Friday, August 24, 2007

Babe and the Bathwater

While there is never a time to condone driving while intoxicated. I don't think we should rush and throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Meaning, there should not be a campaign or rush of people telling Jake to dump Austin. There are two people in couple, not the thousands who watch from the outside. The relationship was them when they met, and it was just them yesterday and it will be them tomorrow. We have our opinions, but they are ours --that's it.

Yes there should be a consequence for actions. Yes there should be contrition for driving under the influence. I am sure that the State of Michigan and Austin will be working on what that consequence will be for him.

We can agree that drinking and driving is not right.

I hope we can agree to have level clear heads and be objective. I hope that we will not go wild in speculation about Austin or the current status of his relationship with Jake.

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127 comments:

  1. Clearly, this guy was either VERY upset about something and drowning his sorrows in booze or maybe he went to a party and had too much to drink.

    I'm thinking it's the former and I feel bad for him.

    I'm glad he didn't kill anybody or he wasn't physically hurt.

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  2. 11:07 Thanks for stopping in.

    But a name is so much nicer than a number, it there a name that we can call you?

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  3. Or it could just be that Austin likes to party, which he obviously should not mix with driving. :-(

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  4. We do not know why there was drinking --it could have been a party, it could have been dinner with a little more wine or beer than normal.

    We do not know that he was drowning his sorrows. Or if it was done in a more celebratory way.

    We do not know what happened before he got behind the wheel. We only know what happened when the policed pulled him over.

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  5. DUI is a serious offense.

    Getting known through mug shots is not exactly recommended if you want to be known as a serious actor.

    Then again. Look at Colin Farell. Boozing and drugging didn't prevent him from getting meaty roles.

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  6. Oh and I agree with Destiny. Wouldn't be surprise if it had to do with a that toxic mix of partying & driving.

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  7. Sorry for the misssspelling above. At work, typing fast!!!!

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  8. I keep repeating myself, poor baby.

    Of course it's wrong, but I'm just feeling for my Austy right now. As you say, Special, we don't know what's behind it, but in work terms at least he's been on a rollercoaster ride.

    I don't think that mugshot was smug, I think he just looks very p***ed.

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  9. Scylla --

    Yeah he still have that beer buzzed look on his face.

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  10. Hopefully that'll be the only lesson he needs to straighten up (no pun intended).

    My brother, who had been a long-time drunk driver, gave up booze some ten years ago after a near-brush with the cops.

    I also wonder how this incident will affect Jaustin.

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  11. Well, this just sucks.

    Certainly hope this does not bollocks up the coming out time frame.

    Austin, you have some 'splaining to do!

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  12. I just hope it doesn't hurt in getting roles, not sure if actors at his level are more affected by things like this than those on the A list. And I hate to say it, I do wonder about Ted's latest.

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  13. Okay, if Lindsay and Paris can get away with doing small time in jail for the same or more offences why is he in line for so much extra time or is California always a soft center for celebrity misadventures?

    I believe there's something real about Ted's latest but I'm not sure this is related or happened coincidentally or what.

    Mostly I'm glad Austin didn't hurt himself or someone else cuz it could have been a lot worse but everyone's assuming it's because of this and that but really we don't even know. He could be drinking and driving for all kinds of reasons and he might do it regularly but never gets caught! Who's to say? We don't know!! Non-celebs do it every day.

    All I know is, glad he's okay and hasn't caused havoc, still like him and will support him and...have I mentioned Jake once? (Apart from there?)

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  14. Thanks 4:49 for your level headed remarks.

    Is there a name that we could call you?

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  15. I gotta think the way Ted speaks that two lovers like Toothy and the bf would be spending their summers together. I am at the point where I am beginning to doubt Ted's words. This is not a couple that is superdomesticating. That is if Austin is indeed bf Tile.

    I hope this is an isolated incident for Austin. I hate to see him get a bad name.

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  16. Maybe it's Chris? But honestly, the clues Ted has given in the past point to Austin. And the impression I get when Ted refers to bf tile is that it's the SAME guy as from 2005.

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  17. Tom

    I think they have been different times over the summer they are together. You don't have to be together every moment everyday to have a relationship, look at these past couple of years, they have been through so much and were everywhere and not together all the time.

    But if you need my glasses just ask.

    I hope that helps even a little.

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  18. Hi 9:43, is there another name you would like to be called?

    That's for stopping in. Yes I agree it seems like Ted referred to Austin with all of his clues.

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  19. Special K: I really like the way you respectfully handle comments from Anons. I hope anonymous readers will eventually feel comfortable and start developing an attachment to this blog.
    Re: Austin: Hey, shit happens. And he has to bear the consequences. But to imply that he was drinking because he was in despair or frustrated, in my opinion, will be very irresponsible. I am glad that 50,000 people are not judging everything I do each single day!

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  20. None of this points to Chris:


    "Dear Ted:
    Is Toothy Tile's boyfriend Matt Dillon?
    Megan
    Pennsylvania

    Dear T2 Type:
    Nope, not that famous. Yet."

    "Now, ya think that Jakie-poo only socializes with his longtime best dude-buddy Austin Nichols?"

    "Dear Ted:
    Is the lover of Toothy Tile Peter Sarsgaard?
    Linda
    Cathedral City, California

    Dear Dude Detective:
    Why, no, darling, whatever makes you think that? Far less well known (but much better muscled)."

    "Dear Ted:
    I've been reading about your secret Toothy Tile Blind Vice for a long time now. But I think you need to dish more on Toothy's good-lookin' boyfriend. What's so hot about him that makes Toothy take his pants off?
    M.J.G.
    Los Angeles

    Dear Desire Down Below:
    In a word? Naïveté. Tooth's man actually thinks they can have a normal life together, and Toothy simply adores him for it!"

    "Dear Ted:
    Thanks for the glimpse into what makes Toothy's b-f tick. He's quickly becoming as interesting as Toothy himself. I think perhaps b-f deserves a name! Or at least tell us more about him.

    Sam
    Cincinnati
    Dear Itchin' for Info:
    I'll give you this: He is quite the charming fellah and well equipped, if not a tad on the prissy side. But isn't that always the way with most studmuffins?"

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  21. I think I prefer when we don't hear about our boys.

    In these situations there is always a lot of what ifs but the facts are that nobody but Austin got hurt in this scenario. Which is how it should be.
    Well actually how it should be is that he should never have got in the car.

    It is probably as simple and as complicated as thinking he was alright to drive.
    In other words, bad judgement.

    But what's done is done.
    How Austin handles this situation will be the true testament of his character.

    My hope is that he will not make any excuses, take whatever punishment is meted out, never repeat it and move on with his life.

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  22. My hope is that he will not make any excuses, take whatever punishment is meted out, never repeat it and move on with his life.

    My thoughts exactly ag.
    I'm confident this is what's going to happen. From what I've read, heard and learned about the guy he's a sensible man.

    Isn't it ironic that after longing for news about our favorite couple we're finally sorry that our wishes were finally granted?

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  23. Wicked, if you're watching, just wanted to say hello to you as well as to your Mrs. and to Princess Tinky (aka Frankendog).

    Hope you're doing alright. We miss you.

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  24. Last post before rushing out to get breakfast.

    Special, I checked for info about "Arrested Development". Looks like a great show. There are even cameos by one of my favorite actresses, Charlize Theron! :)

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  25. French said: Isn't it ironic that after longing for news about our favorite couple we're finally sorry that our wishes were finally granted?

    Well after what seemed to be a promising year for TBs around Easter, I got to say that sometime after around May, it has pretty much sucked.

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  26. There will be brighter days AG

    Remember:

    "The course of true love never did run smooth."

    Sometimes it takes bumps and stops to endear to move ahead.


    While it is not a positive thing that happened, something positive can come from it.

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  27. Everything will be OK in the end.

    If it's not OK, then it's not the end.


    Words I cling to when the suckage begins to win.

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  28. This is a great place.

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  29. That's a great quote, me, I really like it. I'll remember those words! Do you know who it's attributed to?

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  30. Austi Spumanti, I'm writing under influence, but I really need to know how you feel about the recent "developments"? Also if it's not too much to ask: the text message you sent to Jake from jail.

    Thanks in advance.

    Kippis!

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  31. Does anyone think Jake might think twice before gettin himself in a jam? I do not think Momma Naomi would be happy!!!!

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  32. If you think Ted's BI about Toothy and bf was true about being stopped by the cops for a bit of somethin' somethin' in a car then Jake knows what it feels like to come thisclose to a brush with the law. I'm sure he feels for Austin (despite the reckless stupidity involved) and they are lucky not to have their mugshots all over the place together for a "lewd behaviour". Hope he takes care of Austin when he's down.

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  33. Despite how bad this situation is, it is actually going to be interesting to see how Jake reacts to this.

    This isn't just an ex co-star of his. This is someone whom at the very least is always publically named as his BFF.
    Jake is known amongst his fans for loyalty to his friends.

    And this story has more legs than a spider. It just keeps going and going.

    Austin might be kicking himself, Jake and Austin's family might be kicking Austin but I can guarantee you the people most pissed off about this situation are Jake's PR people.

    They thought they were moving along nice and smoothly.

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  34. Please bear with me, this might be a really stupid theory, but I do think Jake is probably in Michigan right now.

    I think that his PR would have released photos of Jake being somewhere else that isn't Michigan just now.
    Nevermind that there is also the phone, but in true fashion the trolls and FGs would just ignore that and take new pics as confirmation that Austin isn't too important to Jake.

    It would be an obvious move on the behalf of his PR, but as Jeese proved us they just love obvious photo-ops/pr plants as long as they take The Gay away from Jake.

    Feel free to throw things at me now, but unless we don't find out anything to the contrary I'll just believe Jake is with Austin right now.

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  35. I like your theory Stubborn! I have no idea what is going on with them right now since its been so long since we've seen any pics, but hopefully this will bring them closer together!

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  36. orchid said...
    I like your theory Stubborn! I have no idea what is going on with them right now since its been so long since we've seen any pics, but hopefully this will bring them closer together!


    I hope you are right Orchid and Stuboorn. I would love to see Jake show up in Michigan. If he and Austin are together that is where he belongs right now. If they are together then Jake should tell his PR folks to stuff it. Lets hope something good comes out of this bad night for Austin. We are long overdue.

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  37. Stubborn

    Cool theory and I can totally see it.


    Tom

    I really think something good can come out of this.

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  38. OT, but I just watched Guisi-poo's videos and I have to comment how sweet they are. So nice to be able to see them all together too. Thanks for the link, Special :)

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  39. Does anyone else think this whole thing has another danger to it?

    Don't tabs like National Enquirer and Star tend to cover celebrity arrests.

    Usually they don't have a reason to look in Austin's direction. But if they start, what might they uncover?

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  40. Enquirer & Star have not really touched Jake & Austin. Maybe last spring with the Lakers pictures.

    Since then really nada.

    Even Jeese.

    Last Jake story in Enquirer - riding with Matt and Lance

    Austin nothing.

    In Star
    Pic --Jake at GLAAD awards with Jen Aniston
    Story- Dream Girl

    Austin - TV review

    Jake was in Star a lot until 2006 where he dropped off coverage.

    It is all very interesting.

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  41. Smile...tomorrow's another day.

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  42. Which ACTOR will be Outed Monday???

    Which TOP Hollywood actor has played a gay character in the past and has recently been linked to a top actress? I was honestly shocked to find out the facts of this man's personal life, maybe you will be too. Wait to see who it is on Monday!!!



    Posted via Jonathan Jaxson for JJ's Blog


    ???????? We will see!!!

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  43. Let's not jump on speculation or get built up over it being Jake.


    It is his decision when and if he discloses this.

    It is not fair to make the expectation that is is him.

    And I hope who ever it is. It is by their choice and not by being outed.

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  44. Like Tom says, wait and see. Don't assume it's Jake. Don't assume anything.

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  45. me? -- idiot -- only way to say it

    really sorry for what i did and what it caused


    txt to J -- only part to share --

    .....f'd up big time.......stupid f'n stupid.....mom & dad will kill me.....forgive me........all I want is u now

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  46. If you check out this guys blog he just tries to out folks who he thinks are gay. Some are already out and some have had rumors floating around about their sexuality. I am not excited at this point now that I have seen his previous statements.

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  47. 8:00
    Exactly what we need to do. Thanks for stopping by. Next time we would love you to come by and let us know who you are.

    6:38 Such Sunday morning wisdom can not go by unnamed. Hope you will next post.

    Austi -- Yeah you messed up big time bud. We know you are sorry.

    Hope you like OMG and hope you will be back.

    Hope you are with your G man right now.

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  48. Tom, you have to remember he always thought Jake was straight and sooo in love with Reese though.

    So something must have happened that convinced him otherwise.

    That said, I'm just going to see what happens. If it is true I hope the blogger means that Jake will make a statement on Monday, not that someone will out him. I would hate for that to happen.

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  49. "He" meaning the Jonathan Jaxon guy.

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  50. I know, I know, third time in a row now. I promise it's the last one now (at least I think so).

    I have recently been allowed to borrow Specials rose-colored glasses and have looked at Austins arrest through them.

    Now, I know a lot of people don't believe in Baby Tile, but what if said baby was born just recently and Austin was just celebrating that fact with old childhood friends on Thursday? And then still buzzed up on alcohol and the joy of being a new dad, he overestimated himself and decided he can still drive.

    It could also explain the proud of himself look he has in his mug shot.

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  51. Whoa! That's an eye opener and make no mistake!

    Promise, I will maintain decorum here on OMG, a standoffish air of Let's wait and see. Mature, calm, unfangirlish. No squeeing accompanied by a long string of exclamation points. No verbal dances of joy. No conclusion jumping, no pro Jason diatribes. Laissez faire, that's me today on this subject.

    *Meanwhile, inside my head I'm screaming - "OMFG, it's Jake! It's Jake! I know it, I just KNOW it! The blogger is talking about JAKE!!!!!!!!!!"*

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  52. It is not stand offish

    I know that everyone's mind is racing a mile a minute.

    My biggest concern ME is that he would be outed and not allow to do so on their own time, their own way.

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  53. Looking at the wording, JJ doesn't say HE would do the deed, just that the actor would be outed. That can and does imply a third party source, and not necessarily involuntary.

    Didn't mean to offend with my other comment. Just trying to lighten up the mood. Sorry, Special.

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  54. No that is ok ME

    We do need the lighter moments

    I think we all have about our own version that is running in our mind about it.

    There is a new twist on "case of the Mondays" : )

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  55. And you know what REALLY sucks?

    Tomorrow will be a headless running chicken day for me, and there will be no computer time until the late afternoon.

    ARGH!!!!!

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  56. I wonder if it'll be the National Enquirer. JJ does write and feed stories to them and they do NOT rely on publicists for stories. A lot of their stuff is accurate (believe it or not). They are very good investigative reporters and will pay sources $$$ for exclusive scoops.

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  57. JJ has just made a total fool of himself if nothing happens tomorrow of any credibility. Who would ever visit his site again. No one.

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  58. on't tabs like National Enquirer and Star tend to cover celebrity arrests.

    Usually they don't have a reason to look in Austin's direction. But if they start, what might they uncover?"

    You're very astute. But if they uncover facts about Austin and/or Jake's secret gay life, they WILL contact their management and tell them they have this information. And will Jake or Austin confirm/refute, etc.? They also may make an arrangement to suppress the info unless a quid pro quo (Jake or Austin exclusive interview) is also done.

    NE has done this a lot before.

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  59. I agree with you, Tom, JJ is laying his rep on the line with this one, and for a relatively new place, that is a tremendous gamble to take if the sources are dubious or it's just wishful thinking.

    JJ must be super positive that it will occur tomorrow.

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  60. and what's going to happen if jake refute ?


    laly

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  61. Some will believe him, some won't. Remember Tom Cruise?

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  62. And what happens if Jake is unable to refute? What if there is more than just words, like the ones used to create Jeese.

    If there is something tangible, namely a picture, than no amount of refuting spin can explain that away.

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  63. yes in that case i hope there will be at least a picture , words are not enough


    laly

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  64. I agree. I need a picture or confirmation out off Jake's mouth.

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  65. Whoa whoa whoa. Just calm down. It might not even be Jake and we don't know what's going on over at JJ's place. There are other actors that fit this profile.

    Let's not start getting hyper. Just wait. Hell, if someone's getting directly outed then I'm not exactly putting my party hat on. The only way I'd be a hundred percent happy if someone were making a statement themselves.

    Tomorrow might all be something and nothing newswise. Let's just put the brakers on and take it from there if it happens.

    That's my advice anyway.

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  66. I am a long time tb yowl and I totally agree.

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  67. Well said Yowl.

    We need to see how this all plays out.

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  68. Remember this is their lives not our entertainment.

    This is a huge step and I would be sadden to think it had to be made under duress.

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  69. There are other actors that fit this profile.

    Could you mention them?

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  70. Hey 11:33

    Can we call you ...who'sthat?

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  71. First sentence of US Weekly's story on Austin.

    Austin Nichols, actor and Gyllenhaal-sidekick, was arrested for a DUI early Friday morning in Jackson, Michigan.

    Which Gyllenhaal? And does that mean he is the phone/text messenger for Jake?

    Gotta give 'em something. They used a pic from Lakers I with his ring. But boo!cut Jake out.

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  72. Could you mention them?

    Gael Garcia Bernal - played gay, dates/d Natalie Portman, recently linked again.

    Hayden Christensen, not sure if he's played gay but he's been linked to Rachel Bilson.

    Heath Ledger - even he fits.

    So there's not a great number but there are a few there and no doubt others. I do think it sounds like Jake but I'm not about to discount other people. I'm just trying to be objective.

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  73. Thanks 2:11.

    Since you answered who's that's question, could we call you That's who?

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  74. Heath Ledger does not fit if top actress in question is Michelle Williams. Or do you mean his new "LA girlfriend"?

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  75. ^^^ That was who'sthat by the way :)

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  76. 2:22

    A name is so much more fun than a number. Can we call you something? Even for this inquiry?

    But a very interesting question.

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  77. Mr. Spumanti, I’m really happy you took the time to stop by, uninjured, back to your senses and hopefully comforted by your baby and your fans. J

    Stubborn, sometimes you’re MIA for such long periods of time that your triple posts made me feel this way: :) :) :)

    I love theories, the PR photo plant certainly makes sense but I have to admit the thought of Baby Tile still has me shaking my head like the most reasonable schoolmistress! :D

    As for the possible digging and revelations about Jaustin’s private life following A’s arrest, as well as that Monday outing, I agree with Gossip Girl. Jake has enough power in HW to warrant some phone calls to his PR team. Even if the tabs have proofs, they will not want to antagonize CAA and 360.

    Me, I think we all go through phases when our hearts and souls scream “Accio Jaustin!”. ;)

    BTW, I love the names our former anon posters choose for themselves. “Candy Freak”, “Gossip Girl”, “Who’s That”, “Yowl” and “Jesssaying”. Hope we see these names show up many times in the future, yeah!

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  78. Rachel Bilson is cute, but top TV or movies actress? No way.

    Is Gael Garcia Bernal top Hollywood actor?

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  79. Cheers austi spumanti! Good to hear your doing alright.

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  80. Everything will be OK in the end.

    If it's not OK, then it's not the end.

    Words I cling to when the suckage begins to win.


    Thanks ME!

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  81. Well, apparently JJ and Ted aren't the only ones who have heard the rumor.

    Jake is coming out of The Closet.

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  82. (((((Wicked)))))

    She couldn't stay away from us any longer. Aren't we irresistible? :D

    This is suddenly a bright, bright, sunshiny day!!!

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  83. Wow me... How hot and reliable is this blog?

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  84. Well, from the rest of the site it looks very legit, with good solid gossip. Of course, Austin's mug shot is further down the page, but they don't sink to sophomoric innuendo, only lamentations over the loss of JFC.

    And may I just say that the pic used for the Jake piece has got to be one of the gayest photo shots ever.

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  85. I've been away on vacation for a week so I'm almost speechless to be coming back to all of this.

    ((Wicked)), Hope all is OK with you - you've been one of my favorite posters from the beginning of WFT - you are always a very gracious and honest voice of reason. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


    ((Austi)) and ((Jake)) - I can't imagine what you're going through right now. I'm hoping this was just a terrible misjudgement by Austin. I'm sure dealing with his family, friends, Jake and the publicity is probably worse than any punishment that the state of Michigan can dole out. Thankfully nobody was hurt.

    Baby Tile? I still can't see it. Ted is losing me with some of his recent posts.

    Thanks for keeping the blog going, Special. This is a great place for TBs.

    And finally, I was on Martha's Vineyard for most of my vacation. Thankfully, I had no Jeese sightings, though many people can pass for J and R from a distance. Hats and sunglasses make it difficult to distinguish features.

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  86. Thanks me!

    I remember that series. A little too staged for my taste but so hot and suggestive. But then, has Jake ever done a photo session in which he wasn't hot? ;)

    Wonder what the FCC crowd is thinking about all this hoopla. Gonna take a quick peek.

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  87. ME

    You can thank the good folks at Entertainment Weekly for that pic.

    I only hope it was of Jake's own plan. Even if the time line was sped p a little more than he was planning on.

    If it is him or if it is not. We do know this. There is a management team and PR team that are working overtime this weekend. And some magazine editors with Cheshire grins.

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  88. So do you guys have reason to believe this is happening for sure? I've gotten my hopes up so many times that I'm trying not to get too optimistic.

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  89. Oh, I do thank EW since the autographed Jake pic I have sitting on my desk - his blue eyes are staring right at me - is from that series.

    Still very gay, though.

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  90. You have an autographed picture.

    I am so jealous!!!

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  91. There is a management team and PR team that are working overtime this weekend. And some magazine editors with Cheshire grins.

    So you believe that JJ blogger is not making this up?

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  92. Going to admit to my geekatude here, but I've actually have Jake's autograph on four separate pictures: one is the TDAT EW with the light blue shirt, the other three are Jack Twist - a close-up smiling, in the Del Mar doorway right after the reunion kiss with Ennis, and in camp on their last night together also with Ennis (Heath's is also on the last two pics).

    Dork to the bazillionth degree, I know.

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  93. I believe the JJ blogger is just getting in line with the rest of us in thinking that Jake is gay/bi.

    If indeed it is about Jake.

    If he didn't believe it before, then he's either started believing it because he's looked into the TT stuff or because of something he has seen/heard.
    If it is the latter, I just hope it gives us a little more insight. And another blogger believing in the possibility can't be a bad thing especially when the trolls try to tell us only Ted believes this stuff.

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  94. And how are you so lucky ME to have 4!

    Somehow that is unfair that you have so many and I have none.


    Who's that.
    I have to have my shaker of salt with me. But there is a speculation going around. I guess it is a just wait and see. It maybe a bust, it maybe someone else, or it maybe Jake.

    Whoever it is -- I hope that is not a forced out.

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  95. Welcome back BV. Hope you had a great vacation!

    Orchid wrote: So do you guys have reason to believe this is happening for sure? I've gotten my hopes up so many times that I'm trying not to get too optimistic.

    If you refer to the possible Monday outing my first thought was “yeah right! no more roller-coaster ride for me thank you!”

    From a PR perspective it doesn’t make sense. Rendition is coming. Jeese is in full swing. And in the career of a near-A-lister like Jake wouldn't any coming-out be a well-planned and well-timed development?

    I don't think Austin's problems could trigger it either. Some may say that having to hide his support for his man may prove to be the last straw for Jake but as Heph wrote at FCC, if Jake comes out, Austin comes out. On the other hand, A is professionally "safe" (for the time being) because of his holding deal with HBO… But again, it would be an almost on-the-spot decision and with guys like Jaustin I just don't see this happening.

    And I could go on like this with pros and cons up to Christmas eve, LOL!

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  96. From a PR perspective it doesn’t make sense.

    If it's outing then it's not PR choice / decision.

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  97. Hey, I just noticed that in my previous post above I put "outing" on par with "coming out". Sorry!!!

    But I hope you understood my POV. I just can't believe any printed rag would out Jake just now as I'm sure it would have to okayed by his team.

    No more multitasking for me while I post, I promise!

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  98. I just can't believe any printed rag would out Jake just now as I'm sure it would have to okayed by his team.

    I don't expect JJ blogger to have any proof either.

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  99. Good point 6:40.

    Is there a name that we can call you? Just evan for the evening?

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  100. I have to admit I'm really curious to see what will happen tomorrow. :)

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  101. Ops, sorry - I'm 6:40

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  102. Again -- if and when Jake want to come out he needs to make the choice not be forced to do so.

    I think we can all agree on wanting what's best for Jake and Austin.

    If and when they come out, separately
    or as couple, we want it to be a positive experience for them. Not something that they had to do to beat someone intent of outing them for whatever reason.

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  103. Hello wicked, good to hear from you. I missed you

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  104. From friend back from the Vineyard

    im'd to me this morning -- "apparently 'your boy' left the island via plane Friday afternoon"

    Friend/resident they were dining with Friday night said they had spent the afternoon watching celebrities leave the island, during the course of the dinner conversation.

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  105. http://jonathanjaxson.blogspot.com/2007/08/jake-gyllenhaal-gay.html

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  106. Maybe to see Austin? Let's hope so.

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  107. I hope so too, although as I recall last year he left MV before Labor Day, but hmmmm, he just happened to leave Friday.

    And I can't believe there was so much going on yesterday, usually Sundays are quiet.

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  108. Interesting that he left the island on Friday. It seems more likely than not that it's related to Austin's situation. I just wish we'd see them together so we'd know that Austin isn't going through all of this alone.

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  109. Wow, just went and read the blog. It seems very fact specific, even if he dosn't know who the bf and doesn't know the first picture is Chris.

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  110. Who's the bf. not enough coffeee yet.

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  111. I recall last year he left MV before Labor Day

    Wrong - remember "vacationing with Mom over "Labor Day" weekend" pics?

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  112. The info seems legit although there are some mistakes (the arrest in 2006 instead of Ted's 2005). I don't know what I was waiting for but this is yet more grain of salt evidence to ponder. It seems that JJ does not have his own sources since he couldn't even verify who the rumored bf is.

    As for the Friday hasty departure: It could be a coincidence that he left the very time you would if you heard in the morning that your boyfriend was busted and arranged the earliest flight to see him. I think it isn't

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  113. JJ just got a hold of Ted's 2 year plus TT BI, how can you say it's fact specific? Most likely he made up the Jake and Kristen scenerio at that hotel, A hotel that they both hung out at the time and was reported, easy to add. Also the arrest supposedly happened in '05 not last year, 06. If so Ted would have mentioned it last year. Safe to add a resturaunt because you really can't check since it happened in the parking lot. And when he says there are pictures of Jake and his BF all over the net and he even vacations with him, why do I think someone forwarded him that ONTD post with Jake and Chris that was posted a few weeks back. The guy is a fraud and not a very good one.

    PS: The baby thing in the Westwood clinic is vague, which clinic and September?? When did Ted mention his TT baby story? Was it late January/ Feb? Nine months, JJ can count!!! LOL!!

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  114. The Friday departure must be related to Austin's arrest unless he couldn't stand another minute being apart from his dear beard-oops love, Reese.

    I'm guessing you won't get photos because Jackson, Michigan doesn't sound like a paparazzi hub.

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  115. 9:53 --

    Thank you for your opinion on the matter.

    Could we call you something other than 9:53?

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  116. JJ did NOT make up this story. Mind you, he got an e-mail from a source who knows Jake. Prior to this, JJ really thought Jake was straight and that his relationship wth Reese was real. He said so in his blog. Lighten up and give this kid a break.

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  117. 9:56

    A name is so much better than a number. Even if it is for one post, one hour or one day.

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  118. I guess I need more coffee than I thought if I am wrong about when Jake left MV last year. I

    don't think this guy should be outing Jake, I think that should only be done to people who are in power and use their position in a way that is harmful to the gay community. But beyond that, I am not so sure he should be written off as knowing nothing. Why now? I think something is out there beyond the usual Ted TT stories, and he may just be picking up on them. ANd yes, it is is easy to fake details when no one can confirm them, but I'm just going to sit on the sidelines and see what happens. For all we know the NE is working on some kind of story and he is hearing about it.

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  119. I don't understand the hostility. JJ mentioned someone would be outed and thats what he did. Yes JJ is unreliable but it's more material to discuss.

    Loved the MV sighting! I guess austi spumanti got his wish.

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  120. The poor typing, spelling, etc. above just proves to myself why I should not go out on Sunday nights.

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