NFI Rebuts Piven

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The National Fisheries Institute has issued a video challenge to Jeremy Piven over statements he made this morning to Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on January 15, 2009 at 8:46 PM

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MindlessObamaton says ...

Wells: You do know that if you stop posting and talking gossip about these idiots, they'll eventually fade away and we won't have to hear about them ever again. Just sayin'.

Posted by MindlessObamaton at January 15, 2009 8:54 PM

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Calraigh Bracken says ...

What an imbecile. He personifies all that is stereotypical about L.A

Posted by Calraigh Bracken at January 15, 2009 9:03 PM

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nemo says ...

Chelation therapy for heavy metal toxins carries the risk of dangerously lowering your blood calcium levels. Now Piven will have a brand new dog-ate-my-homework excuse all lined up.

Posted by nemo at January 15, 2009 9:08 PM

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worrywort says ...

flopping like a ...

Posted by worrywort at January 15, 2009 9:10 PM

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Pinko Punko says ...

He's got a quack doc. I suspect he may actually trust the POS. The doc seems like he's just selling Pivmo the same shit they try to sell parents with autistic kids.

Posted by Pinko Punko at January 15, 2009 10:06 PM

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Ray says ...

Poor Piven. He tries to warn people about the dangers of mercury poisoning, and people crucify him for it.

Keep livin' the clean life, Piv!

Posted by Ray at January 15, 2009 10:26 PM

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I know someone that this happened to, I don't know why people are so angry, it's not that uncommon, environmentalists have been warning people about high levels of toxins in fish for a while now, did you guys have tickets to his show, and now you're out 250 bucks?

Posted by Steve Guttenberg at January 16, 2009 12:22 AM

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CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Piven is pretty annoying, but the captioning in this video definitely one-ups him on that count.

JP said that he "can only speak for himself, and how his body reacts." I think that's fair enough. Maybe he's lying, and maybe he isn't. But at this point, really, what does it matter?

Those people who "can't stand Piven" should be happy they get to see a great actor like William H. Macy replace him in the play. What gives?

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at January 16, 2009 2:32 AM

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TheJeff says ...

"I know someone that this happened to..."

No you don't, Guttenberg. As the first bit of the video points out, There is no documented case of anyone ever getting mercury poisoning from eating commercial seafood.

Posted by TheJeff at January 16, 2009 5:29 AM

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actionman says ...

Guttenberg -- I spent $250 to see the show and three days before our matinee Piven walks out. Now, having said that, the show was still fantastic, because no matter who is speaking the lines, it's Mamet, and Mamet is, well, brilliant. But Piven's a pussy and he's killed any chances of ever returning to the stage. Not that he probably cares, as he's got his Entourage gig for the next few years and he'll continue to get bit parts in a few films per year. But still, this is all so fucking asinine.

And the doctor that pulled him, this Carlon Colker ass-wipe, trust me, I know about this guy from personal experience -- he's a roided out loon with an ego the size of Milwaukee. It's all for show.

Posted by actionman at January 16, 2009 7:31 AM

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Mr. Buckles says ...

I am going to channel one of my favorite disses at the same time co-opting it for my own devices (name the movie) "Mr. Potatoheads, Mr. Potatoheads, mercury poisoning isn't a secret!"

I don't know if Piven had mercury poisoning or not, i'm not the judge and jury and I certainly don't give a shit. BUT...

First off, let's pretend you were pregnant and went to the doctor and said "Hey doc, are there any foods I should stay away from?" Guess what, there would be a whole list of fish that would be on the list for among other things.... wait for it.... containing potentially harmful levels mercury.

Potatoheads, mercury poisoning isn't fictional!!!!!!

Secondly, Madonna starred in this play once. How good can it be (I read it in high school - I recall it being so so then but that means nothing as you can't trust an 18 year old's brain)???

Class dismissed.

Posted by Mr. Buckles at January 16, 2009 7:43 AM

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actionman says ...

Madonna, early in her career, would have made for an excellent choice for the secretary role. I can't attest to who well she did with Mamet's staccato verbal rhythms, but it seems like good casting in my head.

Speed-the-Plow, as with anything Mamet, is gold. Pure fucking gold.

Posted by actionman at January 16, 2009 8:43 AM

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actionman says ...

"I can't attest to WHO well she did..."

*how*

Posted by actionman at January 16, 2009 8:46 AM

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George Prager says ...

I hope the next time Piven appears on Letterman the band plays this classic Graham Parker tune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws_DmRZXWBw

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 9:40 AM

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MikeSchaeferSF says ...

Prager, you made my day. No, my week.

Posted by MikeSchaeferSF at January 16, 2009 9:47 AM

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Monument says ...

That second caption is incorrect. My best friend had some severe food allergies for awhile and one of the only proteins he could eat was fish; so he ate lots of sushi and as a result had extremely elevated mercury levels. His doctor freaked out and made him stop eating fish. I don't know Piv's exact situation, but mercury poisoning from too much fish is entirely possible.

Posted by Monument at January 16, 2009 11:11 AM

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George Prager says ...

The only protein he could eat was fish, so the pretentious ass loaded up on sushi? What about tuna? Salmon? Mrs. Paul's fish sticks? He couldn't give those a whirl?

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 12:22 PM

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Ryansi51 says ...

hey Prager, just between me and you... Tuna, Salmon, they make those into sushi.

Posted by Ryansi51 at January 16, 2009 12:31 PM

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chicagodad says ...

Actually Mr Buckles, the main concern with Sushi and shellfish during pregnancy is listeria, not mercury.

And the mercury concerns are because of the sensitivity of the fetus, not the mom.

Posted by chicagodad at January 16, 2009 12:33 PM

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Monument says ...

Yep, the "pretentious ass" (in a wheelchair, paralyzed with a chronic condition) would order out on a regular basis so his elderly mother wouldn't have to make all of his meals for him... what a dick right?

Posted by Monument at January 16, 2009 12:41 PM

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George Prager says ...

Take-out sushi? Are you fucking kidding me?

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 1:03 PM

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George Prager says ...

I'm talking tuna sandwiches. You can get a can of Bumblebee for a $1.50, sometimes cheaper. A can of salmon costs a little more. Box of Gorton's fish filets will set you back about $5.99. A tuna sub at Subway can be more than five bucks. Am I missing something?

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 1:06 PM

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rr3333 says ...

Piven's quite the actor. Diane seemed mesmerized.

As another poster mentioned ... Piven's career on Broadway is Kaput.

Posted by rr3333 at January 16, 2009 1:09 PM

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Monument says ...

Yeah, take out sushi, you can order a roll for about the same price as a sandwich with the added benefit of knowing that the ingredients are fresh. What's wrong with that?

Posted by Monument at January 16, 2009 1:19 PM

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George Prager says ...

I would be worried about food poisoning, etc. That's all. I guess I'm a snob when it comes to sushi. It's got to be the good stuff made by a legit sushi chef. On the other hand I had some Mrs. Paul's fish filets the other day. They tasted fine.

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 1:26 PM

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arch451 says ...

The National Fisheries Institute is basically the seafood industry lobby, so you have to take their comments with a grain of salt, too. It is similar to the oil or coal industries defending themshelves. They will go down with the ship.

Humans are fishing the oceans clean. If the NFI really cared about the oceans they would welcom a reduction in the over-harvesting of the worlds' fish.

Posted by arch451 at January 16, 2009 1:35 PM

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Steve Guttenberg says ...

totally arch451, why the hell are people mad at jeremy piven for getting sick? Some fishing lobbyists make fun of him for getting sick and all you join in on making fun of him? you guys are a joke. None of you have heard about high levels of toxins showing up in fish over the past decades? I guess that's not really happening, just like global warming too huh? people that think jeremy piven's excuse is invalid are the worst, you're sheep, you're lemmings, I guess diane sawyer, two researchers, and a producer that are trying to inject conflict into a 4 minute morning news segment know everything about mercury poisoning, what'd you think, they're gonna take his side and everyone's gonna sit there in silent agreement till they cut to commercial.

Posted by Steve Guttenberg at January 16, 2009 2:15 PM

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George Prager says ...

It's just more grist for the mill, Steve. P.S. I was watching THE CHICKEN CHRONICLES recently. That is one funny movie.

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 2:23 PM

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televisiontears says ...

Beat me to it, arch451. The NFI definitely has an agenda. While Piven's claims may very well be exaggerated, this kind of thing is not unheard of. Does anyone honestly think Piven fabricated this whole thing:

"How do I get out of my contractual obligation without seeming like an out of touch ass? I know... sushi overdose! That's something the average American can relate to."

I scoffed when I first heard this excuse, but there might be at least a hint of truth to it.

Posted by televisiontears at January 16, 2009 2:23 PM

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The Hoyk says ...

Well, like they used to say, trust the Gorton's Fisherman.

Though now, maybe that should be changed to don't fuck with the Gorton's Fisherman.

Posted by The Hoyk at January 16, 2009 2:42 PM

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BurmaShave says ...

When I read the headline I thought it was the NFL seconding Tiki and making a statement about what a girlyman Piven is.

Posted by BurmaShave at January 16, 2009 4:10 PM

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Ryansi51 says ...

canned tuna i can do, but canned salmon just sounds wrong for some reason.

Posted by Ryansi51 at January 16, 2009 4:13 PM

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George Prager says ...

You make salmonburgers with canned salmon.

Posted by George Prager at January 16, 2009 4:45 PM

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/3rtfu11 says ...

'Plow' producers file grievance against Piven

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090116/ap_en_ce/theater_piven_grievance

Posted by /3rtfu11 at January 16, 2009 6:28 PM

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BurmaShave says ...

So is Jeremy Piven now the Randy Quaid of the B-list?

Posted by BurmaShave at January 17, 2009 1:05 AM

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Mervil says ...

Piven is now making the rounds--Good Morning America and the Golden Globes to name a few. He must be feeling much better. Why did he abandon Speed the Plow instead of taking a leave? He could have come back to finish the run and even take the show into an extended run. He ran leaving the producers, the cast, the ticket holders, and the investors holding the bag.

Posted by Mervil at January 18, 2009 11:23 AM

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