|
Post by bklynred on Mar 15, 2007 23:05:38 GMT -4
It wasn't like there was nobody trying to help her, though. Coaches, officials, friends- they all tried to help her, but she wasn't willing to do the work. Remind you of anyone *coughBritneycough*? Good call, Yossarian. Sounds like someone needs to get Celeb Boxing on the line and see if Tonya's free when BS is out of rehab? Perhaps when Britney's crewcut is more fully grown in?
|
|
funwithcats
Guest
Sept 30, 2024 2:15:30 GMT -4
|
Post by funwithcats on Mar 18, 2007 2:36:53 GMT -4
One of my friends a few years ago grew up with Tonya. She said that she was always like this, and the downfall didn't surprise her at all. And that from what she'd heard, meth was definitely a possibility.
|
|
|
Post by bklynred on Mar 21, 2007 22:25:17 GMT -4
|
|
nadia
Guest
Sept 30, 2024 2:15:30 GMT -4
|
Post by nadia on Mar 21, 2007 23:54:48 GMT -4
[/color]?[/quote] I'd personally like to chuck a brick at the head of every single person with DUIs. Especially 40 something ADULTS.
|
|
piscessiren
Landed Gentry
"Every joke is a tiny revolution" George Orwell
Posts: 849
Dec 10, 2005 13:25:57 GMT -4
|
Post by piscessiren on Mar 21, 2007 23:55:57 GMT -4
[/color]?[/quote] I'm DYING to see her mugshot.
|
|
|
Post by bklynred on Mar 22, 2007 11:05:02 GMT -4
[/color]?[/quote] I'd personally like to chuck a brick at the head of every single person with DUIs. Especially 40 something ADULTS. [/quote] Ditto.
|
|
|
Post by kostgard on Mar 22, 2007 11:43:14 GMT -4
Yep - I'm from Portland (and yes, we all cringe that Tonya is one of our most famous exports) and this really doesn't surprise anyone here. I remember a few years ago Tonya was in the news again for throwing a hubcap at her boyfriend during a fight. Which lead me to ask - who the hell has a hubcap lying around for throwing purposes? But I guess the answer is people like Tonya. And yeah, she's always been "I'll do what I want!!" despite all the people who tried to help her. Her coach used to be horrifed over her tacky outfits and the way she would always insist upon skating around to ZZ Top and would say things like "Please, for the love of God, quit cutting practice to go smoke and play pool and please stay away from skeezy guys." But Tonya never listened. I remember a lot of folks around here who defended her all, "Hey, she's scrappy! She just doesn't want to play the Little Pretty Ice Princess!" Well, there's "scrappy individualist" and then there's "dumbass" and Tonya clearly fell into the latter category. And I think the Britney comparision is spot-on. Britney has been gliding on some natural charisma (just like Tonya glided on natural talent) but that only takes you so far and then you gotta buckle down and work. But like Tonya, Britney would rather go smoke, party, and date skeevy guys. Behold your future, Britney. And that's a good picture.
|
|
|
Post by Auroranorth on Mar 22, 2007 12:34:19 GMT -4
The quote I remember best about Tonya Harding is, "Th issue wasn't that she had no class. It's that she refused to allow anyone to give her some."
Keep in mind, Nancy Kerrigan came from a poor background as well. Yes, she had loving parents, but she also listened to and was guided by her coaches. She disciplined herself to do the work. Tonya's success depended on natural talent and jumping ability. Both of these skills have to be honed, and she wasn't willing to do it.
|
|
|
Post by bklynred on Mar 31, 2007 19:31:55 GMT -4
I'll go on a limb and bet Family Ties' Brian Bonsall[/color] assaulted his girlfriend while under the influence of something. Why else throw a drink in a sleeping woman's face before the choke hold? Yeeps.
|
|
nadia
Guest
Sept 30, 2024 2:15:30 GMT -4
|
Post by nadia on Apr 1, 2007 12:06:19 GMT -4
|
|