Meh. She's a newsreader trying to stir up some dirt and make a name for herself. Badgering a punk kid was an easy target. He's a delinquent, plain and simple. Personally, I hope his parents see this as a serious wake-up call and come to the conclusion that their parenting - or lack thereof - is grossly sub-par. Unfortunately, I can't see anything changing. After he moves out, I imagine some of the people cheering him on will change their minds when he moves next door, and suddenly it's their property being vandalized. Is he responsible? Absolutely. It was his party and he is responsible for keeping his party under control. If the guests are getting unruly, and if he wants no part of it, it is his responsibility to call the authorities. If he provided the alcohol that fueled the madness, then there is no question. -monkey
What a very typical, middle aged man answer, well done. Also, i can't hardly believe that he would have supplied all of the alcohol to 500 people, would cost a fortune. The news reporter had the demeanure of a Mother, was very unprofessional. Props to the lad, he stood his ground well.
No, I'm sure he didn't supply all of the alcohol to all 500 of the people. That doesn't change the fact that it's still his responsibility to maintain control of his party. While I don't exactly condone the behavior of the news reader, I still don't see why we should be congratulating him. Don't most of you normally complain about chavs living on the council estates, driving civilized people crazy? I can't see that this kid is much different. I'll admit, I'm making a pretty big judgment about him based on relatively little information about his day-to-day life. Still, I don't think I'm too far off. -monkey
I think most people are congratulating him on standing his ground against a stubborn and obnoxious news reporter that is trying to be his Mother. Most people know how intimidating the press can be, and I think he deserves credit for not being pressured into her words. Yes he is responsible for his actions, and deserves some sort of action to make him think twice about doing things like this again, however few of us are in the position to say what punishment he deserves, and should not just use this thread as a slanging match towards younger people.
I'm surprised that so many of you are in the "what a legend" mindframe. Not his fault? He posted his party on youtube for gods sake.. What about taking responsibility for your actions?
If this hadn't hit the news do you think the current situation would be the same though? If anything, the millions that have watched video's, the news and read newspapers are the ones who have made him act like a cock. And no, it's not entirely his fault. Yes, he threw the orriginal party. I've done that before. And then freeloaders turn up and start acting like thugs. Again, that's happened to me before. A friends house got wrecked once because of random people setting fire to things. In that case though it was a parent who'd organised it for a 21st party. Is the damaged caused that parents fault? Things get out of hand very quickly, and I bet you the famous glasses kid wasn't so happy with himself while it was happening (unless he'd already drunk himself past the point of caring/knowing). But now due to the coverage he's all pleased with himself and that's why he is coming across as such an ass.
There's a difference between taking responsibility for your actions and being forced to take responsibility for the actions of others.
dunno his side of the story, or somthing... meh enough people are talking about it, thats what i'd try to do.
He did sell it! He got paid $750 and some concert tickets to appear on some show.. I want to make it clear, I'm all for having parties. But party responsibly. A few gatecrashers isn't your fault, but posting your party on the internet, and encouraging it, is. He just wanted his 5 mins of fame.
He owns I'd love to party with him. she's a bitch and he made her look stupid. "Why don't you take a long hard look at yourself?" "I have. Everyone has, they love it" ahaha
I'm not sure if the last part was aimed at me, but I don't recall suggesting punishment. My argument is that he should be held responsible for his actions, and that he's not exactly the kind of person I want my daughter to think is "cool" just because he stood up to the man. -monkey
