View Full Version : Dude, You're getting a Cell!


Brian Damage
02-10-2003, 04:52 PM
I saw this on the internet today about the Dell Computer dude.

NEW YORK — Benjamin Curtis, better known as "Steven," the Dell Computer pitchman,
was arrested Sunday night for marijuana possession, a misdemeanor, according to New
York City police.

Curtis, a 22-year-old actor famous for the phrase, "Dude, you're
getting a Dell," had not been arraigned and was still being held,
according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

The Web site TheSmokingGun.com quoted police sources as
saying Curtis was holding a "small bag of marijuana" when he was
arrested near the corner of Ludlow and Rivington
streets on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

The Dell Dude's agent, Bonnie Schumofsky, had no comment until
"we know what's going on."

Ian
02-10-2003, 04:55 PM
Doesn't surprise me, he looks like a stoner.

*PinkLady*
02-10-2003, 04:56 PM
Seems like it happens to everyone famous, although the Dell guy is kind of a surprise.

Georgia's on my Mind
02-10-2003, 05:00 PM
what a loser

*ShortCake*
02-10-2003, 05:08 PM
He was a dork anyways.. I couldnt stand him!

AllIWantIsYourClutch
02-10-2003, 05:15 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Babes_Cat
02-10-2003, 05:22 PM
At first I thought this was about cell phones.... :crazy: Eh, sucks for him....

Babes_Cat
02-10-2003, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Lu Delgado
:lol: :lol: :lol: Well said.

Chocoholic
02-10-2003, 05:48 PM
Anyone remember that SNL Weekend Update skit that made fun of Steve? That was funny! :lol:

"Dude, I'm getting some Thorazine!"

TJL
02-10-2003, 05:57 PM
Dude, You're gettin a cell...

Good one Brian..

:lol:

Kay Scarpetta
02-10-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by WingsFan
Anyone remember that SNL Weekend Update skit that made fun of Steve? That was funny! :lol:

"Dude, I'm getting some Thorazine!"
:lol:

Titania
02-10-2003, 06:45 PM
LOL, poor steven.... :rolleyes:

~LadyJess~
02-10-2003, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by Babes_Cat
At first I thought this was about cell phones.... :crazy: Eh, sucks for him....

:lol: So did I!

*Marilyn Monroe*
02-10-2003, 06:51 PM
Hmm...fame does that to you. Although he's not all THAT famous.

fr00ti
02-10-2003, 07:36 PM
Dude, youre a ******! :rolleyes:

Barnabas1
02-10-2003, 07:39 PM
Oh no! Wait until Marlene sees this!

White_Daisy
02-10-2003, 08:01 PM
....:eek:
Dude, you're getting a Dell! (http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/02/10/dell.dude.arrest/index.html)

Krystal Lake
02-10-2003, 08:03 PM
Yep. It's already being discussed in the cleverly named "Dude, You're Getting a Cell!" thread: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?threadid=59006 :lol:

Seriously..is this a shock to anyone?

White_Daisy
02-10-2003, 08:06 PM
Oh well, sorry folks. Wasn't paying attention and only opened the news now after a long day at school:D :cool:

Swimfan85
02-10-2003, 08:12 PM
I thought he was hot and still do...he isnt going to get any time,maybe a small probation.. so why must the news publicize this really? I dont think its that big of a deal, prob b/c I have a lot of friends who smoke and ****, but I dont.....

TJL
02-10-2003, 08:14 PM
Me thinks those sneaky Dell Interns are somehow behind this...

;)

Rockapella722
02-10-2003, 08:24 PM
.::nearly dies laughing::.

Czas na Zywiec
02-10-2003, 08:32 PM
Too bad Nate was banned. He'd be in tears.

Brett Ferino
02-10-2003, 08:54 PM
NEW YORK - Dude, you're getting busted!!!

The actor who gained fame and a cult following as the slacker "Steven" in commercials for Dell computers was arrested buying a small bag of marijuana, police said.

Benjamin Curtis, a 22-year-old New York University drama student, was arraigned Monday on a misdemeanor drug possession charge. The charge assumes a suspect is not carrying more than a "use amount" — enough to roll several marijuana cigarettes.

Police said he was arrested Sunday night on the Lower East Side after officers on a drug detail spotted him buying a small bag of marijuana from Omar Mendez, 19. Mendez faces drug sale and possession charges.

Curtis' portrayal of a surfer type who proclaims, "Dude, yer gettin' a Dell!" drove up computer sales and spawned T-shirts, caps, and backpacks, along with Web sites and online fan clubs.

At the arraignment, Criminal Court Judge Ellen Coin advised Curtis that his case will be dismissed, and his record expunged, if he avoids arrest during the next year.

Asked if he understood, Curtis said, "Yes, ma'am."

Outside court, Curtis' lawyer, James Moschella, said: "We are confident that at the appropriate time, the charges will be dismissed."

AllIWantIsYourClutch
02-10-2003, 09:21 PM
HOW MANY TOPICS DO WE HAVE TO HAVE ABOUT THIS?!?!?!?!?!

Brett Ferino
02-10-2003, 09:24 PM
wha???

Brian
02-10-2003, 09:40 PM
There have already been several other topics about this. Next time, look before you post, there wasn't a lot of threads to browse through.

DarleneIllyria
02-10-2003, 09:49 PM
Damn, I wanted him to return to them Dell ads. They prob. won't take him back now. I still hate those interns. I'll leave it at that because I could make this whole post into a bash post towards those interns. Why did you go and get caught, Steve? :(

Rhiannon
02-10-2003, 10:21 PM
haha that's funny

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
02-10-2003, 10:37 PM
i still think he rocks :) lol

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
02-10-2003, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by Original Prankster
Too bad Nate was banned. He'd be in tears.
yoru welcome

Brian
02-10-2003, 10:40 PM
Originally posted by Original Prankster
Too bad Nate was banned. He'd be in tears.

:rotflmao:

SBTB Geek
02-11-2003, 12:50 AM
I was about to post this just to poke fun at RainMan. :D

~*Hannah_Lee*~
02-11-2003, 12:51 AM
Originally posted by JOHN LENNON LIVES
Doesn't surprise me, he looks like a stoner.

:lol: That is hilarious. "dude you're getting a cell!" You people crack me up.

ThomasE
02-11-2003, 01:50 AM
Man, don't we have any good role models on TV that have not screwed up? BTW it is good to be back on the boards. I have not posted in a few weeks due to an eye infection. It is great to have my eyesight back and posting again.

Janice
02-11-2003, 01:51 AM
Good going Brian. Jay Leno said, "Dude, you're getting a cell." in his monolog tonight, but you wrote it here first today.
You should be a comedy writer. ;)

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
02-11-2003, 01:59 AM
:( My Steves a deadbeat.

Sitcomwriter
02-11-2003, 02:08 AM
They talked about this an hour ago on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" which also broke the "breaking" story that Kelly Clarkson appeared in a gay porno ;) :p

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
02-11-2003, 02:30 AM
Originally posted by Jenny
Damn, I wanted him to return to them Dell ads. They prob. won't take him back now. I still hate those interns. I'll leave it at that because I could make this whole post into a bash post towards those interns. Why did you go and get caught, Steve? :(
Ugh- me too!! Those damn interns-- Id like to throw rocks @ them.

Kristina
02-11-2003, 02:54 AM
big deal! he'll be out in a few days probably or a day...

Barnabas1
02-11-2003, 08:39 AM
LOL, Original Prankster! LoL!

Halex
02-11-2003, 09:58 AM
Originally posted by Janice
Good going Brian. Jay Leno said, "Dude, you're getting a cell." in his monolog tonight, but you wrote it here first today.
You should be a comedy writer. ;)

I agree with Janice. You should look into comedy groups and become a writer. You can think up great jokes. :)

ShakiraRox
02-11-2003, 05:24 PM
Yeh heard about that. That's something,eh?

AKA
02-11-2003, 06:02 PM
"Dude, you're getting your contract terminated."

Chocoholic
02-11-2003, 06:03 PM
I always thought he was kinda cute.

ShakiraRox
02-11-2003, 06:15 PM
I saw this too! Incredible!

Sam Malone
02-11-2003, 08:55 PM
DUDE!!! He's going to jail!!!

Kitt
02-11-2003, 09:26 PM
In New York possession of less than an ounce of marijuana results in a civil citation. No jail time--$100.00 fine. Big whoop.