SF Chronicle Sanitizes Stephen Fowler Hateful Elitism on 'Wife Swap'

NewsBusters ^ | February 21, 2009 | P.J. Gladnick

[PJ-Comix]

I wonder if "Wife Shop" will produce a special show in which Stephen Fowler goes on an "apology tour." Sorry but I don't buy it. What you saw in "Wife Swap" was the REAL Stephen Fowler and it was an ugly picture. And the liberals in San Francisco are embarrassed by Fowler because he allowed the country to see what they are REALLY like.

[PJ-Comix]

PING!

[tanuki]

...and it was a very comfortable cave.

[randog]

I guess I’ve been living in a cave ‘cause this is the first I’ve seen of this....arrogant pri!ck. I can’t hardly believe a person would voluntarily act like that on a tv show; I almost believe it’s an act for ratings. Regardless, he didn’t do any of his t-shirt causes any good.

[Bubba_Leroy]

What type of person is so desperate for fame that he would even want be on one of these “reality” shows?

[SpinyNorman]

I am sure they did not have to hunt far in San Francisco to find a character like him. The show must have searched for more than 30 nanoseconds!

Now you see the true mindset of the elitist liberal. When does he get his limousine?

[OldSmaj]

Well, this "Fowler" character be damned, but I have to leave the room when my wife watches that tripe.

It is the most idiotic silliness I have yet to see...except...well, maybe that epitome of stupidity: "The Bachelor".

[ozark hilljilly]

I,too, live in a cave. Glad I missed this.

[raybbr]

Just exactly who is Fowler and why should we care about his antics?

[PJ-Comix]

The video posted here only skimmed the surface of what a dirtbag Fowler is. You can watch the entire episode over at YouTube.

[RetiredArmy]

Just an example of the elitist type liberal ass hole communist leftist Obama voter. No surprise here at all. This is the way they all are. This is the way they view all Americans that are not of their elitist liberal groups. We are just serfs to serve them. Funny how many Americans are lining up to serve the isn't it? Falling at the feet of Obama and bowing to him. Kissing his feet and kissing his ass for free stuff. This is what we are up against. This is them.

[PJ-Comix]

Just exactly who is Fowler and why should we care about his antics?

Because he perfectly reflects the attitudes of many San Francisco liberals.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I don’t watch the show any longer because it is so embarrassing - but my favorite episode from the past was the little cajun boy with the mullet - you couldn’t even understand half of what he said but he was adorable.

[DJ MacWoW]

"I don't know if (producers) asked him to do that or not

This is a ridiculous statement. People just don't think of those things to say if they don't believe them. I believe he was told to say what he really thinks. And he did.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I read the SF Chron piece and as much as I hate that rag, I must say, it was a factual, well written piece. It didn’t engage in hyperbole and explored the possibility that this whole thing was done for ratings sake...which is a distinct possibility. Though, I still think Fowler is an a-hole.

[Wil H]

Stephen who?

Wait...is that a bear I hear?

[PJ-Comix]

Just an example of the elitist type liberal ass hole communist leftist Obama voter.

A cookie to the first person who can find a photo of Stephen Fowler wearing an Obama button or attending an Obama rally.

[PJ-Comix]

I read the SF Chron piece and as much as I hate that rag, I must say, it was a factual, well written piece.

By calling a blog that objected to Fowler, "vitriolic?" Also it went into no real deal as to Fowlers antics on that show.

[Riley]

My cave is also comfortable.

Speaking of comfortable caves...

Unique Cave Home over 15,000 sf. Beautiful setting (EBay)

[ottbmare]

What type of person is so desperate for fame that he would even want be on one of these “reality” shows?

There are two reasons people go on these shows:

1. They're given $50K for a week's work, and have the opportunity to go stay someplace else--in the case of the downmarket half of the equation, they can go stay in relatively ritzy surroundings for a week and have some fun if they can put up with the strange kids and husband.

2. If they're already in a good financial position, they sometimes seem to think that they can spread their superior wisdom and do the ordinary people some good. It's a chance to show off how smart and successful they are. While pocketing $50K for a week's aggravation, of course.