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September 12, 2008

The People Demand That Hugh Laurie Relinquish His Burger King Gold Card

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It was announced today that Hugh Laurie just got a big salary bump for his role as Dr. House on House, making him one of the highest paid actors on television. From Reuters:

He is the star of the biggest drama on television. Now Hugh Laurie is poised to become one of the highest-paid actors on TV with a new deal to continue on Fox's "House."

The British actor's salary is expected to rise to about $400,000 an episode, or more than $9 million a year, under a pact with producer Universal Media Studios.

Fine. He's a famous TV star, and besides, it's still $200,000 less per episode than Gil Grissom makes. But with that much money does it really seem fair that this man continues to carry a BURGER KING GOLD CARD in his wallet? Surely that card should now go to someone who actually needs it, like Carson Daly.

Hugh Laurie, the people demand that you forfeit your Burger King Gold Card!

Please sign my petition encouraging Hugh Laurie to relinquish his Burger King Gold Card in light of the fact that it's fucking ridiculous.

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gabe, no! i just called for a petition last post!

Posted by: Kevin at 09/12/08 4:52 PM  | Reply
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I totally signed that. Justice must be served!

Posted by: indieguy322 at 09/12/08 5:00 PM  | Reply
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Charlie Sheen makes $800,000 an episode. Where's the petition for him?

Posted by: Beefy at 09/12/08 9:23 PM  | Reply
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Does Charlie Sheen have a Burger King Gold Card?

Posted by: Gabe profile link  in reply to  Beefy's comment at 09/12/08 11:55 PM  | Reply
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Hugh Laurie is best!!! Hugh Laurie forever !! he's the most charming)))m m m kisses)))

Posted by: Riley - Photostock Expert at 11/28/08 6:30 AM  | Reply
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