Chris Hanson BUSTED

powderfinger · #1 06-30-2011, 09:40 AM

'To Catch a Predator' Host Caught in Cheating Sting, Report Says - FoxNews.com

Not with an underage girl, but Chris Hanson was busted cheating on his wife in Floria. Now, I normally wouldn't judge, but Hanson has to be the most self righeous, exploitative jerk on tv with that Predator show he did.

I dunno who I was more disgusted by watching that show, the guys who were looking for underage sex, or Chris Hanson himself.

MJ5150 · #2 06-30-2011, 09:49 AM

I got no problem how he handled himself on that show. I thought his commentary and questions were hilarious. The sting was put on by the National Enquirer, so I'll have to hold off on judgement of Chris until more info is revealed.

-Mike

i_got_a_mohawk · #3 06-30-2011, 09:51 AM

To be honest, I can't even remotely see how they can be compared . . .

So what, he cheated on his wife. That's their business. It isn't a crime.

The only thing I didn't like about the "To Catch A Predator" show was, did anyone ever get tried over it? Did it not count as entrapment?

MJ5150 · #4 06-30-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by i_got_a_mohawk

To be honest, I can't even remotely see how they can be compared . . .

Yeah, and that too. Cheating on your wife and catching the lowest scum of the earth are really far apart on my spectrum of morality.

-Mike

6jase5 · #5 06-30-2011, 09:54 AM

Agree with the fact that I love his approach on the show and watching those "alleged" monsters squirm. My favorite part is watching them get tackled, start crying and realize that they just ruined their lives. Ah darn....if only they could bury them 10 feet under on the spot....but I digress.

I too am skeptical about the National Inquirer being involved. Hard to say. Either way, he may have cheated on his wife which is certainly wrong in my book, but it's not on par with the pedo's.

Relic · #6 06-30-2011, 09:57 AM

meh... is this really a big deal?

powderfinger · #7 06-30-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 6jase5

Agree with the fact that I love his approach on the show and watching those "alleged" monsters squirm. My favorite part is watching them get tackled, start crying and realize that they just ruined their lives. Ah darn....if only they could bury them 10 feet under on the spot....but I digress.

I too am skeptical about the National Inquirer being involved. Hard to say. Either way, he may have cheated on his wife which is certainly wrong in my book, but it's not on par with the pedo's.

Listen, I as much as anyone thinks that the guys on Predator were low life, scumbag, monsters who deserved to rot and die in jail (if guilty).

I just had a problem with the fact Hanson was using a vile crime to line his own pockets. He exploited a very serious, disgusting crime, just so that he could make bank.

And I just figured someone as judgemental and pure as Hanson would be faithful to his wife, for godsake... ya know. And no, I am NOT comparing cheating on your wife to abusing a child. NOT AT ALL.

MJ5150 · #8 06-30-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Relic

meh... is this really a big deal?

Yes, it is Relic. Now pile on agreeing with me and mohawk and 6jase5.

-Mike

TJ55 · #9 06-30-2011, 10:03 AM

Another tick in the "don't care" column assuming it's true. Also another tick in the "Pedos should be eliminated immedietly" columnn.

Relic · #10 06-30-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Yes, it is Relic. Now pile on agreeing with me and mohawk and 6jase5.

-Mike

OK OK..

YEAH!!! WHAT THEY SAID!!

CapnSev · #11 06-30-2011, 10:04 AM

Where's "Floria"?

powderfinger · #12 06-30-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ55

Another tick in the "don't care" column assuming it's true. Also another tick in the "Pedos should be eliminated immedietly" columnn.

Unwritten Talkbass rule # 765

Even if you don't care about a post, make every effort to take time out of your day to post how much you don't care.

sneha1965 · #13 06-30-2011, 10:23 AM

I see the irony powderfinger. I can appreciate his show but IMO, I think he should stop since he's blown his credit with this move. I think he should still be able to have a career but not as host To Catch a Predator.

bassbully · #14 06-30-2011, 10:41 AM

Hey he was asked to do a show by a major network if you were in his shoes..what would you say? Major gig..right? I like the way he did that show and loved them nailing those souless pervs. Every stinking one of them needs to be thrown in jail and locked awy till they rot. End rant.

sneha1965 · #15 06-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Personally, I would have a moral conflict if I did,...but then I would have a moral conflict stepping out on my wife. I'm not saying I'm better than the guy. Anyone can fall if they're not careful.

powderfinger · #16 06-30-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bassbully

Hey he was asked to do a show by a major network if you were in his shoes..what would you say? Major gig..right? I like the way he did that show and loved them nailing those souless pervs. Every stinking one of them needs to be thrown in jail and locked awy till they rot. End rant.

From what I understand, the whole concept of Predator was his. He came up with the idea for the show. It wasnt like the network came up with the idea and just decided to up and ask Chris Hanson to be the host.

Listen, I agree they all need to be locked up too. I've said that already.

I just don't think some guy out there should be profiterring on this.

powderfinger · #17 06-30-2011, 10:50 AM

And part of my issue was that Chris Hanson always prestened himseld as a holier than thou, pure, Saint.... so much for that, huh...

Sure he isn't on the same low level as the predators, but he is still a dirty creep for breaking his wedding vows. IMO.

sneha1965 · #18 06-30-2011, 11:00 AM

I do believe it's skating on thin ice though if we start laying heavy judgment on people. We are all capable of falling and it's prideful to think we couldn't. Though I think this is between Chris and his wife, I do think he should avoid hosting the show. Why? I think to do this show one needs to have integrity in this area of life. To go after sexual predators, one needs to be a good example themselves.

aborgman · #19 06-30-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by i_got_a_mohawk

So what, he cheated on his wife. That's their business. It isn't a crime.

Actually, it is a crime in some states.

About half the states in the United States have laws criminalizing adultery.

MJ5150 · #20 06-30-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by powderfinger

....he is still a dirty creep for breaking his wedding vows. IMO.

If it is true, then I agree.

-Mike