I thought an affair was required to be a celebrity. That's why there are so few respectable celebrities.

Not at all. I am surprised when I do not hear about a "celebrity" affair or a “celebrity” actually doing the right thing, but I would hardly consider Letterman a celebrity since I know this is the point of Express. Most celebrities are Democrats anyway and thus have no principles or morals, just look at loony "celebrities" Maher and Garofalo to name a few. Unfortunately this is all too common in Hollywood. So when is Obama going to have his affair with Oprah or has he already and we have not found out yet? Maybe this is why Michelle, Barack, and Oprah are so “close” (threesome anyone?). Obama IS a “celebrity” is he not? Looking at postings by Zora I would have to say yes.

No.
Nor am I'm surprised when a politician ADMITS to an affair.

Not suprised in the least. Isn't this what they are best at?

Not so long ago actors were considered second class citizens -mostly because of their behavior. The big change came when they started making a lot of money. Now they are admired and emulated.

No more so than if my neighbor were to admit to an affair. The only difference being, his picture wouldn't end up in a grocery store tabloid. Look, the fact is, celebrities in any culture reflect that society's norms and values. So if we don't like what we see, it's because we're uncomfortable with the image in the mirror.

Let's see -- this makes the second question in the past four issues about celebrities and affairs.

Does the staff of the Express think that its readers have no interest or opinions on:

1) Health Care Reform
2) The War in Afghanistan
3) The Condition of DC's Public School
4) The Unemployment Rate in the US?

Apparently, the staff of the Express thinks that its readers are a bunch of vapid people who live their lives through what "celebrities" do, and that we have no opinion on the truly great issues of the day.

If I wanted this sort of drivel, I could always read Washingtonian Magazine.

Honestly, an affair by anyone short of my close relatives would not shock me.

Not that I ever *predict* affairs.

What should I? It's human nature. It has nothing to do with the amoral Hollywood stereotype. If minsters and priests have affairs, why would it be shocking for a celebrity to have one?

No, it doesn't surprise me when anyone cheats. The system of monogamy is archaic and only made sense when people had a lifespan of 30-40 years.

Not surprised and don't really care. I do not know them and neither does my family. It is a shame though that some of them may be role models for youth.

I agree with Diogenes' comment for the most part, but I think that the "star appeal" and their money creates additional opportunites for them that the average Joe may not have.

@ Who Writes This Stuff?

I beleive the questions reflect more on the interests and intelligence of the person who writes them as opposed to being tailored for the audience who answers them. Thus we get drivel.

Most of us don't care about celebrities, their lives, their wives or their dogs. Well, we do care about thieir dogs if its Michael Vick.

Wasn't there some astronomical statistic about the number of "regular" folks who have affairs? What's the big difference/surprise with "famous" people having affairs as well?

No - it only surprises me when they make fun of others' mistakes...but what goes around, comes around.

Considering this country has no values placed in marraige, it's almost a norm to have an affair. Isn't it- like- a stage in the marraige or something?

Couldn't it have been kinda guessed the way this question would get answered? 99% no and 1% yes. Who said yes? Ha. Express needs some more thought provoking questions please. :)

Brad,
Apparently 5 buffoons would say yes.

@ TH & Amagi

Though you may consider marriage an outdated custom, or cheating being human nature, these are merely excuses for a far greater problem.

When one has a contract/oath/agreement with a significant other (SO) to honor/worship/do-no-harm till-death-do-you-part, then you are morally bound to do just that; to not grievously wound your SO. Courageous individuals desiring extra-curricular sex will approach their SO saying "I want an intimate relationship with so-and-so. How do we proceed?" and then deal with the consequences. OTOH, the gutless will sneak around and cheat on their SO.

Affairs indicate a complete loss of judgment, courage, moral strength, responsibility, respect for others and simple courtesy. Clearly these are social mores almost completely absent in the US today. No wonder y'all are so f***ed.

'Celebrity' is such a vague term these days since pretty much ANYONE is a 'celebrity' because of all the 'reality TV' shows on the air. I am never suprised to hear about affairs when it comes to anyone who is on TV. I believe once you have a camera pointed at you and your life is broadcasted to the county it warps your brain and turns you into a complete baffoon!!