Charlie Sheen: Your opinion
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Funny at first, for sure, but sad and a bit wrong that we continue to glorify his actions.
Think about it: the person is addicted to an illegal, and highly dangerous, substance. He has a history of verbal and physical violence, disregard for others, and an air of superiority due to a brief "glory day" of a career. Add a god complex to that, and you have recipe for disaster.
If this sort of person walked up to you on the street, would you high-five them or run away?
Why are we idolizing a depraved criminal? Sure, he's funny, but the fact a major television studio has been employing him so long (KNOWING all these things about him) speaks poorly to our nation's state and culture.
In addition... hate to bring in the dreaded "oh herp derp feminist" spin here, but also consider: if this were a major actress, would it still be (in the words of Sheen) "WINNING"?
I feel not... see how society has outcast (while also excusing, to a degree, due to celebrity status) female stars like Brittney Spears and Lindsey Lohan for going off their rockers.
Think about it: the person is addicted to an illegal, and highly dangerous, substance. He has a history of verbal and physical violence, disregard for others, and an air of superiority due to a brief "glory day" of a career. Add a god complex to that, and you have recipe for disaster.
If this sort of person walked up to you on the street, would you high-five them or run away?
Why are we idolizing a depraved criminal? Sure, he's funny, but the fact a major television studio has been employing him so long (KNOWING all these things about him) speaks poorly to our nation's state and culture.
In addition... hate to bring in the dreaded "oh herp derp feminist" spin here, but also consider: if this were a major actress, would it still be (in the words of Sheen) "WINNING"?
I feel not... see how society has outcast (while also excusing, to a degree, due to celebrity status) female stars like Brittney Spears and Lindsey Lohan for going off their rockers.
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I think it's disturbing how we idolize people like this. All he does/did was appear on television and he makes $2.5 million an episode; he also beats women and does high-tier drugs(allegedly).
But the man obviously needs help. Sheen either has A)some sort of mental disorder(bipolar disorder) or B)male PMS aka mid-life crisis.
A quick trip to the doctors/therapist and it won't turn into another Hollywood funeral.
But the man obviously needs help. Sheen either has A)some sort of mental disorder(bipolar disorder) or B)male PMS aka mid-life crisis.
A quick trip to the doctors/therapist and it won't turn into another Hollywood funeral.
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gizgal wrote...
Why are we idolizing a depraved criminal? Sure, he's funny, but the fact a major television studio has been employing him so long (KNOWING all these things about him) speaks poorly to our nation's state and culture.
Short answer: He's living the 'American Dream' (without much hard work).
In his current situation, he can basically blow off thousands of dollars a day and still have millions left by the time he dies. People wish they were him I guess.
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Wow my name is really lon wrote...
Spoiler:
I fucking love this guy LOL
I love this guy too, but he messed up with two and a half man.
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Wow my name is really lon wrote...
gizgal wrote...
Why are we idolizing a depraved criminal? Sure, he's funny, but the fact a major television studio has been employing him so long (KNOWING all these things about him) speaks poorly to our nation's state and culture.
Short answer: He's living the 'American Dream' (without much hard work).
In his current situation, he can basically blow off thousands of dollars a day and still have millions left by the time he dies. People wish they were him I guess.
The "American dream" is getting to a high position by, indeed, doing hard work, not becoming infamous for average comedy acting with a crazy personality...
Sheen was never at much of a disadvantage: he's a white, upper class, male actor.
Thus society grants him LOTS of privileges. :(
