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Sarah & Todd talk about reality limelight
NY Post ^ | August 13, 2012 | SEAN DALY

Posted on 08/13/2012 11:54:18 AM PDT by Bratch

Todd Palin is finally getting his 15 minutes of reality show fame.

After being reduced to supporting roles on “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” and daughter Bristol’s “Life’s a Tripp,” he’ll have a turn in the spotlight tonight on NBC’s “Stars Earn Stripes.”

Alaska’s former “First Dude,” 47, is one of eight celebrities competing in military-style exercise to earn money for charity.

Palin and wife Sarah — now a consultant for Fox News — spoke with The Post in LA about the show, their family and life as reality TV stars.

[...snip...]

Q: What kind of effect have your family’s reality show experiences had on your political career?

SP: In my case and a lot of common-sense conservative cases, it doesn’t matter what you do, you are going to get criticized. So, you might as well live life vibrantly and have fun doing what you want to do. As Bristol has always said, “The critics will criticize, the haters are gonna hate, so you might as well dance.” That is what we are doing.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: nbc; palin; palins; realitytv; sarahpalin; starsearnstripes; toddpalin

1 posted on 08/13/2012 11:54:24 AM PDT by Bratch
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To: Bratch

“The critics will criticize, the haters are gonna hate, so you might as well dance.”


2 posted on 08/13/2012 12:16:35 PM PDT by marron
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To: Trust but Verify; caww; Bush_Democrat; cincinnati65; mpackard; Vor Lady; proudtobeanamerican1; ...

Ping to the list! It is time for EYE CANDY! If you have pictures, please post ‘em.


3 posted on 08/13/2012 1:21:56 PM PDT by Jemian
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To: Bratch

Think I’ll pitch ‘em on a new show where Sarah runs a pawn shop, Todd is a bounty hunter, and Bristol is a Bridezilla...


4 posted on 08/13/2012 1:29:25 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Jemian

5 posted on 08/13/2012 1:31:30 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Jemian

6 posted on 08/13/2012 1:33:05 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
Think I’ll pitch ‘em on a new show where Sarah runs a pawn shop, Todd is a bounty hunter, and Bristol is a Bridezilla...

What? No Pickers?

7 posted on 08/13/2012 1:43:32 PM PDT by Delhi Rebels (There was a row in Silver Street - the regiments was out.)
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To: trisham

Oh, thank you. Does my heart good to see that smile, and that twinkle, and the baby blues, and the cleft in the chin and that hair and ...

THUDD!


8 posted on 08/13/2012 1:49:31 PM PDT by Jemian
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To: Jemian

They do make an extremely handsome couple. I can see why TV is interested.


9 posted on 08/13/2012 2:19:47 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Jemian

10 posted on 08/13/2012 2:46:03 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Bratch; All

I wonder if Todd will follow Sarah and Bristol and trademark his name too? :)


11 posted on 08/13/2012 2:50:52 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: trisham

You know, I really strive not to give attention to anyone’s looks...but DA’YUM, he is flatout one good-loking man!


12 posted on 08/13/2012 2:52:31 PM PDT by Ladysmith (The evil that's happening in this country is the cancer of socialism...It kills the human spirit.)
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To: Bratch; All
Stars Earn Stripes:

Official NBC site

Wikipedia article

13 posted on 08/13/2012 2:57:52 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: Ladysmith

I hear you. :)


14 posted on 08/13/2012 2:58:33 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Jemian
It is time for EYE CANDY!

And just in time! Thanks for the ping.

15 posted on 08/14/2012 7:45:10 AM PDT by Vor Lady (Everyone should read The Importance of the Electoral College by Geo. Grant)
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To: Jemian

Thank you. Yum Yum. The military guys were awed by Todd Palin saying he had the right stuff.


16 posted on 08/14/2012 8:23:12 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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