TOP TEN FOOLS OF THE DECADE!!!!

Below is a top ten list of athletes, celebrities or politicians who were very memorable for their stupid moment or moments for the decade. Not all listed below are necessarily the most evil or stupidest people in the world. However, each person listed below has done their part between the years 2000 and 2010 to publically embarrass themselves in an infamous moment either by statements, decisions or actions.

Because of each of their unforgettable contributions to media discourse, their acknowledgement at the end of the decade is more than befitting and deserved.

We all have stupid moments or make stupid decisions, but Jesse James built up to a stupid climax at the wrong time. Just as his American Sweetheart wife, Sandra Bullock, was about to peak and win some of the most prestigious awards and nominations in acting, making national headlines----and simultaneously when the couple were enroute to adopting an African American baby, this is the time where allegations of infidelity and pictures of him wearing Nazi regalia while saluting to the camera popped up.

His wife Sandra Bullock is a clean cut humanitarian who is rich, successful, and on the move. James became sexually linked with a trashy, tattooed biker chick who also has photos in Nazi uniforms. For a successful 40 year old grown man to dress up as a Nazi---and to shack up with some trashy chick also seen in Nazi clothes---James cements his spot. When you and your peers are in your 20's, it's easier for everyone to write you off as young and stupid at the moment. When you and your peers are in your late 30's and 40's, you own businesses and have a humanitarian wife, your explainable stupid moments in Nazi suits are just a little bit harder to shake.

The Grateful Thespian

Scores of woman have claimed that Jeremy Piven is obvious and unsmooth in his pursuit of sex, and is a memorable bad date that will try to get you as wasted as possible. Charming, but that’s not why he's on this list though. He did the unthinkable: He blew off his Broadway role, disappeared, and sent in a ridiculous excuse about mercury poison many days later while MIA. This was a bad, unprecedented insult to every thespian in the world. Piven treated his contractual Broadway obligation as if it were a summer camp.

There are so many people out there fighting tooth and nail for roles and opportunities, and this guy blew off one of the most coveted opportunities in the world with a lame, "fishy" excuse.

Most feel that he didn't take in consideration the committment and hard work entailed with a Broadway role and changed his mind. He was already rich and doing well so in true fink fashion, Piven weaseled out of what would be an amazing life time opportunity for most. I don't know what else to say besides you just don't do that. What made matters worse to leaving the production high and dry was that the excuse he gave was so delayed, stupid and unbelievable----and then he actually got away with it without any punitive action. Or did he? In certain industries, pissing people off by quitting does not help your career or land you many future gigs. We'll see.

The Consummate Show Host

"Hold on. Ama....ama let you finish but...."

Kanye West is good at what he does, I don't want anyone to take that from him. The problem with Kanye however, is that his ego is off the charts, and he's a rebel without a cause besides his own celebrity. He doesn't know restraint half the time and lashes his powerful energy into a tirade before he deliberates over a situation. Sometimes he just comes out with it regardless where he is.

As for the Swift ordeal, there's no doubt in my mind that Taylor Swift is an extremely overhyped sensation, but what he did was uncalled for to say the least. In retrospect, I think he was just wasted. People should've gotten over it quicker though, because that happens to be the best career moment of Taylor Swift's life. Also, I was one of the few who actually found it hilarious, and great live TV.

Prior to the Taylor Swift situation, he also blurted out "George Bush doesn't care about Black people" along side a visibly stunned Mike Myers. Its not just what you say sometimes, because we're all entitled to our opinions no matter how outrageous they may be, it's also when and how you say it. It was a telethon to raise money for Katrina victims; I can't think of a befitting moment to toss that one in smoothly. Regardless, both occasions were moments in which everyone was looking around a little confused like "did that just happen?". I can never forget Beyonce's or Mike Myers stunned grimaces. Timeless.

I'll be honest: Unlike most people, my beef with Kanye isn't that he did what he did. If that's how you feel I applaud rock star moments like that. Again it was great TV, and great for Taylor Swift. Leave him alone. My real beef was his buckling to the backlash and apologizing on Jay Leno and other shows like a ridiculous clown afterwards. Man, his uncomfortable cowering was difficult to watch. In 48 hours he went from rebel to runt. When you bust loose and do things like that don't hang your head low immediately afterward. Know what you're doing before you do it.

.....no words...

No matter what negative list is out there, this man should be on any and all of them. Rush Limbaugh is dangerous: He's bigoted, polarizing, incredibly stupid, wrong about everything he comments on---but has a convincing charisma and strong confidence that wins him believers and support. He's also heavily relied upon to invent things and boogie men to be angry about---and he's good at it.

In the stupidest parts of the country, Limbaugh appeals to white anger and goes all out. Rush Limbaugh blamed Americas obesity problem on welfare. He also insisted that the oil spilling into the gulf was no big deal because "oil is natural", totally unaware that it's actually extremely toxic and eradicates fish and bird populations. And like a child with a grudge, he blames EVERYTHING on Obama and weaves him in whether it's related to him or not just like Fox's Sean Hannity.

Rush Limbaugh is a very small minded, all American idiot who sees himself as a visionary and I can literally go on for days. However, one of the most memorable moments of disgust for me was when he implied that Michael J. Fox was acting about his disease while endorsing democratic candidate Claire McCaskill for Senate because she supported embryonic stem cell research. Rush said of Fox, "He is exaggerating the effects of the disease. He's moving all around and shaking and it's purely an act. ... This is really shameless of Michael J. Fox. Either he didn't take his medication or he's acting." Incredible even for Limbaugh. The one thing I will say in his defense is that he is an entertainer of sorts and he has an audience to think of. Like Glenn Beck, I sometimes think these guys aren't as stupid as they seem, maybe they say ridiculous outlandish things to keep the entertainment going for their ridiculous audiences.

So as long as many of us in society are stupid and angry....there will be a Rush.

Martha Coakley is the democrat that surprisingly lost the beloved Ted Kennedy's Senate seat last year in Massachusetts in one of the most important races of the decade---and it was all her fault. The loss couldn't come at a worse time as the struggling Obama administration became gravely concerned about losing seats and voting power to the Republicans volleying for power. In truth, Martha Coakley was more experienced, more qualified and more in touch with what her constituents needed than her Republican opponent Scott Brown, but we all know that doesn't necessarily mean anything to American voters. It was her race to lose and she did just that---horribly. Coakley ran a historically horrible race, and made the biggest gaffe ever that she couldn't come back from with Bostonians.

Coakley was a step behind and she wasn't prepared for the climate. Republicans succeeded in confusing everyone about what was in the Healthcare bill and made Americans deathly afraid of Health Care Reform, something we used to all want. Consequently, the unforgivably dumb and corporate controlled began running around in circles ready to listen to any new idea outside of the democratic party. Boston was always a very blue area and already enjoyed a great healthcare program, but they like everyone else were afraid and confused of what they didn't know or understand. The time was ripe for Bostonians to vote against their own interests. This is where Coakley dropped the ball.

Firstly, for such an important race, an invisible Coakley barely campaigned at all, as if arrogantly assuming the overwhelmingly democratic area that loved Ted Kennedy was a done deal for her. Her opponent Scott Brown, former playgirl model, was a green republican pawn, not the man Massachusetts needed, who didn't even provide health insurance for his own employees. Regardless, Coakley left all that alone.

When she finally realized the "surprise" that she was behind in the polls, she suddenly came out, but too mean, desperate and vicious. Scott Brown didn't have to say much because Coakley was unnecessarily aggressive. The public turned more against her as the handsome and likeable Brown skipped along on the high road. The cu de grace and clearly her biggest, now famous mistake was when Coakley appeared on a Boston radio station and called legendary Red Sox hurler, Curt Schilling, a Yankees Fan. And it was finished.

The Comedic Professional

Quote: (In comedy club in LA circa 2006) "Look, there's a n****r!!!!"

This was out of control. Imagine being at a live show where a beloved, cartoonish character like "The Fonz'" or Steve Urkel goes off into a wild, angry racist rant, making you feel like security should be called in. Well, the beloved "Kramer" lost a few screws in real life and did just that. 'Shocking' doesn't say enough.

Responding to hecklers, he went on for a few minutes yelling the "N" word, talking about hangings and the days in which they'd shove forks up the rear ends of "certain folks". I'm sorry, but this is waaay beyond a slip of the "N" word. This was horrific, cold and ironic to the character he played. It was also astonishingly unprofessional, and he should never be trusted or hired for anything unscripted ever again in his life. This was supposed to be light hearted comedy, somehow with the mic in this man's hand however, it slipped into showbiz misery. "Kramer" may have been involved with a few organizations and got his speaking invitations mixed up.

It's moments like this you really have to wonder about a man's sanity. And moments like these aren't as fixable as others. Bad mistake for a once loveable character whose show was ending.

Then again like Don Imus, Dog The Bounty Hunter and countless others...maybe he'll be just fine. All he did was remind Black audience members of the times they were strung up, murdered by hangings, lynchings and oppressed. And he said sorry.

The Family Man

"Timing is Everything" should have been his mantra to live by. This man was once a possible candidate for president, and then he hurled himself off a political cliff.

Let's see----he cheated on his DYING wife, produced a secret baby with the mistress, and then tried to deny it all and say HIS CHILD was his aide's kid. "Wuzn me...". Digest it all, then continue.

Consequently, John Edwards wife of 33 years cut him out of her will 6 days before her death. His wife battling her terminal affliction passed away amidst all of the humiliating embarassement and drama. After 3 decades of marriage, this is how he allowed her to go out in her last days.

Edwards then decided to propose to his mistress a mere 3 weeks after his wife's passing. Well done, Sir.

Public office to publicly way off. Nothing more to say really.

....Yep....

Tony Hayward was the self righteous man in charge at BP during the Oil spill in the Gulf. This guy never really seemed to acknowledge the gravity of the situation his company caused. When the American people needed answers and consolation, he gave none. He only felt pity for himself and kept trying to reposition his company in a better light. Before committing to the money Obama was trying to hold BP accountable for, he instead stood at the helm while BP spent money on commercials glorifying BP and restoring its name.

BP also attempted to block lawsuits and money that would go toward health issues for workers and volunteers, and he went on yachting trips that enraged and confused just about everyone. The character and mentality of some of these rich, delusional, corporate CEO's was finally put on front street.

There are more qualifications to a job than the ability to make the company more money. If you're inept at damage control and emergencies, you shouldn't be in the top seat at all. If he opened the companies wallet, flew out to the Gulf himself from day one and rolled up his sleeves, he'd be looked at very differently. Instead he proved himself to be a blue blooded, out of touch, sheltered, and arrogant coward who didn't care about anyone or anything else but himself. In the midst of bad press while wildlife and the way of life for millions of Americans were gravely affected, Hayward whined that he "just wants his life back".

In his defense, its true that during tragedies, angry people always go beserk and witch hunt for a villain to blame. However, that’s exactly why you don't say extremely stupid, self absorbed and insensitive statements when they do.

Intro Quote:

"All of 'em, any of 'em that have been in front of me over all these years." --Sarah Palin, unable to name a single newspaper or magazine she reads, interview with Katie Couric, CBS News, Oct. 2008

For many, Sarah Palin will always be John McCain's mistake. For others who refuse to concede the pretty obvious and let it go, she's still a star. Sarah Palin is charming, and her fame is impressive, but it's clear that the woman just isn't that intellegent and isn't needed in the world of politics. Sarah Palin is a cancer, a very polarizing figure who didn't even finish her stint as governor, that now seems to stir up trouble just to keep giving herself a platform. Palin is one of the most notable politicians behind only George W. perhaps, known for many embarrassing gaffes manifesting her ignorance.

Sarah Palin is hardly a politician, she's an entertainer writing books, public speaking, and doing reality shows for money. The highest office she held, she quit, probably so she could avoid scrutiny and start her reality show and other endeavors sooner.

Sarah Palin is most recently in the news for criticizing Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign. Michelle Obama put focus on the fact that obesity is a serious National problem that is leading Americans toward various health problems and death. Currently in our schools, only the worst foods highest in salts and sugars, and lowest in nutritional value are available and Michelle Obama is working to change that. Sarah Palin, however, again who obviously doesn't quite get the issue, is twisting it into some weird anti-government control issue. Again and again, she keeps riling stupid people up against an enemy that isn't there. On a few speaking occasions she brought sweets with her saying let moms decide what to and what not to eat, not the government. Yep..... So as the rate of obesity in America soars and diseases and deaths associated with obesity like diabetes continue to rise, Sarah Palin is stepping in to shoot down Michelle Obama's efforts to encourage young people to eat right and exercise---"because the government is trying to overthrow our lives."

Palin will always be one of those "politicians" to build a platform through fear mongering. I don't hate Sarah Palin, but it's very scary to watch someone who doesn't even know that they're stupid, gain support and keep pushing forward.

Outro Quote:

"Well, let's see. There's ― of course in the great history of America there have been rulings that there's never going to be absolute consensus by every American, and there are those issues, again, like Roe v. Wade, where I believe are best held on a state level and addressed there. So, you know, going through the history of America, there would be others but ―" --Sarah Palin, unable to name a Supreme Court decision she disagreed with other than Roe vs. Wade, interview with Katie Couric, CBS News, Oct. 1, 2008

Man With The Plan For America

"Tribal sovereignty means that; it's sovereign. I mean, you're a -- you've been given sovereignty, and you're viewed as a sovereign entity. And therefore the relationship between the federal government and tribes is one between sovereign entities." --Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2004

In all honesty, I was trying to leave him alone but I couldn't, there's only one George W. From hijacking 2 elections, to mishandling domestic disasters like 911 and Katrina that made international headlines, to starting a war in the wrong country and killing it's leader for no specified reason, to allowing other nations to lose faith in our leadership as the hegemonic country, to countless imbecilic quotes and statements, George W. takes the proverbial cake. America was on a comedic high and a hegemonic, and economic all time low. George Bush proudly led with his understanding of the Bible and not his brain. No need to go in any further on this, we know. I'll just leave a few quotes below.

"I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Hanukkah." --at a White House menorah lighting ceremony, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 2001

"I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound largemouth bass in my lake." --on his best moment in office, interview with the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, May 7, 2006

CHRIS BROWN:

The Gentle

He had one of the hottest, most famous, and internationally adored girlfriends----and he bit her.

I know exactly how these things work. Rhianna wasn't a little innocent angel who did nothing while the wild Chris Brown went nuts on her. Yes, she probably instigated the whole thing, and then ran to the tabloids with her injuries as last licks. Regardless, Brown had no business hitting her and the stunt almost cost him everything. He's still a young guy and hopefully he gets help and doesn't bite off more than he can chew in his future relationships.

BRETT FAVRE:

The Helpless Romantic

Brett Favre, married with children, became obsessed with a former Jets employee and began sending her inappropriate text messages, voicemails and eventually lewd, naked photos. I was embarrassed for him. It’s a scary thought for a lot of guys to wake up from a wild drunken night and realize you sent a girl pictures of your penis----and you're famous too. Hungover and groggy, the "Brett,...seriously wtf???" calls from handlers about to pour in any second.

That's one of the top ten uncool things you could do to lose a girl's interest INSTANTLY. When I thought it would just die down and blow over, we learned that he has a history of going after women, and he also aggressively went after Jets message therapists too.

Surprisingly no one interested in his golden penis, eventually a few of the Jets massage therapists launched lawsuits against him at him at the same time. Favre tried what he probably could've gotten away with in some small town USA where he's adored---but not in NYC!!! NYC women have seen it all, are not as star struck, and don't need celebrity penis pictures---not suggesting any woman does. Makes you wonder why Favre got the hell out of NYC and left the Jets so quick. With more lawsuits coming out of the woodworks, he'll be in the papers for several months more trying to poke a way out of this.

TIGER WOODS:

The Good Friend to Many

My beef with Tiger isn't just that he cheated. Let's be real----he was a young, very rich athlete making millions at the top of his game. I refuse to point a judgmental finger. So many athletes are out there doing the exact same thing and its all about who gets caught. Also, put a lot of these self righteous people shouting him out in the same position in life he was in and they'd probably be doing the same thing too. My beef with Tiger is the fact he got married in the first place if he knew what he was capable of. Why keep this charade going needlessly? In addition to being married, he was sloppy, leaving incriminating texts and voicemails basically saying "Hey, it's ME, Tiger Woods. My wife is on to us."

Tiger had scores of women he ran around with and tried to cover up what was almost full blown side relationships with each of them. Not wise at all. Great golfer....HORRIBLE "player".

If Tiger never got married, no one would care about these fame hungry whores running their mouths in the tabloids, going on reality shows and acting like victims when they probably knew exactly what it was, and as if he was the only rich man they whored themselves out to. Companies wouldn't be dropping his endorsements. Women everywhere wouldn't be cursing his name. If anything, when his squeaky clean image dissipated, his womanizing might've even made him a stud. Married with kids however, he'll have to forget ever being a stud and settle for stupid.

JOHN MAYER:

The Wordsmith

I saw this happening before it did. I even said it to a friend right before it happened and predicted something almost exactly like what actually took place. I started to notice and be wary of how much of a ham John Mayer was becoming. I noticed he kept trying to be in the public eye and he was constantly trying to be funny, clever, witty---and seen. Soon he became a regular on TMZ goofing around and I'm like 'what is he doing?'. He was walking around with the mic on TMZ almost every other day, passing gas and doing skits---and the publicist in me sensed the danger. I told a friend that John Mayer's music is respectable, he doesn't need to be doing all of this, he's killing his mystique, he's detracting from his image, and something is going to happen....

And sure enough, in a regrettable interview he compared his penis to David Duke, gave an extremely corny, idiotic, and somewhat insulting reason "why black people like him", you know...cause he's reeeal and tells it like it 'tis and stuff. AND...while she was in another relationship, he very inappropriately and strangely described Jessica Simpson's sex, none of which went over well at all. He insulted black woman and his black fans who I'm sure didn't have a categorized, race based reason why they liked him if any did, and he grossly disrespected Jessica Simpson and any other woman who took offense to his sexual descriptions. It finally happened, and it was bad. He had to crawl back in front of his band that happened to be 90% black and issue an apology. John Mayer did make good on his promise though: In a teary eyed apology, he declared that he was done, and so far, he kept his word. For some, saying nothing is always best.

MICHAEL VIC:

The Dog Whisperer

He made millions of dollars running around with a ball. A huge light bulb comes on and he decides to take up a new business venture---underground illegal dog fighting! Consequently he gets hauled off to jail. Smooth. I guess it could happen to any millionaire.