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Sarah Palin "Shocked" By President Obama's "Special Olympics" Joke

Sassy Smith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who is mom to a Down syndrome baby - her youngest son Trig, who was born last April - was "shocked" by President Obama's Special Olympics joke, that he made on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno Thursday evening.

During his conversation with Jay Leno, President Obama bragged that he'd scored 129 points while bowling at the White House, but said that score still wasn't great, calling his game, "like the Special Olympics or something."

That comment brought out the mama bear in Palin and she said, "I was shocked to learn of the comment made by President Obama about Special Olympics. This was a degrading remark about our world's most precious and unique people, coming from the most powerful position in the world."

She continued, "These athletes overcome more challenges, discrimination and adversity than most of us ever will. By the way, these athletes can outperform many of us and we should be proud of them. I hope President Obama's comments do not reflect how he truly feels about the special needs community."

The President, before the show aired, apologized - his rep said, "He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world."

What do you think? Was President Obama out of line or was it an innocent joke? Or is Gov. Palin being too sensitive or does she have a valid point? Or has it been blown out of proportion?

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Jenny McCarthy & Jim Carrey Keep The "Sizzle" In Their Romance!

Sassy Smith — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:03:00 GMT

Actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey know how to keep the "sizzle" in their romance! Although the couple have no plans to marry, they are absolutely committed to one another and like to keep things exciting. So, how do these two keep it fresh and fun?

A friend says that Jenny and Jim like to hang out together in the buff! Luckily, their lifestyle affords them the freedom to take romantic holidays without kids - all parents need a break from time to time.

During a recent trip to Hawaii, the lovebirds spent $25,000 on a rented beachfront villa - it was very private, allowing them to have some "couple" time.

The pal said, "Of course they are dressed in public. But when they're alone, they prefer to be nude much of the time!"

It's cool that these two keep their relationship a priority - it makes for better parenting. Happy parents, happy kids!

Jenny and Jim have been together for three years, and Jim has taken to Jenny's son Evan, 6, who is autistic.

Carrey said Evan has taught him to love deeper.

"I'm a guy who's used to getting people's attention when I want it, and I'm pretty good with kids, so it was a bit difficult and hard not to take it personally when I tried my best to play with him. He was focused on something else, and I could have been on fire in the room, and he wouldn't have noticed me."

But, over time, Jim and Evan bonded and now they're inseperable. Jim is also dad to daughter Jane, 21.

Sounds like they're a tight-knit family.

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Jim Carrey Says Jenny McCarthy's Son Taught Him a Deeper Love

Karl Erikson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Jim Carrey recently spoke about learning to deal with Jenny McCarthy's autistic son. Carrey talked to Oprah Winfrey about Evan Joseph, 6. The challenges of dealing with an autistic child are myriad, especially when that child is the son of your girlfriend.

When Jim and Jenny first started dating in 2006, Evan was totally non-verbal, refusing any eye contact. "I'm a guy who's used to getting people's attention when I want it," Jim said, "and I'm pretty good with kids, so it was a bit difficult and hard not to take it personally when I tried my best to play with him. He was focused on something else, and I could have been on fire in the room, and he wouldn't have noticed me."

Jim kept at it, though, and says that autistic kids "show us how to go somewhere deeper as far as loving." Now, Evan and Jim are very close. "It's like Star Wars impressions back and forth all day long."

Jenny McCarthy has a new book out about her experiences with autism called "Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds."

She says, "I know why God gave me Evan. He is a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to the world. It made me who I am today."

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Sarah Palin's Tanning Bed

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:35:00 GMT

I thought long and hard about what to title this post, but then realized there was nothing better than "Sarah Palin's Tanning Bed." It's a punchline in itself, sort of like "Vern Troyer Sex Tape."

Apparently the ‘Mother, Moose Hunter, Maverick’ had a tanning bed installed in the governor's mansion in 2007. Roger Wetherell, a government official in Alaska, confirms it to US magazine. "She did. She paid for it with her own money. It was done shortly after she took office [in early 2007] and moved into the mansion."

Tanning beds can cost up to $35,000 to install in a home - not including the cost of parts, says Alaska-based tanning parlor manager Erin Weise. In the understatement of the year, Weise says, "I don't think it's normal for people to have a tanning bed in their house."

Ironically, Palin's soul mate, John McCain has twice battled skin cancer, and Palin herself declared May 2007 Skin Cancer Awareness Month in Alaska. The press release read, "Skin cancer is caused, overwhelmingly, by over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and from tanning beds.”

It's hard to believe that the mother of five children, one of whom has special needs, couldn't think of something better to spend that wad of cash on. Then again, life just sort of takes care of itself when you've got a nicely bronzed bod and a freezer packed with moose meat.

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Photos - Jenny McCarthy Malibu Beach Babe

Sassy Smith — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy, her son Evan, 6, and boyfriend Jim Carrey, were all on set of Jenny's newest comedy flick on Sunday. Jenny sure knows how to rock a bikini - mama looks good!

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Although Jenny, 35, and Jim are close and she's even referred to him as 'the Austism Whisperer' (her son is autistic), they will probably never marry. The 46-year-old actor told Britain's Daily Star, "There won't be any marriage. I think getting married is great and everyone should do it. But once you've done it twice you should stop doing it."

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Celebrity Dads Raising Money For Autism

Sassy Smith — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:10:00 GMT

I love this - celebrity dads (and some moms too!), who used their comedic talent to raise money for autism. Who was there to help raise awareness?

Last Sunday night, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Chris Rock joined funnymen forces and took to the stage at New York's Beacon Theatre for "A Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education."

The show was hosted by Jon Stewart and was broadcast live on cable network Comedy Central and featured other talents, such as: Matthew Broderick, Susan Sarandon, Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler and talk show icon Conan O'Brien.

Matthew Broderick said, "It's fun to be here. I'm a fan of 94 per cent of the performers. I'm always a little nervous. I hope it goes well."

They did a show in 2006 and raised almost $ 3 million!

Keep up the good work!

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Colin Farrell Googles Himself ALOT

Sassy Smith — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMT

What does Colin Farrell do in his spare time when he's not acting or parenting his young son James?

Colin Farrell can't stop Googling himself. The Irish-born Farrell admits that he types his name into the internet search engine everyday, because he loves reading about himself! Hey at least he's honest.

Colin said, "I'm ashamed to admit it but I was bored the other day and I looked up my name on Google. Who am I kidding, I do it all the time!"

He said that he often reads bad reviews of his performances in films.

"For 'Alexander' I read every review I could get my hands on and I would say they were 80 to 90 per cent negative. Like, so personally insulting. But I read them all, and even started writing them in my head."

And FYI, if Farrell Googled 'Colin Farrell 12 inch' he would get us here at Famecrawler - in the number one spot (and # 2 & 3) on page one out of 56,200. Or if he typed in 'Colin Farrell heart of gold' he'd find us here again at FC on the first page in the # 3 spot. Not too shabby! Shameless plug, I know.

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Jenny McCarthy's Autism Cure?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Actress Jenny McCarthy's five-year old son Evan is autistic and recently Jenny has been quite vocal about the alternative "autism treatments," that may lead to a cure for autism. Of course there is a wide autism spectrum and it falls under the "unknown" and there are not many conventional treatments as of yet. What may work for one child, may not work for another - and a lot of the treatments are experimental at this point in time. McCarthy, at the very least, wants the medical community to consider the benefits of treating autistic children with diet and vitamins.

She says, “I’ve been speaking to moms across the country who are all shouting out the same thing: ‘This (diet and supplement intake) is working. It’s so heartbreaking to see the medical community not support something called diet and vitamins. And it pains us, city after city after city. I see this heartbreak on these mom’s faces. Autism isn’t covered by (medical) insurance. If things like diets and supplements are working, then why not support it? These kids are getting better and I will not shut up and will not stop fighting about it.”

Jenny often gets flack for her beliefs, particularly from people who don't deal with autism on a daily basis. She might be unconventional in her techniques, but she travels the country in her quest to find answers. She speaks to audiences about her experiences, has written a bestselling book "Louder Than Words," makes headlines, raises money for the cause and continues to help parents, who may otherwise not have hope. She at least gives them that. Sometimes a parent with a special needs child is looking for just a small ray of hope to keep them pushing forward. I should know.

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Colin Farrell Has A Twelve Incher

Sassy Smith — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Actor and hottie Colin Farrell is holding his 12 inch....

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...sub from Subway. What in hell were you thinking? Gutter minds. *Insert evil laugh here*

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