Anderson Wags Yalie Finger at Paris

Click to return to TMZ.comAnderson Cooper -- once famously dubbed the "Paris Hilton" of cable news -- gave the real Paris Hilton the third degree last night, bagging on her for doing, well, nothing.

The silver-haired Yale graduate and Vanderbilt family scion laid into the GED-educated Paris on his show last night, which he grudgingly devoted to Hilton, who had just been interviewed on his good friend Larry King's show. "I don't understand her," said Coop, "I don't understand the appeal ... she's 26 years old. Why hasn't she been substantial until now?"

What was big, mean Mr. Cooper doing when he was 26? Oh, that's right -- reporting from war torn and disease-ridden countries like Vietnam, Somalia, and Rwanda.

Yeah, whatever -- how many Carl's Jr. spots does Dandy Andy have under his racquet-patterned grosgrain belt?



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76. Anderson Cooper did a terrible job last night. He totally misrepresented what happened at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting. They wanted it to seem like the Sheriff was in "trouble." He's not because he did nothing wrong. Furthermore, the LA County Board of Supervisors has no authority over the Sheriff. That meeting was for show. In the meeting, the Supervisors said that this Paris thing was a NON-ISSUE, and moved on to the problems at MLK Harbor Hospital.

But Anderson didn't show that part.

If he is such a good journalist, then why is he devoting a whole hour to Paris Hilton? If she's unimportant, then why won't he stop talking about her? He says she's a big nothing, but he used her to boost the ratings of his LOW RATED show.

Anderson is the Paris of journalism.

Posted at 5:01PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Karen

77. Because one is born into weath certainly does not mean he knows everything about any other wealthy person. That is like saying because one is Mexican or any other ethnicity, knows all about everyone else that shares that same ethnicity, as if different people do not have different lives. Come on!
Do you think he went to war torn countries to report as a benefactor to THEM? No, he did it for his own career. The fact that he put his life in such danger for more money speakes a lot about him & it's not too good. All Paris had to do for money was be herself & make the right deals b/c she is amazing and just has IT.

Posted at 4:59PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Ashleigh

78. Anderson should do a story about Angelina Jolie's heroin addiciton. She does a lot of good in the world.

Posted at 5:02PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Britney

79. Anderson Cooper ROCKS BIG TIME! In my book. He is a true, dedicated news personality. He is right. I support him 1000%.

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Posted at 5:07PM on Jun 28th 2007 by jProud American Author

80. 26 with a GED ed...why don't you go to collage.??? get wisdom.respect.and if you found ...truly found GOD...then why didn't you call Steven Baldwin instead of Barbara Walters...paris would be a good place to go........................................................................

Posted at 6:54PM on Jun 28th 2007 by JOAN

81. There are clearly 2 camps here: Those of us who get it,a.k.a. the older, more educated crowd who don't need the media to tell us Paris is worthless, she does it fine all by herself, and those who DON'T' get it, likely a yourger crowd who still live at home and watch MTV all night.Any of you who think Paris got her money on her own are only fooling yourselves. She is where she is because of her parents, in every aspect concievable. Had she been an unknown, she still would be, and would NOT have made milliions, because she's a dime a dozen. street slut... look at the people that are her fans, enough said.

Posted at 5:02PM on Jun 28th 2007 by K. T.

82. GED Educated...you go Paris! She IS nobody special..."never done drugs" MY ASS!!!

Posted at 5:02PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Heather

83. I don't think Cooper should crticize Paris or how she was raised when his own brother jumped out of a window.

Posted at 5:05PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Karen

84. Paris is a liar. A stupid, boring liar.

Anderson is right.

Posted at 5:05PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Keri

85. hmmmm,

Aaron Brown left CNN years ago, don't make it sound like it's recent....Stay current.

Posted at 5:17PM on Jun 28th 2007 by news

86. Anderson Cooper is a great guy. He has alot going for him.His job involves debate and critiques.But,he and Paris have some things in common. They come from privileged families.Paris has acting experience and business experience.There is some real
judgement there.This most recent issue is more about her driving skills than her career experience.

Posted at 5:19PM on Jun 28th 2007 by franceart

87. #79

are you kidding me??? Paris has IT???? oh, well you are sooo right...STD's what she has.......and what you said about cooper going to war by himself and doing all those things for his career so he can get more money....sorry but he EARNS that money because MAYBE he doesn't want to depend all his life living off his family money....it is a stupidity to compare paris with cooper....just by looking at him you can tell he is a worthy person, not like paris....and btw, tmz...stop kissing paris's FLAT A$$

Posted at 5:22PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Zayra Giselle

88. He is just jealous that Paris is a little bit prettier than him, and that he cant wear the false eyelashes and the hair extensions - at least publicly, i mean, come on, that guy is a homo, im sure you all know.

Posted at 5:10PM on Jun 28th 2007 by bearybulky@yahoo.com

89. I love Anderson Cooper. He was in New Orleans for the duration and he cared. He followed up and kept track of what was going on down there. He was our voice. He asked the questions we wanted answered.

Posted at 6:44PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Lillianne

90. Ashleigh - Is that what it means in Canada? Check your dictionary again sweetie!
62. #4, Dear Abby, "Incredible" means not credible. Were you attempting to clown him? haha, b/c you did. Good job.

Posted at 4:47PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Ashleigh

I too think Anderson Cooper is an incredible journalist!

Incredulous would be the word you need to be lacking of credibility - OK?

Posted at 5:12PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Ima Bitch

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