I can just see it now. As Angelina Jolie prepares for her next visit to a third world orphanage, she receives a call from her philanthropy publicist, who says that her digital photographer has just quit. “But I need someone to take pictures of me caring for the kids!” Jolie screams.
“Angelina, we can hire a new one. Better yet, I have a six megapixel digital camera. I can take pictures of you holding one of the kids. You should hold one of the Black ones since it will make you look more caring!”
“Well, we need to make sure that the kids look sick. If they aren’t sick, please poison their food!” Jolie goes on. Then, she calls in Brad to make sure that her other two adopted kids, Maddox and Zahara, are dressed for their photo ops. She dresses Maddox in ninja-type clothes, but chooses African safari clothes for Zahara. She then decides that Brad needs a moment of pleasure before they begin their journey. “I bet Jennifer could never do that!” she says in a whispery voice. Brad nods his head in agreement.
Does this sound like the “Saint Angelina” the world has come to embrace over the past few years? Perhaps not. But you know something is wrong in the “Saint Angelina” public relations department when even the ultra-liberal New York Times disses you.
In an article titled “After All That Goodness, a Sudden Fall From Grace,” the New York Times discusses her snobby interview with Ryan Seacrest at the Golden Globes, where Angelina pretty much let Ryan know that she was too good for him. The article goes on to quote other news sources that are currently blasting the self appointed Mother of Legal Adoption. But did Angelina really ever deserve that title?
Apparently, St. Angelina’s adoption of Maddox from Cambodia was anything but legal: government officials were bribed; Maddox’s mother was paid a substantial amount of cash; and the American businesswoman who handled the adoption is now in prison. Worst of all, many parents hopeful of adopting a child from Cambodia had their hearts broken when the government banned all adoptions because of Angelina Jolie’s illegal activities. So why did the media look beyond these facts when turning Angelina into a saint?
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - roger mcdonald
LOL! I laughed so hard reading this that I was practically crying.
2 - sandra
She then decides that Brad needs a moment of pleasure before they begin their journey. "I bet Jennifer could never do that!" she says in a whispery voice. Brad nods his head in agreement.
Oh my gosh: most clever segment from a Blogcritics article in months! You made my day, Daryl D!
3 - sherry carter
unbelievably funny!
4 - daryl d
Thanks for the compliments. I have to say that after submitting this article, I felt a little guilty..just a little. I hope Angelina doesn't read this, although it does show up as the number one google search item for Angelina Jolie.
5 - leo
I'm so sick of these celebrity do-gooders, like Oprah, Bono, Angelina, and Madonna who think they can save the world by being publicity whores.
6 - s.a.
Blogcritics has submitted itself to a new low by publishing this article. Angelina Jolie may not be a saint, but she is a great person with a big heart. Is it so much easier to see bad in people than to see good?
7 - jolie sucks
Please, can't she get in some accident while doing one of her "philanthropy" visits like that girl from TLC did. The world would be a much better place without Brangelina.
8 - xxxx xxxx
what purpose does it serve to write this shit? go out and do something more constrctive if you care so much.
9 - journey fan
Why the hell is this article placed under "Opinion?" Big Mistake, Blogcritics Editors! It should be placed under "fact!"
10 - atari
LOL x 10!!!!! My wife and I were laughing so hard we were crying. Especially about Angelina wanting to poison the kids so her photo op would be more compelling. Harsh article, but one with a sense of humor and truth.
11 - lurker
It would have been funny if it wasn't already so very tired. Don't have a story? Write about Angelina!
12 - cinnamon sugar
daryl d, you rock!!!
13 - sid
This is so great...funny and base don reality too! Good job Daryl!
14 - Sasha
It's funny cause it's true...loved it
15 - Anonymous
daryl D is stupid and lack the BIG picture to write about someone, especially when it is not true. wonder how he became a editor....oh forgot, he qualified as a shitty editor section!!!!!! you all need to get a life and leave angie/brad alone. they are such a loving couple, kind-hearted, charitable and wonderful parents. speaking of jealous......................what have any of done anyything charitable for anyone, including Daryl D?????????????
16 - Alicia
Wow guys come on,there are sooooooo many people like her out there that do good buy other people.Remember if you do good to others they will do good to you.Yes she has the money so she is reconized.But there are people out there with out money and they do just as good of a job as she does.On Ophra before Christmas had a show about people that do great deeds for other people,they to should be reconized.
17 - Ginger Haycox
"Once a celebrity gets torn down, the media likes to build them up again: it’s called “the comeback.”"
I'm not sure they're the only ones. Maybe not even the major ones. What's happening right here, right now?
Don't get me wrong; I am neither a fan of Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt. But watching her pull herself away from that smarmy 'celeb' she was, to the more unselfish & caring individual she's become, I think it a little sad that we choose to criticise & rip into her at *this end* of her notoriety & not her blood-toting, self-mutilating, brother-tonguing beginnings.
Maybe she's not always getting it right, but she is at least making an effort now & I can applaud that.
18 - Anonymous
no wonder DARYL D doesn't make it big, that is why he is stuck writing nonsense and untrue stories!!!! he's abviously lack of information and facts. losers and haters, go get a life and stop sitting here judging others when you have your own lives to worry about!? at least, angie/brad use their times and efforts to at least make a little difference in a child's life. what have you done for anyone to have made a difference? well, the case is closed!!!!!
19 - drose
This article did nothing but bring me down. What a waste on your energy and mine. Just what is the purpose of writing an article like this? So that it will show up on a google search and you will receive hits? Shame on you.
20 - Alecia C.
I really feel that everyone has a bad day, and she shouldn't be judged so hard. If everyone heard what I said everyday, I would be arrested! The reality is, she is human. You make gods out of humans and expect them to act like one. they shall always disappoint you. She din't ask you on national television to make her godly, you did it yourself. listen, I like a real person, so that just took her up a notch on my belt. You want th fakes, good for you. So, all you did was make me more of a fan. I am not gay nor am i jealous of her. I just think she is a neat person. How do you even know this happened? Who did you quote?
Just my point. Hating is a terrible thing. But it is a hater's job to hate. And you are doing a mighty fine job of it.
21 - Christopher Rose
The level of cynicism displayed by the media towards all celebrities, whether they like them or hate them, is particularly depressing.
22 - A Concerned Citizen
Hey, Anonymous, why don't you hop of Brangelina's D and come back down to earth. The emotional investment you have in their well-being is sickening. They would sell your soul for a good publicity stunt.
Much love,
ACC
23 - Lisa
I think people need to be more critical of what the media puts out. I think people who let media coverage dictate their likes or dislikes are ignorant.
Good point - Fox News blatant lies about Barack
The media does lie and spin and even news is not always checked.
I say Angelina and her family should continue to live well and ignore others. They are out living their life the best they can where others just choose to spend their time remarking on them
24 - Anonymous
the media doesn’t care about facts
And apparently neither do you. The adoption agency involved was the largest in the country at the time and served many, many clients, of which Jolie was one. There was no way that individual clients could have known about some of the dubious methods employed by the agency at the time. What's up with all the hate?
25 - atari
Angelina Jolie is a very sick woman! To sit there and pay government officials to adopt her son Maggot: it's sickening! She should be in prison.