Michael Johns: The Stiff From Down Under

31. Treat others well, and you will be treated well. Treat others like crap, and it will always come back to bite you in the arse.

Posted at 5:06PM on Apr 13th 2008 by karmas a bitch--even if it happens in reverse

32. well said Sandi, a slow news day indeed....

Posted at 5:14PM on Apr 13th 2008 by lavender1960

33. I SO AGREE with #18---I have wondered this very same thing for years and years. Christmas and holidays are crazy with the mail man. Even he has his hand out at that time looking for "more." I don't get tipped where I work why does everyone else look to have there salary "subsidized" by the average working american in the U.S. These big companies like Starbucks D.D all have there tip jars out. Pay the people for Chis sake. Ferrrget it!

Posted at 5:10PM on Apr 13th 2008 by lori

34. Wow. This is BEYOND petty of TMZ. Michael Johns has been portrayed as NOTHING but a gentleman (a very talented one, at that!) this entire season! He's had no controversy; other than Ryan's/A.I's CRAPPY way of kicking him off. What was THAT all about?

Posted at 5:15PM on Apr 13th 2008 by divajuia

35. Rigged?? Take a look at Paula every time someone gets the boot. Acting is not her specialty. She always tries to act SO shocked - lame, lame, lame. As for MJ, he went too soon. Hopefully next week will be someone who actually SHOULD go. Like any one of the FEMALES!!!!

Posted at 6:15PM on Apr 13th 2008 by SD

36. LOL we Aussies don't tip.

Posted at 7:22AM on Apr 14th 2008 by D

37. All he has to do is reclaim his Oz heritage. They'll not only love him Downunder for coming to America and making good, but they will pay to see him. I hear the Sydney Opera House isn't a bad gig.

Posted at 7:30PM on Apr 13th 2008 by Boonoboono Bob

38. #25:MissMage@4:59: I was about to post the same thing--then I read you beat me to it! He's been here long enough--he knows.

Posted at 7:40PM on Apr 13th 2008 by pcspain

39. he is a cheap prick. And a sore loser.

Posted at 8:03AM on Apr 14th 2008 by Deb

40. He's probably broke since Idol ROBBED him! Don't worry Mate, you will have a deal soon and outsell them all!

Posted at 9:45PM on Apr 13th 2008 by DeeD

41. must be a slow news day for TMZ

Posted at 6:50AM on Apr 14th 2008 by tim

42. I am in Australia and I don't think I have ever tipped anyone. It is not usual practice here because, why should you give people money who are just doing what they are being paid for? It probably didn't even cross his mind to hand over any money to the guy. Absolutely no idea why tips are such a big thing in America. Don't you people pay people to work over there?

Posted at 10:52PM on Apr 13th 2008 by Fiona

43. Oh, I just defended him not tipping because he is Australian and not used to tipping, then read that he has lived there for 10 years. Maybe he wanted to get away from TMZ cameras and just didn't tip. Or maybe he doesn't believe in tipping. Surely the people that do these jobs get paid? I suppose if they get paid under a decent living wage I would be tipping because everyone deserves to be paid a decent wage regardless of the job.

Posted at 10:56PM on Apr 13th 2008 by Fiona

44. Why the holy heck to people in America expect customers to give them money out of their own pockets simply for doing their job? I work in retail in Australia, and certainly don't get paid good money, but I don't have my hand out for tips. I think it's rude to be expected to fork out extra cash (particularly in places like restaraunts), where you are already paying for the items or services you are recieving. Tipping just bewilders me... If your wages are so low that you naturally expect people to spare you some change, get yourself a job that pays properly. It makes me uncomfortable, particularly because I myself don't have a lot of money to spare.

Posted at 7:08PM on May 12th 2008 by Bewildered

45. So what if he does not tip? We do not tip in our country. I do not think there is a law in the united states that you should tip. You are just sensationalizing it cause he is Michael Johns. Are you watching all the passengers in the airport and have counted how many are not giving tips? I, for one, never give tips.

Give the guy a break. You are just adding insult to injuries.

Posted at 12:03AM on Apr 14th 2008 by edgar