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Happy birthday, Howard Stern.
OPINION
Howard Stern is 58 today, and there are many reasons to wish the self-proclaimed King of All Media a happy one. Wait a minute -- hear us out.
Say Stern's name and you're likely to get one of two responses: "Baba Booey to you!" or "Ugh! What a disgusting pig!" If you fall into the "ugh!" camp, 2012 just might be the year you start to come over to "Baba Booey"-ville.
Stern started the year on a very high note when he reached out to fans via Twitter on New Year's Eve, asking them to tweet him their phone numbers so that he could call them, thank them for their support and wish them a happy new year. The gesture thrilled fans and gave the man himself an emotional boost, which he shared with his listeners on his SiriusXM radio show.
This summer, he's making the jump to yet another medium -- primetime TV -- as one of the judges on "America's Got Talent."
The announcement brought condemnation from various parental watch groups and more than a few "I'll never watch agains" from the "ugh" crowd. But their vitriol is misplaced. Stern is an unbashed fan of the show, as well as "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars" and "X Factor." In his long career, he has seen a host of musical talent -- and the lack of it -- and is in a very strong position to offer truthful, and occasionally biting, comments to contestants. If you're expecting him to be nasty or vulgar, you may be disappointed, because ... wait for it ... he's actually a nice guy.
A devoted husband and father, Stern has been a vocal advocate for free speech, gay rights and animal rights. Listeners know that despite his bluster, he is a pussycat of a boss and has seemingly infinite compassion for his "whack pack." Just when you think he's finally done with Eric the Actor, he reaches out to help him yet again. He may rail furiously at Scott the Engineer or Benjy or Sal on Monday, but by Tuesday, all is forgiven.
So, on Howard's 58th birthday, we wish the King a very happy day, a very successful year and a heartfelt "hey now!"
Come on, "ugh" people. Give him a chance!
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Whats the deal with Howard's teeth? They look different to me.
Did Dr. Kaufman retire and Howard now sees Gary's dentist instead?
How come Howard looks like Don Imus?????
I'm an advocate for free speech for me only! I sue everyone else who anything to say about me.
the new teeth. the wig. the beard, and i'm not talking facial hair. what's next for the revolution???!!! it's not the same howard...go to sternfanSnetwork for the full story!!!
show me the marbles!!!
I haven't heard stern since he went to satellite. I haven't missed him. we are the same age but he never grew up,
Mutt licks my taint.
Who wouldn't exchange their current wife for a catalog model who is twenty years younger???
Who is this Mutt you speak of? His bulldog Bianca Romijn Stamos Oconnell?
Howard Stern is TRE Creepy. Happy Birthday anyway
I'm talking about some bloated, wanna-be electrician who calls himself Mutt, and his personal proctologist "Dr." Ivan.
Will the Catholic Church ever formally recognize the great Beth Ostrosky as a true saint????
Hmmm...what does NBC have that I can beg to be given for free?
Should NBC be hiring somebody that openly and proudly admits on his show that he locks himself in the bathroom and masterbates to babysitter porn??
Should NBC be hiring somebody that openly and proudly mocks somebody (Dick Clark) who has had a stroke???
I heard that Howard plays with his IPAD when he takes a dump or masterbates...Would you touch that thing????
I hope NBC doesn't expect any effort from this person on AGT, he hasn't lifted a finger for his radio show in years. As a human he is beyond vile, he put a mic on his drug addicted employee as he was sleeping off a high and mocked him. Wasn't so funny when that employee tried to committ suicide a few months later. He uses the disabled for content and pays them with crap sponsor prizes while he makes millions. He treats his loyal employees like dirt while bending over backwards for his fake celeb friends. Truly sick and twisted.
Will I have to PAY to watch Howard judge AGT? Or will it be free? Just curious.
I'm the king of finding talent! My wife doesn't poop...now THAT is talented!
What about your RADIO SHOW Howard? We fans followed you and your Revolution to Sirius and now you're leaving for AGT? I thought you only wanted a three day work week?! You can do five day work week with another show, but not the show you got your fans to follow you to and pay for? Enjoy your marbles!
I would have parted with a couple marbles to buy and shut down Mutt's site, but he decided to do it for free when I asked. What a tool. Bow down and lick the King's balzac you bloated tard.
Why Didn't Animal Planet hire Beth-O as the host of "Must Love Cats" ? The talent is oozing out of her...They are missing out on a true future star
Of course I'm for gay rights...I keep Ralph around, don't I?
Is there any truth to the rumor that some of the advertisers on Howard's radio show like Take a Sheet energy strips and Fresh Balls will be following him to AGT and NBC?
The show now sucks. Check out SternFanSNetwork.com. Does Beth look like a horse or what.