My thoughts on…OJ overload
OJ Simpson is back in the crosshairs of the media after being accused of armed robbery of his career memorabilia in Las Vegas. Is it me, or am I the only one that’s tired of this? I’ve chosen to ignore it, but the media keeps pushing it in your face. You watch TV, it’s there. Read the newspaper, it’s there. Start up your browser, still there. So I’m posting this not because I care about “The Juice,” but because I’ve reached my limit and need to vent. If I don’t, I swear I’m gonna follow in his “alleged” footsteps and kill somebody!
This case has been given far too much airtime. And it’s getting more ridiculous. A woman was outside the courthouse giving “free juice,” obviously an OJ supporter, another man parading with a poster saying “Ask Jesus to save you now,” a man in a chicken suit, a guy trying to high five OJ’s defense attorney, etc. Not to mention the involvement of OJ’s girlfriend, whose name now ranks as one of the top searches. Hmm. I wonder? CHRISTIE PRODY! (Wonder if I’ll get some hits out of that?) This whole damn thing has turned into a reality show. While this is happening, a much more important case, the one involving the Jena 6, goes relatively unnoticed. And there are far worse things happening in the world. Far greater atrocities than a former football star/accused murder’s legal woes.
But no, they’d rather pay attention to this. People don’t want to confront something uncomfortable, like racism. They want to hear about yet another celebrity on trial. And the media is more than willing to satisfy their need for sensationalism, because news no longer infoms. It merely entertains. I think OJ did it just to get some more media attention. I mean why would OJ commit such a petty crime? What would a man that wealthy gain from robbing some of his old junk from his days in football, aside from even more wealth, increased celebrity, and a possible book deal (”If He Stole It”). Obviously the 90s weren’t enough for him. Look people, OJ obviously craves attention. He’s loving every minute of this. If we really want to punish him, all we need to do is…stop paying attention.
Maybe he broke cos the murder trial was way expensive hence the “robbery”.Additionally he was found responsible for the deaths in civil court. Enuff of OJ anyway
OJ who?
You’re right. It’s tired and overdone. If I yawn one more time, my face is gonna split in two. He’s become a bad joke. However, it’s a darn shame that this fiasco seems to be eclipsing the Jena-6 issue. Just shows that some people’s priorities are wack. If it were possible, Martin Luther King would be turning in his grave right now.
2nd Book: “I Didn’t Steal It, But If I Had, Here’s How I Woulda Done It!” U’re right about de media: Orange Juice, Red Herring — oh, R they de same now?
Agreed. I still don’t even know what he did or didn’t do. Enough.
Yep there is nothing like good ole sensationalism! And the media loves that! And what better way to provide it like riding on the wave of celebrities gone crazy!
Leon I don’t know what’s wrong with your blog or this pic, but everytime I make a comment the autofill fills out my name and email as it should but keeps putting in the last blog I visited! I r cross!!!
actualy it doesn’ tput the last blog you visited. it puts the last blogger or commentor’s url.. wtf.. i just noticed it..
hmm it is clearly a case of theme coding mishap..
yup, need looking into ASAP
he is just such a cartoon, and it just goes to show you, no matter your situation in life, there is someone out there who will date you…nasty
Yup, it is all about media attention….and we (the public) thrive on those kinds of info so we will keep getting it!!!! I mean seriously who cares about OJ, Britnney, Nicole Richie, Paris (oh wait..Leon cares about Paris)
just messing with ya i know (hope) you really dont care!!!!
More and more I absolutely hate the media! They even hate themselves as evidenced by their own criticisms of the crap they air on TV but yet they continue to do it!
I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas and I can’t help but love him for his sheer audacity. It’s a welcome relief from Paris, Lyndsey and the war in Iraq.
I agree with you on OJ Overload. The media needs to just forget him.
Hey, just a minor point. I don’t like the mouse over effect with the photos on the blog. I prefer when the photos look bright and perfect all the time, not just when you drag the mouse over them. Just my vote. Hope you change it back.
Damn, just noticed that comment bug. Alt least the site my last comment links to is pretty