We re Just Sayin
Carly Smithson Hams it Up

"American Idol" wannabe Carly Smithson (left) on last night's show -- and Mama Cass (right) of the legendary '60s group, The Mamas & the Papas.
Carly Smithson and Mama Cass
It's amazing what a little makeup and not allegedly choking on a ham sandwich* will do for a gal.

We're just sayin'!

* Um, yeah. We know Cass didn't really die from the ham sandwich, people!



Tags: Carly Smithson, CarlySmithson, Mama Cass, MamaCass

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46. Wow, I can remember when Mama Cass looked extremely fat, now she looks like the average American woman. This country eats entirely too much.

Posted at 2:02PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Obama the king of all hype

47. Mama Cass looks like the average American now, she used to look huge. We are all eating too much.

Posted at 2:04PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Insert comical name here

48. They don't look anything alike.

Posted at 2:49PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Lucy Phoenix

49. JUST ANOTHER JAB THAT IS EMBARRASSING. THE IDIOTS THAT WRITE THIS CRAP ARE FOR REAL IN NEED
OF SERIOUS HELP. DRUG INDUCED MESSED UP THOUGHT PROCESS. OBVIOUSLY THE EDITING DEPT.
IS JUST AS BAD. THAT IS IF YOU HAVE AN EDITING DEPT. MAYBE THATS THE PROBLEMS. RETARDED.
WAIT, DEAD PEOPLE, 16 Y.O. STARLETS, NOW THIS RETARDED COMMENT. DUH.

Posted at 2:50PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by caroljane

50. Whoever thinks this is what we want from you...well..I have to wonder what your gut and butt looks like. Maybe a little makeup would help you too? This stuff is just mean. Is there a point?

Posted at 3:02PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Sandi

51. * Um, yeah. We know Cass didn't really die from the ham sandwich, people!


TMZ you make me laugh

Posted at 3:23PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Max is a HOTTIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

52. Cass was a heavy smoker, and she had done a grueling concert tour while pregnant with complications. She had used drugs and alcohol before she had her daughter. She was also under the stress (good stress) of her own show. This all took its toll on her body. We do her memory no favors when we bring up her obesity, not to mention the ham-sandwich routine which wore out its welcome 25 years ago. Cass was a brilliant, talented, funny, loving woman and ought to be remembered that way.

Posted at 3:35PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Donna

53. YEAH! So, you KNOW Cass didn't DIE from a ham sandwich, roight??? But you just couldn't help yourself with your "punny" title...Jajaja...pause...NOT!

Posted at 4:12PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Kat Ramone

54. Gee, look people. TMZ staffers must read these comments we leave. Harvey Levin left this comment for us all who are bashing him and his rookie 8th grade drop out writers, Harvey writes:

"51. * Um, yeah. We know Cass didn't really die from the ham sandwich, people!
TMZ you make me laugh
Posted at 3:23PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Max is a HOTTIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Harvey, that's great you think Max is a "hottie" but please keep your homosexual relationship off the TMZ pages. Now go back to your daily sausage swallowfest in your office with Max.
p.s.
I'm just sayin'!

Posted at 3:53PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by H B Rider

55. Alright, so you post the disclaimer that you already know she did not die from the ham sandwich, fine. So why make fun of her death. This is in very poor taste and I am shocked and ashamed for you. Making fun of someones death is not cool, it is not funny, and it DEFINITELY is not entertainment. Grow up and act like the responsible adults you are supposed to be. There are plenty of people walking around alive for you to make fun of, please leave the dead alone.

Posted at 4:24PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Christopher

56. Carly doesn't deserve that critique from you. She can out sing any one of you at TMZ. We love you Carly !!!!!!!

Posted at 1:49PM on Apr 24th 2008 by you wish

57. TMZ just wants people to comment so they are getting their way... only out for attention at anyones cost... sick

Posted at 4:38PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Star

58. If she is as good as Mama Cass then that is a compliment. As for the sandwich remark, shame on you.

Posted at 4:42PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by karen

59. I think Carly is great, AND beautiful.
So there.
Since the REAL winner, Michael Johns, is out, she should win!!

Posted at 4:47PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by m

60. Real winner is still there thats David Cook although if Michael was still there it would be great to have David and Michael as the top 2 Carly should be in the top too now though I love her voice!

Posted at 5:25PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Star

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