Gothamist: Christian Bale Arrest May Be Part of Mom's "Shakedown"

NannyState

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:51:23 -0500

#5: When you are already a prime ASBO magnet, it's best to keep stumm. #3: Circus clowns have feelings too, especially when you insult their frumpy top hat, huge, oversized shoes, and embarassing horn. And#7: You're lookin' at Nanny State at its finest.

Mr Mel

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:37:48 -0500

Would you believe he is Gloria Steinam's stepson?

Barbj8

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:50:08 -0500

Those Brits will let any clown be a parent.

sinisterteashop

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:50:09 -0500

That would be the first Christian Bale drama I actually want to see.

Outter Burrougher

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:29:31 -0500

and the prize goes to zodak. I thought that the term arrested was just used differently in England - that anyone going in for any time of questioning was considered "arrested" even if they weren't a suspect. Anyone with experience getting "arrested" over there?

chris lee

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:04:02 -0500

Snapping back at your mum is a crime it is. 'e oughta 'ave 'is filthy gob soaped out, 'e does.

henricus

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:53 -0500

Verbal assault is a crime? Nanny state at its finest...

zodak

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:42:07 -0500

the thing is, it was actually aaron eckhart who did all the yelling. but the people can't know this. it would undo all the good that he's done. christian is taking the blame because although aaron eckhart is the actor we need, christian bale is the actor we deserve. he's running because we have to chase him.

babyhitler

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:41:49 -0500

Yeah but they are english. They don't use the words "fuck" much. Can you get arrested for saying "bloody bollocks Guvna!" ?

JRod5417

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:32:06 -0500

Sounds like a petty family squabble. Patrick Bateman can do no wrong, aside from murder, solicitation of prostitutes and an inexplicable love for Huey Lewis.

dev

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:21:41 -0500

i love that she's a former circus clown. it adds essential gravity to the entire situation.

Kojak

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:19:20 -0500

“verbal assault” is a crime there That's understandable in a country which has a rash of Drive-By arguments. Mr Bale's comments must've been very unbecoming of a gentleman of his standing. Such unpleasantness is unwarranted in any proper British household.

Jen Chung

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:14:39 -0500

Don't piss Patrick Bateman off!