This week's Fast Five was inspired by LeBron James. I thoroughly enjoyed watching LeBron and the Miami Heat lose in the NBA Finals. As if that wasn't fun enough, LeBron proceeded to put his foot in his mouth in the post game press conference, reminding all the haters that their lives are still pathetic and his life is still outrageously awesome. I consider myself one of those haters, and while LeBron almost certainly has a point, I loved being a hater this year. In fact, I loved it so much, I'm going to keep right on hating LeBron and the Heat next year.
LeBron got me thinking. He's not the only famous person I love to hate. Before I continue, please let me explain. Hate is a strong word. I don't really hate anyone. When I say I hate someone, what I mean is that I really, really, really, really, really don't like them. Now that we have that out of the way, let me present five people who I love to hate.
5) LeBron James: You have to have villains in sports, and LeBron is a great one. The only problem is, LeBron thinks he's a hero. The guy doesn't understand his role. Who knows, if LeBron accepts being the villain, I may actually start liking the guy.
4) Donald Trump: I'm not going to lie. I watched the first couple seasons of The Apprentice. I found Trump's schtick mildly amusing, the whole "You're fired" thing. I grew tired of the constant self-promotion, and now I can't stand the guy. He took things to another level with all that birther nonsense.
3) Snooki: As far as I can tell, Snooki has no discernible talent, other than getting drunk and making a fool of herself. I guess that's all it takes to be famous these days. To quote the maitre d' in Ferris Bueller, "I weep for the future."
2) Sarah Palin: I truly hope we have a female President in my lifetime. I'll be seriously disappointed if it's Palin. She's one of these politicians who feels the need to define what it means to be a "real" American. Somehow I don't think I'd pass her test.
1) Ryan Seacrest: Is it ironic that a guy with no talent hosts a popular talent show? In all fairness, I may hate Seacrest so much because I can't stand American Idol. The best thing about Seacrest is that Kathy Griffin makes fun of him all the time.
Let me know what you think of my choices. Agree? Disagree? Who do you love to hate?
I agree with this list. And you left off for Snooki that she has a lot of sex. Maybe that is where her true talents lie.
ReplyDeleteHahaha...that's a pretty good list. Can't argue with any of them, though I'm happy to report that I really have no idea who or what a Snooki is. There are some benefits to not having cable. :)
ReplyDeleteVery insightful comment about Palin.
ReplyDeleteRight now, I love to hate the riot idiots in Vancouver. Actually, I just hate them (or more accurately what they did).
Agree on all 5.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to exchange Seacrest for that Vick dog torturer guy. I don't usually hate either, but that dude......
ReplyDeleteOT: I'm sure there'll be a sex tape one of these days.
ReplyDeleteLG: Consider yourself lucky.
dbs: Totally agreed on the rioters.
Nubian: Any others you can think of?
CG: I hear ya on Vick-good addition.
I am with you on your "hate" list, although Seacrest doesn't bother me all that much. And since we have similar "hates," I read more of your posts and am delighted to subscribe. Carry on!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a formidable list you have there. Might add Rush Limbaugh to mine.
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