Infamy as advertisement
Runaway helium balloon saga was a hoax... what some people will do to get noticed! :-0
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091023/ap_on_re_us/us_balloon_boy_search
Taking innovativeness to unreasonable lengths... wanting more advertisement for themselves after appearing in 2 episodes of "Wife Swap" and pitching another reality tv show.
Prime example of not thinking ahead and now facing possible charges of conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a false report to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant.
The only bright side to these are that the above are felonies only but still... well, and they have their wish of getting noticed.
Which brings us to another issue about some people committing felonies or crimes, etc and using their infamy just to get noticed.
blame the reality shows and the greed of the TV networks which in turn is fuelling this greed in the local populace.
Society has a lot to answer for. The need for "fame and success" and in this case , the urge to participate in a reality show..
Yeah i heard about these guys. But they got what they deserved.
"The producer of "Wife Swap" had a show in development with the Heenes but said the deal is now off. The TLC cable network also said Heene had pitched a reality show months ago, but it passed on the offer."
Very fine parenting!
Hey labda!! Swamped with work but (just about) alive n kickin'. Just got a breather to skim through my QL playground.
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The Cookie Monster said it.
eaglemmanuel, first off heyyy!!! Haven't heard from you in the longest - hope you've been good.
It's absolutely ridiculous the lengths some people will go to get publicity. I mean, anything for a quick buck, hey?!
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