Suspects face arraignment in beard assault case
Richard Armitage (really!), ComicCon, San Diego, July 14, 2012. Source: RichardArmitageNet.com
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San Diego (R[A]euters)
Four members of a tiny Californian Amish-defense sect will be arraigned in U.S. federal court on Thursday. The suspects are accused of posing as room service staff in order to stage an attack on the beard of English actor Richard Armitage, 40.
The four women, who range in age from 18 to 74, infiltrated a room service kitchen at a San Diego hotel on Saturday. They delivered his dinner order in order to gain access to his room. Once admitted, the youngest member of the group, Maya Caulfield, 22, is alleged to have thrown herself directly at Armitage in order to push him down on the hotel bed, while a second member stood ready with restraints. A third woman stood lookout. The eldest member of the group, Alona Lahan, 74, had pulled her heavy duty battery-powered electric beard clipper out of a bag before the surprised actor was able to respond.
Responding to a request for comment, Armitage’s U.S. publicist noted that his most recent film includes several scenes in which the hirsute actor fends off ogres who want to remove his beard, so the actor was able to dispatch his attackers with alacrity once he realized what was going on.
But this recognition took awhile. “When I opened the door,” the modest actor said in police reports that were leaked to the press today, “I realized they were fans and not room service staff. I have a very diverse fan base and just thought this was a harmless group of women who really liked long dresses, aprons, and white caps. I was well gobsmacked by the aprons, which had pictures of me on them, and by the assault.”
Federal charges were entered because of the likelihood that the attempt to denude Armitage’s charming chin constitutes a hate crime, prosecutors said today. In addition to the hate crimes charge, the suspects have been accused of committing fraud to obtain confidential information, fraud to obtain employment, criminal trespass, and several counts of assault with unsanitary facial hair technology.
“This crime was clearly religiously motivated,” the U.S. attorney stated. “Documents obtained from the women’s purses indicate that they began their plot when industry rumors suggested that Armitage would be cast in a found-footage tornado super-hero drama set in Lancaster County, to be called The Plain Tornado. The suspects feared that Armitage’s beard would defile the purity of the image of real Amish men’s beards, and although the women themselves are not Amish, they decided to perpetrate this attack to prevent him from taking the role.”
Industry insiders admit that a script for a film called The Plain Tornado has been circulating. In it, a young Old Order Amish man, Lucas Yoder, becomes fascinated with tornadoes after his young wife is snatched by one. True to his faith but taken prisoner by his weather obsession, Yoder begins tornado-chasing with his buggy and pair of bays, running after tornadoes and succumbing to the temptation of a gas-powered tornado radar system, which he hides from his young son in the barn. When his curious son is killed in a propane explosion, Yoder’s grief transforms him into “The Plain Tornado,” a super-hero who retains his Amish appearance, beard, and faith but rescues Amish people who are tempted by tornado-chasing technologies from their darker desires. A love interest is provided in the story by Yoder’s wife, Ellen, whom he occasionally glimpses in funnel clouds during his rescue efforts. His ongoing search to be re-united with his wife was included in the script to increase its franchise possibilities.
The women’s information was slightly dated, however. Armitage found the possibility of a franchise attractive, and he had considered taking this role, his publicist stated, especially when Cate Blanchett was in talks to play the plain woman, Ellen. But according to his publicist, the actor felt that after Spooks 9 he had strained both his artistic capacity to act nonsense roles, and the willingness of his fan base to accept improbable scripts.
Armitage was rushed by helicopter to San Diego Area Beard Emergency Care after the incident, but apart from a few pulled beard hairs, remained unharmed.
Armitage was in town to promote a recent film he spent two years working on, one that is expected to go straight to DVD. His hopes to promote the film, however, were not affected by the attack, which occurred after his appearance at a convention that hardly anyone attended. Indeed, it is not entirely clear how the women knew that Armitage was currently bearded, since hardly any press took pictures of the actor.
The women who attacked are believed to be members of a group called Amish Novel Facial Hair Fans Against Armitage (ANFHFAA). It is not known if there are any other members of the group. Interpol is investigating connections to similar radical groups across the globe.
*laughing so hard having difficulty typing this* Brilliiant!!!
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fedoralady said this on July 18, 2012 at 8:16 pm |
it just occurred to me that there’s probably a different British noun for aprons. Pinafores? Anyone know?
Thanks.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:19 pm |
An apron is something we don to do messy stuff in the kitchen…I wore pinafore dresses as a child which usually required a t-shirt under them. Does that help?
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kathrynruthd said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm |
yeah, I guess they wear pinafores then. And aprons when they are in kitchens 🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:23 pm |
I almost believed that this could have happened! Any ruse to get to the Bearded Beauty, but surely to stroke and caress the Beard, not to desecrate it!
I loved the despcription of the script. It’s a toss up between Hollywierd and indie nonsense!
Pinafores, to me, are old-fashioned, used by housewives in the 50’s or as school uniform. People I know call them aprons.
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millyme said this on July 19, 2012 at 7:17 am |
I think some of the Old Order wear a white pinafore with their dark dresses, and then put an apron over the top to keep the pinafore clean, when they are working.
I am sure no actual Amish women have iron on pictures of Armitage on their pinafores OR their aprons. he should have thought twice before letting them into his room.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm |
As a member of the UK branch of ANFHFAA I just want to reassure the US contingent that I will get him at the M1 services at Junction 15 when he makes a loo stop before getting back to his mum’s house for a quick visit before Detroit. Obviously I will have to dress as an Amish man to infiltrate the mens’ WC, so i have cancelled my weekly waxing appointment and am confident that I will pass for an ageing Amish gentleman once I have found my husband’s black tie braces. I am slightly concerned about the size of my boobs making me just look like a bearded woman from the circus but have borrowed some industrial tape and bandages and hope to squash them in. I won’t let you down.
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rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm |
careful, Interpol is listening!!
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:19 pm |
I guess there aren’t many Amish in England. Otherwise Armitage would have realized that no real Amish woman would have a picture of him on her pinafore 🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:28 pm |
Rosiepig: Super!!!LOL!!!
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Judit said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:11 am |
Duct tape is the name of the game. Ouch!!! But it would do the job!
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NovemberBride said this on July 20, 2012 at 2:13 am |
good for situations without electricity.
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:32 am |
Yer a loon…and yes, it takes one to know one!
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jazzbaby1 said this on July 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm |
yes, that may be accurate.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:20 pm |
What good news that the attack did not harm RA or his beard ;o)
And that from me, when I in general do not like beards. Should I perhaps join the ANFHFAA?
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cdoart said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:01 pm |
I think rosiepig can probably put you in touch with the continental contingent.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:20 pm |
Oh yes! I’ll gladly join then continental contingent to work out a plan, if the beard should appear on the continent ;o)
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cdoart said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:55 am |
I’d rather be a part of the Armitage Beard Conservation Commitee!
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Judit said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:12 am |
Hello Judit, I think that would be the result of really seeing the beard. We of the continental squad would sink down in devotion and could not harm it anyway ;o) – Or at least that’s my guess why the others so far failed 😉
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cdoart said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:51 am |
Oops just realized “comittee” is spelt with 2 t-s! Cdoart, you’re right, I could not harm a hair on that beaufitul head of his. RA’s is the most beautiful beard I have ever seen, maybe when he eventually shaves it off, he should auction it for charity! 😀
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Judit said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm |
I am sure that would bring in some money for the charity 😉 He could sell it hair by hair, then we could count them 🙂 Bccmee surely would be happy to have prove and could do a picture challenge about it. I love that idea 😉
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cdoart said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:18 pm |
I would definitely participate 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm |
ABCC, Hungarian chapter, founded. 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm |
Can I be the president of the Hungarian chapter? I’ve never been a president of anything! 🙂
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Judit said this on July 20, 2012 at 11:18 am |
Sure!
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:33 am |
Wonder if they partied like it was 1699 at the Hobbit wrap party…
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jazzbaby1 said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm |
excellent! Didn’t know this one!
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:20 pm |
Has no words…..
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kathrynruthd said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:06 pm |
it’s probably better not to give them any more attention than they have already received.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:21 pm |
Still in hysterics! Now let me count the numbers of groups and individuals you have offended…be prepared for the “blow”back!
Rosiepig: 😀 !!
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fitzg said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm |
yeah, people who love the Amish are an important segment of Armitage fans. I’m not worried about actual Amish, unless they are using propane powered computers.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:21 pm |
LMAO!!!! 🙂
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jasrangoon said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:52 pm |
🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm |
As a member of the NZ branch of the ANFHFAA I write to apologise to fellow members for not only failing to remove Mr Armitage’s beard in a surprise attack but allowing him to grow it in the first place. As he was leaving NZ we did succeed in infiltrating a Maori ceremony with the intention of removing said beard by means of a piece of black thread and a piece of greenstone. However it appears that Mr Armitage has familiarised himself with Maori culture and thought that our weapon was a necklace given as a mark of respect. To our horror we understand that he may still have been wearing the hair removal device in San Diego. We can only hope that the UK division succeeds when so many others have failed.
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NZfanofRA said this on July 18, 2012 at 9:53 pm |
you had *years*!!! *years*!!!!
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm |
OMG – this is GENIUS, NZFan!!! 😀
I was absolutely wondering what was up with that string necklace, but now everything is FINALLY revealed! 😉
Surely, there must be an American Midwest sleeper cell of ANFHFAA that can be called into service? (not that I don’t trust you’d get him, UK Agent Rosiepig, but I fear you might be waiting for some time… and well, the Olympics are also descending to add all manner of confusion.)
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UK Expat said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:24 pm |
I think they’re hoping to make a surprise attack if rosiepig fails.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:42 pm |
Thank you NZfan, I was dying to know about the necklace’s origin too! You’re hilarious!
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Judit said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:14 am |
Priceless! 😀 😀
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Teuchter said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:15 pm |
glad you liked it. 🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm |
Having tried on costume I hoped to look like this:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=amish+men&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LigHULrdDKnK0QW4vNzCDQ&ved=0CDkQ_AUoAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|120;d|DMK2vCmMdajnWM:
Sadly I look more like this:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=amish+men&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LigHULrdDKnK0QW4vNzCDQ&ved=0CDkQ_AUoAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|140;d|PAXnMF2gYybksM
My husband walked in whilst I was mid-Amish and we have now reinacted Fifty Shades of Amish where he has tied me to the horse drawn buggy which i have hired to complete my look which was parked outside and has spanked me with a pitchfork.
I am hoping that I will be able to sit down soon to make the drive to the services but I will not fail in my task to rid RA of the beard
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Rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm |
Sorry links went wrong I was going for Viggo in Witness!
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Rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:32 pm |
http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=12437
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Rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:37 pm |
50 Shades of Amish!!!!!!!!!!! Yay, that’s the best one so far 🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:43 pm |
FIfty Shades of Amish! I’m crying with laughter.
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Saraleee said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:58 am |
Just did a Google search to see if there are any Amish in the UK and found this. It is a serious news story but I did have to check it carefully after reading your post! 🙂
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2122158/Four-Amish-women-arrested-beard-cutting-attacks-charges-destroying-evidence-including-photographs-shears-prescription-drugs-added.html
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kathrynruthd said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:32 pm |
that was actually the story that inspired this piece — I think it took place in Ohio. I was a bit worried that this spoof was a bit too insider – U.S. for our British sisters, but I am delighted to learn that it is not.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:37 pm |
Oh no not at all…I’m not sure we have any Amish here…but we’ve had reality TV programmes where Amish teens came to the UK http://www.channel4.com/programmes/amish-worlds-squarest-teenagers/
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kathrynruthd said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:42 pm |
I was trying to use them as my inspiration for my look!
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Rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:38 pm |
good choice — that’s what they look like. You will be very convincing in the M1 services. But be careful. Now that Armitage has seen Amish attackers, he may not be so naive again.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:40 pm |
http://www.itsdeadlicious.com/2008/08/lucha-libre-more-weird-masked-wrestlers.html
Perhaps you could do one of your surveys and get people to pick, I like number 3. I am the right shape too as I often wrestle feisty pigs and sheep, a tired under muscled RA does not stand a chance!
I have really enjoyed this tonight much better than ironing!!
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Rosiepig said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:50 pm |
the guy in the pink toga is cute. Glad we could save you from ironing. That really is a fate worse than death.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:04 pm |
Oh, I loved those wrestlers! Awesome.
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Saraleee said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:13 am |
This is LOL on so many levels. The paragraph about the movie going to DVD had me literally doubled over in laughter. I’ve been watching Guy and Lucus today and after comparing RA in those scenes to all the reporting/pictures from this past weekend, it looks as though RA has defintely moved on. And if I remember correctly, you’ve done this before in order for all of us to move on too.
Bravo!
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sloan said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:33 pm |
laughter is the best medicine. 🙂 glad you liked it.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:39 pm |
You know, Servetus – I DO HEAR it’s all the rage now for movies to go straight to DVD – and because of all the money saved from not having to advertise and distribute these movies in multiple cities (not to mention convincing theatre owners to invest in new technologies to play higher fps footage) studios now have plenty of money left over to throw lavish 4-day conventions in sunny cities by the Pacific Ocean for cast members; although, as you point out, no members of the press are invited or any photos taken.
😀
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UK Expat said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:50 pm |
I think that possibility would have been attractive to Armitage, who is notorious for his dislike of red carpets. No theatres = no premieres = no red carpets.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:51 pm |
Can’t talk now we ‘re building a barn at Stone St to hide in while we wait for Mr Armitage to return.
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NZfanofRA said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm |
You’re killing me, NZFan!! I never would have thought of the studio!!
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UK Expat said this on July 18, 2012 at 10:58 pm |
this is going to be your last chance for several months, you know.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm |
Servetus – thanks for keeping this all so much fun! 😀
It really is a gift you share with us – the proliferation of both your thinking and your writing.
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UK Expat said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:15 pm |
I kept wondering what judiang’s involvement in all of this was….:)
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Snicker's Mom said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:34 pm |
she may be affiliated with the Midwest cell.
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:35 pm |
amazing. I read the whole thing before I realized that it was a joke.
Really good!
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susan said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:42 pm |
glad you liked it, and welcome 🙂
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servetus said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:46 pm |
NZfan and Rosiepig MUST return and return to do their double act!! 😀
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fitzg said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:57 pm |
they may return as other people. 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:03 am |
Brilliant, Serv!
And if I could misquote ForRAst Gumpitage: “Funny is and funny does.” And “My Momish always said, Serv’s posts are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
Cheers! ;->
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Gratiana Lovelace said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:10 am |
nice Armitage pun 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:03 am |
In hysterics here! Thankyou serv, rosiepig and NZfan! 😀
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Mezz said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:26 am |
did you mess the memo, Mezz? You’re supposed to take up contact with the Australian chapter.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:02 am |
Must have! You’ll have to give me 24 hours to see if I can find them! 😉
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Mezz said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:17 am |
I finally flushed them out. After the NZ chapter’s failure to achieve success, and the debacle in San Diego, the Aussie branch of the ANFHFAA had gone to ground, their confidence in tatters.
“Mr Armitage’s facial adornment seems to be much loved,” sighed their leader. “Even judiang has conceded that there is a beardy pic of which she approves.”
It would seem they had an epiphany of sorts after looking at hours of Comic Con footage and photos of the man himself, and
subsequently have decided to devote their time and energy to producing the following:
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Mezz said this on July 22, 2012 at 9:04 am |
Hillarous Mezz!! 😀 😀
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Teuchter said this on July 22, 2012 at 11:29 pm |
That is a fantastic approach, I think! LMAO!
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servetus said this on July 23, 2012 at 8:16 pm |
“Momish”!! 😀 (I’ll take the whole box, thank you!)
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fitzg said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:27 am |
sold 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:02 am |
I have loved this, and I have got the ironing done!
Can you imagine RA’s PR looking through the google hits and finding this.
Just to let you know I have copyrighted 50 Shades of Amish, perhaps you me and NZ could write the screenplay? There would be very little nudity but we have the perfect leading man who we know suits a beard …..
“as Julias entered the house he noticed Hannah was wearing her special apron. Goodness she knew how to excite him in those blue knitted stockings. “Meet me in the barn” he gruffly called “and bring the buggy whip” …..
This has been typed on my iPad resting on my ironing board whilst watching I don’t know how she does it, I think this may be based on my life.
Good night to all the wonderful ladies in my computer who brighten my life and make me snort with laughter.
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Rosiepig said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:55 am |
fedora lady may object. 🙂
and geez, a buggy whip. Those Amish, they don’t fool around do they?
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 12:59 am |
It could ONLY be an improvement on the source material. 😉 I keep seeing Weird Al Yankovic in my head living in that Amish paradise. 😉
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fedoralady said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:14 am |
Perhaps it could be a project for everyone to be involved in.
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Rosiepig said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:15 am |
Would one actually have to read that book – distaste evident on my face?
I did see on eBay that there are Amishitage aprons for sale and the reserve price is a goat and a bushel of corn.
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NZfanofRA said this on July 20, 2012 at 11:36 pm |
WOW. That was one of the best puns I’ve ever seen.
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:34 am |
Absolutely terrific! So much fun. Thanks for the laughs, Servetus!
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Saraleee said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:16 am |
Glad you liked it — we all need a laugh right now 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:38 pm |
…searching Amish in Canada…would Menonnite suffice?
…Dukhabor…Methodist…Anglican…
Missing someone to offend…:D
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fitzg said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:33 am |
The only people who should be offended by this post are non-Amish people who love Amish culture who fear that Richard Armitage will be cast in a movie for which no script exists. A vanishingly small group, i hope 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 1:55 am |
Just in from mowing the hay, watering the garden and feeding the cows…I am thereby highly offended.
The Amish are closely associated to agrarian activities and being a farmer, I am highly offended.
The horses aformentioned would most probably indicate that cows are on the premises also and being a cattlewoman, I am highly offended.
What’s with you people? Have you no sensitivities?
As the former president of the ANFHFAA branch of the Central Plains chapter, I would suggest that you hereby cease and disist from all of your suggestive, offensive and highly questionable activities. Not sure why, but I can suggest it anyway.
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NovemberBride said this on July 19, 2012 at 3:30 am |
well, pretty much anyone who deals with cows is always offended, because cows’ feelings are so sensitive, and then it rubs off on the people around them. I mean, why don’t those cows get a grip.
I didn’t realize there was a Great Plains chapter, but I’ll be sure to let Interpol know.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:39 pm |
Cows are deeply sensitive till ya tip ’em a couple of times, then they develop thicker skins.
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jazzbaby1 said this on July 21, 2012 at 1:30 am |
a dairy cow would probably stop lactating. 😦
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:35 am |
The Polish branch is reporting readiness!
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Joanna said this on July 19, 2012 at 6:24 am |
You can develop a scheme to keep him from playing roles that involve pre-17th c. boyars or something.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm |
Boyars had looooooong beards, right? Has anyone here seen “Ivan The Terrible” by Sergei Eisenstein?
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Judit said this on July 20, 2012 at 11:22 am |
ROFL, this is the funniest thing I have read in ages… BRAVO Servetus!!
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mersguy said this on July 19, 2012 at 7:28 am |
glad you enjoyed it, mersguy 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm |
Oh Servetus, I’m so grateful for this post! Heaven knows I really, really needed a laugh this morning! THANK YOU!!! Rosiepig, NZfan: 😀
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Judit said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:20 am |
weren’t the commentors great? Unfortunately they are now on the run from Interpol.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm |
Servetus: Double LOL!! If only they could sneak into Hungary somehow, I’m willing to help them hide from the authorities!
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Judit said this on July 20, 2012 at 11:26 am |
Branch Canada putting out a casting call for Borat…Calling Borat – Borat? Have we got a movie script for you!
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fitzg said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:27 am |
yeah, now that Armitage has abandoned it. He’s SO fickle.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:41 pm |
Sitting in a cafe in Andalucia howling like a nut case! Thanks so much for much needed laughter. (If you can write this, you’re doing a great job of self-medicating.)
And “50 Shades of Amish”… ROFL! It can only be an improvement…
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Leigh said this on July 19, 2012 at 2:53 pm |
I actually wrote this from a chemo suite. And I wasn’t drunk. 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:41 pm |
“Self-medication” does not always involve booze; sometimes it can be laughter or ice cream or Richarding — all good.
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Leigh said this on July 21, 2012 at 1:19 pm |
LOL!
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Traxy said this on July 19, 2012 at 2:59 pm |
🙂 🙂
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:45 pm |
Ya’ll missed your calling…you should be writing skits for SNL.
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sloan said this on July 19, 2012 at 4:20 pm |
Those writers are all way to cool for me. I’m just a good girl from the Midwest with a lot of pentup snark.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:42 pm |
You could be the next Tina Fey. I saw her on TV doing a Nutrese hair color commercial. And I’m with you, I thought she was way to cool to do that. You never know where this blog might lead — you too could be on TV swirling your hair around in a commercial for hair coloring. Maybe RA will do a commercial for beard coloring since his is so luxurious. Nah..he’s way to cool for that.
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sloan said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:13 pm |
my hair is just about long enough now — haven’t had time for a cut in a year. My mom was going to cancel her next haircut b/c of chemo and I said, “wait! I’ll go to it.”
I’ll tell you what. He can do the commercial, and I’ll be the voice over. Oh, wait. He’s the one with the voice, lol.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:15 pm |
LOL!Thank you for make me laugh 🙂
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Ania said this on July 19, 2012 at 8:21 pm |
Glad you liked it, Ania. 🙂 Laughing is always best.
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servetus said this on July 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm |
Well, since you can not scare! I understand very little English and was completely shocked at first. I thought it was actually happening and my game, “Richard shave”
http://tannni.ucoz.ru/10.swf
Gave some idea of сrazy women.
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Tanni Tani said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:30 pm |
OMG this is SO FUNNY!!!!Thanks!
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Judit said this on July 20, 2012 at 11:29 am |
Yeah, I saw that someone on the Russian board thought it was a real report. I can only apologize. Amish people are a sort of US cultural fascination at the moment. Thanks for relieving the shock with your game.
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:37 am |
Tanni, that is outrageously funny! (Judiang, I shaved him for you – except for a Salvador Dali moustache; can you live with that?)
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fitzg said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:47 pm |
Yes I live, it’s my hobby to make games with Richard here
http://tannni.strana.de
🙂
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tannni said this on July 19, 2012 at 10:55 pm |
Tanni, you gave me some great moments,thank you!:D
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Joanna said this on July 19, 2012 at 11:20 pm |
Attention Amish Novel Facial Hair Fans Against Armitage (ANFHFAA), about the facial hair:
Rather than a concerted assault in faux-Amish garb, I could simply lure him to my oasis retreat and sing “Mon coeur s’ouvre á ta voix…” in a honeyed mezzo, seduce him (rather than the none-too-bright tenor) until he’s unconscious with a contented smile on his lips, and then gently remove the facial fur. I can guarantee no nicks, no pulling, and no irritation. Seeing as it’s him, I can throw in a hair trim, a moisturising massage, and some waxing free of charge, if you like.
Yours for the cause,
Dalilah
Barber of Palestine
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Leigh said this on July 20, 2012 at 4:17 pm |
Oh Leigh!! Your killing me!!! LOL!! 😀
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Teuchter said this on July 20, 2012 at 5:57 pm |
I think judiang had a plan in that regard, too 🙂
great biblical allusion.
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servetus said this on July 21, 2012 at 6:37 am |
Delilah my dear, I’m a little worried about something. Wouldn’t the Bearded Beauty lose his strength along with his beard?
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Judit said this on July 23, 2012 at 11:27 am |
This *is* a problem. Though it makes it easier for us to tie him down so we know where he is 🙂 and thus force him through regularly episodes of shaving.
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servetus said this on July 23, 2012 at 8:17 pm |
[…] “Suspects face arraignment in beard assault case,” July 18, 2012. […]
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Celebrating Richard Armitage and his fans in 2012: Some “me + richard armitage” data « Me + Richard Armitage said this on December 31, 2012 at 11:49 pm |
[…] it’s not a terrorist fan faction like the beard clippers arraigned last summer for storming Armitage’s hotel room, however, it was not immediately clear who would want to transform the actor’s adorable ears […]
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Are Richard Armitage’s ears getting pointier? | Me + Richard Armitage said this on March 17, 2013 at 4:57 am |
[…] Suspects face arraignment in beard assault case (July 2012). Fans in Russia first thought it was serious and then said it was offensive / not […]
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Jokes I’ve made about Richard Armitage that offended at least one person | Me + Richard Armitage said this on June 8, 2015 at 12:23 am |
Too bad this was before Dragon Age Inquisition. I’d make some joke about de-bearding Blackwall. (Google it, it’s uncanny. I may romance Blackwall next.)
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Yis said this on August 1, 2019 at 2:33 pm |
Thanks for the comment, and welcome.
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Servetus said this on August 1, 2019 at 2:53 pm |