The Awful Truth

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Dear Ted:
Has it occurred to anyone that Jennifer Aniston doesn't really want to settle down? Dating lots of cute guys is fun. Why is it assumed that women always want to snag a man and are unhappy if they can't? I'm a widow and have no intention of marrying again, but I love chillin' with my 16-years-younger cute boyfriend. Let's face it, who wants to see a lawyer to break up? I believe in equal rights for all, but marriage is a pain if not done well. And if you're not married, people hassle you to get married and have children. I don't want to—period. I can take care of myself and when a man gets on my nerves, I can move on easily with a better chance of cherishing memories not tainted by court visits. And P.S.: You may not like Jen's movies, but I do. I like chick flicks, I'm a chick.
—Jabrow

Dear Forward Thinker:
Couldn't agree more about the pressure society puts on gals to get hitched and babied up. But trust, Jen could pick her flings a helluva lot better. 

Dear Ted:
All I read on your blog is about Robsten? Why do you like Kristen Stewart? All I have ever read about her is negative things. The girl can't even wear proper shoes to the MTV Awards!
—Lcmeredi

Dear KPoo:
I like her 'cause I think K.Stew is a different breed of girl in Hollywood. Very fresh and vibrant—I dig her "I don't give a s--t" attitude. It's what makes her perf for Rob. 

Dear Ted:
I read on MSNBC's Scoop that Adam Lambert is a complete diva and rude to everyone. I got a different depiction of his personality from the items you wrote about him. Please tell me your column is the one that's right! I'm also not sure how I feel about reading so much about Rob P. in your column. I think I'm now addicted and you are to blame. At first I was resentful and didn't see his appeal at all, but now I am enjoying all the shirtless pics. Dang you, Ted.
—Tasha

Dear Welcome to the Dark Side:
R.Pattz's appeal definitely sneaks up on you, that's for sure. As for Mr. Lambert, he's been nothing but sweet when we've met him. Weren't those nasty Claymates behind that rude rumor?

Dear Ted:
Don't you think Eric Bana is way sexier than the always grinning Hugh Jackman? I mean, Hugh is a nice guy, especially with his shirt off, but for smoldering, Eric's the go-to guy.
—Ros, Melbourne, Australia

Dear Stud for Stud:
I'm a fan of both of those fellas, but as for smoldering—give me Javier Bardem any day!

Dear Ted:
Why do you like Jennifer Aniston? She's boring!
—rkshipper90

Dear Not So Jensessed:
Just 'cause I prefer her to Angelina doesn't mean I'm Team Aniston all the way.

Dear Ted:
I am disappointed in you for the first time with the latest Robsten thread. Dating? Since Rob's crazy "Birthday Party" thread, you have indicated very involved, not silly dating. Are we back to they are 19 and 23 means too young for marriage in Hollywood, when you have purposely sent us on the marriage train with the BP thread, Can Robsten Go the Distance, second honeymoon, Nubile, etc? Ted, have they told you to back off because some of us have figured out your clues? I still love you, but today was either a tease or hypocrisy.
—JD

Dear Tomato, Tomato:
Oh darling, stop being so nitpicky! There is a middle ground between just hooking up and marriage, you know.

Dear Ted:
I have been a faithful online reader for most of the 21st century; checking your column is the bright spot of the early a.m. But lately, the Twilight/Pattinson/Moonlight coverage is oppressive and excessive. I'm getting the distinct impression that you're pounding out this nonstop coverage to increase traffic, and that it must be working. But are you willing to alienate your readers over the age of 15 for the momentary obsessions of millions of tweeners? I now delay reading you, and then sail through most of the entries because it's endless Rob & Co. Which is bumming me out 'cause I don't want you to suck. And I don't want to relegate you to the "check once in a blue moon" pile. And before it comes to that, I had to speak up and ask you to please consider why the overload of Twi coverage, and what the long-term deficits and benefits could be. Let the twentysomething bloggers handle this trend and consider reembracing your all-around celebrity strengths.
—Toby

Dear Not a Robsten Fan:
Understand you're concern, babe, and am afraid to tell you the Twi gang is the current It crowd. Remember when Paris, Nicole, & Co. were all H'wood trainwrecks and consumed all of the tabloids? That's what this classier crew is doing for the moment. So don't give up! Just consider it a bump in the goss road. Like how I feel about Octomom.

Dear Ted:
Regarding better role models from the Twi cast...what about Kristen smoking pot? The earlier pic with ex-boyfriend and the most recent picture of her in Italy with Rob at the table...it clearly looks like she's rolling a joint, and some are saying that's a cigarette! Is she that big of a pothead? Summit not worried about it? What about the younger audiences that follow this Twillight phenomenon? Maybe that's why her eyes seem to cross when looking deep into her costars' eyes.
—Bran

Dear High on Life:
Weed is legal in Cali. But I don't think Kris has a medicinal marijuana card. Maybe it was just Rob's special brand of cigs?

Dear Ted:
You're doing a great job with all the Twilight/New Moon news. But here's my question: I read that Party Girl became Party Girl because she got an internship with you! Is it true? If yes, how can I get one?
—Scandal Beauty

Dear Awfulpedia:
Yep, Cristina Gibson used to be the intern here at A.T.!

Dear Ted:
Why do E! News and Daily 10 quote the tabloids as their Robsten information sources and not E!'s own fab you? You've been breaking this news for months!
—Kelly

Dear Good Question:
You'd think that would make the most sense, wouldn't you? But there's tons of talent politics here, actually.