So folks are pretty much disgusted with Vanity Fair over the Erin Andrews interview in the latest issue, in which the writer, contributing editor George Wayne, attempts to be edgy by asking questions like this:
Wayne: What is the one thing you take when feeling constipated?
Andrews: “Are you really going to write about that? I’m not going to comment on that. That is kind of weird and I don’t feel comfortable answering that question. I have gone through so much in the last year.”
Yeah, as an interviewer, he’s not exactly Dick Cavett. But before we allow Ms. Andrews to play the victim’s card again, as she does so well, let’s take a closer look.
First, more fun excerpts from the interbiew:
You’ve got these long spindly legs. Did you have a nickname?
My dad used to call me “the human pretzel” because I was able to bend my body, and because my legs are very long.
Do you have man-size feet like Paris Hilton? You know, she can find shoes to fit her only in the “tranny” section of the shoe store.
No, I wear a size-7 shoe, and I am five feet ten inches.
What is the one thing you take when feeling constipated?
Are you really going to write about that? I’m not going to comment on that. That is kind of weird and I don’t feel comfortable answering that question. I have gone through so much in the last year.
I understand. You have been a victim of cyber-perversity — and, most impressive of all, you have rebounded in astounding fashion. Is there anything you would wish upon that man, Michael Barrett, who filmed you naked last year?
I am not going to answer that. The only thing that I would like to do is make sure people do not make a mockery of stalking and stalking victims.
I’m sure you have toned perfectly, too, with all that dancing. But what gets me to the vomitorium is that faux romance between you and that cheesy ballroom-dancing partner of yours. What was with this tabloid fake romance?
Do you know him?
I don’t need to know him to find him cheesy, honey.
Well, all I know is he was a wonderful dance partner and a wonderful human being who looked out for me, who would call me each night after practice to see if I was O.K.
EA should have done her homework before sitting down with this guy. Examples of George Wayne’s writing are freely available on the Internets; just go here. He writes the “culture, society and politics” column for the magazine, called the Daily G-Spot, where he refers to himself in the third person and uses headlines such as “Juggling Balls!” Ahem. So Erin, you had to know that things might get a tad off-beat, and not in a good way. At one point Wayne refers to Andrews as a victim of cyber-perversity. That’s a good way to describe this interview.
But when the questions started getting weird, Andrews could have called off the interview; storming out of the room with a defiant hair flip. That’s kind of hard to do, however, when you’ve just completed an elaborate cover shoot, complete with a team of makeup personnel and guys deflating footballs. Thus are the trappings of fame, honey. You wanted to branch out from sideline reporting and be the pseudo starlet; well, these interviews come with the territory. Stop playing the victim (“I’ve been through so much!” *tear*). You are now officially what they call over on Versus “fair game.”
Meanwhile, an exclusive look at Wayne’s nortebook: The questions that weren’t asked, according to Tauntr.com.
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Views from the sideline [Vanity Fair]
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- Pat Baldwin - Jun 30, 2010 at 2:39 PM
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And you are just as a big jerk as George Wayne. Playing the victim card? Really? Seriously? How would you feel if she was your mother (assuming you have one), sister, girlfriend, wife? A little differently, I’m sure. Erin took a very difficult situation, and rose above it. Many people in her position would have just curled up and hidden, but she didn’t and kudos to her for not hiding!
As for Maksim Chermkovskiy, George the jerk needed to do his homework there as well. Maks came to this country as a teenager, not even knowing the language. Guess what? He IS the American dream. He took the opportunities afforded him in this country, worked his butt off, and became an enormous success. He is on a top-rated TV show, has performed on Broadway, owns four dance studios in the New York, New Jersey area at the ripe old age of 30! I’d say that was pretty impressive!
It sounds to me like both of you are jealous because they are everything you are not.
He is tremendously respected as a ballroom dancer and choregrapher, and has left both you and George Wayne in the dust.
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- Tracey Ramsey - Jun 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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Amen Pat couldn’t of said it better myself!!!! Rick Chandler is not only jealous of Maksim Chmerkovskiy but Erin Andrews as well!!!!
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- Anonymous - Jun 30, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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I’m so sick of these ignorant “journalists”. This is absolutely disgusting. Erin Andrews is a gorgeous woman that is very talented and doesn’t deserve to be put through this nonsense. These “men” need to grow up and be respectful. They could learn a few things from Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
As for Maks and Erin, I wish the best to you two.
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- Laurie - Jun 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM
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Erin was not exactly tearfully emoting throughout the entire interview,as far as I could see. She probably should have turned the tables on the moron,George,whats his name…and asked him what he did when he was constipated,for example…but I imagine she could have been slightly surprised by such a stupid question(or should I say questions);perhaps much like you may have been,Rick,under the same circumstances. I also think she may have responded that way,as a way of saying,”I’ve been through so much this this past year”,I’m not going to indulge in such ridiculousness,next question,and lets hope it’s not as ignorant as you are. As far as Maks the great is concerned…this person(George,what’s his name),has probably got the worst crush on him and knows since Maks is straight,he can never have him!
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- michelle - Jun 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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You’re a jerk just like the author of that article! Get some class!
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- Kate - Jun 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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Pat…you captured my thoughts exactly about dbags Rick and George and their ignorant comments. I can only hope that one day they experience what its like to have a perverted stalker waiting for every opportunity, every vulnerable moment to invade their lives. Karma is a b*tch boys! (I can’t call either Rick or George men because they are clearly emotionally retarded adolescents.) Jerks like this have really nothing to offer and they know it. That’s why they are jealous of people that are truly successful and respected like Erin, Maksim and Erin’s father.
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- johng - Jun 30, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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yea, Pat.
Rick seems to be omiting context, here, or in the very least, willfully misinterpreting Andrews’ comments.
Perhaps Ms. Andrews doesn’t want to start describing her bowel evacuation habits and procedures for a moron to publish in a magazine, because, with what she’s gone through this last year, she knows there are idiots who will stalk her, and “writers” who will pretend that she’s just asking for more sexual predatory behavior, heck, maybe even rape, because she “is too open about her body and sexuality”.
She seemed to want to stay on message, which was support the people she feels deserve her support, and don’t mock (or attract) stalking.
But that’s pretty much what one can expect from a “sports writer” of Chandler’s character. I don’t empathize with celebrities wanting to be taken seriously, and they do have to roll with the punches when every radio morning zoo, or edgy and zany interviewer tries to make a name for themself by tripping up a celeb. But Chandler can stop his non-stop, beehive-like drone of whining over his misinterpretation of Andrews’ words.
I see a ditch and a shovel in Chandler’s writing future.
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- MaryA - Jun 30, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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Mr. Chandler says Erin Andrews should have expected something like this… What “normal” individual would! Only sick minds like these two would say something like that. The normal person would be surprised,shocked and uncetain of how to answer. Erin Andrews was blind sided and responded very well given the crude and crass questions thrown at her. These two are examples of what’s wrong in the media and Vanity Fair and NBC share the responsibility because they employ these characters. They all owe Ms. Andrews, her family, and Mr.Chmerkovskiy a public appology.
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- walk - Jun 30, 2010 at 9:10 PM
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As that writer said i dont need to know that writer to know he is the cheesy one.(couldnt figure out what to call that writer, decided cheesy would probably be mild enough to keep my posting priveliges)
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- Diana - Jun 30, 2010 at 9:20 PM
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Rick!
Do you have nothing better to write about? If you don’t have decent questions to ask, then you shouldn’t post an article like this. On top of that, Maks deserves an apology here. He’s worked hard his whole life, coming from Ukraine to the US (he’s been in the US for more than half of his life now, and has worked harder than you or George Wayne.)
Why don’t you and George eat some “cheese” so that your mouths can stay permanently “constipated” (meaning “nothing will come out of your mouths!)
Pat, Amen to your comment! I totally agree with you!
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- Jeannie - Jun 30, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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Since when does someone’s increasing good luck, fame or fortune turn them into free game for ridicule, disrespect and persecution?
The George & Rick Show we’ve encountered over the past two days goes beyond the pale. Can we borrow their family members for interviews too?
I’m not generally a name caller but these two meet all the criteria to be labeled “pigs.”
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- Art Cabral - Jun 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM
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This interview reminds me of the question answer period of the 2009 Miss America Pageant. The scenario was Poochie Hilton ( a wannabe of the Hilton family) asking the MS America Carrie Prejean that stupidest of stupid questions.. and I won’t go there.
This guy belongs iun thge same trash pile.
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- Detwings - Jul 2, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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You should of had your article proof read! Before publishing it..
The pictures were really good, Thats the only thing good about all of this..
Erin your a real “Lady” & I’m glad Makim was there for you during this bad time..Voted for the Both of You…Loved your dancing..
I wouldn’t waste my money on VF as long as jerks like this can get away with trashing people, they don’t even know…Maksim is not a cheesy person..He’s a sweetheart & a real gentleman unlike you…
We could always put this article on the bottom of the bird cage…
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- Eugene Leigh - Jul 2, 2010 at 4:27 PM
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“Stop playing the victim (“I’ve been through so much!” *tear*). You are now officially what they call over on Versus “fair game.”
What an idiot statement. Not only do I think she reacted the opposite of what you’re trying to paint her, but I also get the feeling that you, George Wayne, and Elizabeth Hasselback drink the same brand of douche-tea.
Erin Andrews is not playing the victim, but you sure are targeting her for some reason. Does misogyny and making light of stalkers turn you on?
