Free Katie one day, but not, alas, today
Some of you may be aware of the Free Katie movement, wherein ordinary citizens such as ourselves are called to arms to save Katie Holmes from (some say Tom Cruise, but I say) herself.
Too late, I suppose, since they were married yesterday. But there’s still the inevitable divorce, and we can help her escape then and build a wall around her, a million (or fifty–whichever of you is available that day) people strong, all united to shield Katie (also known as my favorite heroine from one of my guilty pleasure shows, Dawson’s Creek–and I’ve asked you not to judge me about that) from the folly of her twenties.
Thought you’d like this report from Meg Cabot and Michele Jaffe, who were apparently there (in a sort of make-believe way) at the wedding in Italy yesterday. Pay special attention to the vows, which are real in the sense that they were spoken (not in the sense that they’re real real, you know?). Anyway, thought you’d enjoy this. I certainly did.
And please keep Katie in your thoughts. She’ll need us one day. Perhaps soon. One can only hope.
[tags]Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Meg Cabot, Michele Jaffe, Scientology Weddings[tags]
November 19th, 2006 at 1:51 pm
Hi!
I’m the creator of FreeKatie.net and the original t-shirts. I just wanted to say “hello” and let you know that FreeKatie.NET is the site that originated and is still tracking the TomKat media swirl.
Stop by to say hello. It is still quite active and fun.
November 19th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Thanks for letting me know, Sheila. I’ve fixed the link here, because you’re right–you are the one I found first.
Thanks for your important work. Katie needs us.
November 19th, 2006 at 6:26 pm
You know, “Free Willy” still costs $3 to rent and I strongly suspect more false advertising here….
How much for a FREE Katie T-shirt?
Thought so….
November 19th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
I feel like such a rube.
November 19th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Yeah, the whole thing is weird, but the contract — I mean, *marriage* worked out well for Nicole.
November 19th, 2006 at 7:40 pm
I checked out Meg’s blog(man,those pictures of Katie are so prisoner of war-ish!)and if those are the actual vows,Katie needs a rescue squad STAT!
“Remind him(Tom) that you have necessities and follies”? and this little gem:
“Now, Tom, girls need clothes, and food and tender happiness and frills. A pan, a comb, perhaps a cat. All caprice, if you will. But still they need them. Do you then provide? Do you?”
That’s a lousy pre-nup,if you ask me!
November 19th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
Ha! I agree about those photos, Lady T–very POW-ish.
I rented one of the season seven X-Files the other day, and there was Mimi Rogers playing Mulder’s ex-whatever (you remember when she was on, right?), and all I could think was how could such a grown woman ever married Tom Cruise.
Diana, I disgree that Nicole made out well. I think that was probably a heart-crushing shock for her when he dumped her right before the California 10-year rights kicked in.
But I agree with your point about the *marriage.* What do we really think that and this one are all about?
November 19th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Free Katie shirts are of course free* because of the very special and important spirit of the movement.
*free plus an initial manditory donation of 10.99, shipping and sales tax for California.
November 19th, 2006 at 8:18 pm
Sheila, thank you for putting Patrick in his place. Please stop by every day.
November 19th, 2006 at 8:21 pm
Mimi Rogers is the one who lured Tom to the dark side, er, Scientology.
November 19th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
Heather, are you sure? I thought she was scornful of it. Maybe I’ve just totally forgotten all my Tom and Mimi trivia (must have pushed it aside for Tom and Penelope trivia or something).
I’m going to bed now, but let’s please continue unraveling this in the morning. I can’t believe I can sleep when this isn’t resolved yet, but can’t fight it any longer.
And Heather, does the fact that you’re able to comment on the blog mean your children have stopped projectile vomiting? High five!
To be continued . . .
November 20th, 2006 at 5:48 am
I think we are looking at this all wrong. I don’t think we should mobilize Operation:DawsonSaveJoey.
What if Katie is taking one for the team? Someone has to marry Tom. Can’t you women realize the sacrifice she is making for you? She jumped on the grenade in the trench. That’s the problem. Women don’t watch enough gory war movies to recognize the nobility of one saving the rest at the expense of their own life. Women try to save everyone and men know that in the end, that kills everyone.
If you aren’t going to jump on the grenade, at least push someone else on to it.
Can I ask one thing?
Why do we care?
Do I care that Bill Gates is curing the poor nations of the world so he can turn them into cyborgs?
Do I care that Madonna kidnaps children from third world nations and then eats their toes to atone for her husband’s movies?
Do I care that the world is headed toward an all out religious war between the Mormons, the Scientologists and the Canadians?
I’m just asking.
November 20th, 2006 at 7:52 am
From Wikipedia: Mimi Rogers
Her father was Jewish and a Holocaust survivor, while her mother was Christian. Rogers later became a member of the Church of Scientology. Her first husband, Jim Rogers, was also a Scientologist. They were married from 1977 until 1980. Her second husband was actor Tom Cruise; they were married from 1987 until 1990. She introduced Cruise to Scientology. According to Tilman Hauser’s list of Scientology celebrities, Rogers’ status in the church is unknown, but it is believed that she is no longer active but still retains many of the beliefs. She also led others besides Cruise to the church, including Sonny Bono and football player John Brodie, for whom she served as auditor.
(And fyi…there has been no more vomitting, but I won’t believe there is an all clear until tomorrow.)
November 20th, 2006 at 8:08 am
Thanks for clearing that up, Heather. Good luck with the barfing (and lack thereof).
Patrick, you have a lot of things on your mind, poor fella. Good luck with all that.
November 20th, 2006 at 8:39 am
OF COURSE WE CARE! If she doesn’t get it together soon it will ruin all chances of a Dawson’s Creek Christmas Special 2008!
Please please please…all of you stop by the message boards at FreeKatie.net. I think you’d have a blast and meet some very funny folk.
Sheila
Oh and they are ACTUALLY FREE. Although all the cool people there have a Free Katie mug.
November 20th, 2006 at 11:11 am
i’m with patrick. the woman is a saint. i can finally get some rest without that dog houndin’ me day and night. thanks katie. now if someone could please step up and get that damn ethan hawke off my back. sheila can you lend a hand here?