 

Conky

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I've seen marbles that are sharper than her. :D

But she is outstandingly beautiful and I'd hit it. ;)
 

datalink7

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
being bright for a woman is a vastly over rated thing,no matter how smart a gal you are it doesn't exempt you from the reality that no matter how many other people in your house shiat in your toliet
you'll be the only one who ever scrubs it.

:confused:

My mom never scrubbed the toilett... it was always the kids.
 

flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?


Fact remains this,she's out there bringing down big money,enjoying the best that life has to offer
you and I are doing what exactly?

That's completely different from what you posted the first time.

Also, don't think that just because you would like her life we all would. I'm perfectly happy with my life for the most part. Sure, I'd love the have the money she does (who among us wouldn't) but there are plenty of aspects of being in the public eye that I'm sure are less than enjoyable.
 

flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: iamme
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?

what the heck is your point?

if she's acting dumber than she is, why is that so bad? she's making a VERY GOOD living and I'd say she hasn't done anything that compromises her morals. (compare that to Britney who has pushed the sexual envelope with every music video she does).

if she's just "that dumb", then she's still making a VERY GOOD living just being herself.

in either case, i'd say she's doing just fine.

Geekbabe asked a question and I responded directly and factually to her question. That is my point. Do you have another useless question for me?

 

iamme

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Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Geekbabe asked a question and I responded directly and factually to her question. That is my point. Do you have another useless question for me?

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

fine, then answer me this: if you had an opportunity to star in your own television show and all you had to do was act ditzy (regardless of how intelligent you were or weren't), would you?

btw, i'm not a jessica simpson fan, nor am i a fan of the show. i just think it's funny how you think acting ditzy on a TV show is such a lowly thing to do.
 

Geekbabe

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Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Originally posted by: Descartes
Every pop media icon needs a persona, however decoupled from reality it may be, and she decided to fulfill the role of a vacuous blonde. I have no doubt that it is an act.

Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

She's on TV making big money,you're posting here,who's the stupid one? :p

If she was ugly would she be making big money? Being born good looking does not = smart... Do I also need to add that there's a certain amount, actually, a huge amount of luck involved in becoming star?


Fact remains this,she's out there bringing down big money,enjoying the best that life has to offer
you and I are doing what exactly?

That's completely different from what you posted the first time.

Also, don't think that just because you would like her life we all would. I'm perfectly happy with my life for the most part. Sure, I'd love the have the money she does (who among us wouldn't) but there are plenty of aspects of being in the public eye that I'm sure are less than enjoyable.

Ever heard the phrase "dumb like a fox" ?

Jessica's out there raking in the money,living the good life while lowly nobodies like you and I argue over whether or not she's stupid ... now tell me again how "stupid" she is?
 

flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: iamme
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Geekbabe asked a question and I responded directly and factually to her question. That is my point. Do you have another useless question for me?

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Who on Earth has so little pride as to act that stupid though? Besides, it's not like here dumb blond act has done anything Earth shattering for her career. I mean, before this MTV show she'd done what exactly? That's right, nothing. I think we have to face the possibility, painful as it might be for some, that she's just incredibly stupid.

fine, then answer me this: if you had an opportunity to star in your own television show and all you had to do was act ditzy (regardless of how intelligent you were or weren't), would you?

btw, i'm not a jessica simpson fan, nor am i a fan of the show. i just think it's funny how you think acting ditzy on a TV show is such a lowly thing to do.

If you're asking would I embarrass myself for money I can't really answer that. While I'm certainly not as wealthy as she is I do make a decent living so I wouldn't just throw myself after the money. I also have a strange aversion to shaming myself before a national audience. However, despite what I'm saying now I can't say for sure what I'd do in that position. So, my answer is that I can't really tell you. Wish I could give you a better answer but having never been in that position I can't.