snowychap Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, darrenm said: Law of averages Edited March 8, 2021 by snowychap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, maqroll said: Why do the interview? They have a SoCal seaside mansion and tens of millions of dollars, if not more. All this achieves is increased media frenzy and scrutiny. They'll have attached one of their charities or good causes to it somewhere Its not grabbed the headlines but the interview description includes talking about philanthropy The last interview they did was in South Africa and attached to the land mine charity that his mom set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, ml1dch said: "Are we sure the skin will be up to the high standards that our family requires?" Edited March 8, 2021 by maqroll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, maqroll said: Why do the interview? They have a SoCal seaside mansion and tens of millions of dollars, if not more. All this achieves is increased media frenzy and scrutiny. Because they get battered weekly in the UK press regardless of what they do so I assume they want to get their side out. The mythical silence of the Royal family is slightly undermined by the constant briefing from "Palace sources". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maqroll Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Seat68 said: Yeah how dare they speak up like that. They should have just kept quiet. I get your point, but the question remains; what are they achieving other than perpetuating the frenzied media cycle? It's their free decision, and if I had a horse in the race it would be theirs, but IMO they'd be better off revealing less and maybe skipping the interview altogether. But their calculus informs them differently, and clearly see the interview as connected to their future business endeavors and/or a public forum to settle a score or two. I can't help but think it might backfire on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted March 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, maqroll said: I get your point, but the question remains; what are they achieving other than perpetuating the frenzied media cycle? It's their free decision, and if I had a horse in the race it would be theirs, but IMO they'd be better off revealing less and maybe skipping the interview altogether. But their calculus informs them differently, and clearly see the interview as connected to their future business endeavors and/or a public forum to settle a score or two. I can't help but think it might backfire on them. I also have no horse in this race, other than the thin hope that over the longer term this sort of squabbling will dilute the hold this cult has on us a nation. But I can’t help feeling, that if they tried to just slip away and disappear, the story would simply change to him being a selfish self possessed guy that abandoned his dad and brother and Nan and probably caused his grandad to go in to hospital with the stress of it all. He was a perfectly nice young man until that foreign woman got her clause in to him... His face sells papers, any version of the story sells papers. It stops people thinking about all the co-operation the sweaty uncle is giving the FBI. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, maqroll said: I can't help but think it might backfire on them. I'd imagine it will get a backlash from a fair proportion of this country, UK, but over in USA it has gone down very well and they have gained more favour apparently which given they live there is perhaps their primary concern. In terms of the reaction over here my facebook is already quite awash with pictures of old Liz and bollocks about share this picture to show your support, God save the Queen etc. Edited March 8, 2021 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Of course, they might have felt compelled to make a public statement to challenge the lies and vitriol from the English press. Maybe they felt they had no better options. First world problems though. First class problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Piers Morgan has been sectioned, breaking news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, maqroll said: Of course, they might have felt compelled to make a public statement to challenge the lies and vitriol from the English press. Maybe they felt they had no better options. First world problems though. First class problems. I think it's a dangerous road to go down to suggest serious mental health issues from a press pile on is a 'first world problem' as it has taken numerous lives. I don't have the' privilege' of being known by the press, but I'd consider moaning about having to use margarine because the shop is out of butter as a more typical first world problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted March 8, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2021 The interview has been worth it for the memes today alone. WhatsApp is on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: He was a perfectly nice young man until that foreign woman got her clause in to him... Aside from the drugs at Eton and Nazi fancy dress. It’s funny how some people get away with this stuff scot free, and others never shake it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: He was a perfectly nice young man until that foreign woman got her lawyer's clause in to him... FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 There's one glaringly obvious way to sort all this out you know? A revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: I think it's a dangerous road to go down to suggest serious mental health issues from a press pile on is a 'first world problem' as it has taken numerous lives. I don't have the' privilege' of being known by the press, but I'd consider moaning about having to use margarine because the shop is out of butter as a more typical first world problem. Fair point. It's just that their money and power affords them a peace of mind unattainable to most people who come under extreme media scrutiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Genie said: Aside from the drugs at Eton and Nazi fancy dress. It’s funny how some people get away with this stuff scot free, and others never shake it off. I don't think doing drugs as a teenager makes someone a bad person. I'm also struggling to rember the last person who didn't get away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Just now, maqroll said: Fair point. It's just that their money and power affords them a peace of mind unattainable to most people who come under extreme media scrutiny. I'm not saying they've had it worse from the press than grieving parents or even the likes of Jade Goody, Britney Spears etc. It's just easy for us normals to look at all the amazing things in their life and ignore the media pressure as it's impossible to understand without having gone through it. I for one would never trade being wealthy for media scrutiny and security issues for myself and my family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, maqroll said: Piers Morgan has been sectioned, breaking news. Piers Morgan is frantically trying to gauge public opinion on this to ensure that he thinks the opposite tomorrow morning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Anyone else watching the interview? It’ll be a real eye opener for many. When Megan said that she had to hand over her driving license, keys and passport shows what a cult it is on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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