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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chet Desmond Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 9:37pm
Can't stand Rob Lowe, I don't know who is more full of himself, him or Robert Downy Jr.

Rob Lowe: There's bias against good-looking people
April 7, 2014, 1:06 PM EST
By Robyn Ross
TV Guide

Rob Lowe says he's not a narcissist, but claims there's an "unbelievable bias" against good-looking people like himself.

More from TV Guide: Celebrity alter egos

In an interview with The New York Times magazine to promote his second memoir, "Love Life," Lowe talks about finally scoring meaningful roles his good looks didn't allow him previously. "There's this unbelievable bias and prejudice against quote-unquote good-looking people, that they can't be in pain or they can't have rough lives or be deep or interesting," Lowe says. "They can't be any of the things that you long to play as an actor. I'm getting to play those parts now and loving it. When I was a teen idol, I was so goddamn pretty I wouldn't have taken myself seriously."


Lowe, 50, most recently starred on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." When asked why people were surprised that he was funny, he echoed his previous sentiment: "Again, there's a historical bias that good-looking people are not funny."


The former Brat Pack member also opened up about his infamous sex tape in 1988, which he claims increased the leaking of personal home videos. Ironically, he'll soon co-star in "Sex Tape," a movie about a man and wife whose intimate video is accidentally shared with their friends. When asked if the feature's story line could exist without his previous scandal, Lowe said, "Absolutely not. Considering I pioneered the field, it's high time I actually made some money in it."

So, is Lowe sure he's not a narcissist? "I've had years of psychiatry, and I ask about every six months -- it's sort of like getting your oil checked -- I ask, ''I'm not an actual narcissist, am I?' The learned men of psychiatry assure me that I meet none of the medical criteria," he says.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 10:43pm
There IS a bias against good looking people.

Believe me... I know!!!!

Because I'm biased against them myself.

You thought I meant it was because I'm one of them, di'ncha?



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Thor Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 11:21pm

From what I've seen, Lowe actually seems kind of OK.  He doesn't annoy me or anything.  That makes it all even worse.  I'd prefer he be a total asshole.



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 12:15am
That's because you're biased against people like him & me.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote deacon blues Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 6:17am
Does no one in here get how truly insulting this commercial is, saying that you're either creepy or unattractive if you have cable and not DirectTv. Buying a rip-off satellite TV system does not suddenly make you attractive. It makes you a sucker for thinking you are getting a better deal with more channels with more of the same commercials that we all complain about in here.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Thor Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 3:46pm

^  I don't take it personally.  I don't take any commercials personally, as a matter of fact.  I just ask that they entertain rather than annoy me.  These do that.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 4:09pm
Those commercials were absolutely tongue-in-cheek.

Kinda like those "Don't be a guy who....(list of random, unrelated undesirable situations)" commercials that I can't even remember what company or product they were for.

Probably cable TV service.

Certainly not meant to be taken seriously & really, makes fun of Lowe himself more than anything.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote LeeboKC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 2:58pm
At least Rob Lowe shows a degree of self-awareness that eludes most celebrities and showbiz folk. I like him. And he admits to seeing a therapist about being so overly handsome- so would I if that was my sorry lot in life (we should be so lucky!).
I like these commercials and Lowe's take on stereotypes.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote insanity213 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 3:22pm
The only things I recall seeing him in off the top of my head are Wayne's World and Tommy Boy.   He does a good job playing the "antagonist" roles in both of them.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 3:38pm
I first remember him from "About Last Night" with Demi Moore.

Good movie if you've never seen it.

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Recently, he was the plastic surgeon in "Behind the Candelabra". I had to do a double take when I saw him. Maybe that's where he got the idea because the make-up department did an excellent job on him in that HBO movie.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Thor Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 4:39pm

Remember "The Brat Pack"?  Lowe was a part of that.  They were huuuge for awhile back in the olden days.


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Originally posted by insanity213 insanity213 wrote:

The only things I recall seeing him in off the top of my head are Wayne's World and Tommy Boy.   He does a good job playing the "antagonist" roles in both of them.

He played the city manager on 'Parks and Recreation' for years, basically portraying the "nice-guy" version of his Wayne's World character. He's charming/worldly/health nut and all that, but seriously has no clue of how much of a trendy cartoon character he is. 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote aka ron Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Oct 2014 at 6:44pm
There is a new one of these ads out now, he can't pee at a urinal when other people are around.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ad nauseous Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Oct 2014 at 7:01pm
These commercials are slowly growing on me
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote HatyMcHater Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Oct 2014 at 5:38am
I laugh every time I see these ads. I saw a new (third one) tonight (Awkward Rob Lowe) and posted it in the thread in Commercial Talk.

Whether he's a complete jerk in his personal life -- he's very good in these ads and kudos to the agency who dreamed them up. Full disclosure: I happen to have DirecTV and like it, except that 99.9% reliability claim Rob pitches is complete BS. It goes out every time it rains even moderately hard, and if you call them, they tell you, "no, that only happens when it's very cloudy." Huh? Not quite Comcastic, but then, nothing else is--except Comcast.

It's nice to see a fresh change from their usual dopey Referral Queens.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote aka ron Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 2014 at 6:54pm
I can't tell the difference between Rob Lowe and the guy who got kicked off  '2 and a half men'.
 
I found the 3rd one,  "Painfully Awkward"   Rob Lowe.  LOL
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ad nauseous Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 2014 at 8:44pm
"I hope its not a girl...or a guy.." Simply brilliant! Even though he's feeding me BS I'm still enjoying it!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote MrPink Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Nov 2014 at 10:19pm
i haven't seen the one featuring the less attractive rob lowe lately....i think it mocks retarded people. Ouch
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No, it doesn't mock intellectually challenged people. It mocks awkwardly shy people.
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Originally posted by madwoman madwoman wrote:

No, it doesn't mock intellectually challenged people. It mocks awkwardly shy people.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ad nauseous Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 2:07am
Why do I have to sign in to see the damn video?????
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kelly H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 2:35am
I actually like the regular Rob Lowe and the Creepy Rob Lowe adds - I think they're kinda funny - too bad more celebs don't take shots at themselves, world would be a nicer place
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Sadly, I can relate to Painfully Awkward Rob Lowe. I do have serious "bladder shyness." It sucks.  Cry


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