Listen, people, I know we're always joking here on the blog ... ha ha ... yuk yuk yuk ... woah, funny funny, mkay?
But sometimes it's time to get serious.
And now, I guess, is one of those times.
And so I have this to say to these two: HANG IN THERE, GUYS, HANG IN THERE.
Please, God. Please, God. Let them be okay. I don't know if I can take it otherwise. Let them make it through. PLEASE.
(thanks for the heads up, Emily.)
Like I don't have enough on my plate, now I gotta worry about this!? Thanks!
Posted by: David at February 10, 2005 04:05 PMDavid,
This is a good place to share in your pain. We're all suffering the same. We're here for you, brother.
I don't want to push anyone off the bridge, but the Spears marriage is in trouble too.
If it all goes south for both couples, I might just do myself in.
Posted by: Bill McCabe at February 10, 2005 04:21 PMNow that one's an absolute *shock*.
(I typed that through tears, BTW.)
Posted by: Emily at February 10, 2005 04:23 PMJust in time for Valentine's Day too, dammit.
My heart is dead.
Posted by: red at February 10, 2005 04:28 PMI just don't know what to do either. This may be remembered as the day that the love died.
Posted by: Bill McCabe at February 10, 2005 04:30 PMIf Red Bull, Cheetos, and baby mama drama won't hold your marriage together,
WHAT WILL?!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa at February 10, 2005 04:30 PMOn t'other hand, I wonder if this is giving anyone at MTV ideas?
"NewlySplits: Nick & Jessica"
Episode 1 has the lawyers going over the Prenup to find out who gets custody of the dental implants.
Posted by: skinnydan at February 10, 2005 04:31 PMskinnydan:
EXCELLENT point. They can definitely capitalize on their split, in a reality-TV show kind of way.
But my heart is still dead.
Posted by: red at February 10, 2005 04:33 PMWell, there goes my day. Week. Month.
Group therpy, anyone?
Posted by: michele at February 10, 2005 04:42 PMGroup therapy sounds good. I may need alcohol and a group hug too.
Posted by: Bill McCabe at February 10, 2005 04:47 PMBill ... maybe something like this would help?
Posted by: red at February 10, 2005 04:49 PMSheila,
Please. There's enough suffering here already.
Sheila,
Believe it or not, I almost wrote "or one of those pathetic cuddle parties" at the end of that last comment. But I knew that would be taking it too far.
Posted by: Bill McCabe at February 10, 2005 04:53 PMWhen we're this collectively hurt, there is no such thing as taking it too far.
Posted by: red at February 10, 2005 04:54 PMWe should all write haikus to deal with our hurting.
Posted by: Emily at February 10, 2005 05:05 PMLet's not prejudge this. After all, it's only a rumour and Jessica HAS denied it.
Although.. "tabloids ran pictures of Lachey, 31, surrounded by cheerleaders at a Super Bowl party in Jacksonville, Fla".. damn those tabloids.. damn them.
In the half-full glass, though.. IF there really was a split on the cards the report would have mentioned that Jessica's focus on her career was causing problems.
Posted by: peteb at February 10, 2005 05:09 PMJessica and Nick
Oh my God say it ain't so
chicken of the sea...
Jessica and Nick
My heart aches as their hearts ache
My symbols of love
(Well, I'm not that good at haiku, but I think the general feel comes through)
Ok, Sheila wins.
Posted by: michele at February 10, 2005 05:31 PMThe newlyweds in chaos
pink lipstick hearts melt
Nick and Jessica no more
A reverse haiku, in honor of Jessica's brain
Posted by: Just1Beth at February 10, 2005 09:21 PMSordid pleasures end
Precious memories linger
Brouhaha,despair
Marriage trouble talk
bad for smart business model
based on lasting love.
Yet bright notes exist;
for this tabloid scandal means
Ashlee gets no press.
Let me get this straight -
Famous breakups on V-day?
Sweet schaedenfreude!
So you say it's true:
Even the pretty and rich
Dissed by Cupid now?
Bitter Single Girl,
I, cannot work up a lot
of sympathy for them.
You guys. The haikus. You completely rock.
"sweet schaudenfraude" - HAHAHA
Posted by: red at February 11, 2005 09:18 AMCeleb Newlyweds
Nice to look at, Not so Bright
They're done? No big whoop
I grant you it's not on the schaudenfraude level, but I'll work on it
Posted by: skinnydan at February 11, 2005 09:58 AMSee? Isn't all this unabated artistic expression of our mutual anguish positively liberating? I can feel my heart healing already.
We must revel in this revealing moment!
Posted by: Emily at February 11, 2005 10:16 AMStars shouldn't Marry
Laws should stop this from repeating
Where is my Cognac?
Posted by: Wutzizname at February 11, 2005 01:37 PMThank you Ms. Fleming,
Please call me when the shuttle lands.