Fri 2 Oct 2009
David Letterman reveals sex scandal and extortion plot to audience of dimwits*
Posted by Miss Info under crime , life beyond rap , quotes , relationships and family , ugh , videos[39] Comments
(video spotted on Mediaite via Ray/URB)
most awkward video I’ve seen in a long time….
The most squirm-inducing part of this video is listening to the gleeful laughter of the audience (filled with rosy-cheeked, Times Square-loving, Bubba Gump eating, tourists) as they hear this long-winded story of Dave getting an blackmail package containing evidence of his “multiple” love affairs with employees of his production company, Worldwide Pants.
How long did it take for them to realize that this was not the set up for tonite’s Top Ten List!!?? This is horrific!
“Yes, I have. I have had sex with women who work for me on this show.”
*moronic laughter and blind applause*
UPDATE: TMZ reports that “the identity of the alleged extortionist who was arrested today for attempted grand larceny in the first degree… is 51-year-old Robert Halderman who lives in Norwalk, CT. He is an employee of “48 Hours” and has been suspended pending results of the investigation.”
*NOTE: folks on twitter pointed out, and I noticed too, that the audience is confused because Dave’s tone is very upbeat and comedic…is it weird for him to crack jokes during this speech?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 am
They were like, “wait … these aren’t jokes?” *Laughs uncomfortably anyway* I blame the person who kept hitting the applause button.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:03 am
SMH……terrible terrible terrible….the audience really thought it was a joke
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:12 am
Well look at the first four minutes, it starts off funny, but then it just gets…dark. I mean the dude was setting up jokes all thruout. He probably needed the laughter to help the audience swallow it all.
Or do you mean that David should of taken it very seriously when informing the audience?
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Miss Info Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 am
yeah…the punchline and comedic delivery of the “yes I have” at around the 8min mark was very disconcerting
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Logic the DA Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
“…dude was setting up jokes all thruout. He probably needed the laughter to help the audience swallow it all.”
I agree with this 100%. He’s a comedian and a human being and that came through the way he delivered it. I read about the story before I saw the clip and thought it must’ve been painful and hard to watch based on what I read. Once I saw the clip though, it seemed like no big deal. He interjected humor where he need it to make the situation light, but didn’t over do it to where it wasn’t taken seriously. He did it perfectly. I don’t see any problem.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 am
Women are hoes and money is the great equalizer for men.
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Miss Info Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 am
whatever with your profound generalizations…
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Lol Reply:
October 4th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Word to matthew knowles
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 am
Damn, I love Dave- That shit kinda hurt to hear him say that…
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 am
Isn’t Dave married? Why is there no mention of the fact that he was obviously cheating on his wife?
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Miss Info Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 am
well, Dave got married this past march, so perhaps this affairs happened before the wedding. In which case, some folks don’t consider it as bad…lol
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John doe Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
Man everybody cheats married or not. Politicians, athletes, celebrities. Nobody cares about that no more unless ur the president. I think it should be mandatory 2 girls 4 1 guy, then it might prevent it from happening.
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K-Dubb Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Woo Hoo!!!
John Doe 4 Prez!!!
*oh wait, then u cant have your 2 chicks!*
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ihateppl Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:45 pm
wow, and comments like that explain exactly what’s wrong with society today .. how is anyone ever supposed to be truly happy when we all just wanna screw around until we’re dead? f**ck you guys
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October 2nd, 2009 at 3:02 am
I dnt understand the criticism he was making light of a very scary situation and very stupid guy that was trying to extort him. Is it surprising that a boss with co-workers or staff? It seems like it was cosensual and no workers accused anyone of misconduct. So Im confused about what’s the big deal.
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Evil_D Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:50 am
The big deal is he has a wife and kid.I’m assuming you never heard of the term “Saving Face” or “damage control”.As for this being a “scary situation” for him, he’s has worst thing happen or almost happen to him, so something like this is more of a slap to the face than a shot to the head.
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Ahmad Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
At the end of the day he’s a comedian and was making light of his own personal sitution.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 am
Late night shows are never the proper forum to discuss serious topics. Remember the Michael Richards thing on Letterman?
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October 2nd, 2009 at 4:33 am
When jay-z came on the show..Letterman said he was married. im glad i see some comments and people are awake,,and know they use the aplausseand & laugh button..
I just got to say,google the Arrivals ,and see how these Bs Reporters are unmasked..
And trying to brainwash you and your kids daily..
Lets see if Miss-info will remove my comment today? x
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Evil_D Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
What the hell are you talking about? Google insanity and see the symptoms for youself, then get the help you need.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 am
Maybe im crazy but I dont see what the big deal is….aside from the guy extorting him.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
I’m up to the five mintute mark and so far he’s making it funny….
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October 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
You have a audience who are very likely tourist on their one and only vacation of the year. It is in the beginning of a late night comedy show. Why exactly would anyone want a ’serious’ moment on the show, even in his explanation of this incident? Also, for the sake of not embarassing/hurting his family and the women involved he took the proactive approach by making light of a serious situation in order to avoid a media firestorm. Better to set a light tone.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 am
Interesting choice of Paul’s to play “Thank U Fa Lettin Me Be Myself” into the commercial break…
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October 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 am
I’m still more perturbed by the people who laugh through Jimmy Fallon’s monologue. Very disconcerting.
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Miss Info Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
bwhahaaha! omg. I constantly laugh at his monologue….as in, this guy took Conan’s spot?!? Heh heh eh…eh.
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sunraw Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
At this point I bet The Roots would rather play a real life version of there Bamboozled gig instead of backing up Jimmy Failing. lol.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
On the real…what entertainment setting DOESN’T have “relations” going on? It may be between a Boss and Staff, a journalist and a music artist,2 co starring actors, it’s nothing new that I think is going to shock too many people.
I actually give it up to Dave(a lil bit) for just putting it out there although he clearly is doing so because he was going to get put out there anyway, but at least he beat the tabloids to it.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 10:56 am
Having relationships with co-workers is a pretty common occurance. You see them everyday, therefore having an opportunity to develop a relationship. There are no winners in this situation. Person trying to do the extortion is arrested, Dave’s wife is heartbroken. Even if she knew, now the whole world knows, further embarassing her and both sides of the family. Dave, righfully uncomfortable when discussing this during the show, trying to minimize the attention from the press by revealing this to the public. Even the studio audience, coming to the taping not prepared to listen to heavy subject matter. Can’t really fault the audience on laughing. They were waiting for the punchline that kinda never came really. This was Dave giving the audience real talk. And they said that Dave gave the person a fake 2 million dollar check. What does a fake 2 million dollar check look like and how did that person not realize that the check was fake? No winners in this fiasco.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Actually, Info, I think I disagree with you. I don’t think the audience was confused. I think he accomplished exactly what he wanted to do. He made a public apology in a forum where not only did he go unchallenged but he managed to make his audience laugh. He wont even have to make a press conference. For all the dudes in baseball who wanted to admit to doing steriods, take notes. Although twisted and deceptive as this was it was also genius…
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Miss Info Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
hmm good point. it was confessional in a room of friends.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
i remember the audience had the same reaction when kramer apologized on jay leno a couple years ago.. sometimes the audience just doesnt know if its a joke or not.. i love awkward tv laughter..
and jimmy fallon is about as funny as puppy cancer. why would they put the roots on that show? thats like putting real diamonds on fake gold.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
What do you expect, as humans.. we have these desires and at the same time, have uphold a public image. Sex is natural people!
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October 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
His wife is probably aware. Him coming out like this pretty much cuts the blackmail off at the knees, and it doesn’t seem damaging to his image. So i this being out the spotlight my Monday.
On another note…am i tthe only one who wondering why Gucci is at 6 on this list? i think he should have gotten honorable mention, thats it!
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FiGZ Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I agree…he wife is aware, and he successfully informed his audience by the only way he knows how–comedy.
And it’s MTV list of “hottest MC in the game”, so I’m sure there referring to artists who sell records and get the most airplay…even though I don’t see their criteria on their website I’m assuming those are just a few factors.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I just want to say I’m officially now going to expect the worst from anybody on t.v. for now on even if they’ve done shady shit or not I don’t care anymore about these fuckers. Sad
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Big fan of Dave. initially disappointed…didnt know he was a cat daddy like that:)
although it puts things in better perspective–the fact he was with his then girlfriend for 23 yrs. i guess his motivation for not rushing marriage at the time was because he was “having fun” somewhere else. not justifying it, just making a point. im glad to hear the incident from him than some other source
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October 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Not sure what the big deal here is…so what? He had sex with some coworkers.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I think Dave just gave a blueprint on how to come clean and not cover up like so many athletes and stars seem to do. I respected it. It was pretty G.
I mean its full of technicalities, like technically he was not married, technically what he did was not a crime, and technically those who have not sinned cast the fitrst stone.
I think he did more than most would do. He showed also that he is a fighter.
I remember Bob Barker did something similar and instead of being honest he ended up lying to the sum of countless millions of paid and undpaid settlements.
Kudos to Dave he just killed TMZ’s entire month of November.LOL
~honesty is the best policy
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