The "news" has been buzzing lately that singer Rihanna is back together with ex-boyfriend/abuser, Chris Brown. Really, Rihanna, really? For those of you who are unfamiliar with the story behind those two -- About three years ago, Chris Brown beat the crap out of her for whatever reason. He went to jail, restraining orders were served, yadda, yadda, yadda. You can read about the whole shebang (literally) here.
The two have recently been collaborating on a couple of songs (annoying), which I (and everyone else apparently) assume will turn into a full reconciliation between them. As someone who dated a not-so-nice-guy in the past (a pretty big asshole, actually), I can't imagine wanting to even look at someone I had a restraining order against, let alone date the guy. I know there are many people out there who can't seem to walk away from someone despite he or she being a Grade A Asshole, and I'm not discounting anyone's troubles, but after three years of separation, what on earth is the draw, Ri-ri? He absolutely grosses me out. Not that Rihanna should live her life as a role model because she just so happens to be famous, but what kind of message does that send? "Oh, yeah, he beat the snot out of me, but that was years ago! He really is a lovely guy, honestly." No biggie!
And what is with all of these girls on Twitter during Chris Brown's laughable Grammy performance (his dancers were far more interesting than his lip-syncing, computer-generated-voice showing) tweeting that they'd gladly take a beating from him if he agreed to be their boyfriend. ................... What?! How does that even make sense? Joke or not (and a stupid joke at that), that is absolutely insane.
Here are a few of those tweets (grammar mistakes and all):
-Like I've said multiple times before, Chris Brown can beat me all he wants.... I'd do anything to have him oh my
-Dude, Chris brown can punch me in the face as much as [he] wants to, just as long as he kisses it (:
-I don't know why Rihanna complained. Chris Brown can beat me anytime he wants to.
-chris brown can punch me whenever he wants #love
OK. Again. WHAT?! Who are these girls, and what kind of backwards reality are they living in? I'm sure the majority of them didn't actually mean they'd be fine with taking a beating from him, but still. Imagine if Twitter existed years ago? What would the trending topic be after Jeffrey Dahmer's arrest?
I don't know why everyone is complaining! I'd let #Jeffrey Dahmer cut me into little pieces, as long as he promised to be gentle ;)
This leads me to my biggest question and namesake of this blog: Have people always been this stupid, or are we just more aware of it because of the Internet?
Get a grip, people!
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