Prepared for hypocrisy? Be prepared for hypocrisy

No, I did not forget that I went on a 500 word diatribe against Chris Brown yesterday for being a douchebag for how he treated his girlfriend. Yes, I know that I proceeded to go on about how I would never disrespect or harm a wife or girlfriend of mine. Or any woman for that matter. Respect for women is very important. That being said, let's talk about Erin Andrews and her statements (as reported by the NY Daily News via Deadspin) that she made in court when faced with her stalker that video taped her naked in her hotel rooms in three different states.

"I am a victim of this sexual predator. I would like to see him immediately put in prison for as long as possible," Andrews, 31, told the judge.

Yes, she was a victim. And damn right she should want to see him get sent away. The dude's a pervert and it was a gross invasion of privacy. The fact that he'll get high-fived by the prison guards and that he's a hero to ESPN fans everywhere is irrelevant.

"I walk in crowds and I see him in my peripheral vision. When I'm alone in my house, I have fears that he's going to walk inside and hurt me."

That is also perfectly understandable. A little paranoid? Probably. But can you imagine what it would be like? That paranoia would kick your ass if one day you woke up and there was video of you naked in your bedroom or hotel room. Of course if people had to see a video of me naked in my room I'd feel more apologetic than paranoid or embarrassed, but that's just me.

"I don't know him. I've never met him. I don't know why he chose me. But I hope he never sees the light of day again."

Aaaand here's where I have a problem. Really? You don't know why he chose you? Have you looked in the mirror? Have you seen the freakin' video? Allow me to refresh your memory.




OK, ladies, you can just put your pitch forks down right the fuck now. I am in no way implying that what this scum bag did was appropriate or that it was deserved in any way at all. I'm just saying that maybe for a minute we could step back and think about how utterly ridiculous that statement is. The only reason she's even on TV is because she's hot and knows sports. Trust me, I know plenty of people (male and female) who know a whole lot about sports that would not make it on TV. Who is she kidding? I don't even mind that she wants him to go to jail for the rest of his life. Like I said yesterday, I'm all about ridiculous punishments for doing shady/douchebag things because, hey, I'm never going to drill a peep hole in someone's hotel room and video tape them naked. But to pretend that there is any reason other than the fact that she's gorgeous and famous behind why this guy "chose" her is patently ridiculous. I just wish we could be realistic about this. I remember when a reporter asked Melania Knauss (Trump's wife) if you couldn't make an argument that she wouldn't be dating him if he wasn't rich, her reply was along the lines of "Would he be with me if I wasn't beautiful?" Arrogant? Sure. Conceited? You betcha. Honest? Abso-fucking-lutely.

I'm not here to say that it's OK to objectify women. They are people too. Except for reality show stars. I still think Tila Tequila is an alien from outer fucking space. And don't get me started on that midget Snooki from "Jersey Shore." I'm not here to say that it's OK to video tape them naked in a hotel room. Unless, you know, that's what they're into. What I'm here to say is, if you are a woman and you are going to make a living off of your good looks then don't get up on your soap box and bitch and moan like you are shocked that men would objectify you. If you can't handle that then go home, grab some donuts en route and have at 'em. Trust me, in 50 or 60 pounds no one will be video taping you naked. Fatty.