Flavors of the Week wants to call out the week’s grossest people. Here are this week’s picks.


Ellen Degeneres
We’re already sick of the 2008 presidential election. We don’t need any more crappy, fluff coverage to grate on our nerves even more. This past week, Michelle Obama appeared on “The Ellen Show.” Like any other guest, Michelle was required to dance before taking a seat. Rather than let the awkward ritual die in peace, the talk show host attempted to stipulate which Obama – Michelle or the Democratic nominee – would take the trophy in a dance-off. This is political coverage that is in no public’s public interest.

Leighton Meester
The mother of “Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester is coming out with a memoir. According to Sept. 5 article on eonline.com, the elder Meester gave birth to “Blair Waldorf’s” portrayer while in prison due to a drug-related charge. She is now spilling her guts on everything from her time in jail to her budding starlet of a child. It’s like a syndrome in Hollywood: If the parents can’t hack it and the kid managed to make it out OK, it’s like a golden ticket. Getting out for good behavior is one thing. Getting out and exploiting your offspring is just rotten.


Ledger's landlord
The deceased actor’s loft is still on sale for $4,000 more than Ledger paid when he lived there. Rather than being ripped off for $22,000 a month, the scummy landlord is asking $26,000 from anyone wanting the now-infamous living quarters. Sure, it’s New York and living is pricey. Tact and respect for the deceased, however, are priceless. One trip to the vomitorium, please.

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