Oh Boy! Boy George picking up trash!

MooGooGaiPan · 08-15-2006, 10:10 AM

Singer Boy George tried out a new look - a street sweeper's orange vest - as he reported for his first day of community service yesterday with New York's Department of Sanitation.

And it wasn't long before he got into a confrontation with the media.

The one-time Culture Club singer, told by a judge that he must decide whether his court-ordered community service would be an "exercise in humiliation or in humility", was ordered to spend five days as a garbage worker after pleading guilty in March to false reporting of an incident.

As he went about his duties, the singer was swarmed by reporters and photographers while he stood a Lower East Side Street. He used his broom to sweep dust and leaves into the lens of a video camera.

"You think you're better than me?" he yelled. "Go home. Let me do my community service. This is supposed to be making me humble. Let me do this," he said. "I just want to do my job."

Shortly before that, his manager, Jeremy Pearce, told reporters: "He doesn't show any kind of emotion about these things. He takes it in his stride."

"He doesn't need to be humiliated. He's a humble person," Pearce said earlier, calling the judge's remarks "an unfortunate comment."

Boy George's workday began at 7am, as a sport utility vehicle pulled up at a Lower East Side sanitation depot. Boy George, who wore dark pants, shoes without socks, a black sweat shirt and black wraparound sunglasses, walked inside without speaking to reporters.

About a half-hour later, he emerged from the building, flanked by camera crews, and got into a sanitation van. With about seven cars following the van, he was driven several blocks and went into a small building with a sticker on the door that read, "NYC Recycles".

He came out again wearing the bright orange vest with yellow stripes, bearing the words "New York City Department of Sanitation", placed an empty rubbish bin in the back of the van, and was taken to the street, where his sweeping was interrupted by the confrontation with reporters.

"Things outside in the street were a little chaotic," said Sanitation Department spokesman Keith Mellis. "We'll see if there's some cleaning that can be done inside."

The singer, born George O'Dowd, has struggled with drug problems for years. He called police with a bogus report of a burglary at his lower Manhattan apartment last October, and the responding officers found cocaine inside.

In June, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Anthony Ferrara issued a warrant for the singer's arrest when he initially failed to complete the requirements of his plea deal. When O'Dowd appeared in court 10 days later, Ferrara warned the singer he could not escape his community service commitment.

"It's up to you whether you make it an exercise in humiliation or in humility," Ferrara told O'Dowd, known for his androgynous appearance and hits like Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?

Defence lawyer Louis Freeman said the judge's annoyance was "based on a misunderstanding".

O'Dowd, 45, initially envisioned a service project more in line with his status as an '80s icon.

He petitioned to spend the time helping teenagers make a public service announcement. Among other proposals to the court were for him to hold a fashion and makeup workshop, serve as a DJ at an HIV/AIDS benefit or do telephone outreach.

The Vance · 08-15-2006, 02:25 PM

hes so disgusting.

Luka · 08-15-2006, 07:23 PM

I read that in the newspaper today. Titled ''Culture Scrub''.

Then again, at least it isn't jail he got for falsing a burglary at his Manhattan flat. I like Boy George though. I prefer the name for the group ''Culture Chub'', as now they're all fat. I hope he does well though, as I like him.

Lmfao another thing, when he was approached his first words were, ''Phuck Off''. It's true what he said though about being their with everyone around.

Cherries in the snow · 08-15-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooGooGaiPan

Do you really want to hurt him? Do you really want to make him cry?

LindaD · 08-15-2006, 08:57 PM

i take it thats him with his new 4 wheel drive

themauler · 08-15-2006, 11:17 PM

drives by boy georgre tosses his trash at him.....that guy and george michels should hook up

**Mariah** · 08-16-2006, 02:16 AM

Good thing they didn't send him to an Old Age home to change bed pans.

Kinda sad how he went from this..

To this...

MooGooGaiPan · 08-16-2006, 02:34 AM

He's come quite a long way from his hay-day in Culture Club.

Angel - The original · 08-16-2006, 03:00 PM

Looks like it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lindad

i take it thats him with his new 4 wheel drive

sevenfold · 09-15-2006, 01:59 AM

greatpost

08-15-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
MooGooGaiPan Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York, USA Posts: 14,413	Oh Boy! Boy George picking up trash! Singer Boy George tried out a new look - a street sweeper's orange vest - as he reported for his first day of community service yesterday with New York's Department of Sanitation. And it wasn't long before he got into a confrontation with the media. The one-time Culture Club singer, told by a judge that he must decide whether his court-ordered community service would be an "exercise in humiliation or in humility", was ordered to spend five days as a garbage worker after pleading guilty in March to false reporting of an incident. As he went about his duties, the singer was swarmed by reporters and photographers while he stood a Lower East Side Street. He used his broom to sweep dust and leaves into the lens of a video camera. "You think you're better than me?" he yelled. "Go home. Let me do my community service. This is supposed to be making me humble. Let me do this," he said. "I just want to do my job." Shortly before that, his manager, Jeremy Pearce, told reporters: "He doesn't show any kind of emotion about these things. He takes it in his stride." "He doesn't need to be humiliated. He's a humble person," Pearce said earlier, calling the judge's remarks "an unfortunate comment." Boy George's workday began at 7am, as a sport utility vehicle pulled up at a Lower East Side sanitation depot. Boy George, who wore dark pants, shoes without socks, a black sweat shirt and black wraparound sunglasses, walked inside without speaking to reporters. About a half-hour later, he emerged from the building, flanked by camera crews, and got into a sanitation van. With about seven cars following the van, he was driven several blocks and went into a small building with a sticker on the door that read, "NYC Recycles". He came out again wearing the bright orange vest with yellow stripes, bearing the words "New York City Department of Sanitation", placed an empty rubbish bin in the back of the van, and was taken to the street, where his sweeping was interrupted by the confrontation with reporters. "Things outside in the street were a little chaotic," said Sanitation Department spokesman Keith Mellis. "We'll see if there's some cleaning that can be done inside." The singer, born George O'Dowd, has struggled with drug problems for years. He called police with a bogus report of a burglary at his lower Manhattan apartment last October, and the responding officers found cocaine inside. In June, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Anthony Ferrara issued a warrant for the singer's arrest when he initially failed to complete the requirements of his plea deal. When O'Dowd appeared in court 10 days later, Ferrara warned the singer he could not escape his community service commitment. "It's up to you whether you make it an exercise in humiliation or in humility," Ferrara told O'Dowd, known for his androgynous appearance and hits like Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? Defence lawyer Louis Freeman said the judge's annoyance was "based on a misunderstanding". O'Dowd, 45, initially envisioned a service project more in line with his status as an '80s icon. He petitioned to spend the time helping teenagers make a public service announcement. Among other proposals to the court were for him to hold a fashion and makeup workshop, serve as a DJ at an HIV/AIDS benefit or do telephone outreach.

08-15-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
The Vance Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 36	hes so disgusting. __________________ Hey babe, can you bleed like me?

08-15-2006, 07:23 PM	#3
Luka John O' Scots. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: City Of Wonder. Posts: 38,731	I read that in the newspaper today. Titled ''Culture Scrub''. Then again, at least it isn't jail he got for falsing a burglary at his Manhattan flat. I like Boy George though. I prefer the name for the group ''Culture Chub'', as now they're all fat. I hope he does well though, as I like him. Lmfao another thing, when he was approached his first words were, ''Phuck Off''. It's true what he said though about being their with everyone around. __________________ 'Cause we were both young, when I first saw you.

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LindaD Adult Chat Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: A place i call home Posts: 3,911	i take it thats him with his new 4 wheel drive __________________

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themauler I talk too much! Join Date: May 2004 Location: in a cardboard box under the bridge Posts: 1,575 Blog Entries: 3	drives by boy georgre tosses his trash at him.....that guy and george michels should hook up __________________

08-16-2006, 02:34 AM	#8
MooGooGaiPan Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York, USA Posts: 14,413	He's come quite a long way from his hay-day in Culture Club.

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sevenfold Intermediate Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Why do you want to know? Are you gonna come and kill me? Posts: 128	greatpost __________________

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