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I'm not fooled

TheMacMommy — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:49:23 -0500

Paris is still a fake. She memorized lines given to her. She is still a puppet and is using us for her own personal gain. She's a horrible role model for young women and she deserves no credit for this stunt. I can't believe people are taking her seriously and thinking she actually came up with what she said in the ad. Read the documentaries on how the ad was created given by the actual directors. The only thing she came up with on her own was painting the white house pink. Way to go. I'm disappointed in all the positive press this is getting and sorry I'm even contributing to it, but I had to speak my mind and be the underdog here.

sigh.

FAKE

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:30:08 -0500

Yes, this was funny in the beginning, but when she expressed her idea for a new energy policy or whatever...IT SEEMED LIKE SHE DID NOT COME UP WITH THIS IDEA, on her own. it looked like she was reading from cuecards or whatever their called.
just saying...if she didnt think of this idea on her own, then she shouldnt get praise for it.
And i didnt get the video...the mccain add had nothing to do with suggesting paris be president anything, so i think her overall comback was lame and immature.
It was a very big mistake to show 2 of the biggest bimbos and saddest female celebs out there for a presiental add. and besides.....theres ALOTT more important things going on in the world today, than some stupid commercial add. Us Americans seem to dwell our time on, and fuss about the stupidest things. sure this is just another funny thing to laugh and talk about at work or over a coffee break, but enough is enough.
It seems as if news station, reporters and magazine are desperate for news these days.
We are in a dangerous position right now, and a major global climate change is takng place. Before you know it, Penguins will be almost extinct, because their homes are being melted away. Im an 17 years old, and am disgustd with the economy i live in today. Its just sad that we chose to spend soooo much time on a gay presidential commerical, when there are FAR more importnt things to be discussing about.

Media is distracting from the issues then

Laracolvin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:05:11 -0500

I totally get what you say, and I'm not slamming any of the commenters on this post or their opinions about loving the video. And yes, most are thoughtful commenters on policy posts, too. My point was the distraction factor in the context of the election. Sure - Paris should fight back, and I think McCain was showing his campaign's true colors by using her in the first place in an ad. But I just think the whole thing is distracting from the more important conversations - in the media and out - that should be occurring this close to election day and in an election as important as this. Especially in an election as important as this.

Notions of Identity

Exactly

Liz Rizzo — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:04:51 -0500

It's a clever retort to a lazy, lame political ad, and while Paris didn't write it, she saw the humor in participating and did an absolutely perfect job in it.

Now I just need Brittany to do a "Leave Obama Alone" video. ;)

Liz Rizzo

I blog at Everyday Goddess.

I wouldn't say these are "our campaign issues"

Mom101 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:46:35 -0500

It's more of a media issue.

What's interesting about this is that a candidate used a celebrity in an ad in an insulting manner and she fired back - not with anger but with humor. Humor which, in part, is making fun of herself! I don't think I'm out of line to suggest that the commenters on this thread are also frequent and thoughtful commenters on actual policy posts.

Personally, I don't mind taking a break from the angst to laugh a little.

By the way, her parents are not too happy about the original ad either. They had donated $2300 to McCain. Although as one of the late night hosts put it, of all the videos she's made, THIS is the one her parents are speaking out against?

Celebrities. They're not like us at all, are they.

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Sue Walsh — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:04:11 -0500

I guess she's not as stupid as she pretends to be. You go Paris!

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is nancy pelosi next?

davet. — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:15:34 -0500

while we're on issues that impact people... how about mr. obama hops
in his SUV and drives a little more towards the mainstream? most of us
are for ALL forms of energy independence. along with conservation,
wind, solar, etc. that also includes nuclear, coal, drilling, etc.
while the paris video was cute, name one contribution paris has made to
society? i know, it is difficult. i just pray to god we don't see nancy
pelosi in a bikini.

dave

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It's sad when THESE are our campaign issues

MMarquit — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:56:45 -0500

Just a reminder that once again we're back to the old "don't vote for him (and it has to be a him) because he's an elitist" line -- as if McCain isn't just as much an elitist -- rather than actual issues.

Amen, Laracolvin! Why aren't we talking about things that actually affect us in our lives? Things like what McCain's economic policies would do to the middle class. And issues like healthcare, education and infrastructure. These are real issues that have real impacts on all of us "real" people.

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It's funny, but...

Laracolvin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:03:43 -0500

Before I even write this I'm wondering if there should be a rule about commenting on Paris Hilton while tired and harried, but here goes what I have to say anyway:

I just didn't have the same response as the folks above. I watched it, chuckled, and even moderately enjoyed hearing her calling John McCain "old dude" - but I didn't think it was brilliant. In fact, I kind of think it just added to the ridiculousness the coverage of this campaign has turned into. The closer November gets, the less funny I think any of this election is. And go ahead and say it, I am a kill-joy. I know. I wish I could say Paris taught me something or showed me something, but really I just saw this girl who loves to be in a bikini speaking what were probably someone else's words. Or maybe they weren't. I don't really care. I just wish we could return to talking about the important stuff - like insuring our children and parents and making sure there are more people who have something to show from working so DAMN hard to get by. I'm happy to listen to Paris in a bathing suit, but maybe in December.

Notions of Identity

Even Paris Hilton can see through McCain!!!

rettigpd — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:29:12 -0500

I’m trying to turn the tables on the McCain folks and their stupid
tire gauge stunt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110277515563

I’m having gauges made and selling them on eBay in
hopes of raising $2300 for Obama (the max contribution). If you are
down, can you please forward this on to other like minded folks. Thanks!

Paris is just the tip of the iceberg!

PunditMom — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:04:12 -0500

While her ad was done to respond to McCain's use of her name and image, I LOVE that she took the opportunity to take back what was hers -- her brand, her identity, AND that she took the opportunity to say, "Hey, world, you thought you knew me but you don't."

I'm no huge fan of Paris Hilton, but I think she's given us a great lesson (OMG, did I really just say that??) on how to handle the situation when someone tries to characterize us for their own benefit and against our wishes -- find a smart and sassy way to keep from co-opted.

Imagine what could happen if we all took that page from the Paris Hilton playbook!

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Surprisingly Funny!

lipbalmaddict — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:55:58 -0500

I thought it was very funny and I was surprised that either she is that good of an actress or is really smart and plays dumb!

AND I think her energy policy (or whoever wrote that for her!!!) is the best one out there...blends a little bit of everything!!!

Paris Hilton for President? LOL! I don't think so but with the choices we have currently.....

Should have used Carrot Top

debontherocks — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:24:26 -0500

I never thought she was stupid. Chick knows branding more than many of the seminar-givers I've listened to.

McCain looks stupid, pissing off Mama Hilton like that. He SO should have used Carrot Top instead. No one defends Carrot Top.

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Too Funny

bkwatts3 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:49:21 -0500

I thought that was too funny. Maybe the person who
wrote the part about the actual energy solution should contact the candidates,
they may be on to something.

I Loved It

CocoaBebe — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:09:27 -0500

What a great surprise to see this ad this morning while I was watching the Today Show, I was expecting to see amazing views of Beijing and got that! Whether she memerized it or she came up with it herself, I absolutely loved it!

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Video: Paris Hilton responds to John McCain, who used her image in an ad

Lisa Stone — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:38:46 -0500

Paris Hilton has responded with this video to a John McCain-approved ad with her own energy plan for America. In the McCain campaign ad called “Celeb,” you’ll see Hilton's image – and Britney Spears, too – while the announcer criticizes Barack Obama of being “the biggest celebrity in the world,” before questioning his tax and energy plans.

Hilton has responded with a video on Funny or Die, posed on her lounge chair, with a not-completely-tongue-in-cheek video of her own. Check these out:

McCain Campaign ad:

See on its original location at http://johnmccain.com

See CBS news story, playing both the McCain ad and the Obama campaign response here:

Hilton's response:

What do you think of Hilton’s response to McCain’s use of her image? What do you think of the McCain campaign’s use of Hilton’s and Spears’ images? And hey, what do you think of the now three energy policies on the table?

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