A close friend said...

"A close friend said..." Just how many times do we read that in trashy magazines and newspapers...? Ok, so some of you might not read trashy magazines all that much, but take it from someone who used to alot (not so much any more, but i'm not completely guilt-free!)... A

ccording to these writers, everybody has a close friend who is willing to spill the beans. I hesitate to call these people journalists, because I think the term journalist brings with it some integrity, respect and responsibility or duty to tell the truth and report the facts: these people are simply gossip-mongerers. Now, i know that's their job, but please, read the following statement from today's Age:

Denise Richards and Richie Sambora are, apparently, getting married.

"Denise loves Milan so it will probably be there."

Now ponder the following questions:

1) Exactly what possibility do you think there is that this "friend" actually exists?

2) If this "friend" does exist, do you think said friend is actually

• a) the dog-walker's friend's uncle, but they really DO have a close relationship
• b) the cleaner's daughter
• c) Denise's stalker
• d) Charlie Sheen

...Oh thankyou for that pearl of wisdom, oh un-named-but-oh-so-close wise one. We shall hang on your every word in the future.

Ah I guess if I'm actually reading this crap, I shouldn't really be surprised at the results...