Comments on: Murphy’s Law – Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln? http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/10/21/murphys-law-other-than-that-how-was-the-play-mrs-lincoln/ One man's trash is another man's pop culture. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Joelle http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/10/21/murphys-law-other-than-that-how-was-the-play-mrs-lincoln/comment-page-1/#comment-31699 Joelle Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:26:55 +0000 http://www.hobotrashcan.com/?p=755#comment-31699 I'm really torn. On the one hand I agree that a person's work is separate from their lives outside of their job (as entertainer), and so find it reasonable to enjoy someones work even if they are an asshole or worse, commit a crime. I can still enjoy their old stuff, and only feel a little bad, but somehow paying them for making something new after they've done something horrible, just makes me feel really dirty. But, really, if they've served their debt by going to jail or whatever, then they're free to continue in their job. But then again, famous entertainers tend to be given special treatment and are often not forced to serve their punishments, or get fewer punishments, etc... You're right. It's all to much to think about when I just want to watch a movie or listen to music. I don't want to have to be confronted with the ethical dilemma. Your solution is perfect. Kittens, indeed. Especially if they have yarn. I’m really torn. On the one hand I agree that a person’s work is separate from their lives outside of their job (as entertainer), and so find it reasonable to enjoy someones work even if they are an asshole or worse, commit a crime. I can still enjoy their old stuff, and only feel a little bad, but somehow paying them for making something new after they’ve done something horrible, just makes me feel really dirty. But, really, if they’ve served their debt by going to jail or whatever, then they’re free to continue in their job. But then again, famous entertainers tend to be given special treatment and are often not forced to serve their punishments, or get fewer punishments, etc…

You’re right. It’s all to much to think about when I just want to watch a movie or listen to music. I don’t want to have to be confronted with the ethical dilemma. Your solution is perfect. Kittens, indeed. Especially if they have yarn.

]]> By: Amanda Lowery http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/10/21/murphys-law-other-than-that-how-was-the-play-mrs-lincoln/comment-page-1/#comment-31650 Amanda Lowery Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:07:10 +0000 http://www.hobotrashcan.com/?p=755#comment-31650 I can't help but giggle like a little girl every time I see that picture. Well done. I can’t help but giggle like a little girl every time I see that picture. Well done.

]]> By: laurak http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/10/21/murphys-law-other-than-that-how-was-the-play-mrs-lincoln/comment-page-1/#comment-31622 laurak Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:35:24 +0000 http://www.hobotrashcan.com/?p=755#comment-31622 I always find this an interesting issue--these artists' and athletes' actions somehow being connected in fans' minds with their work. I have no problem with saying "Chinatown" is a great movie, but Polanski should go to jail for raping a child. It doesn't make "Chinatown" suddenly a bad movie, the two aren't really related. And people shouldn't get out of paying the price for their crimes just because they are talented. I always find this an interesting issue–these artists’ and athletes’ actions somehow being connected in fans’ minds with their work. I have no problem with saying “Chinatown” is a great movie, but Polanski should go to jail for raping a child. It doesn’t make “Chinatown” suddenly a bad movie, the two aren’t really related. And people shouldn’t get out of paying the price for their crimes just because they are talented.

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