Slog - Comments on "Owen Wilson Suicide Attempt: Suicide Reports Depressingly Accurate" http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo There's still been no official confirmation from the Wilson family that Owen Wilson tried to kill himself by taking an overdose of pills and slashing his wrist on Saturday, but the speculation is starting to look horribly accurate.... Copyright 2008 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:56:33 -0800 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:24:19 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Will in Seattle Dude, if she was your gf ang gtg and you blew it, you'd be feeling the same way.

Just sayin.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793592 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793592 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:06:11 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Taking a bunch of pills and slashing a wrist is not attempted suicide. I'm sorry, but it's not. People who want to kill themselves put a gun to their head and pull the trigger. This, this is just pathetic.

Suicide isn't a laughing matter, unless we're discussing Ecce Homo, but I really don't feel bad for Mr. Wilson. At all. Dudes got it all. No pity here.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793600 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793600 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:14:30 -0800 Comment by Mahtli69 @2 - I agree. It's sounds more like teen angst than suicide attempt. I wouldn't be surprised if he also goes out and gets a new piercing or tattoo.

]]> Mahtli69 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793605 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793605 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:18:17 -0800 Comment by D Geez, the man has asked for some privacy. I wish this hadn't been slogged.

]]> D http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793609 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793609 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:20:24 -0800 Comment by wench I don't get the totally unsympathetic attitude. It's not like mental illness is known for causing rational thought, or for avoiding people simply because they've got money or fame.

The idea that he's got nothing to feel bad about completely discounts the fact that depression can strike anyone, regardless of how well- or badly-off they are.

]]> wench http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793637 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793637 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:50:29 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @5

Yeah, I know. I would feel bad if I honestly thought he tried to kill himself. The only thing he tried to do was try to kill himself. He pulled it off. Now we can all feel sorry for him.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793638 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793638 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:53:15 -0800 Comment by me Screw you, Poe. What did he ever do to you? Go pick on someone who isn't in the hospital, you jerk.

You don't know this man, you don't know what he did (despite what you read on the internet) and even though he's famous, it's still none of your business.

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793648 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793648 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:58:46 -0800 Comment by S @5 (and @4): Thank you for having some basic sense and decency.

I sincerely wish I was so stupid that I couldn't understand why people try to kill themselves.

]]> S http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793655 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793655 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:08:42 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe He stole my bike.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793663 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793663 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:16:48 -0800 Comment by infrequent @2 yeah. i usually agree. but then again, not everyone has a gun on hand when the thought pops in.

but suicide attempts have their place. if this is the only way he could communicate that he needed help, then it may have worked. it is selfish and unfair -- but so is successful suicide.

]]> infrequent http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793671 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793671 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:26:52 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER I still remember the day it dawned on me how shitty being a celebrity really is- I was watching some "When Paparazzi attack" show on E! and it made me sick to my stomach... just seeing how the bloodthirsty photographers and rabid fans can lead someone into isolation.

Sure the money seems great- Tommy Lee has a fucking Starbucks in his basement! But did you ever consider that he can't walk down to a real Starbucks without being harassed?

How do you know who your friends are, and who's attaching themselves to you like parasites for a glimmer of fame? It must be devastating to have someone (perhaps one of the rare few), whom you trust, completely desert you.

All I'm saying is I'll NEVER pursue fame, and I pity anyone who does in the hopes of some kind of validation for their lives.

Just be careful what you wish for.

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793672 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793672 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:28:56 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe "if this is the only way he could communicate that he needed help, then it may have worked. it is selfish and unfair -- but so is successful suicide."

You got a point, there.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793673 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793673 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:30:26 -0800 Comment by louley So ... he finally saw You, Me, and Dupree?

]]> louley http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793678 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793678 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:39:59 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @13

Bam!

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793680 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793680 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:42:33 -0800 Comment by Mickymse What is wrong with people and the media?

So, if he indeed attempted to commit suicide, the next logical question is most certainly not WHY?

The next logical question should be how much respect we should pay him and his family in keeping our distance!

Depression and attempted suicide is certainly not funny. And just because he's a celebrity who seemed to have everything going for him, doesn't somehow give us license to dig up every detail about what happened and splash it all around the globe.

Jeez, our society is fucked up some times...

]]> Mickymse http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793699 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793699 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:02:46 -0800 Comment by jhell @2 Didn't learn from Royal Tenenbaums?

]]> jhell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793711 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c793711 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:11:11 -0800 Comment by nucaligula as a guy who tried to TRY to commit suicide in a very similar manner, i have to say...

"wahhhh!"

seriously, this is a symptom of needing attention or trying to make someone feel bad about "breaking your heart," or some such other nonsense. it was stupid when i did it, and it's stupid when a celebrity does it.

]]> nucaligula http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794159 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794159 Celeb Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:56:35 -0800 Comment by whoa I sincerely doubt this was anything having to do with a "broken heart". That's media bullshit trying to drum up something. It's doubtful he even had a relationship with whats-her-name.

]]> whoa http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794252 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794252 Celeb Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:49:55 -0800 Comment by yeah #11: That is spot on. There are some celebrities that are pretty much have to be in solitary confinement for the rest of their lives. That's why they're paid so much.

For example, someone like say, Mick Jagger, really can't go outside and definitely not by himself.

I think the best thing to be is an actor that is just somewhat famous so you can get parts, but don't have to fear for your life or reputation every day. Like, I'm sure Stanley Tucci just goes about his business, gets plenty of work, and doesn't have to deal with that crap.

]]> yeah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794255 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794255 Celeb Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:54:07 -0800 Comment by Kaija [sarcasm]
Really? Man, that sucks. And he's so totally smokin' hot...I'd do my best to try and "save" him, help him get over what's-her-name..."
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(*sigh* I spend too much time around my brothers and guy pals.)

Seriously though, is it really a shock that fame, fortune, and the high life doesn't necessarily mean happiness and/or absence of pain? Hope he gets some help and people quickly fall off the schaudenfreude wagon.

]]> Kaija http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794269 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/owen_wilson_suicide_attempt_suicide_repo#c794269 Celeb Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:24:19 -0800