Monday, June 21, 2010

Suck me "Bottle Full"




Following his second alcohol related arrest, actor Chris Klein has voluntarily checked himself into rehab.

"After recent events, Chris was forced to take a clear look at a problem he has been trying to deal with himself for years. He understands now that he can not beat this disease alone," his rep Jaime Primak tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. "He thanks everyone for their support as he takes all the necessary steps to deal with his addiction and asks for privacy while doing so."

The actor is seeking treatment at the Cirque Lodge in Utah where he will complete a 30 day alcohol addiction program and has plans to stay longer if need be.

Last Wednesday the American Pie actor was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunk driving when he was seen weaving on the Hollywood Freeway.


I understand that DUIs are not a big deal in Hollywood. They are basically like the belly-button piercings of the 2000s. Yeah you may be a little embarrassed when you look back on it in 20 years and maybe your parents give you that slightly disappointed look, but hell, everyone is getting them and they don't seem to have any real negative consequences for the people getting them.

But what I don't understand is why with all the money in Hollywood, celebrities don't just hire drivers? Celebs have no issue shelling out dough to people who answer their phones, cook for them, stretch them out, and do their hair and make-up among other things, yet for some reason they don't see the point of hiring someone to drive them around when they want to get bombed worse than the Arizona.

Yes I know. Most of these jokers are not the sharpest tool in the shed. But when money is no object, why not avoid a court date? You would think someone could make a pretty good living running a service that would provide certified / insured drivers that could be hired out on a full time basis or potentially even on a night by night basis. You could even go as far as having someone available to simply drive your car home for you, at the end of the night.

The only reason this may not work is that non A-list celebrities may not actually mind the DUI, in fact it at least gets your name out there. I mean when was the last time someone talked about Chris Klein before this story came out? If I had to guess, the last time I heard his name in normal conversation, I was dominating CW and Sloan in Super Smash Bros and a knee-sock wearing Britney Spears was still hot. So if this is all a "no press is bad press" ploy, I guess it would make sense. Otherwise, I might be moving out to Cali pretty soon to start "Dewey's Drivers."

1 comment:

  1. you dominating me in smash? outrageous. as I remember by the end yoshi and samus were struggling to beat pikachu in 2 v 1 fights

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