For those tired with Tom Cruise..

madformac · #1 06-20-2005, 05:53 AM

Here is a little story from last night in London for all those Ledgies that are rather tired of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes media coverage..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...lm/4107922.stm

Four members of a freelance camera crew were arrested at the War of the Worlds premiere in London after its star Tom Cruise was squirted with water. The 42-year-old actor's face and jacket were drenched with water squirted from what appeared to be a microphone.

The crew was working for Channel 4, which said it hoped Cruise would see the funny side of the stunt which was for a new comedy show. The four men were arrested on suspicion of assault and later released on bail.

Cruise - who attended the premiere with his new fiancee Katie Holmes - was talking to journalists in Leicester Square when he was squirted with water. The star struggled to keep his composure as he repeatedly called one of the journalists a "jerk". He said: "That's incredibly rude. I'm here giving you an interview and you do that, it's incredibly rude." The actor held the interviewer until security guards arrived and then towelled himself down before signing more autographs.

You can link to a video of the incident on the webpage above.

trackaghost · #2 06-20-2005, 07:00 AM

I thought that was appalling.
To be fair to Cruise, he's always great at premieres, spending ages talking to the press and public alike. That prank was just uncalled for.

DownOnRodeo · #3 06-20-2005, 07:18 AM

Nothing makes me more irate than those jerky TV shows where grown men do their best to act with less maturity than a playgroup of toddlers. There was a similar one in Britain not too long ago - some guy going around and harassing celebrities like Cruise with dumb-ass questions. Shame on the TV channels for hiring these dweebs.

madformac · #4 06-20-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DownOnRodeo

There was a similar one in Britain not too long ago - some guy going around and harassing celebrities like Cruise with dumb-ass questions. Shame on the TV channels for hiring these dweebs.

Dennis Pennis...

He was an ass to most celebs although I do remember a couple of funny moments.. He asked a well known politician a question and instead of putting the microphone to his mouth he put it to his ass when he spoke.. The other one I remember was him running behind Barry Manilow in Hyde Park carrying a white sheet chanting "Barry, you dropped your handkerchief!"

As for the Cruise thing, it was totally immature and goes to show how easy it is to attack a celebrity. Cruise is known for taking literally hours to talk to fans in Leicester Square and it would be unfortunate if he stopped doing it now, although I don't think this show of "Jackass" culture will stop him in the future.. He does give up a lot of time for the UK fans.

ryan8472 · #5 06-20-2005, 09:00 AM

Oh c'mon, it isn't that bad. It's not like he was hurt or anything.

cliffdweller · #6 06-20-2005, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by madformac

The 42-year-old actor's face and jacket were drenched with water squirted from what appeared to be a microphone.

I'm sorry but this really makes me giggle.

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"That's incredibly rude. I'm here giving you an interview and you do that, it's incredibly rude."

Gee, this sounds familiar...Nicole, is that you?

strandinthewind · #7 06-20-2005, 09:11 AM

I think anytime anyone throws anything at anyone else in that setting - it is just uncalled for. I mean who would like that done to them.

madformac · #8 06-20-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think anytime anyone throws anything at anyone else in that setting - it is just uncalled for. I mean who would like that done to them.

If some stranger had squirted water at me I probably wouldn't have been as restrained as Cruise. I must admit he handled it very well considering quite a few celebrities might have gone straight for the nearest security meathead for protection. I think the fact the attacker really couldn't answer back when Cruise challenged him shows it was the act of a childish person.

The only odd thing to me was Cruise's immediate reaction, he laughed and then he got serious right after which was a bit odd..

cliffdweller · #9 06-20-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by madformac

The only odd thing to me was Cruise's immediate reaction, he laughed and then he got serious right after which was a bit odd..

That's because he's crazy

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catinthedark · #10 06-20-2005, 11:16 AM

As much as the whole Tom and Katie thing turns my stomach, I think the stunt was rude and the guy deserved to be arrested.

There's a little group of a$$holes in this country who go around throwing pies in the faces of unsuspecting politicians. The first few leaders who got hit - and it is always a surprise - were very good sports about it, and laughed it off. But then one of them pressed assault charges, as did the next. And eventually, the idiots were convicted. It may sound like a harmless prank, but the reality is, who knows what someone might be hiding something in the tin plate full of cream? One minute you're shaking a hand, the next you are blind-sided and hit in the face? I think it's ludicrous.

cliffdweller · #11 06-20-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by catinthedark

As much as the whole Tom and Katie thing turns my stomach, I think the stunt was rude and the guy deserved to be arrested.

There's a little group of a$$holes in this country who go around throwing pies in the faces of unsuspecting politicians. The first few leaders who got hit - and it is always a surprise - were very good sports about it, and laughed it off. But then one of them pressed assault charges, as did the next. And eventually, the idiots were convicted. It may sound like a harmless prank, but the reality is, who knows what someone might be hiding something in the tin plate full of cream? One minute you're shaking a hand, the next you are blind-sided and hit in the face? I think it's ludicrous.

I thought it was hilarious when Arnold S. got pelted with eggs. Or was that Dubbya? Either way it's hysterical.

trackaghost · #12 06-20-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

Oh c'mon, it isn't that bad. It's not like he was hurt or anything.

It was harmless in a way. BUT Cruise didn't have to talk to those guys. He was doing them a favour by answering their questions.
I don't like Cruise at all, but I still think it was out of order.
Plus, I hate that kind of humour that attempts to get laughs by embarrassing or humiliating people. I think it's kind of pathetic. At least with Jackass, they're taking the piss out of themselves.

amber · #13 06-20-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffdweller

That's because he's crazy

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It's because he's polite, actually.

madformac · #14 06-20-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

It's because he's polite, actually.

Yes, credit where it's due. Cruise is one of the politest major actors when it comes to interviews and fans. I can't remember which film it was, I think Minority Report, he spent two and a half hours outside the Odeon in Leicester Square talking to fans, signing things and chatting on cell phones. The only other major star that is as polite is Tom Hanks, another gent.

BTW,

Amber, I love that picture in your sig! It's the best one yet... An "in motion" shot..

Can u mail it it me? I want it as a wallpaper!

SuzeQuze · #15 06-20-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Yes, credit where it's due. Cruise is one of the politest major actors when it comes to interviews and fans. I can't remember which film it was, I think Minority Report, he spent two and a half hours outside the Odeon in Leicester Square talking to fans, signing things and chatting on cell phones. The only other major star that is as polite is Tom Hanks, another gent.

BTW,

Amber, I love that picture in your sig! It's the best one yet... An "in motion" shot..

Can u mail it it me? I want it as a wallpaper!

That shot is adorable! My roommate bought Mufy (my cat) a mouse yesterday and forgot to give it to him. Then she saw him running around with something in his mouth. He stole the mouse right out of her purse! Oh he is funny.