Something Ain't Right About Lindsay Lohan's Lawsuit
Pop-Ed: As the day wears on and the ridiculousness of Lindsay Lohan's $100 million lawsuit against E*Trade settles in, a thought popped into my head that I felt needed to be shared: On behalf of PopEater, I'm officially declaring shenanigans on this story, and going out on a limb by saying that E*Trade is in on this "lawsuit" by Miss Lohan, and likely even paid her to "sue" them. Why would they do such a thing, you ask?
The explanation after the jump.
The first reason this whole thing stinks like a publicity stunt is the lawsuit itself. Lindsay is suing the company because a baby in their ad is named Lindsay... and claims to be a "milkaholic." Her lawyer contended (wink wink) that Lohan is on a first-name recognition basis, a la Oprah or Madonna. This will never stand up in court, so the lawsuit itself is shady right off the bat.
Secondly, it's for $100 million. Say that with me, people: One hundred MILLION dollars. E*Trade didn't run photos of Lindsay smoking crack naked while punching a puppy. They said her name in a fleeting reference that may or may not have had anything to do with her. You don't file $100 million lawsuits for that.
Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly in our little conspiracy theory, is this: Thanks to said lawsuit and the news coverage surrounding it, hundreds of thousands of people have watched the commercial in question. Most blogs and news sites (
PopEater included) ran the commercial in the initial lawsuit coverage. What better way to drum up publicity than to attach your name to a bogus lawsuit that will never happen, while still getting millions of eyes on your commercial ... without having to spend a penny?
So, E*Trade, we're on to you... and we've got to say, this one's quite clever. Still, we're not embedding the commercial in this post, because then you would win.
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Just another desperate attempt by a washed-up actress trying to keep her head above water and score some cash before her's runs out. Jeeez, what was her last movie anyway? I haven't seen anything memorable since The Parent Trap. Honey, lesbian shennanigans and alcoholism isn't the way back to success. Better find some magic soon before you're bagging groceries somewhere or driving a taxi.
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lohan thinks shes the only women in the world with that name shes getting cattied away
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Lohan needs to stop drinking and take a SOBER look at what she's doing! Emotional pain and suffering from the ad? I think she's the cause of all her drama. Work for a change and get money the American way, Lohan.
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I've never seen serious, professional actors behave the way Lohan does. The real pros very carefully and deliberately try to manage their privacy, PR, and use PR professionals to do so. Who in the world would insure her for a job? The current image that she is projecting isn't a very positive one, imo. Maybe it is time for a reality check - try another line of work, hon, and take Jessica Simpson with ya. Being friends with Lohan may feel like towing a 50 ton rock over the finish line with a shoe lace. UGH!
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Get over yourself Lohan.Not everything revolves around you,you conceited,psychotic Lunatic.
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I know several women named Lindsay, I guess they'll have to change their names so Ms Lohan can have it all to herself.
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So Linzey Loman's career is in the "I'm so desparate for attention, I'll try any publicity stunt" phase. During the next phase, she'll knock over a liquor store and then drop dead from an overdose about two weeks later. Please Linzey, hurry along to the next phase!!
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My daughter's name is Lindsay.... can she get some of that money, too?! LOL I don't think eTrade is behind this. I think she is just trying to get attention. She can't get any positive attention, so she's so desperate she'll take negative attention. Anything to stay in the news... her acting and reputation isn't keeping her there!
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What the hell is Lindsay smoking now?!
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who is lindsey lohan?
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The e-trade ads are really stupid. The first ones were cute; but the kid got too big so they got another one; but they kept using the same voice for the new kid; so Lindsey Lohan ain't the only one who is a few bricks shy of a load. Maria
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She looks at least twice her age. ( Not in a healthy way.)
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Well, Mike Hess' explanation makes a lot more sense than Lohan's lawsuit does.
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Lindsay Lohan has her head so far up her ass that she's full of crap!!!
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I figured this was a publicity stunt to cover up the fact that Ungaro fired her ass and she is trying to get people to focus on something other than her ongoing failures.
I don't associate Milkaholics, alcoholics or boyfriend stealers with Lohan (or the first name Lindsay). Crack whore, shanky ho, nasty loser....those are the things that I associated with Lohan.
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So, if someone says our name they owe us money? Or is it only if the share our name? Man, there's some people who owe me allot of money. How ridiculous can you get?
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Maybe if "baby" Lindsay had showed a bare butt and had been wearing boob tassels, I might have made the stretch to a parody of Lindsay Lohan. Her career's down the toilet and she's looking for easy money. Puuulllleeezzze -get over yourself Lindsay and crawl back under that rock.
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Who is Linsey Lohan? I think she needs to quit wasting our time and move on with a real life.
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God I love this woman......so entertaining.......
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Sounds like someone's fishing for cash. Maybe she should try her hand at a real job. The girl needs a reality check, I guess she is the first person ever to be named Lindsay.
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