Pink Puts Her Man-Hating On Hold

Now what, whatcha think bout that, bout that?

And when I say I’m through, I’m through

Basically I’m through with you

Whatcha’ wanna say?

Had to have it your way, had to play games

Now you’re begging me to stay

Pink’s “There You Go” 

 

The fierce lyrics above from Pink’s 2000 album “Can’t Take Me Home” remind me of the good ol’ days when I truly believed that if Pink got into a fight with Mike Tyson, not only would she win, but part of her ear would not be lying on the mat.  Since when does Pink acknowledge men as human beings?  Don’t get me wrong.  I think they are.  But, scorned women have long been able to count on Pink to write a man-hating-lyric or two.

 

It looks like her man-hating-days are over though.  The weird part about it is that this comes in light of the recent news of her and Carey Hart’s divorce.  It was Pink’s publicist, not Pink, who broke the news to People. There is nothing more pathetic than a woman with verbal diarrhea airing her dirty laundry to the world.  Take the Pam Anderson and Kid Rock divorce.  Anderson began ranting to the media about how awful Kid Rock was, only to make herself look worse.  While a celebrity’s publicist should be the one to briefly share the news, it is still acceptable for the celebrity to do it, as long as it’s done tastefully.

 

A day after releasing the news, Pink wrote a message on her blog somewhat explaining the situation.  Not once did Pink insult her future ex-husband.  In fact, she praised the man, and even alluded to the possibility of reconciliation later.  This is how it should be done.  It’s understandable that not all relationships end with partners vowing to be best friends.  However, the next contestants on the never-ending game show of Celebrity Break Up ought to take a cue from Pink.  I cannot imagine anything negative coming from her publicist’s release or Pink’s subsequent blogging.  Of the current 79 comments to Pink’s message, I have yet to find a negative one.  Even Perez Hilton had positive things to say.

 

Think Pink: A Celebrity’s Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Up

1.  Address the media.  It doesn’t need to be you who does it.  In fact, your publicist is the preferred spokesperson.

 

2.  In your first statement, be brief.  Spare the world the juicy details.  We may act as if we want to hear it all.  But, trust me, you end up looking like an idiot.

 

3.  Now we know you broke up.  Give us a little bit.  Complimenting and defending your ex is a good touch.  It shows a mutual respect, which, in turn, translates into our respect for you.  Make sure it’s sincere though.  Society and the media will call your bluff.

 

4.  Take some time off, get back to work or completely disappear off the celebrity radar.  Whatever you need to do to deal with this, do it.  Granted, most of us weren’t married to a motocross racer, we still know what it’s like to break up.

 

 

So, here’s to you, Pink.  You passed your public relations test with flying colors.

 

 

Photo by: Dave Meyers