# Ashton & Demi "I Pledge" video--Creepy **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 4, 2009, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820 "2009-09-04T03:09:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/41 "2009-09-04T12:16:03Z")
I only got as far as the one pledging to raise awareness of mental illness. This video certainly does that. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/42 "2009-09-04T12:23:31Z")
> [@Carol\_Stream](#): > > We , the people, don’t serve the government, at all, ever. FULL STOP. Then I’m not quite sure what military service members are doing. Shit, they’re even volunteers. Do you feel so strongly about the pledge of allegiance? In which we take an oath to be devoted to a symbol of our country? Wait – let me guess. It’s okay to take orders from a flag, as long as you [aren’t just pretending to.](http://www.zimbio.com/Barack+Obama/articles/42/Barack+Obama+rejects+Pledge+Allegiance) ---
**Author:** ![tagos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@tagos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tagos)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/43 "2009-09-04T12:49:07Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > **Carol** , you could start by runing the hell away from that government-created monstrosity, the Internet. Run, little one! Run! But not on any govt provided roads though. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/44 "2009-09-04T13:34:23Z")
> [@Carol\_Stream](#): > > I will smile, more, laugh more > I will be a great mother/father > I pledge not give people the finger > To meet my neightbors, to give them a smile > To turn off the lights > To never stop learning and growing, each day. Those are all fantastic sentiments, and except for the parenting thing, I’ll take that pledge too. If it makes you throw up in your mouth again, that’s just icing on the cake. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/45 "2009-09-04T13:36:10Z")
I will note, however, that none of the folks on the video volunteered to send 90% of their income to the government every year from now on. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/46 "2009-09-04T13:57:20Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > I find the sentiment a bit amusing coming from a guy who reveled in placing people into uncomfortable staged situations so he could capture it all on film and play it for millions of people. > > But I don’t see any particular problem apart from that. They like the President, they think he’s on the right track, and they’re sharing that view. What’s the problem? Maybe we’re just being punked. It looks like it’s working. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bb73d2/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Joe_Meager)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/47 "2009-09-04T14:36:19Z")
> [@MOIDALIZE](#): > > I’d describe her as more of an acolyte, perhaps even a minion. An Orc. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bb73d2/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Joe_Meager)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/48 "2009-09-04T14:54:01Z")
Imagine the most beautiful person in the world. Of the gender that gets your rocks off. A stunning knockout. Swimsuit model. Hunk. Now imagine them walking toward you – smoldering eyes, sultry pout, come-hither look – in slo-mo and soft focus. Ooooohh yeah. They want you. And then they break into a big, gorgeous smile. And one front tooth is rotten black. No matter how otherwise dazzling they are, that one imperfection just ruins the whole package. Couldn’t D’Ashton have said everything they did without the “servant” part? Seriously. 95%+ of what they said I agree with. But the “servant” part? Huh? You want to… what the president? Or here’s another example… food. The most exquisite gourmet dish ever invented. Food of the gods. And the hunk from the previous examples places it before you. On a table of gold-veined marble. And cherubs descend from heaven and sing sweetly as you pick up your solid gold fork. And you go for that first bite, and there’s a hair in it. That’s kind of like seeing a video of two celebrities promoting virtues and then pledging to be a “servant” to the president. Ick. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/49 "2009-09-04T14:58:45Z")
I hate Ashton every time he’s on Real Time with Bill Maher. Dude is seriously lacking in the smarts department, yet he insists on talking as much as possible. This pledge was sorta douche-y and it makes me think he’s done acting and is trying to position himself as some kind of voice of his generation or something, but I’m pretty sure I’ve never cared for anything he’s had to say, including this, so whatever. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/50 "2009-09-04T15:21:02Z")
Lets let them have Ashton and Demi! Sign them up as spokespersons for the RNC, take them, a free gift from us! No, really, least we could do… ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/51 "2009-09-04T15:36:05Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > I will note, however, that none of the folks on the video volunteered to send 90% of their income to the government every year from now on. > > Regards, > Shodan What the fuck are you on about? ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/52 "2009-09-04T16:00:03Z")
I’m not a fan of either of them, but would have to say it’s the best work I’ve seen Ashton do in… forever. Jason Bateman’s the man! ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/53 "2009-09-04T16:02:27Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > What the fuck are you on about? That they are all promising to do things that don’t really cost them anything. Not flipping any one the bird - gosh, how revolutionary. But if they really want to help the Most Blessed, Most Holy Obama, they can volunteer to do something that shows some real commitment. Unless it is all a bunch of blather, and they will immediately hire tax lawyers to try to find ways not to pay their fair share of taxes that y’all are always talking about. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/54 "2009-09-04T16:03:13Z")
> [@MyFootsZZZ](#): > > Jason Bateman’s the man! Yes–that was my favorite part too. ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/55 "2009-09-04T16:06:21Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > I will note, however, that none of the folks on the video volunteered to send 90% of their income to the government every year from now on. Dwight Eisenhower asked wealthy Americans to do that. Maybe he was a Socialist too, no? ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/56 "2009-09-04T16:11:17Z")
People certaintly stood by Bush after the attacks. Although, I don’t know if I would go as far to say; “I pledge to support our current president”. I will so long as I agree with what he’s doing. ---
**Author:** ![Normal\_Phase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Normal\_Phase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Normal_Phase)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/57 "2009-09-04T16:13:22Z")
_raises hand_ I am a card-carrying left-winger, and I agree that those two lines are creepy. Even in context. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/58 "2009-09-04T16:19:32Z")
I saw the words “Ashton & Demi” and didn’t even click. I’ve yet to hear either of them say anything worthwhile. But I agree that pledging to serve the President is creepy unless you actually work for the federal government in some relevant capacity (and/or are a member of the Armed Forces, I suppose). And dammit, **wierdaaron** , stop making me laugh like that. Every single thread, I swear… ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/59 "2009-09-04T16:28:43Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > That they are all promising to do things that don’t really cost them anything. Not flipping any one the bird - gosh, how revolutionary. > > But if they really want to help the Most Blessed, Most Holy Obama, they can volunteer to do something that shows some real commitment. > > Unless it is all a bunch of blather, and they will immediately hire tax lawyers to try to find ways not to pay their fair share of taxes that y’all are always talking about. I could be wrong, but I don’t recall any of them saying, “I pledge to balance the federal budget!” or “I pledge to support Cash for Clunkers and other stimulus spending!” or “I pledge to jam universal healthcare down the throat of teabaggers!” Seriously, you’ve got to get a grip. You are becoming a parody of yourself, in which someone says “I pledge to only flush the toilet after I poop” and “I’m going to stop using plastic bags” and you respond, “Why don’t you pay more taxes if you’re going to stop doing those things, you rich liberal!!!” You sound like someone from a retarded lobby for sewage treatment plants, a litter removal company, and the road rage industry: if you’re going to stop polluting and pissing off other drivers, you ought to pay for it, buster! Most of the fucking point (aside from the single, strange pledge to Obama) is that lots of people doing little things can make this a better place. A thousand points of light, and all that. ---
**Author:** ![hopesperson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@hopesperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hopesperson)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820/60 "2009-09-04T16:39:27Z")
Between Cameron Diaz saying hello to her neighbors and Lionel Richie’s daughter pledging to do whatever it was she pledged to do, I am already feeling a lot more optimistic about the future of our nation. Once again, celebrities save the day! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashton-demi-i-pledge-video-creepy/508820.md?page=4)