While reading a "Highlights of Sarah Palin's Trip to New York" top 10 list, David Letterman suggested the Alaska Governor had "bought makeup at Bloomingdale's to update her slutty flight attendant look."Some commentators have called Dave out, arguing that he treated Palin differently than he would other female politicians with this quip. And now Palin has responded, labeling Letterman "pathetic" for demeaning a trip which included a stop at a fundraiser for autistic kids.
Since dressing like a slutty flight attendant and helping autistic kids are both causes we can get behind, we're not sure what to think. But we suspect some of you might have more fully formed opinions on any double standard the media does or doesn't apply to Sarah Palin.
After the jump, Letterman attacks, and Palin responds.
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Wednesday 10 June
By ED
David Letterman is pathetic. He reminds me of this weird guy that used to hang out in the mens room of our building and sell towels or something. What a creep.
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Wednesday 17 June
By Joe Turner
The man in the wash room is PAID to be there. He is NOT selling towels. In upper class establishments he is the personal valet for that area. His job is to hand you warm towels and brush the lint off your suit. If necesesary he will help you get stains off your clothing in case you had a wet dream over your date before you left the restaurant. Letterman is too smart for you. You are too ignorant to understand his humor. I bet you miss Leno, right ? ( The top "Blue Humor" comedian working in Vegas !)
Saturday 01 August
By Bernie
I agree 100% why can't he just leave the lady alone....hasn't he made enough trouble for her?
Thursday 11 June
By lamalanga
I DON'T WATCH TELLY, BUT THIS LETTERMAN DUDE IS PRECISELY ON POINT.
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Saturday 13 June
By Jim
David Letterman is the man. Only reason Palin is still in the news is because she is hot and says the stupidest things. Reminds me of George Bush, minus the hot.
Thursday 11 June
By Pdevries
Palin needs to get over it! Bristol probably conceived her child under her mother's very own roof, so where does Sarah get off being so righteous. And she does look like a slutty flight attendant. If she thinks this is rough, wait until she tries to run for President!
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Thursday 11 June
By Steph
Sarah Palin should probably stop releasing comments about every little thing said about her. David Letterman is a comedian. That's what he does, make fun of people. She obviously can't take a joke or let things blow over. She makes herself a walking target. Maybe she should spend less time worrying about what comedians are saying, and more time taking care of her kids or the state that she governs...
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Thursday 11 June
By pauline cymet
I think Palin is a disgrace-She is no role model, and not worthy of seeking the highest political office in our country, as she has not handled her family situations with tact, discretion or responsibility. Does she look like a slut? NO, she is pretty in a very "outdated 60's" way. Do I care about her looks? No, I DO CARE THAT SHE SHOOTS ANIMALS, so she would never get my vote, even if she raised my social security benedfits monthly.
As for Dave, he is a total s.o.b, nasty, snide, angry man..I don't think he is at all humorous, and never have thought so, but now he is stooping to lower levels than ever. His bandleader, Paul, is a talented musician, but has the personality of a crooked doorknob, and should play and lead his band, and beyond that NEVER say a word, as everytime he speaks, he is so creepy & nerdy, that I feel embarrased for him.
Dave got LUCKY with timing, a "connection", or something. CALL ME, I could host a better show than he does, and I wouldn't have to do it by creating publicity by being mean--remember him long ago with his nastiness to Cher, for example?
Let's get a NEW HOST with intelligence & real humor for his replacement SOON instead of having the network give him another extension.
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Saturday 01 August
By Rae
I'd like to comment on what you said about Palin.
I agree 100% with you. I didn't like Palin from the beginning and still don't. Nothing but a two bit tramp.
Monday 12 October
By Laura Pauline
Are you the same Pauline Cymet that owned that temp agency? Boy was she nasty and pathetic! I could see how that woman would hate Palin: Palin's something Cymet never will be: good looking, thin, loved by a hot guy and getting national recognition for her good work (not by the haters of course.) The Pauline Cymet I knew was disgusting, had NO class and enjoyed being mean; she was like Devil Wears Prada (attitude, not looks or fabulousness) meets Wicked Witch of the West a la Jabba the Hut. She would yell at the underlings just to throw her own massive weight around and blame them blatantly for her own copious shortcomings. Does Cymet hate Palin for shooting animals? Because she was not a vegetarian, inhaled hot dogs, ordered in massive lunch everyday, really wasteful and gluttonous. Wonder if she still has those yippy little dogs peeing all over the office. And what is Cymet doing collecting Social Security? She bragged and posed as this big shot businesswoman with the Jaguar, limo and 5 star spa weekends. How about giving that benefit to elderly who really need it? And Cymet can't say "I paid into it therefore I deserve it" because she fired an employee for not controlling an outside contractor, then denied unemployment (which they pay into) by bullying. Hypocrite.
Friday 12 June
By phil
Poor little David, his mothers parenting skills are finally coming out. I hope she is not as CrEEpY as little David.
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Thursday 11 June
By sheriff
Do people understand that shows like this one have writers? Yes, David Letterman is the mouthpiece but he doesn't write the jokes. He just delivers them. Hooray for him though, Palin is a walking joke.
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Saturday 13 June
By Jim
David Letterman is the man. Only reason Palin is in the news is because she is hot and says the stupidest things. Reminds me of George Bush, minus the hot.
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Wednesday 17 June
By Robert Foster
Sara Palin should be kissing Dave's ass for all the free attention he's supplied her. She and a few other old world republicans (gop) are just the nails in the republican party coffin. I hope the new Republican Party (GNP)can stop the crying and get down to the serious business of responsible government for ALL the people..
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Wednesday 17 June
By ruth
Dave, has a bastard son, so he has no room to speak. Is't his now wife a cheap slut for living with him all those years. Easy to throw stones.Palin has the liberals scared so that is why they attack her, Get a life Dave you should be fired.
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Wednesday 17 June
By Joe Turner
THIS JUST HAS TO BE THE MOST POLITICALLY IRRELEVANT WEB SITE ON THE NET.
PLEASE, STICK TO THINGS YOU KNOW ABOUT, SPORTS AND SLUTTY POLITICIANS AND MOVIE STARS
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Friday 19 June
By Karen
David Letterman has no respect for women. He has no class.
He wants to get into Sarah's pants, and he doesn't know another way to express himself.
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Tuesday 23 June
By Ed
No, Joe, he wasn't paid to be there, like I said, he hung out there and he was removed by the building management. He was a creep like Dave. Of course, Joe, I guess you could have been paying him to stay there, but that's between you and him.
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Sunday 12 July
By Jill Eigler
She does have a slutty flight attendant look - so what? I don't particularly like it, but it must be working for her since people actually wanted her to be our VP even though she appears to be a moron.
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Tuesday 28 July
By Lisa
keep them coming Dave!
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