A Correspondence
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:03:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Robin Roth
Subject: Martina McBride
To: Lindsay Ferrier
Lindsay,
I am a Talent Producer and was the Talent Consultant on the show you were hired on for Martina McBride. I booked Martina to do a video message for our show. Martina was so nice and classy to take her time out when she was booked on another shoot to do this video message for one of our contestants. We were very appreciative of her time.
It has come to everyone’s attention at the network and production company and through Martina herself that you wrote a nasty article in the Nashville Scene about Martina. We hired you to be a Field Producer and trusted you with representing the show and the network. This behavior is unacceptable, unethical and immature. For you to spy on Martina and make things up about her is unprofessional and mean. You were hired to do an important job and you used that chance in a very inappropriate way. I am the one who booked
Martina so you are also putting my reputation at risk and I don’t appreciate it.
I will make sure the word is out in Nashville and Los Angeles that you are not to be trusted. I can see why you don’t Field Produce anymore as I am sure you don’t have a good reputation and you are probably bitter about that. You bad mouth celebrities and what you did is worse than anything I have seen a celebrity do!
I haven’t experienced this type of behavior, even in hollywood!! My experiences with Nashville have been so positive so this is was unexpected but I guess there are bad people in every location. Martina McBride is a class act all the way….you are NOT.
In reading your blog (which is not written well by the way) you think it’s all a joke and don’t regret doing this to a network that hired you and to Martina who did not deserve it. I hope you don’t teach your children your work ethic.
I totally believe in karma so I will not use any more of my time on this I just needed to address it.
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 19:13:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lindsay Ferrier
Subject: Re: Martina McBride
To: Robin Roth
Dear Robin,
Well, crap. I get the impression that somehow I’ve offended you.
The fact is, Martina was so “nice and classy,” as you put it, that the only poop I left the shoot with was the now-infamous bathroom incident. And rather than sit on the news, I decided to clear the air, so to speak, and share it with my readers, who I knew would be happy to hear that their favorite country sweetheart really is as marvelous as she seems.
Living in LA as you do, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s refreshing in these troubled times filled with celebrity rehab stints and jail sentences to read about a superstar whose worst trait is neglecting to flush. My writing has merely reinforced Martina’s image- that of a girl next door (albeit an expensively dressed, heavily made-up one), whose only crime is one that we’re all guilty of sometimes.Let he who’s never “let it mellow” cast the first stone, don’t you agree? I don’t think I’d be out of line to say that our Martina likely will gain even more fans because of my revelation, particularly now that you’re raising a stink about it.
Look, I don’t want to poo poo the fact that your stomach’s still churning about my little column– At the same time, I do believe you’re overreacting just a wee bit. Was my writing really worse than anything you’ve ever seen a celebrity do, or were you just trying to yank my chain? And if you’re going to spread the word in LA and Nashville that I’m not to be trusted, please remember that my name is spelled with an -AY, and not an -EY. That’s a common mistake people make when trying to Google me.
Seriously, though, let’s let this whirlpool of controversy subside and move on with our lives. You have a hot nurse to corral and I um, have to help put together a Beauty and the Beast puzzle.
Cheers,
Lindsay
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:09:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Robin Roth
Subject: Re: Martina McBride
To: Lindsay Ferrier
…Yes I am moving on with finding hot nurses and the many reputable jobs I do for major networks and film companies. I hope your attempt to entertain the other 10 bored housewives on your blog was worth ruining whatever reputation you had which I suspect was not much of one.
>Give me a break! If she didn’t want people to talk about her, she should have flushed!I thought your piece (and your reply letter) was hilarious. It almost made me wet myself. 😉
>BAHAHAAAAA. I KNOW this chick poops. And her shit stinks.
>I’m still totally amused by all of this. The lame threats of “not being trusted” and the snide comments of “I can see why you don’t work anymore” are totally LESS CLASSY than ANYTHING you wrote about a celebrity’s bathroom habits. These people need to grow up. They’re trying to throw around their status and they’re looking like big weenies.
>It takes a talented woman to come up with so many bathroom allusions in such a polite letter. EB White would be proud.
>This has turned into a proverbial “poop” storm. [I wanted to write something other than poop but was afraid that it would get deleted]When you first wrote about this whole deal, I laughed. I thought [still do] that it was a humorous anecdote.Now, you’ve posted that letter and the woman sounds like she’s desperate. Not only that, but she’s making a huge deal out of an itty bitty part of that piece.The lady needs to get a grip.
>I wonder if Martina was like “This girl better put a lid on it. Otherwise, we’ll have to get our lawyers together and sewer.”Heh heh heh. That really took me too long.You’re good.
>funny… the word verification that I just got was ‘brazn’ and clearly this chica is a brazen hussy to dare to imply that “your blog is not written well by the way” or that your readers are “10 bored housewives”. Puhlease… is that the best she can come up with? What is she, 15?
>Absolutely hysterical. And if this is the worst thing that chick has seen written about a celebrity then she is living at the bottom of some sort of hole – hmmm – maybe at the bottom of a toilet bowl.
>10 bored housewives. Now I’M pissed (get it? bwaahaha). Ahem.Chris, most certainly not anonymous just not a blogger
>Tell her some of us only dream of being bored housewives.Heh.Seriously, where does she get the venom? I guess I find life to. short to be so ugly about things. I don’t know where you find these peeps, but they sure are funny.You know, I think part of it is that country stars aren’t used to any invasion of privacy a la Britney or Lindsay Lohan. How often do you really read about any sordid details, unless they get arrested? Or file for divorce and proceed to have a nasty public battle?In many ways, it’s like the 60s in the way the media treats them….so no wonder your toilet tale caused such consternation. They’re about 50 years behind the times.Keep up your great bathroom reports….
>If you posted her full and real name, then you, madam, are my hero. Talk about ruining reputations. Hoo-boy!
>I didn’t even want to post the e-mail at all- this story is so last week- but I won’t stand for being threatened, particularly over something so ridiculous. She is giving me some great new tagline possibilities, though…”Attempting to entertain 10 bored housewives.””Unacceptable, unethical and immature.””Worse than anything you’ve seen a celebrity do!””Not written well, by the way.”
>bored housewife? I take offense! look lady, I work full time in a MORGUE to support my son after I left his cheating father!! So if you think I am relly bored and a housewife reading this, well F-U. come to my world for a day…other then that, wow, that was really funny. oh the humanity of talking about poop! you go girl.
>I’m not a fan of Martina but my guess is that this is coming from her reps, not her. If they want it to go away, why don’t they just drop it. The more they address it, the more I think about Martina pooping and leaving.Funny stuff. Oh and I’m not even a housewife. They have more to worry about than they thought.
>Wouldn’t you think that it would make sense to READ the article you’re writing to complain about before you send an email to the author? Gawd.
>This bored housewife also takes offencse! Robin Roth is going on my dead to me blog list.anna j evans
>Oh my GOD. I so know this girl. She was DEFINITELY the one that told Britney to go on stage last night.Britney poops as well by the way… and it smells like booze.
>I did a post called The Beckhams Arrive and trashed one of my friends in it, the one who had the lunch party for Posh at her house. The one who has had more plastic surgery than Jocelyn Wildenstein, to which I made reference.Her assistant called me and asked me to take it down. Then he said he was double checking my address to be sure I got invited to all the ‘year end’ parties. Yeah, right.The moment December ends, I go back in and revivfy all the plastic surgery stuff they asked me to take out. Even though I live here and am in the business, I find it ludicrous beyond belief and here’s the true story, that story has officially put you on the map. Smart girl. When you’re getting your Nobel I’m gonna write that you don’t flush because I’m a Hollywood whore like the rest of them…
>there are no words, just…wow!
>Gee whiz (oh wait, that wasn’t the problem, was it?) Anyway, she should re-read your original column, which said how nice she was, etc, and discussed her worse offense. Was it an appropriate subject? I can not pass judgment, since from the perspective of a potty age mom, it is totally game, and in the overall scheme of things, not a big deal. I hope that someday something like this will be the worse thing anyone could say about me. Unless you signed a confidentiality agreement, I say that your observation was OK. Her slinging insults both at you and your readers, totally inappropriate. If she doesn’t want to use your services anymore, so be it. But the hyperbole, hmm. Maybe she is off her meds.Keep up the “not well written” writing. I enjoy it.By the way mother and housewife. And attorney.
>Hahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahaha hahahahahahaha…. oh my gosh!Tell me you made this up! I am having a hard time grasping the idea that these were ACTUAL emails from this lady!!!!Ahhhhhhhh!!!I can’t believe it! She’s craaazy, LindsAY. 🙂
>Wow, someone has issues and Lindsay, it isn’t you.I read and love, love, love your column and I’m not a bored housewife, or even a mother. I think your blog is great and look forward to reading it every day. So…that chick don’t know crap.
>At least you use correct grammar and punctuation!Seriously, some people take themselves MUCH too seriously. I dont’ k now how that person couldn’t have died laughing from all of the puns in your response. Well done!~Amalia~
>Holy hilarious! That woman needs to 1) Lighten up 2) Get a grip 3) Shut the hell up. Drama much?
>Here’s a demographic sampling for Robin Roth: I’m not a housewife. I’m not a mother. I’m a Nashville-based songwriter, probably a degree or two of acquaintance away from Mrs. McBride herself. I’ve also been connected with the movie industry in L.A. and I still manage to have a sense of humor about celebrity foibles. More importantly, I’m literate and demanding of my entertainment sources, and yet I still somehow manage to find this blog well written, enjoyable, and funny as hell. Keep up the great work, Lindsay.
>I’m not a bored housewife, I’m bored at work. Someone needs to get her demographics straight.Oh, and, I’m a nurse. Call me. That sounded vaguely suggestive, no?
>yikes! I’m not a bored housewife and I am completely amused by all the poo-pooing over nothing! I think Robin needs to loosen up a bit and get a real life. Maybe that would help improve her reputation as being a bit uptight. I’m not a Martina M. fan but I was actually impressed that you described her as such a friendly and real person…because so often, that is NOT the case with current celebrities. I think your article was actually a compliment to Martina. Too bad people rush to look at things from their own negative perspectives.
>SPYER.Robin, If you’re reading this, which I KNOW YOU ARE, I just wanted to tell you that you’re kind of an Asshole. Did you actually read the article? Because the point was that Martina is such a nice, decent person that the worst thing L could say about her was that she didn’t flush the toilet. Big stinking deal. Maybe she’s used to people you flushing it for her, or maybe she thought it was an automatic flushing toilet. Either way, us bored housewives didn’t think it was that big of a deal.So, lighten up, google “sense of humor” and have some sex or something crazy like that.It’s time to move on.Seriously.
>Bee-atch. We are not all bored, desparate housewifes who read your blog. I have probably accomplished more in my life by being a working mother with two children than that snot nosed social climber anyway.Some people appreciate your humor and writing.I’m a graphic designer and if you shall ever need my services for some poop-worthy photo’s, I’m your person.
>If she doesn’t want the story to have legs, she should shut up.Your reply was very clever.I’m waiting for the Martina Fans, a la Pageant Moms, to descend in droves.
>I bet she is not wo she says she isLaughing to death here
>You definitely don’t entertain only “bored housewives.” I’m 22 and single and think your blog is hysterical.
>Can’t wait to see the letter you get from Martina herself! ;O
>Maybe she should just be happy you didn’t bottle what was left and sell it on ebay? Cuz, you KNOW somebody would buy that.Also, it must REALLY piss this Robin chick off that some random (OMG – PROFESSIONAL – not bored housewife!) chick in Nebraska of all godforsaken places has heard of YOU, but has never heard of her. Hrm. Good thing she’s working so hard on her reputation.
>This was funny, and here I was reading along and chuckling….until….”BORED HO– USEWIVES”??? Wow. She needs no help at all to sully her own reputation and anyone she represents. And the offensive part is not that your readers may or may not be home taking care of their children, but that term. How dare she. Really.
>I feel sorry for this Robin psycho. What an absolute loser. LindsAy, your blog is kick-ass. Bored housewife? I could probably buy and sell her 5 times over.
>Wow. Who peed in her Cheerios?
>In a world of rehab and drunken racist rampages and jail time and head-shaving mental breakdowns, it was refreshing to read a cute, funny anecdote about someone famous. It was nice to read a story showing that celebrities can be lovely, classy, friendly and yet down-to-earth — and even, gasp, HUMAN! Thanks for the story Lindsay, and I am sure if Martina read it she giggled and then finished her breakfast and went on with her life.P.S. I am a working, educated mom and I find your writing (here, at the Nashville Scene, and at Parents.com) funny, entertaining and inspiring. I admire not only your writing, but your ability to balance a successful freelance career with mommyhood. Thanks for sharing!
>Lindsay, that was absolutely beautiful. You are my hero.
>Wow, what a psycho hose beast! I loved your response and the fact that you will not be cowed by a wanna-be Hollywood player.Just for the record, I am a single, kid-free, civilian empolyee of a police department and I think your columns are well written and funny as hell! Ms. Roth owes an apology to all of your readers and housewives everywhere- bored or not.
>Hmmm… there were 41 comments when I wrote this. I think you may have a little more than “10 bored housewives” reading your blog.
>This is hilarious, Lindsay – and I bet Martina McBride would laugh right along with you.
>I and the other nine bored housewives thought this was hilarious.
>Jeeze. This is hysterical! Yes, she is obviously “moving on” since she has to snottily respond to anything you say. And criticizing your writing? It’s like she couldn’t think of anything else bad to say and decided to go back to school yard taunts. If ever the phrase “get over it” applied, it is now.
>My guess is that Martina doesn’t know about these letters, and would be mortified if she knew. What a sumbeach.
>Wow, that chick needs to get a grip. I thought you were MORE then nice about Martina McBride. I almost want to email that hag myself.
>She has crossed the line. I am NOT a bored housewife and would love to email her personally. I certainly hope she is not a mother because her nose is so far up her a** she can’t see…not a good thing to teach your children to do…plus it’s bad for the back. Your articles and blogs are always very well written and entertaining. She obviously has no idea what entertainment is and feels that lashing insults will somehow boost her ego. I am in NO need of an ego boost, so I can lash out comfortably. I googled her, and amazingly, she first appears in your blog and then credits of her job. Must not be THAT great at her job. She needs to work on her own reputation and remove her nose from her celebrities’ a**es. Keep up the good work, Lindsay. You’re doing a great job and I look forward to your posts!You rock!AngieP.S. Can I have her email. She needs a reality check, and I am more than happy to assist her in any way I can.
>Well, for someone who is so well connected in LA with the networks and production companies and has had countless prestigious jobs working for them.. she sure has plenty of time on her hands to be writing petty emails. Maybe you did overstep your bounds a little.. but you need to be opportunistic in this business if you ever want to make a name for yourself. (Plenty of industry people talk.. you just had the guts to do so with your name attached and not hide behind anonymity) And anyway.. it was just a joke. I say good job!
>Hey Robin! You…with the obviously glaring BROWN nose! (yeah, from crap, not piss!) Get over yourself and your first REAL job. As for Lindsay, she has more talent in her pinkie than you have in your whole self.I can only guess that your sophomoric attempt at putting her in her place is an attempt to make yourself feel all important and um, smart. All you accomplished was making yourself look petty and childish and hateful. And a brown noser! Here’s a thought- GET A REAL JOB and grow up! Oh, and don’t forget to flush. You never know who might go in after you and see the evidence. You pisser, you.And THREATS? Are you kidding me? I am SO sure you have that much power or authority. Puh-lease! Jeez, and I am not even a bored housewife. I am sure she is not happy to read that. Again, Jeeeeez!
>AND ps. You aren’t a field/line producer who sometimes writes… you’re a WRITER who occasionally field produces. Gotta look out for number 1. :)Don’t let someone’s suit/yes-person intimidate you.
>Me again……I forgot to tell Ms. Robin from the Hood that I am a nurse and I have been told I am “hot”. (not often, but it counts) I have acting experience. I am well spoken and completely comfortable “on stage”. Think you are big enough to take me on?I so doubt it. And I could NEVER work with someone like you. Talk about anal and up tight!But anyway…..go Lindsay. We love you and that chickie needs to go back to the steno pool.
>I think it’s amusing that she took the time out of her busy schedule to write you, since you’re obviously not a threat, what with your readership of ten bored housewives and all. 😉
>So, can we add Robin to the pissed list now? Maybe she’d like a nice cheese basket 🙂
>What a load of crap! Yes, I’m flushed with anger here. Bored housewife indeed. I’ll have ol’ Robyn (sic) know that I am a professional who didn’t want my education to go down the drain. So I’m a working mom and wife who happens to love reading anything Lindsay has to offer. Even if it involves me in a swirling eddy of controversy. Maybe she thinks she can dump all over your readers, but she’s wrong. Rise up from the cesspool of humanity, loyal readers! Harken to the battle cry. BM forever! (Behold Martina)
>You’re my hero!!!!
>Ha ha! Good one, Traditional Girl!Thanks for your kind words, everyone. I’m flushing. Er. Blushing.
>At the present time, I’m #57. So does that still classify me as a bored housewife since I’m not in the top 10? Up until that point (the email to you) I was actually interested in listening to something by Ms. McBride (which, by the way, I would normally shoot myself in the eye before I would listen to country) but now that interest has waned thanks to such a lovely and yet WAAYYY more important person than me…Sue…an extremely bored housewife.
>Oh my.I wonder if Robin is also somehow affiliated with Real Simple?
>Not a Martina fan here. I generally don’t care for people who oversing. But whatever.”Let he who’s never “let it mellow” cast the first stone, don’t you agree?” — Seriously, so funny, I think I let out a bit of wee.
>10 readers? TRY 61 ROBYN.And really, she should worry WAY less about your column and moreso about Martina’s singing.These days, her poop is way more interesting and, dare I say, TUNEFUL?
>As if a reality show talent scout knows bad writing from good writing.As if a reality show talent scout could ruin the reputation of an emmy winning reporter.As if anyone still uses the term housewife anyway.As if we would be any less bored searching for “attractive nurses.”As if a bunch of dynamic women reading each other’s writing, forging paths between career and family, and getting creative with words are bored anyway.As if.
>So, Robin, if (at this moment) 63 bored housewives have commented on this article that means that at hundreds have read it and not taken the time to comment. Clearly, LindsAY is a tour de force!
>Robin,I’m guessing you’ve never been a housewife.
>There’s a note for your preschool curriculum Lindsay — Duh! Anything that arrives in e-mail is blog fodder. I’m sure even kindergarteners know that by now, right?Man, I’d love just one day of being bored. How can I get one of those?
>Number 66! Woot!Ms. Snide Publicist, HUNDREDS of people read this blog.Before I read the post here, I’d never even HEARD of Martina Whatsherface, and Our Lindsay made her sound so nice that I actually thought about checking out her music.
>Honestly this is the most hysterical exchange I’ve seen in a long time. I can’t figure out if this women is fearful of losing her job and feels the need to attack you or if she’s just personally angry. I also wonder how long it will take for her to actually calm down. Its quite possible she will be screeching about you to anyone who will listen through Thanksgiving. You have such a power with words!
>Also, I bet your “10” readers would LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to send personal feedback to Ms. Robin directly. Perhaps you could drop her email address discretely in the comments section?
>I am a Martina fan and this whole thing has not changed my opinion of her one bit. This crazy Robin lady on the other hand – what a load of…
>I MUST be one of the ten bored housewives because I find this so thoroughly entertaining that I’m considering this little exchange nothing short of genius. The whole thing is all so Seinfeld!
>Words escape me in describing this whole situation. I’ll just say the whole thing has certainly been entertaining not to mention LOL funny. Going back to my “bored” housewifedom. LMAO (oh and i think i’m 71)
>Love Martina and your blog! Robin….not so much.
>Bossy loves the smell of hate mail in the morning.
>Apparently Robin’s L.A. credentials have gotten her to believe she can insult just about anyone and still have a job. Um, Robin, sweetheart? Don’t you need us “bored housewives” to watch the drivel your talent produces? Yeah, not real clever picking on us or our choices for entertainment, i.e. Lindsay’s blog, if you need us in order to watch the shows on which you work or the people for whom you scout. BTW, not bored anymore thanks to Suburban Turmoil, and I’m not a housewife. I’m an accountant, who was actually glad to know that Martina is a real person who even uses the toilet. If that’s her worst faux pas, that’s pretty darn good.Keep it up, Lindsay. I’m so not bored now.
>Bitter, party of Robin!!
>”major networks and film companies” ?Kinda impressed with herself isn’t she?
>Shit! Sounds like you pissed off another person. 🙂
>HAHAHAHAHA I totally admire you for not keeping it to yourself as many would in that situation!I think it’s funny that the lady thinks you are a poor writer and only have 10 bored housewife readers. SHe obviously knows nothing about you.Surely someone in the industry is laughing along with you right?It speaks volumes about Martina if she’s deeply offended by this. She must have a fragile self image. Most celebs would laugh it off.Everytime I hear her name all I can think of is her poop 😛
>I’m probably the only bored housewife that reads this blog and I’m not even that bored!
>Oh Lindsay! Thanks for the good read. The only people more self-absorbed than journalists are publicists. They do think they rule the world, don’t they!I, for one, would have spun the story this way: “Martina McBride is concerned about conserving natural resources during this drought-filled summer. She urges everyone to follow in her example. Please watch for her new hit single, ‘If it’s yellow let it mellow.’ “
>Tee hee hee. 10fans my pooping arse…I count 10working professional women around me now that are LindsAY fans. Good fun, I love it!~ally from DivineCaroline.com
>Nice.pssst. Google. Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth Robin Roth;)
>I have to agree with S. Beale.What a great time for Martina to release an “American Standard*” album and do a remix of “It’s Depends Aunt’s Day”, “Love’s the Only (Out) House”, “Where Would You Pee”, “Porcelain Angel” and Life #2!*American Standard – makers of fine bathroom hardware.
>lovin’ it..just lovin’ it all. I don’t care what that LA-chick says, this is the best “not written well” blog EVER.
>Not bored. Not a housewife.your fan,#85
>Um… I’m not a bored housewife. I wonder if Robin Roth was writing on behalf of her company or if it was personal communique. I would think that if she was representing any legitimate company the missive would have been a bit more polished. I mean, how professional is it to call someone “mean” and accuse you of “mak[ing] stuff up”? It’s also laughable that she writes that your blog is not written well because 1) it is and 2) um, hello, pot? This is kettle…
>I’m pretty sure she’s a freelancer- Isn’t “consultant” a fancy word for “no benefits?” Plus, her business e-mail is from Yahoo.
>wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think Robin wins the award for the most unprofessional email correspondence from a business professional. She is rather fond of the run-on, isn’t she? not that have any room to talk, mind you, I’m just saying….
>This is hilarious. I’d add it to your CV – something like,I have been black banned due to talking about Martine’s bowel movements and the fact she forgot to flush. If you find this kinda funny then maybe I’m the gal for you.Or words to that effect.
>And I love that you remained so calm and good humoured. I would have probably written something along the lines of go (*&%* yourself.
>Holly crap…how lame. I can’t believe that Martina thought you were besmirching her! (I love all the fun poo-laden fun we can have with this post!)On a serious note, though…do you really not care what they think? Is this not a big deal in the field you’re in? Just curious!
>Hilarious! This is like RS all over again….Not bored or housewife fan #92,AstridYeah L, you have fans all the way down in South Africa!
>I think your article and reponse rocks the potty!! (oops I mean party!)
>I don’t know who Martina McBride is, but I do know and like who you are!
>LMAO! Too funny!
>Holy sheepshit, who knew people would get so fired up about poop!I would love to see what Martina HERSELF actually has to say about all of this. After all no publicity is bad publicity, right?
>I don’t think my first comment posted, but I just wanted to say great job girl! You make me laugh. I linked up all this from my blog too. There’s 10 more readers for you, though they aren’t bored housewives.
>well thanks lindsay, this post is a breath of fresh air…there are just too few scandals around these days!!!:)
>Wow, “10 bored housewives”… way to denigrate an entire group of women, Ms. Roth!
>Funny –thanks for the wit. :)You are handling this with aplomb.
>Funny stuff.As one of your pathetic stay at home readers I must say that the Super Dee Duper Successful and Oh So Important Ms. Roth needs a very soft lens….
>Well. If she really thought it was negative publicity, she wouldn’t be highlighting it by writing to a prolific blogger, fer cryin’ out loud. Sounds like a rookie to me.
>I am not a wife and neither I am bored!Needless to say I am a fan!(#103)I bought Martina’s CD last year (This one’s for the girls). She better come up with something nice, or I won’t be her fan anymore!
>For the record, I am so not a bored housewife by this at all. Very funny! 🙂
>I just have to ask, is she one of those gals that do the “hover” and splash pee on the seat as well?I thought your piece was freaking hilarious.
>all of that and all I keep thinking is, “where did she ever say she pooped??” Was that ever clarified? I thought it was left to the imagination.I need to stop obsessing.
>Be it known that STARS DO NOT POOP. People, do you hold nothing sacred?
>Lindsay, from a writing perspective, I thought your piece was really well crafted, and it was a GREAT close.At the same time, as a person with unfortunate prudery issues (a SERIOUS handicap for a blogger), I can’t help but cringe for McBride. Maybe it is different for celebrities, but I’m guessing I would probably be mortified and upset, personally.I assume, however, that everybody was made aware that although you were acting in the capacity of field producer, you are also a journalist. So caveat emptor.If Robin Roth is as good as she says, she would have briefed the star that she would be sharing facilities with press. Since she hired you, I assume she read your resume. But of course, since you are a lowly blogger, with an even lowlier audience, it didn’t (and doesn’t) occur to her to treat your presence as she would any other media representative.Her correspondance with you is completely unprofessional and nearly inarticulate. I would think if McBride’s people saw it, they would move quickly to distance themselves from anyone who showed such contempt for what I imagine is a significant portion of McBride’s fan base: “housewives”.It’s a fascinating case study of where traditional media fails to understand and take seriously the role of bloggers as new media. Just keep up the good writing, and keep on being you. You’re going places.
>Oh toilet humour! You said crap, poo-poo, wee bit and yank my chain! BwaaaHaaaHaa!!!!! Good thing my kids are at school cause toilet humour so cracks me up and they already think I am insane they don’t need to see the proof.And Martina, who ever you are, grow up girl and accept the free publicity.
>…oh my lordy…someone please instruct ms.roth how to remove whatever she has stuck up her @$$..signed,ashaka the-not-bored-not-a-housewife-from-pakistan (yes, ms.roth, lindsay even has fans ALL the way here as well – a little out of the legion of the “ten bored housewives” fan base you’d so kindly tagged us as, dontcha think?
>Amazing…
>Maybe SHE was the one who didn’t flush and let Martina take the fall… then she can look like Martina’s knight and shining armor. Bitch. So, I’m to understand that writing about a celebrity not flushing is worse than oh, um, flashing your coochie or driving with your baby behind the wheel in your lap? Yeah, I can totally see how not flushing and writing about it are much worse.
>OMG, talk about poor writing, that chick is queen of the run-ons (no pun intended.)She seems so incredibly uptight, is she a fashion model on the side? Was she the one wearing Zac Posen’s number?Hey lady, if you happen to be browsing through what we bored housewives are saying…..LIGHTEN UP, UNDO THE BRA, HAVE SOME CHOCOLATE….your mood stinks!
>Oh my god, I was practically shrieking w/laughter when I read those letters. Martina McBride aside though, seriously, why is she slamming your blog? not well written? pshaw! Your blog is one of the smartest, funniest, most well written that I frequent and I’m neither a housewife nor a mother, just a 25 yr old student that appreciates your humor and thinks you rock! So cheers Lindsay and keep it up!
>Is it wrong that she makes me wish I was a bored housewife?lmfao.
>If that’s the best dig they can get at you, you should be extremely flattered LOLGood lord that woman must have an awful lot of free time on her hands.
>So by reading your blog, will I become a bored housewife? That’d be cool.”Unacceptable, unethical and immature.”You need this as a banner.
>Be careful who you dis, Lindsay. If my googling skills serve me, Robin Roth was a producer on Celebrity Mole Yucatan!There’s one big reality show bridge burnt to shit.
>the little girls roomis shared by all patronsplease, flush the brown down
>Losers
>Good Job! 🙂
>that woman is a bitch! please, please tell me you've been able to stick it to her since this went down.