I was recently thinking about Winona Ryder, an actress I've always loved, who was crucified by the media because of her shoplifting arrest. Ryder dealt with emotional problems for several years and she was treated terribly at trial. The media circus cost her acting work and she took a long break before re-emerging as a character actress and slipping back into more substantial roles.
It was grossly unfair, and an example of the power the tabloid press can wield. Ryder is fortunate to have a successful career and has for the last few years starred on Netflix's Stranger Things. But she is sadly not the only person to be crucified by the media.
People shared their thoughts after Redditor Mush_Committee_9335 asked the online committee,
"Who was someone done dirty by the media?"
Christopher Jefferies
"Christopher Jefferies who had the bad luck to be a bit strange-looking and eccentric and be the close neighbour of a murdered woman. Originally questioned over the murder and released, he was hounded by Britain's tabloid papers right up to the point where it was proved that someone else was the murderer."
jwelshuk
The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries is such a good miniseries.
Lindy Chamberlain
"Lindy Chamberlain was charged with her baby's murder and jailed for several years. It wasn't until someone found the baby's bloodied jacket beside a dingo den that she was released. The trauma of that is unimaginable. You lose your baby AND get thrown in jail for her murder."
llamaunepredo
Perhaps the most well known miscarriage of justice on the part of the Australian justice system.
Richard Jewell
"Richard Jewell. He was a hero that likely saved dozens of lives. Instead of praising for the hero he was, the FBI and the media rushed to judgement and labeled him a terrorist."
Thatguy755
Too bad the film about his story didn't seem to do him much justice.
Brendan Fraser
"Brendan Fraser. Was shamed and blacklisted for admitting to being sexually assaulted in the industry. Wow."
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And he's enjoying quite the comeback! The Whale looks amazing.
Britney Spears
"Britney Spears. They loved her mental breakdown."
TraditionalLiving
And she's free now! Thankfully!
Lindsay Lohan
"Lindsay Lohan. David Letterman made fun of her for going to rehab on national television, to the point where she began to cry. She had her demons, but was treated disgustingly."
Catwymyn
I remember that. It was terrible. No wonder she was on a downward spiral for such a long time.
Stella Liebeck
"Stella Liebeck. Nearly died from 3rd degree burns courtesy of McDonald’s coffee, gets them to stop serving coffee at a hazardous temperature, and what does she get? Her name synonymous with stupid lawsuits and even Darwin-esque awards for stupidest lawsuits."
LegalAssassin13
All she wanted was for them to cover her medical expenses and they refused. She had no option but to sue or go bankrupt.
Monica Lewinsky
"Monica Lewinsky. There's a huge issue of power going on here and it was mostly ignored like she was the temptress who lured poor innocent Bill into her den of iniquity."
eddyathome
Thankfully opinions on her have changed as culture has changed. Sadly, we probably don’t know the worst examples because we’ll never hear their side of the story.
Jake Lloyd
"Jake Lloyd. Not his fault much of Phantom Menace was cringe, especially the dialogue. Personally, I think Anakin should’ve been introduced and played by a teenager. Would’ve made his relationship with Padme less creepy. But that was all Lucas. Kid didn’t need to crapped on by fans and the media."
MurkyConflict3737
He was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. He's had a sad life since that film exposed him to so much mockery.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson. Also why did people care so much; it's a breast. I've never understood America's obsession with nudity. Put as much violence on the screen for my kid as possible, but god help you if you show the little boob for half a second."
HairyTesticleMonster
The public freakout over this was RIDICULOUS. It absolutely hurt her career and should not have.
Consider: Would you want to be treated the way these people were treated? Think before you pass judgment. You don't always know the whole story.
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Chris Evans Is Finally Able To Share His Secret Behind-The-Scenes Photos And Videos From 'Avengers: Endgame'
The spoiler ban on Avengers: Endgame has finally been lifted now that the film has been out for over two weeks.
As such, the cast--who were really bad at following the behind-the-scenes "no phones" rule—are finally able to share some of their fondest memories from filming with us, the fans.
Before we go further, there are spoilers here for anyone who hasn't seen Avengers: Endgame yet (and if you haven't, seriously, what are you waiting for?).
Chris Evans shared a video he'd taken on a day of filming in the battle against Thanos.
Video ban lifted! I guess I’m not the only one who broke the rules on this day of filming. (My camera work is anno… https://t.co/EDrUKSoCIs— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1557153721
And another showing all of the character's set chairs.
Fun day on set. https://t.co/kL3WIztTNP— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1557266718
And some pretty bad*ss photos, including one with T'Challa.
Just hanging out, chatting about vibranium. https://t.co/ryzEcVlOJS— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1557078772
And an OG pic with the most handsome dudes ever.
Last one for today https://t.co/VL8cvo0VYz— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1557158517
HUGE SPOILER ALERT:
With the end of Tony Stark and Steve Rogers' storylines in Endgame, this may be the last pic we ever get of this group of guys.
The pics are getting some nostalgic audience reactions.
@ChrisEvans THIS IS SUPER CUTE PIC EVER!!! 🥰😍💕 https://t.co/YagFa0uxt5— Cap's Girl💙CEVANS💙 (@Cap's Girl💙CEVANS💙) 1557158610
@ChrisEvans https://t.co/axZk3F3qpg— alias - unsuspended era (@alias - unsuspended era) 1557158572
@ChrisEvans where's scarlett? https://t.co/EZ6jiRRwI7— Steven (@Steven) 1557160930
Endgame represented the end of 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and wrapped up so many's films so completely.
And while fun-the crying was real, across the board.
@ChrisEvans steve says that you should post more https://t.co/M8FAUTWZne— ariana (@ariana) 1557158627
@ChrisEvans https://t.co/i9X9YZUJ45— Haley (@Haley) 1557158629
@ChrisEvans Oh boy. https://t.co/uHqOdUTvXZ— 💙💛Chris Evans’ Beard 🌻 (@💙💛Chris Evans’ Beard 🌻) 1557158630
While we're all sad to say goodbye, we have grown up with these new characters.
And this shall be the next great adventure.
If you want to relive the early years, Marvel released a book set of the first 10 years, available here. As well as a hardcover commemorative book covering all those early films, available here. And you can get the Phase 1 films and the Phase 2 films as complete sets, available here and here.
Wife Files For Divorce Hoping Husband Will Fight It And Reconcile, And He's Not Sure How To Proceed
Redditor gonewild9676 has found himself in quite the predicament. His wife had a few ideas regarding their marriage and now he's a bit perplexed, to say the least.Take a listen...
I'm confused, torn, and a mess right now. We've been married for 11 years, and for the last year she has been all but shunning me. She asked for space, I've given it to her. She's had a friend with at least an emotional affair.
We've had marriage counseling that went nowhere. It seems like every olive branch I've extended to her has been shot off. I've been raising our 8 year old almost as a single father for the past year. She's been sleeping in another room and locking herself in it. She's been coming home late and pretending I don't exist. She sold her business late last year and hasn't worked a steady gig since. She has a STEM degree and experience running a business, so she can get a decent job.
Last year I was working at a toxic company and knew my job was in jeopardy. Frankly I was a nervous mess, but was hoping to finish one last project and bail, but was laid off with a nice severance. Meanwhile I've landed a new gig at a much nicer company.
Anyways, a few weeks ago she ended counseling and filed for divorce. Then last night I got a call from a friend who said she broke down and said she didn't really want it she thought I'd fight it.
I don't really want one, but if she wants out I'm not holding her hostage. She went through all kinds of abuse as a kid and I figured I triggered something and she had checked out of the marriage. I've talked to several people and they came to that decision and that she's kind of lost in life right now. Frankly if the divorce goes through she's getting the short stick in the deal. Maybe cold feet?
I'm willing to go talk with the friend and her with an open mind. What's the best way for me to navigate this? On one side I'm sick of her treatment of me. On the other side we had 10 really good years and I'd rather not split custody of our daughter. How should I handle this?
My wife has filed for divorce but told a friend she doesn't really want one. What do I do?
Music festivals are nothing new. They've been a staple of the rock n' roll experience for generations. We like to think of our parents and grandparents as being more mature and responsible than we were, but remember - nothing is new, children.
We promise, getting crazy at music festivals is something our forefathers knew well - which means needing medical services because you got too crazy at a music festival is a time honored tradition, folks!
One reddit user asked:
EMS/Medical people at Music Festivals, what are your most crazy stories?
We're not sure how half of these people are still alive, but they now have legendary tales to tell. Here are some of our favorites, some may be edited for clarity.
H/T: Reddit