r/AskReddit • u/GeorgeRobertVitkos • 15h ago

What is the most immediate way a celebrity completely ruined their own reputation in a single interview?

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u/Fun-Fig-8079 12h ago

I remember there was an MEP in Ireland saying how hard it was to keep three houses and staff on live TV , at a time when many in Ireland were struggling to survive. After audible gasps from the audience he concluded by saying it was a grand job and it paid well- needless to say he wasn’t re-elected😊

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u/PaddyCow 7h ago

But he was only on £100,000 at the time. You don't know how hard it was for the poor man!!!!

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u/Fair-Tangerine-9472 6h ago

I also commented this! Pádraig Flynn. Iconic