# Christian Bale loses his temper **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 3, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256 "2009-02-03T15:03:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/301 "2009-02-06T23:43:31Z")
> [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](#): > > Aren’t people allowed to have bad days anymore and later apologize genuinely for losing their temper without having to go into therapy? > > Can you really judge he’s got anger issues from this one incident? I think shoving your mom and having a tantrum of that order at his age are indicative of Issues. YMMV. I’ve had some really really bad stuff happen to me and managed not to lay a hand on my relatives or go off on my co-workers like a psychopath. I’m not saying I’m perfect, but I have my temper under control. Maybe the standards for actors are different. ---
**Author:** ![silk1976](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@silk1976](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silk1976)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/302 "2009-02-06T23:43:53Z")
> [@levdrakon](#): > > All I know is, when I watch the new T movie, and of course I will, I’ll be watching for the Oscar-winning intense scene the DP screwed up. I’m curious whether there will be a crowd reaction in the theater when the credit rolls by with the DP mentioned. It was linked by a post earlier - but Bale made an apology and owned up to it, admitting he was out of line. Thats pretty much the end of the story for me! Someone screwed up, they own up to it, no one got hurt, and life goes on. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/303 "2009-02-06T23:54:37Z")
The most important thing is that he apologized to everyone directly involved long before it ever became public. ---
**Author:** ![billfish678](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/304 "2009-02-06T23:58:17Z")
> [@garygnu](#): > > The most important thing is that he apologized to everyone directly involved long before it ever became public. That goes a long way towards tempering any lingering doubts I might have towards his true intentions thats for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/305 "2009-02-07T00:09:34Z")
> [@anu-la1979](#): > > I think shoving your mom and having a tantrum of that order at his age are indicative of Issues. YMMV. > > I’ve had some really really bad stuff happen to me and managed not to lay a hand on my relatives or go off on my co-workers like a psychopath. I’m not saying I’m perfect, but I have my temper under control. > > Maybe the standards for actors are different. Or perhaps your standards are a wee high. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/306 "2009-02-07T00:27:34Z")
Please don’t start separate threads about the same topic, **Equipoise**. In addition, if you think a thread of yours might get closed, the best thing to do is not post it, and contact a mod to see if the thread will fly. Your new thread has been merged into this one. > [@levdrakon](#): > > So basically this is a self-proclaimed “in conclusion” thread because the other thread was too big for you and not everyone agreed with you? In Cafe Society we really don’t want you attacking the motivations of the other posters. If you feel a thread or post is inappropriate, contact a mod and let us deal with it. Otherwise, comment on the content of the post and not the poster. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/307 "2009-02-07T00:36:58Z")
Yeah, I need to pay attention to what forum I’m in. Sincere apologies. ---
**Author:** ![HelenGawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@HelenGawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelenGawn)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/308 "2009-02-07T01:26:08Z")
That “miserable week” comment? That was not a “poor me, I’ve suffered enough” plea, rather Bale setting up this response to the two radio personalities, who have been (apparently) having great fun at his expense: > [@](#): > > _from Christian Bale_\* > I was drivin’ in the car and heard your show, and you made me laugh in the midst of all this craziness. A pretty gracious compliment indicating he’s far from taking himself too seriously. Sounds pretty classy to me. The entire spot [here](http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=274313). _Transcribed by me from above site, apologies for any errors._ ---
**Author:** ![Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brown_eyed_girl/32/3574_2.png) [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/309 "2009-02-07T03:21:12Z")
> [@anu-la1979](#): > > I think shoving your mom and having a tantrum of that order at his age are indicative of Issues. YMMV. I’m sorry was he charged with something? Oh wait, charges were dismissed for lack of evidence. Gee, let’s just assume it’s all true, not a misunderstanding, or something blown out of proportion. Oh and by the way, “shoving” is not exactly synonymous with “[verbal assault](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Bale#Controversy)”: > [@](#): > > On 22 July 2008, Bale attended a London police station by appointment and was arrested in connection with an alleged verbal assault on his mother, Jenny, and sister, Sharon, who called the authorities.[48][49] After being held for more than four hours,[50] he was released on bail, pending further investigation.[48] He has denied these allegations.[50] On 14 August, British police declared that they would take no further action against him.[51] The charges were dismissed for lack of evidence.[52] Overstate much? > [@](#): > > I’ve had some really really bad stuff happen to me and managed not to lay a hand on my relatives or go off on my co-workers like a psychopath. I’m not saying I’m perfect, but I have my temper under control. So, we’re working from bias here, huh? You don’t yell at people or ever lose your temper? Good for you. That doesn’t mean that everyone else who has lost their tempers and yelled at people needs therapy. Anger is a normal human emotion and it doesn’t seem to be a problem for Mr. Bale at this point in time. Let’s try to give him the benefit of the doubt. For pete’s sake, he apologized to all parties involved \*and \*parties \*not \*involved who nevertheless have gotten their knickers in a twist over it because it makes them feel superior to deem him as necessitating therapy. > [@](#): > > Maybe the standards for actors are different. It appears they are since we can all sit back and judge them despite the fact that we know very little about them. Enjoy your sound bites. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/310 "2009-02-07T04:17:42Z")
Way to go, dude. No, “I was taken out of context,” or, “I’m sorry that people were offended,” or whatever. But, “I was an asshole, I was wrong, and I am truly sorry.” (I do hope he heard the remix, though. Because that was hysterical) ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/311 "2009-02-07T04:37:01Z")
> [@silk1976](#): > > I’m curious whether there will be a crowd reaction in the theater when the credit rolls by with the DP mentioned. :dubious: Seriously? No one except a handful of cinema buffs is going to remember his name. ---
**Author:** ![silk1976](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@silk1976](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silk1976)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/312 "2009-02-07T05:30:44Z")
> [@acsenray](#): > > :dubious: > > Seriously? No one except a handful of cinema buffs is going to remember his name. I mean when the credits go by, and there is one for ‘Directory of Photography’, followed by the name. I dont figure people will remember the name, but to those who know about this incident pretty much know its the DP who was involved. ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/313 "2009-02-07T05:51:02Z")
> [@silk1976](#): > > I mean when the credits go by, and there is one for ‘Directory of Photography’, followed by the name. > I dont figure people will remember the name, but to those who know about this incident pretty much know its the DP who was involved. I doubt most people will even remember this by then, or care. It’s already becoming mostly a non-story, and since Bale had a very nice apology, it’s going to become even more of a non-story. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/314 "2009-02-07T09:16:39Z")
> [@HelenGawn](#): > > The entire spot [here](http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=274313). > > _Transcribed by me from above site, apologies for any errors._ For those not listening, he says that there were absolutely no excuses for his reaction, other than those who spends the last several minutes giving. He also used the “I care too much” line; it makes me wonder if he brought the DP a mink coat and some candy the next day ala Ike. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/315 "2009-02-07T14:56:14Z")
I don’t know if this is a direct response to the Bale meltdown (ala Stephen Colbert with Steve Martin), but I thought the [non-work safe](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0KW4ESrZu0)Michael Cera meltdown was pretty cute. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256.md?page=15)