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  • TUESDAY OCTOBER 2 2007 8:00 PM

Meet the Douchebag!



You may've heard that noted creep and "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis is in jail. Apparently the charge was guilty of being a piece of shit? I don't know, I'm not a lawyer. Now, instead of just ducking his head and going about his douche-battle for freedom in privacy, he's created a website hoping to win you over.

It takes a lot for me to side with with religious wack-jobs, and the ones going after Francis have somehow managed the task.

The site is loaded with goofy "headshots" which do their best to portray Francis as a charming, fun-loving dude. Not the kind of "head shots," I'd hope we'd be talking about in a story involving Francis, but, hey you can't have everything...

The site contains a section detailing His Story. It is 18 pages long. Eighteen. Surely the heroic act of him having been born and all his legendary deeds since that fateful day, could've been relayed in, oh, some number less than 18 pages? I think so.

There's also a photo gallery, for all your Joe Francis-photo needs. Like, for example, if you were a particularly unscrupulous charades player, and you needed to get your team to say, "shit-bag," you could point to one of these photos.

There's also a FAQ section. Here's me taking cheap shots at that section:

Q: How did you come up with the name "Girls Gone Wild"?
A: Once I had the first tape edited together, I knew I needed a catchy name. During a cross-country flight, I took out a legal pad and just started brainstorming. I love being creative, so I spent hours writing and scratching out hundreds of names. I finally settled on "College Girls Gone Wild" - and then, at the last minute, I crossed out the word "College" and circled the words "Girls Gone Wild." I had my brand.


Wow, I really feel sorry for those people who got to witness the signing of the Magna Carta or the creation of the Mona Lisa, or more recently, those who watched the great Muhammad Ali in the ring. It really is a shame they don't let you pick the "legendary moments" to witness. Sad, how they were forced to go through life, so much the poorer for never having heard the tale of Joe's momentous feat.

Also, he "loves being creative," and yet it took him over several hundred tries to come up with the title, "Girls Gone Wild." But, remember, he loves being creative.

Q: Why do you think all those girls are willing to flash for your cameras?
A: I think it’s a couple of things. First, girls enjoy attention. It’s a simple female trait that the average girl needs and deserves a healthy amount of attention. Second, it’s a form of expression. College-age girls are beginning to enjoy their independence, and flashing is a way of saying, "This is my body, I’m proud of it and I don’t mind giving you a chance to admire it." It’s as simple as that, really. I don’t think it’s a sexual act. I honestly think it’s just an expression of fun and freedom.


Ah yes, alcohol and drug-fueled, instantly regrettable, underage... freedom. Oh, you girls and your endless desire for attention! Joe sure has figured it all out.

Q: Do you see yourself ever settling down and getting married?
A: Absolutely. I’m a romantic guy, and I am really looking forward to starting a family.


Awwwwww! Right ladies? Such a softie!

Q: Does your job allow you to have sex with a lot of girls?
A: Well, it’s not because of my job; I don’t use my job in that way. I guess the correct answer is "as many as possible." I’m not always successful, but I probably deserve an "A" for effort. My philosophy is that it never hurts to ask...


Fucking high five, brah!

...But as the brother of three sisters, I know very well that "No" means "No."


Yes, because that's the only situation where you'd ever learn that lesson.

Q: Do you really have a private jet?
A: Yes. I took my first ride in a private jet about six years ago, and found the freedom of the whole experience so amazing that I bought a Falcon jet three weeks later.


Who's asking these question, a fucking six-year-old? Hey, Joe, have you ever met a real live fireman?

Q: Do angry dads, brothers or boyfriends come after you?
A: It’s only happened once. In our second year of business, a gentleman called our offices. When I answered, he said, "Who is this?" I told him, and he said, "Did my daughter flash for your cameras?" I looked up the paperwork on his daughter and said, "Yes. I’m looking at her signed release. How can I help you?" There was a long silence, and finally he said, "Well, I guess she wanted to do it, or she wouldn’t have done it." I agreed, and he said, "Long as I have you on the phone, do you think you could send me some free videos?"


See folks, completely fabricated situations don't lie. This fictional gentleman from made-up-land would surely attest to that.

Joe goes on to describe how women are like cats, explain which part of the country has the hottest chicks, and talk about his desire to have a family.

The most shocking thing about all of this? He actually built this site to help his cause.



TheCoolerking seems to be drinking far too much coffee lately. He also sometimes types the word "coffee," when he means, "whisky."

 

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choster

choster

I'm lost
January 2007

OCT 02, 2007 08:09 PM

Speechless in Austin...

bily

bily

Ann Arbor, MI
November 2003

OCT 02, 2007 08:11 PM

This article gives me a "glass house" feeling. It's not like I joined this site for the great articles.

Elly

Elly

SUICIDEGIRL

South Carolina, USA

OCT 02, 2007 08:14 PM

Perfect title. The first thing I mumbled to myself when I clicked on that link was, "What a douche..."

bluepastures

bluepastures

Santa Barbara, CA
June 2004

OCT 02, 2007 08:17 PM

Um, I'm certainly no fan of "Girls Gone Wild" or Joe Francis, but your entry lacks the slightest scintilla of journalistic or even intellectual integrity. You would do well to think twice and construct a cogent, coherent argument before pressing the "Send" button next time. And schooling yourself in English grammar wouldn't hurt, either.

Gringo

Gringo

Spokane, WA
May 2006

OCT 02, 2007 08:26 PM

It's a shame he and the guy from "The Pickup Artist" haven't worked together.

Gringo

Gringo

Spokane, WA
May 2006

OCT 02, 2007 08:27 PM

bluepastures said:
Um, I'm certainly no fan of "Girls Gone Wild" or Joe Francis, but your entry lacks the slightest scintilla of journalistic or even intellectual integrity. You would do well to think twice and construct a cogent, coherent argument before pressing the "Send" button next time. And schooling yourself in English grammar wouldn't hurt, either.


Before you chastise people for their grammar, you should learn how to use paragraphs.

Fucking lighten up.

shapeshifter23

shapeshifter23

San Francisco, CA
September 2005

OCT 02, 2007 08:28 PM

Being the cave dweller that I am, I have never heard of Joe Francis... is this the guy PT Anderson based the Tom Cruise character in Magnolia on?...

Subrosa

Subrosa

San Francisco, CA
July 2004

OCT 02, 2007 08:31 PM

bily said:
This article gives me a "glass house" feeling. It's not like I joined this site for the great articles.



Well, it's not like tmronin or Cherry goes to bars and shoots random chicks when they're drunk either. There's a pretty significant difference, I think.

Seachelles

Seachelles

SUICIDEGIRL

USA

OCT 02, 2007 08:36 PM

Girls Gone Wild recently visited my small town. It was absolutely disgusting to see the women lined up outside and the men attending (who paid $20 a pop to get into the bar!)

My friend and I protested by handing out turtlenecks outside but were stopped by the police.

....I'll get you next time Girls Gone Wild! *shakes fist* mad

bily

bily

Ann Arbor, MI
November 2003

OCT 02, 2007 08:37 PM

Subrosa said:

bily said:
This article gives me a "glass house" feeling. It's not like I joined this site for the great articles.



Well, it's not like tmronin or Cherry goes to bars and shoots random chicks when they're drunk either. There's a pretty significant difference, I think.



Perhaps not. But I can find plenty of sets on here of girls with liquor bottles. It may not be reality but it's still something that is frequently portrayed.

jquincy

jquincy

Dallas, TX
August 2005

OCT 02, 2007 08:37 PM

i gotta say, i somewhat agree with bily, from ann arbor. does suicidegirls.com have that much room to talk? are they and 'girls gone wild' conceptually that different? i've noticed this before in some other articles; it seems like everyone knows there's naked girls to be oogled at on SG.com, except for those who write these "news" stories on SG.com. a little self-awareness would do you guys some good. this is such a weak editorial imitation of the onion...

Tallboy66

Tallboy66

Chicago, IL
January 2005

OCT 02, 2007 08:39 PM



A: Well, it's not because of my job; I don't use my job in that way. I guess the correct answer is "as many as possible." I'm not always successful, but I probably deserve an "A" for effort. My philosophy is that it never hurts to ask...



No, no of course it's not because of your job where your going to make her rich and famous if she just...

But I'll say the new infomercials about food processors and those 2 really short twins selling real estate aren't quite as entertaining. whatever Just sayin'.

Subrosa

Subrosa

San Francisco, CA
July 2004

OCT 02, 2007 08:42 PM

bily said:

Subrosa said:

bily said:
This article gives me a "glass house" feeling. It's not like I joined this site for the great articles.



Well, it's not like tmronin or Cherry goes to bars and shoots random chicks when they're drunk either. There's a pretty significant difference, I think.



Perhaps not. But I can find plenty of sets on here of girls with liquor bottles. It may not be reality but it's still something that is frequently portrayed.



You're missing the point. It's not that the girls were drinking when they got their naked pictures taken. It's that in GGW the girls are drinking when they give their consent to have their pictures taken and then they are taken right then while they are still intoxicated. When someone takes a set on SG, they have plenty of time to decide whether or not it's something they really want to do. It's truly consensual. One cannot always say the same for GGW, as evidenced by the fact that Francis continually runs into these types of legal issues.

jquincy

jquincy

Dallas, TX
August 2005

OCT 02, 2007 08:42 PM

Seachelles said:
Girls Gone Wild recently visited my small town. It was absolutely disgusting to see the women lined up outside and the men attending (who paid $20 a pop to get into the bar!)

My friend and I protested by handing out turtlenecks outside but were stopped by the police.

....I'll get you next time Girls Gone Wild! *shakes fist* mad



you're kidding right? they're "disgusting" for wanting to show off their goods, but somehow you're not?

_Rae_

_Rae_

Tempe, AZ
September 2006

OCT 02, 2007 08:52 PM

This guy really is a douche bag. I can't stand him.

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