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Sean Penn the (Doomed) Sailor
We've bashed Sean Penn enough here that we almost feel
bad for giving him a hard time for his recent efforts to help the folks in New Orleans, but hey sometimes he brings it
on himself.
Turns out Savior Spicoli set out to do "whatever I
can to help", by launching a boat in the drowned city of New Orleans. Unfortunately, he did not have his sea legs about
him enough to realize that there was a hole in the rescue vessel, which promptly started sinking as he furiously
scooped water out of the boat with a plastic cup (but not before finishing his rum and Coke…just kidding. I added that
part). Onlookers who apparently knew better warned Penn that there were already too many people in the boat,
including his personal photographer. One of them quipped, "How are you going to get any people in that thing?" Sean, we
love you, we really do, and any day you want to invite us out for a surf with Eddie and yourself, we'll be there, but
my goodness at least bring some duct tape next time. It works wonders.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
fernando escovar Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
I am so sad at our response for disaster, Bush is not scoring points
he had a chance to prevent it. I want a president that we are proud of
and one that reacts swiftly to adversity and makes bold decisions and
lifts the spirits of every American!
David Tam Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Apparently Fernando thinks the President is God, almighty and all knowing. There's this thing called local government, you might have heard of it. They failed to mobilize the city and take care of the poor. You know, the mayor/governor. As for "preventing".. they have been talking about the potential for disaster in regards to the levies for the last 30 years. As documented, Clinton officially investigated it during his Admin, but no one had the money to fix it.
Kevin Hamilton Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
People bashing on the president are extremely misinformed and need to get their facts straight. Do you think that you can mobilize a group of 10 of your friends for an extended camping trip in less than 4 days? Now try it with 1000's of troops that have to take EVERYTHING with them. I think that Lt. Gen. Honore said it best: “This is a disaster,” says Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. “This isn't something somebody can control. We ain't stuck on stupid.” The problem with a hurricane is that you can't plan for the path. If they had moved the rescuers to close to the city then they would have gotten struck by the storm too, and not been able to help anyone. To far away and they couldn't get there in time. That is but one of the difficulties... I understand it is frustrating to see the riots and human atrocities, just place your blame with the right people.
Kevin Hamilton Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
People bashing on the president are extremely misinformed and need to get their facts straight. Do you think that you can mobilize a group of 10 of your friends for an extended camping trip in less than 4 days? Now try it with 1000's of troops that have to take EVERYTHING with them. I think that Lt. Gen. Honore said it best: “This is a disaster,” says Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. “This isn't something somebody can control. We ain't stuck on stupid.” The problem with a hurricane is that you can't plan for the path. If they had moved the rescuers to close to the city then they would have gotten struck by the storm too, and not been able to help anyone. To far away and they couldn't get there in time. That is but one of the difficulties... I understand it is frustrating to see the riots and human atrocities, just place your blame with the right people.
Bobbie Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
People who think they are political analyst but have no education should get all the facts before they start bashing Bush and all the other REAL POLITICAL ANALYST.....BUSH DID NOTHING WRONG...He can not fix anything untill asked by the state gov. as far as helping with katrina victims as well as the broken levies
John Di Saia Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Penn needs to stick to acting....he doesn't seem to be a very good sailor....
Dave Brewster Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Well apparently this story is completely false.
He did not have a personal photographer (it was him and one buddy that flew down with him) - but some other guys jumped in the boat with him, uninvited and apparently unwanted.
Furthermore, the boat didn't sink. Never happened. According to Penn he's stumped about where that story came from becuase it just didn't happen. He was out for several hours pulling people out.
TWM Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/09/05/114155.php
Check it out for a picture of him bailing out the boat. So it DID happen, Dave.
Meg Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Hey Dave Brewster,
1. There are pictures of the sinking boat with Penn in it.
2. He has discussed the issue in the media.
So, I guess you are either 1. Lying or 2. really misinformed.