Really?

You know we all have those celebrities that we’ll stick by. Even when their cd’s stop selling and their hoo-ha’s are all over the tabloids? Its the kind of loyalty that only an epic song, amazing television series or great red-carpet moments can buy. Such is my loyalty to Kristen Bell, the pretty blonde with the killer one-liners in Veronica Mars.

But, to my horror I saw an article on News24 called “Bell Disappointed in Aus Trip”. The article spoke about how Kristen Bell arrived at Sydney airport and expected to be greeted and hugged by kangaroos. Really? I’m pretty sure Kristen was joking, or was at least only half serious (as you sometimes are).

Despite the pretty quotation marks, I somehow don’t trust the objectivity of this news article. Firstly, they describe her as “the 29-year-old blonde”. Surely there are better words to describe Bell. Maybe the 29-year-old actress? Star? Beauty?

But somehow, they chose the word “blonde”. Does that not reinforce stereotypes of blondes being stupid? Not only did the article violate the “thou shalt not stereotype” commandment of journalism, but it also gives the “thou shalt proofread thy article” a good dose of disrespect. Example: “Bell...said the gaps in her marsupial knowledge were cleared up a trip to Sydney’s zoo”. Can something really be cleared up a trip? Then again, I might be wrong. Maybe we only learn that in second year.

Another thing, I found no other sources online of Kristen saying anything of the sort. Surely it would have made more news than one article?

Whether or not Kristen actually thought that kangaroos would hug her at the airport, she’s still on my list. I still believe you’re awesome Kristen.

Anyway, give the article (and the actress’ silly moment) a good chuckle.
Nice chatting, peace.

http://www.news24.com/Content/Entertainment/CelebNews/1048/21e4889d1eef4b46bd60011933a6a5f5/15-10-2009-07-10/Bell_disappointed_on_Aus_trip