George Clooney and Fabio got into a little scuffle in a Los Angeles restaurant over the weekend, and TMZ has the blow-by-blow! TMZ obtained photos taken at Madeo's, where Clooney and Fabio later got into a shoving match. Sources inside tell us that several women who had won a dinner with Fabio were sitting at his table snapping photos of the "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" hunk, when Clooney apparently thought they were shooting pix of him -- and gave them the finger! When George questioned the group about shooting pics of him in a private restaurant, Fabio came to their defense -- and allegedly, it got a little physical.
1. A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. 2. The act of presenting such material to the public.
I think your comment (posted twice - gotta love that copy / paste feature) is interesting. But I don't think you've really looked at the entire definition of the word before posting.
I think the most important part of the definition of libel is the part above that says, "that damages a person's reputation."
Now how are George and Fabio damaged by commentary here?
Both have gotten world-wide exposure from their shoving match (one needs it the other already had it but most likely won't be yelling about getting it).
Is anyone here going to stop liking Fabio if they are a Fabio fan? I think not.
Is someone not going to go see George's next film if he/she is a fan based on comments here?
I think not.
I am of the opinion that many celebrities bring on their bad press by their own bad choices and actions.
I'm of the opinion still, if you don't want something on the internet - like compromising pictures of your private parts - then don't pose for them (yes, I"m talking about you Ms. Larson). Check out mavrixonline and search for Sarah. She obviously posed for those pics. No one is damaging any reputation that she hasn't already damaged herself by the questionable choice she made.
I'm of the opinion still, if you don't want people ridiculing your actions then act like an adult when you are in public. If you are a celebrity used to being in the public eye and know that cameras follow you every where, yet you can't seem to control your actions after you've had a few drinks then don't drink while you're in public. No reputation damaged that hasn't already been damaged by the celebrity's own actions. And this one could be directed at many, many celebrities.
As to other commentary - I may not have read all of it but most of the comments are opinions - some are crudely given - some with a little more thought. Some are funny - some not.
But I'll bet none (regarding George, Fabio and Ms. Larson) are libelous. Really couldn't say about the Microsoft / Apple related comments as I do not have enough information to comment on it and therefore have not.
But thanks for your posting - it made me check to make sure MY comments were not and I found that there is just too much evidence to back up my comments. :-)
467. Fabio is jealous of George because George owns a villa on Lake Como in Italy...prime real estate that Fabio could never afford in his native Italy.
468. WELL, I NEVER HEARD SUCH RAUNCHY TALK. regarding fabio, if you ask me, i can tell you that both men are uniquely(spelling) different and if he is gay, man am i introuble!
469. Hey Doug Ross - let me save you the trouble of copying and pasting again! ROTFLMAO Here ya go! :-)
"Howdy folks,
I object to the extreme level of libel on this board. Go to iRove dot US if you want to see a video of George W. Bush "flipping the bird." That video is definitely NOT doctored. I agree with those who say that this photo of George Clooney looks PhotoShopped.
Secondly, stop posting bogus comments about George Clooney's background. He was neither born nor raised in Hollywood. He grew up in Kentucky and went to college in Kentucky. The notion that his career was the result of "nepotism" is a false one. Yes, Rosemary Clooney was his aunt. However, by the time George Clooney arrived in Hollywood in 1984, Rosemary Clooney was ancient history in terms of Hollywood contacts.
Also, if nepotism made him famous, then why did he spends years toiling in horrible small roles? After 10 years of "paying his dues," and honing his craft, he finally gained fame on "E.R." Anyone who doubts that George Clooney is now a highly-skilled actor, simply compare one of his lousy perfromances from the 1980's with his brilliant performances in "The Perfect Storm," "Syriania," "Three Kings," and about a dozen other great films from the past 10 years.
Doug Ross"
BTW you've forgotten to add his performance currently in Michael Clayton. He might actually get nominated for this one. I found his performance fascinating. But his personal life choices and his actions when drinking leave much to be desired.
And I wouldn't give a rat's ass IF he wasn't out there pointing the finger at the foilbles of others. You can't question the ethics and actions of others when your own ethics and actions are questionable. That's the only reason I have issue with these types of incidents and don't kid yourself folks, his personal choices DO matter. His actions DO matter. It takes a lot of energy to have ethics. It takes a lot to be the type of person who is an example and not someone who is of the type - "Do as I say, not as I do." I have issue with those type of people.
So if George wants to pick petty fights with a body builder who could probably pick him up and wipe his ass all over the room, then fine, let him do that. But then the next week, don't get up in front of a press conference and tell the world what they should be doing. If you look like a fool and you act like a fool in public, especially because you've been drinking, then you take the chance of losing your credibility. Credibility once lost is rarely regained. The respect of your peers and your fans, once lost will be difficult to regain.
Yea, I know George doesn't read this but can be damn sure someone from his PR firm does! Pass it on Stan....
BTW - except for this incident - has anyone heard anything on Fabio. Maybe he's been on the picket lines trying to get his picture taken again. Just a thought.
470. I'm not a fan of either of them but Fabio would kick Clooneys butt big time and they both know it. If I were there and Clooney was insulting the women I was with I would have dropped him right there! I guess Fabio has more self-control than I do but there's no excuse for Clooney's insulting women like that.
Posted at 1:16AM on Nov 14th 2007 by George hit his face on the table--4 times
471. Hardly the resume of a man who is simply an ordinary "celebrity." George Clooney is an exceptional thespian who creates extraordinary roles in important films:
Michael Clayton (2007) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) Ocean's Eleven (2001) Three Kings (1999) The Thin Red Line (1998) Syriana (2005) Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Intolerable Cruelty (2003) The Good German (2006) Solaris (2002) Welcome to Collinwood (2002) The Perfect Storm (2000) One Fine Day (1996) Ocean's Twelve (2004) Spy Kids (2001) The Peacemaker (1997)
474. DAMN FABIO you had the chance to kick his ass, why didn't you. I can't believe he actually tried to stand up to Fabio. Does he have a death wish? apparently so.
Posted at 8:36AM on Nov 15th 2007 by time to mop the floor with clooney
475. GEORGE CLOONEY IS GAY... GAY GAY GAY. DOES HE NOT KNOW IT YET?
478. After hearing Fabio actually speak over the years, he's a decent guy. Guys didn't like him becuase he was a beefcake on the cover of every women's romance fantasy novel. For those of you who remember the late years of "The Facts Of Life" George Clooney played "George" as Mrs. Garett's sidekick in the candy shop. He had no career and there was no purpose for him to even be on a female only show. Whenever I think of Clooney, I remember his early years as a nobody. Check You Tube for his great performances on Facts of Life. It would definately be humbling for Georgie to look back on who he was before he became a superstar.
479. This is so funny! George Clooney is a great guy, and a great talent. I am sure he is laughing his ass off about this right now. The man has every right to eat in peace. No doubt the guy is bothered by photographers ALL the time. It isn't a huge leap for him to think they were snapping shots of him. I don't understand why everyone is putting him down. (Also, I am certain that George could clean Fabio's clock any day).Too bad the waiters stopped him
480. Fabio is jealous of George because George owns a villa on Lake Como in Italy...prime real estate that Fabio could never afford in his native Italy.
