Fred Willard Accused of Lewd Act: Do We Put Celebrities on a Pedestal?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/07/19 20:00:00

Related Topics: Fred Willard, Lewd, act, Theater

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Do we have a new Pee-Wee Herman on our hands? Actor Fred Willard, known for his roles on "Modern Family," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and movies like "Best in Show" and "Anchorman," has been arrested on suspicion of committing a lewd act at a Hollywood adult theater, The Associated Press reports. Wait for the :15 mark in the video below for more of the cringe-worthy details.

The 72-year-old actor was booked and released at the Hollywood police station on suspicion of committing a lewd act in public, the AP reports. Police say they caught the married actor with his pants down -- literally, TMZ reports. You probably don't want to know what else they allegedly saw him doing. We actually feel a little sorry for Fred Willlard. He was in an "adult" theater after all ... and he's 72 years old. He must be totally mortified. Do you think people put celebrities up on an unrealistically high pedestal?

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Kigan 2012/07/19 22:01:12

Yes

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How can anyone vote no to this?

And...it is okay to watch porn in an adult theater but illegal to jack off?
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Dan 2012/08/02 14:50:41

Yes

Why are we upset at Fred for his possible lewd act. Should'nt we be upset about his vist to the adult theater. Isn't the lewd act par for the course in such places. It amazes me the standard that ignorant mankind tries to set when we are so weak. That's why we need something greater than ourselves. We need the Lord.

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Lakota Deviant 2012/07/23 02:07:48

Yes

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It really isn't against the law to be naked in public. BUT for it to fall under a lewd act someone needs to be offended by it. I can't imagine someone getting offended in such a place but then again I'm not sure what goes on in these places.

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Surya 2012/07/22 19:05:22

Yes

What else would you do in an Adult theater?

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Boss 2012/07/22 16:19:43

Yes

in these times of police and firemen cuts, what are cops doing in an adult theater???entrapping???

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2012/07/22 15:58:17

Yes

Also, what's the point of an adult theatre, that SHOWS PORN, if you're not allowed to wank to it? That's pointless!

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Kozmo 2012/07/21 18:32:07

Yes

Some regard them as Idols (what do most sacred texts tell you about that?).

Hope my 'apparatus' is still functional (likely) when I reach his age.

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Bob S 2012/07/21 17:44:28 (edited)

Yes

How many chances should they have...Lohan.Hilton,Gibson and they get off with slaps on the wrist. The 2nd time hit em HARD and make them remember it forever.

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Headhunter 13 2012/07/21 16:19:23

Yes

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and it is pathetic that so many do.

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mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/07/21 16:11:37

Yes

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And this needs to be stopped

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Dave 007 2012/07/21 12:05:12

Yes

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Way, Way, Way too many people idolize these morons. And those morons couldn't give a crap about any of us.

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Bob S to Dave 007 2012/07/21 17:51:21

The young think of them as role models and all they do is throw it the face of the young. They make money for all of their crap from the young ones that love the Hollywood names or images. Look how dirty some of the public divorces are and all for the pubic to see, read and sometimes see.

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Dave 007 to Bob S 2012/08/04 12:34:36

Excellent comment!

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Mikey 2012/07/21 10:58:25

Yes

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yes, but we shouldn't. they owe us nothing.

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vincent 2012/07/21 09:44:09

Yes

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I think we do tend to put celebrities on a pedestal and then act disappointed if they don't live up to it. i suppose fred willard didn't think that he was famous enough for something he did outside a film to be newsworthy. Its the public who watch films and the press that reports on hollywood that make these stories into news. most people probably don't care what mr willard gets up to away from the film camera.

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Edwin Arneson 2012/07/21 05:19:10

Yes

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What a crappy job... looking for people in adult theaters committing lewd acts.

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Dori 2012/07/21 02:18:54

Yes

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Yes sadly and pathetically, people do idolize people they don't have a chance in hell of ever meeting or getting to know. Must be lonely buggers.

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nicesteve 2012/07/21 02:10:32 (edited)

No

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Defininely not, unless the subject celebrity makes a really significant contribution to
society. The late former US president Ronald Reagan is a promanate example of a
qualifying example for exemption. He was truly legendary. And futhermore, he NEVER
commited any lewed act of any kind to my knowlege.

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Bob S to nicesteve 2012/07/21 17:52:06

Don't we wish more were like him...

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nicesteve to Bob S 2012/08/01 01:03:27

Absolutely! It will definenately be very difficult and complicated to fill Reagan's shoes.

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firebird 2012/07/21 01:17:00

No

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No, I don't believe that we do as much as thought..... many celebrities are fabulous actors and actresses but DUMB as mud bricks.....
I love what Brad Pitt says about Celebrities talking politics....." Many should keep their mouth SHUT especially when they don't know what their talking about "!!! All an actor is : "Is a guy that puts on makeup for a living".........................
love it.... lol by the way... Brad Pitt is a registered Democrat.

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Bob S to firebird 2012/07/21 17:53:07

It sounds good. What is he saying about his mothers comments? She is getting death threats for speaking her mind for teh conservatives.

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Danielle 2012/07/21 01:15:07

Yes

we do but didnt realize he was one

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decrepittex 2012/07/21 00:46:17

Yes

People act completely insane about celebrities. I've never understood what the hell makes people act so stupid. They're just people doing whatever it is they do well.

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El Prez 2012/07/20 23:58:17

Yes

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What lewd act? He was in the dark whackin his weenie with a bunch of other weenie whackers. This is not news. He should have been told to button his pants and go home. the rest is bull sh[t

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brian 2012/07/20 23:49:24

Yes

So what! He wasn't caught with a Hooker. He must not have offered a bribe other wise why would they arrest only him, no one else, no one ever does this but celebrities. ???

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Tennessee3501 2012/07/20 22:10:31

Yes

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Fred Willard for President. Hey, you never know!

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Insanebane 2012/07/20 21:51:06

Yes

Yes people do. But I don't anymore.

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ticia.barnes 2012/07/20 20:46:36

Yes

Yes, as a society I think we do. I don't think we should because it is harmful to us and them.

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Jacqui 2012/07/20 20:18:54

Yes

People do & I find it awful!

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J-DUB 2012/07/20 20:18:18

Yes

But the shock factor of when they fall off and how is no longer shocking.

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Stan Weinstein 2012/07/20 19:44:49

Yes

That's just one of the side effects of Viagra.

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CG 2012/07/20 19:30:16

Yes

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You can't tell me ol' Fred was the only one rubbing his Willy in that porn palace. He just happened to be the one that got caught.

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Walter Harris 2012/07/20 19:28:03

No

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he just got caught at it. there are others

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tikiteek 2012/07/20 18:50:47

Yes

Why would anyone want to see his wrinkled n*tts any?

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aguster 2012/07/20 18:45:27

Yes

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...and????

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CMackley ~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/20 18:43:47

Yes

No wonder Earth went to hell in WALL-E. The president was a bigger jerk off than even Obama.

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DiViews2013 2012/07/20 18:40:34

No

Not personally, but I do not believe this arrest served the public interest. Hopefully, his family will forgive him and he will laugh it all off and receive more request from late night television talk shows host.

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daveygater 2012/07/20 18:37:44

Yes

sadly, we do much more than simply enjoy the services provided by a celebrity

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charles nelson 2012/07/20 18:32:45

No

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PeeWee on a pedestal, that's something I could sell on Pawn Stars.

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theprothinker 2012/07/20 18:28:44

No

We don't put them on pedestals. They put themselves on pedestals, thinking their views and opinions are somehow noteworthy, giving each other awards, and sometimes doing outrageous things or wearing outrageous clothes just to get attention. Journalist David Frost said "Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home."

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