Did We Really Miss It?: The Perverted TV Host Scandal

Thread starter JasonRox
Start date Oct 2, 2009

AI Thread Summary

The discussion centers on David Letterman's past behavior and a recent scandal involving his sexual relationships with female staff members. Participants express disbelief that others did not notice his inappropriate behavior during his show, particularly his leering at female guests. Some defend Letterman, arguing that his comments about these relationships were self-deprecating humor rather than lecherousness. Others criticize the societal double standards regarding men's and women's sexuality, with one commenter noting that Letterman's admission was more embarrassing for the women involved. Overall, the conversation reflects mixed opinions on Letterman's actions and the public's perception of them.

Oct 8, 2009

DaveC426913

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JasonRox said:

I know he's being clear.

Yes, self-depreciating. But then he's implying that a girl should be embarassed to sleep with an ugly old man and that it's something that can ruin her reputation! That's obvious.

No. He's saying that a girl should be embarassed to sleep with this ugly old man.

Completely different.

JasonRox said:

The point is that this is also a double standard. A guy can sleep with old an bag and nothing really happens.

Self-depreciating himself or not, he should have left that out. He didn't contribute to anything by saying that.

It is not a double standard because it is not a standard. A standard implies it can be generalized. This is not general.

The reason it is self-deprecating is because he is talking specifically about himself. "These women should be embarrassed that they were caught sleeping with me."