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Re: To actor 2:35 p.m. | 4:04 p.m. June 9, 2008
The world is not everything LDS. If your kids have questions or express
disbelief, then you need to explain about the real life world versus
make-believe Hollywood---and use it as an opportunity to reinforce YOUR core
values. I can�t speak for Kirby, but actors rarely become
actors because they want to be role-models for your kids...that is YOUR job to
set the example. This guy is just one of millions of actors; all, who like
you, are just paid to do their jobs.
Anonymous | 4:10 p.m. June 9, 2008
I think that most who read this story probably don't care about the choices
he has made or his right to make them. The place where most will be offended is
in the fact that he set himself up and was viewed to be a standard bearer of LDS
values. He was someone whom many people trusted that they could show to their
children as a role model who exhibited the values that the parents subscribe
to.
It is an issue to parents such as this because the consuming of alcoholic beverages is clearly against the values/teachings that we Mormons espouse. Appearing in a beer ad carries with it an implied endorsement of the product - whether or not he actually endorses it in real life.
If we, as parents trying to instil our LDS beliefs in our children, find that a role model has endorsed some behavior that we know we cannot accept - it results in a betrayal of our trust, and is a cowardly compromise of our values. It is worthy of our criticism.
It is an issue to parents such as this because the consuming of alcoholic beverages is clearly against the values/teachings that we Mormons espouse. Appearing in a beer ad carries with it an implied endorsement of the product - whether or not he actually endorses it in real life.
If we, as parents trying to instil our LDS beliefs in our children, find that a role model has endorsed some behavior that we know we cannot accept - it results in a betrayal of our trust, and is a cowardly compromise of our values. It is worthy of our criticism.
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LDS Actors | 4:16 p.m. June 9, 2008
Katherine Heigle, Amy Adams, Paul Walker, the singer Jewel, and Snoop Dogg all
have mormon roots. Oh wait a minute....maybe the latter was an April Fools
Joke. At any rate, Mormons are taking over Hollywood!
As for Kirby, He needs to rewatch "The RM" and repent! Come back to Happy Valley Brother Heyborne.
As for Kirby, He needs to rewatch "The RM" and repent! Come back to Happy Valley Brother Heyborne.
Get over it and yourselves | 4:21 p.m. June 9, 2008
This is ridiculous. All the comments arguing about everything from "mormon
grape juice" to "appearance of evil." It's a job and the
job is to ACT LIKE SOMEONE ELSE (the character) on screen. He still LIVES as
his beliefs dictate. Get it right... living and acting in a screen role are two
very different things. And if you are so caught up in anti-mormonism, stop
reading the articles meant for LDS. Grow up, get a life, worry about yourself
instead of looking at and pointing the finger at others, move on. It's a
happier place! Whether your are LDS or NOT.
Anonymous | 5:40 p.m. June 9, 2008
This is what happens when you associate with the unworthy. Come back to Zion my
brother as it sound like California has corrupted you morals!
Still a KIRBY fan!!!!!! | 5:42 p.m. June 9, 2008
I myself may not have made this choice, but who am I (or any of YOU) to judge
him!! If you are not his Bishop or his Stake President, then you don't have
any right to tell him he was wrong!! He is a wonderful man, I have met him many
times, spent time with him, heard him talk about his family, he is also an actor
and he has to make a living. No one made this much fuss when he smoked (the
herbal cigarettes) on Saints & Soldiers, all he did was pick up a beer, he
didn't drink it, he didn't open it--get over it and move on. If you
feel you need to judge someone, then look in the mirror and start there!
I for one support him. I will continue to see him when he comes to my town and I will always admire the man he is!
I for one support him. I will continue to see him when he comes to my town and I will always admire the man he is!
Anonymous | 6:18 p.m. June 9, 2008
I want my money back too! He wouldn't be where he is now if I hadn't
bought the stupid movies he was in...especially Sons of Provo. Best two years
was ok, but the others stank.
Give em a Break! | 6:39 p.m. June 9, 2008
Sometimes you have to do some things in your career that you really don't
want to do, but in order to eat and have a roof over your head you do it. How
many of you "good Mormons" or other "Christians" have worked
on the Sabbath day? I have, and although I hate it (being an active Mormon
father of 4) I occasionally have to do it to put bread on the table.
I trust that he and other Mormon actors will make the best decisions possible. I agree it is not right if you have enough money and but choose to act in an inappropriate part in the movies or commercials.
As for the person talking about Christ turning water into wine from 3:28 pm 6/9--you need to research your theology. The scriptures refer to "pure wine of the grape" which was unfermented wine--that's what Christ used in that instance. There was of course the fermented type used in his day but He did not use that.
I trust that he and other Mormon actors will make the best decisions possible. I agree it is not right if you have enough money and but choose to act in an inappropriate part in the movies or commercials.
As for the person talking about Christ turning water into wine from 3:28 pm 6/9--you need to research your theology. The scriptures refer to "pure wine of the grape" which was unfermented wine--that's what Christ used in that instance. There was of course the fermented type used in his day but He did not use that.
Free Agent | 6:44 p.m. June 9, 2008
This bugs me almost as much as that new-fangled program the church introduced
called Family Home Evening. First I'm told not to watch football on
Sundays, and now Mondays are off limits too? What?...You say that setting apart
Monday nights for Family Home Evening happened way back in 1970, so why am I
bringing it up now??? Because this dumb article was first published two years
ago, that's why! if you guys can regurgitate old news which wasn't
newsworthy the first time around, I can bring up my old gripes as well!
Another Mark | 7:26 p.m. June 9, 2008
Amy Adams and Katherine Heigl were both "raised Mormon." Even if
their hotties, it doesn't mean they'll be acepting primary callings
anytime soon.
I didn't see the ad, but was it funny? Beer commercials are some of the funniest out there (like the guy-with-the-ax one a few years ago). For Kirby, it would make sense if it was a funny ad.
Re: Re:to rich; Christ may not have taught it was wrong to drink fermented wine in biblical times, but Jehovah definately said no to bacon...have you tried any pork recently? Temporal laws change buddy, get used to it....or rest on the Saturday and perform animal sacrifice. Your choice.
I didn't see the ad, but was it funny? Beer commercials are some of the funniest out there (like the guy-with-the-ax one a few years ago). For Kirby, it would make sense if it was a funny ad.
Re: Re:to rich; Christ may not have taught it was wrong to drink fermented wine in biblical times, but Jehovah definately said no to bacon...have you tried any pork recently? Temporal laws change buddy, get used to it....or rest on the Saturday and perform animal sacrifice. Your choice.
Gregg | 7:44 p.m. June 9, 2008
"...I eed Work on sundays to put food on the table...."
Puleees! there are family and ward members that could help you out. Please don't defend this issue. Stand up and sacrifice for the truth and virtue of the church not for your own selfishness!
Puleees! there are family and ward members that could help you out. Please don't defend this issue. Stand up and sacrifice for the truth and virtue of the church not for your own selfishness!
Our mistake | 7:47 p.m. June 9, 2008
Maybe our mistake is taking actors, athletes, and other entertainment figures as
role models for our children.
Someone once did a study of the literature of self-improvement and motivation from the past and found that years back, the stories we read and listened to featuring heroes to inspire us and our children were actually about people who had accomplished something for the genuine good of man, usually at some sacrifice to themselves. But about mid-20th century, that focus began to change to entertainment figures and people who had made lots of money, but not necessarily used it for good.
I NEVER encouraged my children to look to people from the entertainment world, the world of sports, and so on, for their role models. Many of them seem self-involved, greedy and lacking integrity as I understand it.
As someone who was involved in LDS theatre many years ago and who wrote a couple of LDS novels (that probably were more popular with non-LDS people), I'd love to see our people and our values shine in the world. I've been disappointed in the quality of much of our work--we can do better. And should.
Someone once did a study of the literature of self-improvement and motivation from the past and found that years back, the stories we read and listened to featuring heroes to inspire us and our children were actually about people who had accomplished something for the genuine good of man, usually at some sacrifice to themselves. But about mid-20th century, that focus began to change to entertainment figures and people who had made lots of money, but not necessarily used it for good.
I NEVER encouraged my children to look to people from the entertainment world, the world of sports, and so on, for their role models. Many of them seem self-involved, greedy and lacking integrity as I understand it.
As someone who was involved in LDS theatre many years ago and who wrote a couple of LDS novels (that probably were more popular with non-LDS people), I'd love to see our people and our values shine in the world. I've been disappointed in the quality of much of our work--we can do better. And should.
Stonecasters | 7:54 p.m. June 9, 2008
To Judge @ 3:04pm -
In what way can "being disappointed in someone" and condemning them in a public forum be construed as a "righteous judgement"? You are using scripture as a means of justifying your own judgemental behavior. The implication is that you are the "good mormon" and your behavior is superior to his. Don't judge a man unless you've walked a mile in his shoes. Any scripture can be taken out of context. It just depends what you want to see or hear.
In what way can "being disappointed in someone" and condemning them in a public forum be construed as a "righteous judgement"? You are using scripture as a means of justifying your own judgemental behavior. The implication is that you are the "good mormon" and your behavior is superior to his. Don't judge a man unless you've walked a mile in his shoes. Any scripture can be taken out of context. It just depends what you want to see or hear.
Stonecasters | 8:03 p.m. June 9, 2008
I get the feeling that many mormons are more anxious to judge/shun/demean others
than to help them out.
People who are old/disabled/poor are targets of "service projects", while those who have honest struggles in living the mormon values are viewed as great examples of "why sinners aren't happy and should be looked down upon until they come into conformity" to use in sacrament meeting talks.
Remember how Jesus condemned hypocrites and healed sinners? Probably not.
People who are old/disabled/poor are targets of "service projects", while those who have honest struggles in living the mormon values are viewed as great examples of "why sinners aren't happy and should be looked down upon until they come into conformity" to use in sacrament meeting talks.
Remember how Jesus condemned hypocrites and healed sinners? Probably not.
why the fuss? | 10:44 p.m. June 9, 2008
President Faust supported the EVIL democratic party forever, a party that
supports abortion, gay rights, and many other practices contrary to our LDS
beliefs. I guess he lowered his standards too. Geez, I don't know if I can
believe in this church anymore...
Anonymous | 11:53 p.m. June 9, 2008
I'm LDS and I don't even know who Kirby is! I've seen a few of
those "Morm Flicks" and I couldn't care less who the actors are
and if they are LDS or temple worthy or not...just like any other celebrity!
Thanks.
Thanks.
This really irks me... | 12:11 a.m. June 10, 2008
Everyone disappointed in this actor showing up in a Beer commercial. How many of
you disappointed LDS members are overweight due to eating:
Too much meat, too many drive thru menus, too much soda pop, too many deserts aka refreshments?
How many of you could lose a few pounds on that Temple of yours by getting off your duff and exercising while eating wholesome foods? How many of you stay up past 10:30 when you have no reason to other than to entertain yourself?
How many of you look down upon those drinking beer (kind of like that mild drinks of malt we are encouraged to use as written in the Word of Wisdom), yet risk age related diabetes due to all the ice cream you pound each week?
This is a sad reflection on your modern LDS culture when appearing in a Beer commercial is considered letting our children down, yet your own example as parents is probably much worse in regards to all things word of wisdom.
Too much meat, too many drive thru menus, too much soda pop, too many deserts aka refreshments?
How many of you could lose a few pounds on that Temple of yours by getting off your duff and exercising while eating wholesome foods? How many of you stay up past 10:30 when you have no reason to other than to entertain yourself?
How many of you look down upon those drinking beer (kind of like that mild drinks of malt we are encouraged to use as written in the Word of Wisdom), yet risk age related diabetes due to all the ice cream you pound each week?
This is a sad reflection on your modern LDS culture when appearing in a Beer commercial is considered letting our children down, yet your own example as parents is probably much worse in regards to all things word of wisdom.
missingink | 5:42 a.m. June 10, 2008
Personally, I didn't love the tone of the so-called LDS comedies he was in
to begin with, so this doesn't come as too big of a shock. And if, as many
here have argued, his acting roles should be viewed as disconnected from the way
he lives his daily life, he should do well in Hollywood. If promoting beer sales
in a TV commercial is not "verboten" for an LDS person, that what is?
This reasoning gives him license to do anything on screen in the name of his
supporting his LDS family, and I say, go for it, enjoy it while you can or in
other words "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die."
Theresa V | 6:29 a.m. June 10, 2008
It doesn't matter to me. I'm LDS and have done plays before where the
character I play does things that I personally don't do. It's just
acting, so I don't see why there's a huge fuss being made about
Kirby's new role. He's just acting, that's all.
Jared | 6:57 a.m. June 10, 2008
Should an LDS actor ever take such a role as Don Giovani?
Homer Simpson | 7:09 a.m. June 10, 2008
Oooooohhhhhhhh.......Beeeeerrrrrrr.....aaaaaggggghhhhh
Have a cold one Kirby | 7:14 a.m. June 10, 2008
Lost his way - doing a beer commercial - how do you justify that - work must be
so slow you compromise your principles.
Anonymous | 7:19 a.m. June 10, 2008
I find his acting the most offensive thing Kirby has done.
Film Graduate | 7:23 a.m. June 10, 2008
2003 was the year I graduated in film from the University of Utah. I'm
also LDS. I'd say in the great and vast and nearly unfathomable plan of
salvation, is not God the ultimate and the most and the greatest creative and
the greatest artist and the greatest creator? Members of my same faith who
gripe about the 'evil influence of media' need to either create and
fund and produce and make profit producing alternatives using the media or stop
their whining about how 'evil' the people are who produce it. Whether
I'm a farmer or a garbage man or an actor or a doctor or a dentist or a
writer who is LDS by the "Proclamation of the Family" as a man I have
a responsibility to "provide the necessities of life". Some media
answers to popular demand, other media does not. Popular demand is actually
usually the G Rated stuff that the innocent sides of us are made of. We all
have good and bad in us, and it's our individual standing with God that
will save us or condemn us. We sift out our own salvation. I can only
encourage you in gaining yours.
Anonymous | 7:49 a.m. June 10, 2008
"Remember how Jesus condemned hypocrites and healed sinners? Probably
not." I agree with "Stonecasters" comments here. Sheesh. I am
LDS and I love the gospel. I don't agree with being in a beer commercial,
but at the same time, I think that the judgement is just as bad. Righteous
judgement is when you are making choices for yourself, not to cast stones at
others. I think there is way way way too much judgement in the LDS church and
it is truly sad. That is nowhere close to what Christ taught. I think it can
turn others away who are having a difficult time... I have seen it happen.
Worry about yourself and stop worrying so much about what everyone else is
doing. Or better yet, relax. Not your values, but your nitpicking of others,
and worrying about every little thing. It is truly harmful and so not
Christ-like. We are NOT here to judge each other, that is for Christ and
ourselves on judgment day.
KLD | 7:55 a.m. June 10, 2008
It seems to me that if your going to feel disappointed in Kirby for his choices
to support his family then I guess you need to feel disappointed about LDS
professional atheletes for performing on Sunday, Marriot Hotels with their Bars
and adult in room movies, Farmers for growing crops that might be used for
something we don't agree with, people in the defense industry who might be
called on to do things against the scriptures. The truth is none of us should
judge, that awful responsibility belongs to another, and I am thankful for it.
I am also thankful for all the work Kirby has done that I can admire and enjoy
with my family.
Indiana | 8:08 a.m. June 10, 2008
Well, I have a simple and probably silly question. If this is 2 years old,
what happened with the series? Was it at all successful? I don't think
I knew about it 2 years ago. Interesting.
It seems we are comparing something 2 years old with brand new news...
It seems we are comparing something 2 years old with brand new news...
I Second that question Indiana | 8:31 a.m. June 10, 2008
yep - All things aside if it came and went I don't know how many people out
there even saw it! - I will say these people who vent off on Kirby probably
don't offer competitive wages. When was this article written? -
Arizona | 8:55 a.m. June 10, 2008
We spotted Kirby on the beer commercial a few weeks ago and were very
disappointed.
This is hardly the same thing as Steve Young promoting the NFL on Sunday. The NFL has not caused the death and injury of hundreds of thousands of our youth like alcohol has. It's blood money and Kirby is no longer an actor we will watch.
And, yes, we also think Marriott should get out of the porn business.
This is hardly the same thing as Steve Young promoting the NFL on Sunday. The NFL has not caused the death and injury of hundreds of thousands of our youth like alcohol has. It's blood money and Kirby is no longer an actor we will watch.
And, yes, we also think Marriott should get out of the porn business.
Eugene, OR | 9:03 a.m. June 10, 2008
Comments like these are why people laugh at Utah. Unless you guys are willing
to chip in and pay his bills, you don't have much right to lecture Kirby on
anything. This is the kind of stuff the vast majority of actors have to do to
support themselves, and I have yet to hear the First Presidency condemn members
for wanting to act for a living. I'm guessing that if he had played a
murderer on a TV show, there wouldn't be anywhere near this
"outrage."
As for the "what will our kids think" people, why not use this opportunity to get off your duffs and educate them about how to be in the world but not of it? It's not Kirby's job to raise your kids; his main obligations are to do a good job and support his family. How he does it is between him and the Lord, and it's frankly none of your business.
As for the "what will our kids think" people, why not use this opportunity to get off your duffs and educate them about how to be in the world but not of it? It's not Kirby's job to raise your kids; his main obligations are to do a good job and support his family. How he does it is between him and the Lord, and it's frankly none of your business.
Shaunna | 9:15 a.m. June 10, 2008
Relax, folks. It was just Miller Lite. Now if it was a Budweiser ad, he'd
be in the big league!
Samantha | 9:32 a.m. June 10, 2008
I took a film class from an LDS actor. Talk about a foul mouth - but you know
what? I choose not to behave in the same manner. And, I learned about film
from this person. I like the person.
I don't think LDS movies are the highest cinematic achievement. I enjoy some of the characters Kirby has (will) play. Do I "approve" of all his choices? Probably not, but I also don't approve of all my own choices. Life is a learning experience, let's help each other down the path.
I don't think LDS movies are the highest cinematic achievement. I enjoy some of the characters Kirby has (will) play. Do I "approve" of all his choices? Probably not, but I also don't approve of all my own choices. Life is a learning experience, let's help each other down the path.
Let it go! | 9:35 a.m. June 10, 2008
Since there is only one perfect person who has ever lived on this earth,
I'm sure that every one of the rest of us has made some bad choices in
life. I know I have, and I just hope that all of you who have made at least one
bad choice in your life realize that it is not up to we mortals to judge anyone
else. I personally am thankful that I don't have to judge anyone else
because that is a huge responsibility and one that should be taken on only if
you have walked in that person's moccasins - which, by the way, is
impossible unless you have suffered and experienced all the sins and illnesses
and heartaches and bad choices of every inhabitant of the earth as Christ
has.
You may be disappointed in someone choices, but you have no right to judge that person. Let it go!
You may be disappointed in someone choices, but you have no right to judge that person. Let it go!
mp az | 9:39 a.m. June 10, 2008
You all need to lighten up - I'm LDS - the guy is an actor - repeat, an
ACTOR. Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez! You all need a trip to the "mission
field" - live in an area that has a Branch of about 23 members and 8 hours
drive away from the closest temple. One can only make RM and Singles Ward movies
for so long ... He is ACTING .... ACTING ...... Now if I saw video of him at a
bar doing an interview with a smoke in his hand, I'd have a problem ....
He's trying to make a living at his craft - ACTING. I wonder why people
leave the church due to its uptight nature.
JW | 9:38 a.m. June 10, 2008
I totally agree with "This really irks me" & "I am still a
Kerby fan" Goodness people get a life. I f you really want to be
critical. Those of us who are writing these comments are 'idle' and
could be doing something far more beneficial. Those whose kids are so
shocked... take a teaching moment and explain what 'acting' is and
how we all provide for our families in different ways. Even football players.
I wonder, like "Irk" said if we will be judged for holding a beer can
in a commercial any harsher than drinking a pop every day or for being 20 lbs
overweight.
Quit wasting energy judging a person who has probably done a lot of good on and off the screen . How about dwelling on the good things he has done and quit making lds people sound so judgemental and narrow minded.
Quit wasting energy judging a person who has probably done a lot of good on and off the screen . How about dwelling on the good things he has done and quit making lds people sound so judgemental and narrow minded.
LDS DISAPPOINTMENTS? | 9:45 a.m. June 10, 2008
Think of all those LDS lawyers who take alot of money, knowing money is there,
from people going through divorces? Capitalizing on a former couple's
ability to save, they think it's feeding time (nasty sharks)! There are
many different professions with many different LDS people behaving many
different ways.
Rae | 10:14 a.m. June 10, 2008
The purpose of an ad is to promote a product- to push it's market sales and
increase consumption. Kirby is endorsing Miller Lite and promoting it's
use. Bottom line is he sold out to the almighty dollar. Unlike an acting part in
a movie- he is promoting the use of alcohol for a commercial. As for Marriott
and porn in his hotels, you bet it's the same thing. The almighty dollar
is more important than sticking to values for some people.
Re: Rae | 10:25 a.m. June 10, 2008
I agree with your comment unless you consider that the dollar has the words, "In God We Trust" written on it. Do you have a more competetive offer for Kirby?
Brenda | 10:33 a.m. June 10, 2008
Actually, the comments are often more enjoyable than the articles and make for
delightful reading. Keep it up!
Lynette | 10:50 a.m. June 10, 2008
I don't really care much about what Kirby does, although I have to say it
is a little bit of a disappointment, but I would sure care if my son or daughter
did a beer commercial. I've taught them better! When it hits closer to
home, does it mean a bit more? Yes! I wonder if Mrs. Kirby feels the same?
Re: Brenda | 10:55 a.m. June 10, 2008
I'm jealous of the screeners who get to read this stuff all day! I know.
Utah Actor | 10:55 a.m. June 10, 2008
What does it profit a man if he gaineth the whole world but loseth his own soul?
Lynette N. | 11:13 a.m. June 10, 2008
This is the main reason why I didn't go into acting myself. You are faced
with difficult choices in every step of your career and watched like a hawk by
the media and movie goers (if you make it to the movies). If he can make it out
unscathed, more power to him, but I do not envy his position at all. All of the
judging would push me over the edge.
Renee | 11:21 a.m. June 10, 2008
Recognized even in South Florida!! I too saw the Miller Lite commercial last
week as I was pedaling away on the stationary bike at the gym. Had to pick up
my jaw off the floor when, at the end of the commercial, a scruffy-haired Kirby
picked up a bottle of beer as he entered the bar behind his friend. I asked
several of my friends if they had seen the Miller Lite commercial, only to be
told I must have been seeing things...as such a pro-LDS actor would not be in a
commercial promoting/advocating alcohol usage. While it is good to know that my
vision isn't going downhill, it is so disappointing to see that perhaps he
compromised his standards for fame - especially during a time when members of
the church more than ever need to set appropriate examples, particularly in
public forums.
Breck | 11:32 a.m. June 10, 2008
Hey, congratulations, Kirby. He is the funniest person I know personally. I
would pay to watch him eat lunch, he is that funny. And a genuinely nice and
thoroughly faithful guy. You who don't know his heart, don't presume
to judge him.
Voice of Reason | 12:16 p.m. June 10, 2008
I refuse to judge Kirby for his professional choices, simply because I
haven't walked a mile in his shoes.
It is true that I wouldn't do a beer commercial if I were an actor. However, a) I'm not an actor, and b) I'm also not trying to support a family as an actor in the white-hot-competitive environment of Hollywood, so I just can't judge the guy.
That being said, I wouldn't have any problem playing characters that don't hold my personal values, i.e. drinkers, sleeping around, etc. since it's ACTING . . . as long as a) I didn't actually have to literally drink or sleep around (sex scenes) on the screen for the part, and b) The movie/show/play didn't glorify or actively advocate values that are opposite of mine.
Kirby would probably say that's all easy to say . . . until you get to Hollywood. So I guess I'll avoid the place except for seeing some of their movies in the theatres.
It is true that I wouldn't do a beer commercial if I were an actor. However, a) I'm not an actor, and b) I'm also not trying to support a family as an actor in the white-hot-competitive environment of Hollywood, so I just can't judge the guy.
That being said, I wouldn't have any problem playing characters that don't hold my personal values, i.e. drinkers, sleeping around, etc. since it's ACTING . . . as long as a) I didn't actually have to literally drink or sleep around (sex scenes) on the screen for the part, and b) The movie/show/play didn't glorify or actively advocate values that are opposite of mine.
Kirby would probably say that's all easy to say . . . until you get to Hollywood. So I guess I'll avoid the place except for seeing some of their movies in the theatres.
Anonymous | 12:30 p.m. June 10, 2008
Breck | 11:32 a.m. June 10, 2008 said:
"Hey, congratulations, Kirby. He is the funniest person I know personally. I would pay to watch him eat lunch, he is that funny. And a genuinely nice and thoroughly faithful guy. You who don't know his heart, don't presume to judge him."
I agree with Breck's comment 110%! I love this discussion. It's very entertaining. Kirby is surely getting a kick out of it. I can imagine the smile on his face now.
"Hey, congratulations, Kirby. He is the funniest person I know personally. I would pay to watch him eat lunch, he is that funny. And a genuinely nice and thoroughly faithful guy. You who don't know his heart, don't presume to judge him."
I agree with Breck's comment 110%! I love this discussion. It's very entertaining. Kirby is surely getting a kick out of it. I can imagine the smile on his face now.
Just me | 1:10 p.m. June 10, 2008
I must agree with Holy Cow! Reading this is downright comedic, although a bit
disturbing as well. I am a devoted LDS mother who cares intensely about what is
going on in our world, but this just isn't that important. How can so many
people be so judgemental and narrow-minded? Oh my goodness gracious
people....get a life! I'm embarrassed on behalf of my fellow church members
who are so quick to judge others. That is infinitely more sad that Kirby being
in a stupid beer commercial.
stayhomemom | 1:15 p.m. June 10, 2008
sounds kind of like....."I'm not a bad example--I just play one on
TV."
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That being said, I hope all you self-righteous "Provo Mormons" that are harping on Mr. Heyborne for doing a beer commercial have thoroughly inspected all your retirement accounts to ensure that none of YOUR 401K money or mutual fund money is being invested in companies that don't support your Mormon beliefs.
Remember Kirby is trying to provide for his family too. I don't think that he is to the point where the studios are knocking down his door for work and he can pick and choose.