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Anderson Cooper Defends 51-Year-Old Actor’s Marriage To 16-Year-Old From ‘Romance Haters’

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What is it with people and their hangups about age? C’mon, people, it’s like the 90s or whatever. And CNN’s Anderson Cooper? This dude gets it. As he explained on AC360 last night, he’s no “romance hater.” You see, the guy who played Horace Goodspeed on Lost (and did some other acting along the way to becoming a 51 year old man), Doug Hutchison, has just married the love of his life–a 16 year old girl. You got a problem with that? As our silver-haired wisdom speaker put it on last night’s RidicuList, “age is only a number. 51. Just a number. 16. Just a much, much, much smaller number.

Cooper airs one of bride Courtney Stodden‘s YouTube videos, where she says “I’ve never done pornography. I never will,” which got AC thinking:

“I like that at 16 years of age she makes a point of pride that she’s never done pornography. That’s like basically saying ‘I’m about to do pornography.’ Or, inevitably, ‘I will do pornography, but I haven’t done it yet.’”

It’s great stuff. Watch it, from CNN:

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  • Tony the Fist

    Some call it “robbing the cradle,” I call it “shopping for a nurse.”

  • http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

    Have you seen this girl? I sing a slightly different tune after googling her.

  • Laddy Go-Rod

    Anderson IS a freaky little thing, isn’t he?

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    “Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!”

  • Harry Flashman

    51? 16? Somehow I just can’t get past the word “molestation”. Maybe that’s shallow of me.

    Also, I can’t help but think that someone 51 who would marry a 16 year old has issues. Serious issues. But then, the thought occurs that a 16 year old girl who would marry a 51 year old (who could be her grandfather – gak) may have even bigger issues than that.

    Yeesh.

  • GoneFishing

    That musta been a hard road, and tough miles for only 16yrs…she looks 30+, inna bad way.

  • ron okon

    She may look older but we have to remember she is a child. That is just sick! Ron Okon

  • LoyalOpposition

    My guess is, the only reason for AC is to defend this disgusting “marriage” is because the age disparity between he and his boyfriend must be pretty similar.

  • Cecelia

    I think people do make too much of may-dec. relationships, but this is pushing it…

  • WCinWI

    What’s Ridiculist is that Anderson just won’t come out with his boyfriend already.

    Just add this to another reason why I find Anderson creepy and don’t watch his program.

  • WCinWI

    WCinWI said:
    What’s Ridiculist is that Anderson just won’t come out with his boyfriend already.

    Just add this to another reason why I find Anderson creepy and don’t watch his program.

    And by this, I meant all of the other reasons why he’s a failure for CNN.

  • A.R.

    LoyalOpposition said:
    My guess is, the only reason for AC is to defend this disgusting “marriage” is because the age disparity between he and his boyfriend must be pretty similar.

    watch the clip…he’s SARCASTIC

  • A.R.

    sensationalist title from mark joyella

  • NonElite

    Publius219 said:
    Have you seen this girl? I sing a slightly different tune after googling her.

    It would be easy enough for a fool to lose his mind over a girl that looks like that. Mercy!

  • lane

    Watch the clip, it’s all in sarcasm. Perfect sarcasm. As to the girl, I pray that she ignores her idiotic parents and sees that hard work is a much better road to success. This actor is a vile, child-abusing piece of garbage. He likes to date children, God knows what’s on his computer and other vile actions he’s committed.

    Cooper’s not defending, he’s pointing out how disgusting this vile man is and how poorly her parents raised her. God knows what her parents did to her, but there’s always hope for her.

  • NonElite

    It’s never good for someone in Anderson Cooper’s position to even allow the impression that you find this behavior acceptable, but defending it is that much worse. He has to fight for credibility and this doesn’t help him.

  • NonElite

    skoorbekim said:
    “Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!”

    That’s good. Nice reference.

  • david r

    I can tell you from personal experience that this is a real bad idea for the old guy. I moved in with a 19-yr. old once. All she wanted to do was eat chocolate ice cream, listen to Led Zeppelin and have sex. That was fun for about a week. And when it stopped being fun, she was bawling and telling all our mutual friends what a bastard I was. To this day, I can’t stand Led Zeppelin. She ended up on the rebound with this bartender who I had to avoid for about two years for fear of getting my butt whipped.

  • http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

    WCinWI said:
    And by this, I meant all of the other reasons why he’s a failure for CNN.

    Can you name all of the spouses of the Fox anchors? What business is it of yours what he does in his personal life? You’re just trying to disguise your blatant homophobia.

  • WCinWI

    Publius219 said:
    Can you name all of the spouses of the Fox anchors? What business is it of yours what he does in his personal life? You’re just trying to disguise your blatant homophobia.

    Stop stalking me. I already addressed this above. He has a segment called Ridiculist where he tries to call out all sorts of people. So if he really is gay and he’s covering it up (his choice), then he’s in that same Ridiculist. If he’s not, then who cares? It’s his personal life, but then he should end the segment as he’s a hypocrite.

    Now, once again, stop stalking me. It’s tiresome. And it shows your lack of hobbies.

  • http://www.mediaite.com/tv/glenn-beck-explains-how-the-unions-are-using-teachers-firefighters-and-co ImNotBlue

    I saw Trace on FNC report that she’s actually 17, not 16 as has been reported.

    Not that that changes much.

  • Cecelia

    david r said:
    I can tell you from personal experience that this is a real bad idea for the old guy. I moved in with a 19-yr. old once. All she wanted to do was eat chocolate ice cream, listen to Led Zeppelin and have sex. That was fun for about a week. And when it stopped being fun, she was bawling and telling all our mutual friends what a bastard I was. To this day, I can’t stand Led Zeppelin. She ended up on the rebound with this bartender who I had to avoid for about two years for fear of getting my butt whipped.

    Post of the day!!

  • http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

    WCinWI said:
    Stop stalking me. I already addressed this above. He has a segment called Ridiculist where he tries to call out all sorts of people. So if he really is gay and he’s covering it up (his choice), then he’s in that same Ridiculist. If he’s not, then who cares? It’s his personal life, but then he should end the segment as he’s a hypocrite.

    Now, once again, stop stalking me. It’s tiresome. And it shows your lack of hobbies.

    You really suck at making any sense on anything. No wonder you’re a Palin fan. If I were literally stalking you I’d have gotten annoyed and cut your throat a long time ago. But, I’m not.

  • WCinWI

    Publius219 said:
    You really suck at making any sense on anything. No wonder you’re a Palin fan. If I were literally stalking you I’d have gotten annoyed and cut your throat a long time ago. But, I’m not.

    Moderators: Time to send this one to the bin. He’s offered violence. I feel offended.

    As Allahpundit does, banhammer him!

  • seek

    the problem is that a 16 year old has no idea how she’ll feel when she is 17. Her parents should be questioned as to why they allowed this stupidity.

  • avoidswork

    WCinWI said:
    Stop stalking me. I already addressed this above. He has a segment called Ridiculist where he tries to call out all sorts of people. So if he really is gay and he’s covering it up (his choice), then he’s in that same Ridiculist. If he’s not, then who cares? It’s his personal life, but then he should end the segment as he’s a hypocrite. Now, once again, stop stalking me. It’s tiresome. And it shows your lack of hobbies.

    Dear VictiminTraining (from the Sarah Palin school of waaaaaahumbulance):

    Is there anyone who doesn’t “stalk” you on this site? Seems like you throw that word around as much as you do “racist”. At least it’s clear that trolling on this site is your “job” (law. politics. riiiiiiiiight). And that you (heart) Sarah. And that you are apparently homophobic or non-gay-friendly.

    And, before you throw out a “stalking” meme — no plans to head to WI any time soon (or even a neighboring state).

  • seek

    Publius219 said:
    You really suck at making any sense on anything. No wonder you’re a Palin fan. If I were literally stalking you I’d have gotten annoyed and cut your throat a long time ago. But, I’m not.

    What is wrong with you? How can any “human” make such an outrageous statement and think it is remotely acceptable? You’re done here.

  • seek

    avoidswork said:
    Dear VictiminTraining (from the Sarah Palin school of waaaaaahumbulance):

    Is there anyone who doesn’t “stalk” you on this site? Seems like you throw that word around as much as you do “racist”. At least it’s clear that trolling on this site is your “job” (law. politics. riiiiiiiiight). And that you (heart) Sarah. And that you are apparently homophobic or non-gay-friendly.

    And, before you throw out a “stalking” meme — no plans to head to WI any time soon (or even a neighboring state).

    Shut the hell up! If you cannot see that publis’s comment was so over the line, don’t add to it!
    You’re scum also.

  • http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

    WCinWI said:
    Moderators: Time to send this one to the bin. He’s offered violence. I feel offended.

    As Allahpundit does, banhammer him!

    I feel offended reading your idiotic childish ad hominem attacks everytime you write something. I was speaking hypothetically, as in if I had committed the crime you accused me of, I’d similarly have committed another crime. I know conditional reasoning isn’t your strength, but you’re grasping at straws.

  • Steve_27

    At 16, she’s just to dumb to bother addressing. But this guy and her parents all need a punch in the mouth. As for AC, I was glad to see he wasn’t really defending this farce but only going for laughs. Thats how I saw it anyway.

    I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s all just make believe for a fast buck. They’ll create a reality show so we can all watch the marriage and pending divorce unfold. We’ll be commenting, they’ll have their 15 minutes and make some bucks, the parents will remain in their trailer, he’ll wind up homeless and she’ll wind up in porn.

    Oh well, who give’s a sh!t?

  • Azarkhan

    Steve_27 said:
    she’ll wind up in porn

    She does have that Tracy Lords look about her.

  • http://www.zazzle.com/talkingpoints NORBIT Jr.

    Azarkhan said:
    She does have that Tracy Lords look about her.

    Wow, now there’s a name from the past!
    ——————————————————-

    Hey all,

    Just breaking now, former WH Council C. Boyden Gray is running a congresional effort to VOID Medis Matters of its tax-exempt status. Gray has a plethora of evidence documenting MM’s political activism for the Democrats.

    Hey Soros & Media Matters…say hello to Van Jones and ACORN on your way down!!!

  • OxyCon

    Know who else had some “rill” kwl parents?


    Anderson Cooper Remembers Going To Studio 54 When He Was 10 With Michael Jackson

    “When I was 10, for some odd reason, I went to Studio 54 with Michael Jackson and a bunch of people and I had no idea who he was and I saw him dance and I was like, Oh, that guy is a really good dancer.”

    Later, he tantalizingly added: “Why I was at Studio 54 is a whole other story… Child welfare authorities probably want to talk to my mom.”

  • Steve_27

    ImNotBlue said:
    I saw Trace on FNC report that she’s actually 17, not 16 as has been reported.

    Not that that changes much.

    That one year makes all the difference legally, here in NY anyway. But it’s still wrong and sick. If she was my daugther, this guy would have no teeth in his head and she would learn fast or move out.

  • avoidswork

    seek said:
    Shut the hell up! If you cannot see that publis’s comment was so over the line, don’t add to it!You’re scum also.

    I didn’t see Publius’s comment. If I had, I would admonish him/her to add “metaphorically speaking”.

    But, I feel very comfortable calling out WCinWI on her constant victimhood. She throws around stalking and racist like most people us the words “the” or “and”. You want to defend her? Fine.

    As for the rest of what you said, “suck it. hard.”

    Publius219 said:
    I feel offended reading your idiotic childish ad hominem attacks everytime you write something. I was speaking hypothetically, as in if I had committed the crime you accused me of, I’d similarly have committed another crime. I know conditional reasoning isn’t your strength, but you’re grasping at straws.

    Publius — don’t make this an equivalent to a Breitbart validation over his Weiner assertions. For future reference, kindly add “metaphorically speaking” (as the LiberalOasis’s Tracy Olsen does) or just drop any inference to actual violence.

    She’s lame and not worth getting banned on mediaite for. Just apologize and get it over with it. I mean, it’s obvious you meant no actual, physical harm. But the whiny challenged ones, like WC and seek, are totally incapable of distinguishing that.

  • avoidswork

    WCinWI said:
    Moderators: Time to send this one to the bin. He’s offered violence. I feel offended. As Allahpundit does, banhammer him!

    Moderators: Please do not ban Publius. Admonish, yes. Ban: not at this time.
    ((WCinWI regularly accuses people of stalking her. It’s quite tiresome, really.))

  • http://www.zazzle.com/talkingpoints NORBIT Jr.

    Did he use the Roman-Qualude form of seduction?

  • david r

    NORBIT Jr. said:
    Did he use the Roman-Qualude form of seduction?

    I think you just get house arrest for that, right ?

  • seek

    avoidswork said:
    Moderators: Please do not ban Publius. Admonish, yes. Ban: not at this time.
    ((WCinWI regularly accuses people of stalking her. It’s quite tiresome, really.))

    and threatening to cut people’s throats “metaphorically” speaking is perfectly all right.

    Get a grip – it’s a place for people to argue, state their opinion and vent. It isn’t a place to make a vile statement about killing, just because you have a keyboard in front of you.

    There are a couple of posters here that I refuse to answer to or acknowledge because of horrible things they have said previously. Everyone has the ability to control their own behavior. When they exhibit an inability to do so – then they should be called on it.

    I applaud you for suggesting he apologize. I also think you should look back and see the vile things that have been said by people to WC.

    Perhaps it’s “bias” but I have not seen the hate expressed by the right against the left as I’ve seen the reverse. On occasion I have called out someone on the right who I feel crossed the line. It’s uncalled for, unacceptable and there is no excuse – sorry.

    Either you act like an adult and not make vile, hate filled comments or you take either a voluntary or involuntary time out until you can gain control of yourself again. We can all get hot under the collar – I have yet to wish physical harm on anyone, or even suggested it.

  • ProObamaAgenda

    NonElite said:
    It would be easy enough for a fool to lose his mind over a girl that looks like that. Mercy!

    my guess it wouldnt take much for you to become (if not already) a pedophile…lusting over a 16 yr old no matter what she looks like is simply disgusting….stay your ass away from high schools or anywhere else where children congregate …you freaking backwoods trailer park republicans are sickening

  • avoidswork

    seek said:
    and threatening to cut people’s throats “metaphorically” speaking is perfectly all right. Get a grip – it’s a place for people to argue, state their opinion and vent. It isn’t a place to make a vile statement about killing, just because you have a keyboard in front of you. There are a couple of posters here that I refuse to answer to or acknowledge because of horrible things they have said previously. Everyone has the ability to control their own behavior. When they exhibit an inability to do so – then they should be called on it. I applaud you for suggesting he apologize. I also think you should look back and see the vile things that have been said by people to WC. Perhaps it’s “bias” but I have not seen the hate expressed by the right against the left as I’ve seen the reverse. On occasion I have called out someone on the right who I feel crossed the line. It’s uncalled for, unacceptable and there is no excuse – sorry. Either you act like an adult and not make vile, hate filled comments or you take either a voluntary or involuntary time out until you can gain control of yourself again. We can all get hot under the collar – I have yet to wish physical harm on anyone, or even suggested it.

    I don’t require any approval from you. Please refer to my “Suck it. Hard.” comment to understand how valuable I believe your commentary is in this respect.

    Your pretend high-and-mightiness is BS. I may say I want to punch someone in the face, but I’m not going to do it and the inference (to anyone who knows me) is purely metaphorical. But such delicate sensibilities as yours and WCinWI obviously needs the added “metaphorically speaking” or “not intended to be an actual, physical, harmful statement” codicil otherwise you’re calling 911 because someone was a big meanie to you!

    I did not condone Publius’s actions for any other reason than to preserve him/her posting on this site as well to request that he/she make it abundantly clear that the only actual physical harm implied was solely in the head of WCinWI.

    WCinWI is such a whiner (already called for moderator to ban Publius) that *no one* should be banned for her. She’s thin skinned, much as her idol Sarah Palin is. She practices victimhood on this site more than a Jerry Springer panel would. So, I’m not surprised that she receives a share of unpleasant comments. I’ve personally contributed a few. Poor thing wears a bullseye all.the.time. I suggest you go back and read the regular inanity she posts.

    See, no one wants to go after her. Ever. Why would I head over to a state that dropped Russ Feingold, elected Dopey Walker as Governor AND houses Ann Althouse?! I’m perfectly content in my Bay Area bubble (lovely weather we’ve been having in San Francisco, I might add). But she’s accused me of stalker her on more than one occasion. Sooooooo not based in any reality but the one she creates for herself.

    Now, why don’t you put on your big kid pants and step away. WCinWI is theoretically capable of defending herself. While whining/screeching, but nonetheless capable in theory.

    Why don’t you let her do that since the insult wasn’t directed at you in any way, shape or form?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-Cooper/1058087532 kswheels

    Sarcasm 101 Mark Joyella. you have failed and will be required to take remedial sarcasm next semester.

    First lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tR91q59gFo

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-Cooper/1058087532 kswheels

    avoidswork said:
    Why don’t you let her do that since the insult wasn’t directed at you in any way, shape or form?

    Protip: seek and WCinWI are the same person.

  • Zandandido

    Where I came from, that is statutory rape. I guess we know where Anderson Cooper stands.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-Cooper/1058087532 kswheels

    Zandandido said:
    Where I came from, that is statutory rape. I guess we know where Anderson Cooper stands.

    Remedial sarcasm for you too.

  • seek

    kswheels said:
    Protip: seek and WCinWI are the same person.

    we are? I guess I didn’t realize that I have cloned myself! lol

    sorry – not true

  • seek

    I obviously assumed (my bad) that you were an adult avoidswork. I was mistaken.
    I gave you more credit than you deserved.

    Carry on with your name calling etc.

  • http://justplaythegame.us JustPlayTheGame

    Well let all us better than thou people look at the choices…

    Parents can be hard asses and refuse her wants. seeing she is 16 in a year she can be out of their lives and hooking or porn or modeling within a year or two with them worrying every nite the rest of “her” life.

    They could talk with her and see there is little they could do without losing her and chose to stay in her life. Have we forgotten how smart we was at 16? Some..well, may have been more protected at 16..

    The father could have gotten a few friends without the gurl knowing and chased the guy off. But obviously, she would just have another within a few days. (my choice, although the most illegal)

    They decided in the society America has become, this is acceptable and gives the gurl a chance in Hollywood and fame.

    The bad thing about this.. someplace in this country a 19 yearold boy probably “did” fall in love with some 16 yearold gurl and her parents had him locked up… strange sheet this thing called love…

  • http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

    Zandandido said:
    Where I came from, that is statutory rape. I guess we know where Anderson Cooper stands.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Age_of_Consent_-_north_america2.png

    In most states, it isn’t.

  • SuburbanPatriot

    NORBIT Jr. said:
    Wow, now there’s a name from the past!——————————————————- Hey all, Just breaking now, former WH Council C. Boyden Gray is running a congresional effort to VOID Medis Matters of its tax-exempt status. Gray has a plethora of evidence documenting MM’s political activism for the Democrats. Hey Soros & Media Matters…say hello to Van Jones and ACORN on your way down!!!

    Thank you for this information of course we cannot count on the lamestream media and lib activists like the writers of this blog to inform us about things like this but Real American like me and you ccan share information liek this on the Internet and fly under the radar of the filter of what the Dem establishment “wants” us to hear. Thanks again thank you.

  • NonElite

    ProObamaAgenda said:
    my guess it wouldnt take much for you to become (if not already) a pedophile…lusting over a 16 yr old no matter what she looks like is simply disgusting….stay your ass away from high schools or anywhere else where children congregate …you freaking backwoods trailer park republicans are sickening

    I wasn’t approving of the man’s behavior, in fact I called him a fool. I was commenting on photos of a beautiful girl who looks like she’s well into her twenties. You jumped to conclusions that were not implied.

  • http://twitter.com/SailRabbits Magister

    That’s rill.

  • Sanders Youth

    LoyalOpposition said:
    My guess is, the only reason for AC is to defend this disgusting “marriage” is because the age disparity between he and his boyfriend must be pretty similar.

    Uh he was being satirical.

  • seek

    Oh for heaven’s sake – Anderson is completely making fun of the whole thing! It’s absolutely pathetic and the girl’s parents – lol a couple of idiots who raised an idiot.

    She’s rill rill rill bright!

  • seek

    Mark, if you didn’t notice – Anderson was not “defending” anything! He was ridiculing. Another silly headline that is completely wrong. Obviously Mark never listened to the tape.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Claire-Jacobs/500272239 Claire Jacobs

    Hey guys…you do know he’s being sarcastic right? I mean…it’s a segment called the Ridiculist. Every word he said was oozing with sarcasm. How are people taking this seriously?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bruce-Kennedy/1439463341 Bruce

    But officer she looked like she was eighteen.

  • Nature Freak

    It’s legal where they married.
    In 2011 it will face criticism
    Google Jerry Lee Lewis and his “underage” marriage.

  • Paladin

    Their business. Two consenting human beings. Leave them alone…

  • Morganseer

    Parents can be hard asses and refuse her wants. seeing she is 16 in a
    year she can be out of their lives and hooking or porn or modeling
    within a year or two with them worrying every nite the rest of “her”
    life.Have we forgotten how smart we
    was at 16? Some..well, may have been more protected at 16..
    ___________________________________________________________________________________
    It’s too early for them to give up on her.  She had a little help getting as messed up and narcissistic as she is.  I’m sorry, this is pure neglect.

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