Batfleck Bashing To Farrah's Backdoor: 10 Summer Stories We'd Like To Leave Behind
Remember how at the end of summer camp, you had friends you knew you'd K.I.T. with forever, but then weeks later, school would start and you forgot them? We really, really hope that's the case with some of the big celebrity stories we've been following this summer. If we never read another story in which Alec Baldwin wrestles with a photographer or a Teen Mom tangles with James Deen, we'll be very happy indeed. But after looking back at the stories we know we will remember about the Summer of '13, we thought it only right that we relive these one LAST time:
OK, we know comic book fans are a passionate bunch, but we were a little taken aback by their reaction to news the Oscar winner would put on the batsuit for the upcoming Superman/Batman movie. We like Josh Gad's take on this. Here's hoping the Batfleck Backlash (Batflash?) is over and done by now.
Still have the text Perez sent me of me in a wheelchair w the words KARMA written across + Madonna pointing a gun at me. Day of my accident— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 16, 2013
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We get it, grown up male critics and some Comic Con geeks, you are not Twilight fans. But that doesn't mean you have to denigrate everything else that stars a young woman and has a supernatural element.
We are as guilty as everyone else for getting super excited about the possibility of a little brother or sister for Blue Ivy. But we know Bey's suffered a miscarriage before, so if she has to cancel some shows for health reasons, let's maybe back off next time. We'll know about a Babyonce when it's time for us to know.
5. Racists on Big Brother
We liked this story when it was Kevin and Julie on The Real World, season 1. But in this day and age, spewing racist, homophobic slangs on a reality show isn't just ignorant, it's blatantly trying to get famous by showcasing your ignorance. And CBS, you're not really participating in a "social experiment" anymore; you're grabbing for ratings. Look away, people.
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3. Sexist Lyrics - Intentional Or Not
We love Robin Thicke. We love Kanye West. We hate misogyny and anything that intentionally or unintentionally encourages sexual assault. And we really wish we wouldn't have to have this conversation anytime a sexy song comes out. So, male artists of the world, how about you stop to think about your present or future daughters and wives for a quick sec the next time you write songs, K?
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