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- jermo, on 10/12/2007, -2/+193I don't much care for Howard Stern myself, but I can definitely get behind it when a highly prominent media character finally decides to speak up against the nonsensical accusations that always pop up linking violence and video games.
- oldtimegamer, on 10/12/2007, -32/+188I wish I could be washed up like him and get millions upon millions of dollars to leave main steam media and take millions of listeners with me who are willing to shell out a monthly payment just to hear me talk. Must be hard for him to be one of the single reasons that Sirius Satellite radio has shown better growth then the competition because of his washed up show. That poor poor man.
/sarcasim - edesignweb, on 10/12/2007, -11/+90ironically, you're being dugg down as lame. Frunkus.
- mkriss5681, on 10/12/2007, -2/+60Love or Hate Stern you gotta get behind him on this. ***** Thompson.
- teamparadox, on 10/12/2007, -7/+54Im a huge Howard fan and this would be a great week to listen but its school vacation so my son has been with me 24/7 so I've had no chance! Luckily I record every broadcast so I can try to cram 20 hours of shows into the weekend. Should be a good listen.
Stern is one of the last realistic broadcasters who makes no excuses. Even if you dont like his humor when he goes on politcal style rants its always amazing radio. - meltingrobot, on 10/12/2007, -2/+44Dugg up for you being a responsible parent and not letting your kid listen to an adult show. Nice to see that some people don't require the government to do their parenting job for them.
- plamoni, on 10/12/2007, -4/+45Text of article (it's been up and down):
Howard Stern eloquently expressed his opinion about Dr. Phil this morning after hearing the doc’s comments on video games and the Virginia Tech massacre:
“He’s a ***** *****!”
You’ll have to excuse me because that’s the only direct quote I could get down, the following are half-quotes, half-paraphrased.
Howard, Robin, and other in-studio personalities ridiculed the idea that video games could have caused the shootings, sarcastically suggesting that “Hitler played Donkey Kong” and “Osama Bin Laden played Grand Theft Auto.”
Howard went on to explain, “You know the reason why Dr. Phil is an *****? …because whenever something like this happens he wants to play the blame game.” Howard and Robin both commented that they play or know that people play video games “all day and all night” and do not act out violently. He sarcastically remarked that blame is always placed on “the movies or something.” Howard concluded the discussion saying what many gamers have been saying for years, “This is so stupid.”
The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” is known as a staunch protector and advocate of First Amendment rights. His show can be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio from 6am to around 11am Monday through Thursday.
Ba-Ba-Bouey! - Jugalator, on 10/12/2007, -3/+43From Dr Phil's comment:
"You cannot tell me - common sense tells you - that if these people are playing video games where they’re on a mass killing spree in a video game, it’s glamorized on the big screen, it’s become part of the fiber of our society."
Why only part of the fiber of the American society, then? It's not like the rest aren't playing video games or watching movies.
"You take that and mix it with a psychopath, a sociopath, or someone suffering from mental illness, add in a dose of rage, the suggestability is just too high."
Well, if you add in *all that* alone, you already have your trouble... Isn't Phil supposed to be intelligent about these things? Baffling... - halvertos, on 10/12/2007, -12/+50typical opie and anthony fan...scrounging for attention because nobody cares about'em.
- bdelphan, on 10/12/2007, -1/+36Interesting thing about this quote:
"You take that and mix it with a psychopath, a sociopath, or someone suffering from mental illness, add in a dose of rage, the suggestibility is just too high."
is that it could apply to anything, not just video games. The person responsible had religious delusions about being God or Jesus, so it could be suggested that exposure to religion should be carefully monitored and controlled (possibly banned) to protect society. Maybe we need a religion rating system. - DocFunBags, on 10/12/2007, -16/+49Ba Ba Booey!!
- dylan420, on 10/12/2007, -7/+33
I'm listening to stern right now... Artie Lange is eating french toast. - bleonard, on 10/12/2007, -6/+30@oldtimegamer
The very definition of "washed up" implies that the show is: not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome. Explain how you changed the definition of "washed up" so that it fits your proof of Sirius being able to attract enough subscribers to surpass the competition? The Howard Stern show is the largest radio show in production based on audience size. Period. Theres a lot of Stern fans and thats a quantifiable fact. If you wish to debate the quality of the show, the listeners, or how much it holds your interest, then these are all your opinion. And we're all very proud you've got an opinion.
BaBaBooey to all of you. - litolist, on 10/12/2007, -3/+26I rate your comment a "zero.......point.......zero" :-P
- RaistlinMajere, on 10/12/2007, -7/+28***** Artie!!! Hi Fred!!
- dafragsta, on 10/12/2007, -2/+21Because we all know Charles Whitman was playing Hitman before he traveled back in time to shoot people from a tower.
Damn, that sounds like a Rage Against the Machine lyric or something. Maybe I've just been listening to them a lot lately.
/and now you do what they told ya! - ttntyler, on 10/12/2007, -5/+24Mac Hine
- dearsomeone, on 10/12/2007, -3/+18Ooooohhhhhh, droppin' loads all over these comments!!
- BigManOnCampus, on 10/12/2007, -0/+14Hrm... if video games are capable of planting life-changing suggestions... then...
--- Leisure Suit Larry can cure teh gay.
--- The Legend of Zelda makes me want to find another heartstone.
--- CounterStrike should raise military recruitment for the war on terror.
--- And Flight Simulators are the real reason 9/11 happened. (Everybody who plays those things plays them to fly crazy, because well, who buys a flight sim to fly all normal and boring? I'd rather watch flys eating turd than fly straight-and-level in a flight sim) - teamparadox, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14French Toast with a Bagel soaked in the finest of butters coated with a thick layer of maple syrup...but no soda cause soda makes him fat!
- aaron411, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14Dropping f***ing loads!
- BillDoE, on 10/12/2007, -0/+12That freakshow, Jack Thompson was MSNBC Hardball with Chris Matthews. He blames the entire incident on Counter Strike. Yet the roomies never saw the guy doing anything besides writing in word.
- bleonard, on 10/12/2007, -2/+13with ONLY two syrups because one more would be too much lol
- HarryManback, on 10/12/2007, -12/+22"Sirius lost over a billion $$$ last year. That's growth."
...and you're basing this on what information? - BMourao, on 10/12/2007, -2/+11I don't even know details about Dr.Phil's comments and I'm behind Stern.
- teamparadox, on 10/12/2007, -6/+15My favorite animator is BaBa Booey!
No I think you mean BaBa Looey...
No Bawths I know what im talkin about. - lulzlulzlulz, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10"What makes Howard's opinion any different from mine? "
His opinion is heard by millions and million of people, so it carries some weight against the opinion of Dr Phil (whose opinion is heard by millions and millions).
Your opinion will be heard by about 4 people, as I see you're being buried. - twistedfantasy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8It is so easy to blame video games because they can't defend themselves. Don't wanna upset the parents or the family or even the community, nooo, lets not hurt feelings. I mean, it can't even be that he wasjust a sick individual...nope, not his fualt.
- lexanderserpico, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9Don't forget the Hawaiian Punch in a cup with ice.
- Dextrose, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9First of all Dr. Phil is not a "doc" as in M.D. (medical doctor). He has a PhD. -- hence the Dr.
The guy is a douche though -- regardless. - Shade00a00, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Google cache / text only has it :
http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:http://www.gamestooge.com/2007/04/18/howard-stern-bashes-dr-phil-and-video-gamevirginia-tech-connection/&hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&sa=G&strip=1
And Dr. Phil's comments :
http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:http://www.gamestooge.com/2007/04/16/dr-phil-suggests-video-games-to-blame-for-virginia-tech-shootings/&hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&sa=G&strip=1 - arial, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Opie and Anthony also talked about this the other day (please don't make this an O&A vs Stern bashing). I don't always agree with what Stern says but he's right on this one and I wish more people who aren't sheep that have a public forum to speak on would speak out against stuff like this. I've played the GTA series, Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Prey, Doom, ect... and I have never once done harm to anyone or thought about doing harm harm to anyone after I played these games. I've said it before but the media makes me sick.
After Columbine happened the media jumped all over Marilyn Manson and pointed the finger at him. What about the millions of other people that heard his music and never did an ounce of harm to anyone as a result of listening to his music. The same goes for video games, the media is always one to point fingers and blame something or someone without knowing what these psychopaths real motives were. Did the VA Tech shooter play violent video games? Maybe. But in his rants in the videos he sent NBC he blames "rich kids" and other things for this shooting NOT VIDEO GAMES. - RaistlinMajere, on 10/12/2007, -2/+9Hello, do you pay attention to the news at all? Sirius became cash flow positive in the 4th Q of 2006.
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6403782.html - bullitt34, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Fla-fla-flo-fly
- yonas, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Dr. Phil is a douchenugget.
- Evols, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6They should try to ban word from being used!
- Makaveli, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5That is total BS
Dr.Phil is a bitch, everybody is jumping the gun and blaming each other, This guy is the only one to blame (Cho).
I wish that people would see things the correct way for once,without placing blame on things ,without no credible evidence to support their cases.
Some of the most evil,craziest psychopaths were from the past,im not sayin' that we dont have problems now,but,look at the past.
what about Ed Gein , David Berkowitz or even Ted Bundy,
now you cant tell me,that these men played GTA , were passing time by mass killing people in video games, if such video games existed back then, i still don't think it would have any goddamn thing to do with the past years of these mens lives,influencing them in any way,compelling them to do the horrific things they've done. The media is just looking for ratings ,thats all,they're tryin to convince the rest of the world that this is wrong (Gaming).
It's only a passtime, and if America was on their side, then parents probably wouldnt' buy these games for their children, - Cherubim, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Dorktor "Phil" is a paid stooge who is wheeled out to put things "straight" in society. The sad reality is that he's also a misguided fool who offers dubious advice to ignorant people. It's funny how he talks about psychopaths - he himself fits the description of one quite well. He has no shame, remorse or guilt over the misleading advice he gives. Typical traits of a social psychopath.
- jkoski, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7I understand why he hates it, but boy as soon as that screaming weatherman was on YouTube they certainly had no problem using it on the air, did they?
- sholmes1019, on 10/12/2007, -3/+7"Dr." and "Doc" are abbreviations of "Doctor." They don't imply a particular discipline (e.g. medical, clinical, etc.). They only indicate a level of education. Therefore, "Doc" is appropriate when referring to Dr. Phil.
- DaveXensen, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4HILARIOUS! HILARIOUS PEOPLE!!
gimme those ribs you! - Gunnaf, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5@ Jebudas - Are you really that uninformed? Or do you just not want to believe the information provided because it doesn't fit your agenda/beliefs?
It's been noted and documented that he WAS referred to counseling. It's also been noted that he WAS in an institution for some time. It's also being said that he was on medication for depression or something else. So ***** off, the red flags WERE raised, even in our "violent" society. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5***** Phil, that Oprah coat tail riding son of abitch. I bet he has a 10 thousand dollar entertainment center hidden in his house complete with a x360 and every game made for it. He better pray he never pisses off the wrong psychopath on his show while running his fat mouth. Every presumptuous loud mouth ass-hat goes down sooner or later. My money is on an affair with a male prostitute or a nasty pill addiction.
- ...---..., on 10/12/2007, -1/+5***** YOU STEVE LANGFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi fred... - iamadvanced, on 10/12/2007, -6/+10hoo hoo. i invented video games. tell em fred
- fallenone05, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4I do want to kill ppl when Word crashes and the auto safe feature wasn't turned on after writing 5 pages.
- KingGoonie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4One of these days I'm going to get on Larry King and ask Dr. Phil "If this is because of videogames...How come people aren't running around jumping on turtles?"
- GeneralEwok, on 10/12/2007, -4/+8Howard Stern, you are my hero. Dr. Phil, suck a dick.
- VampTheChamp, on 10/12/2007, -3/+7RAMONE! Digg this washed up has been down, he hasn't been relevant for 15 years. Though I sadly agree with him.
- davesbrain, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Was Jenna Jameson giving Howard a naked massage at the time?
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