"Arrested Development" Star Admits to Snorting Cocaine Right Next to President Obama - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-22-2012, 10:11 PM

An actor known for his work in television sitcoms has admitted that he snorted cocaine at a White House Correspondents' dinner, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

David Cross, known for his role on Fox's "Arrested Development" and currently the star of IFC's comedy "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret," said the incident happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2009, the story reports.

Cross was apparently trying to be outrageous and contends that the amount of coke was tiny, but he did make sure that someone witnessed his stunt, which occurred under a table and within 65 feet of President Obama. He shared the story in the March issue of Playboy.

Cross explained, "It was just about being able to say that I did it, that I did cocaine in the same room as the president."

Cross said he was not "ashamed" of his actions, but did regret embarrassing Amber Tamblyn, his fiancee, who received the invitation to the White House. "I was her date, her plus-one, and she got dragged through the mud because of what I did. She had nothing to do with it. And because of that she’ll never be invited to the White House again. That’s not cool."

As previously reported, Cross was in the news last month for poorly received comments about Jews as he recounted his experience working on the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.” Click here to see the video of his controversial appearance on “Conan.”

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/

AKA · 02-22-2012, 10:18 PM

I used to be a huge fan of David Cross. I liked him even before he was on Arrested Development. I bought his stand-up albums, all the Mr. Show DVDs, and the Mr. Show book.

Over the last several years, though, he's given me every reason to despise him, from the public feud with Jim Belushi to biting the hand that feeds him (the producers of the Alvin in the Chipmunks movies), all the way to this little stunt, I no longer consider myself a fan of this hateful, pompous douche.

TV_on_the_Porch · 02-22-2012, 10:50 PM

Question: When does "under a table and within 65 feet" = "right next to"?

Answer: When it suits the narrative, duh.

How very Foxy of you.

Brian Damage · 02-22-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TV_on_the_Porch

Question: When does "under a table and within 65 feet" = "right next to"?

Answer: When it suits the narrative, duh.

How very Foxy of you.

Oh Porch, I am sorry, did I offend you...I am so sorry, let me apologize to you and Obama profusely. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. If Obama is reading this I apologize to him too. Lord knows, he doesn't need me to make an ass out of him.

dakert · 02-23-2012, 12:11 AM

David Cross and Amber Tamblyn

she must really hate her daddy!

ryan423 · 02-23-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dakert

David Cross and Amber Tamblyn

she must really hate her daddy!

I dislike Amber as an actress, so I have no problem with this! Having said that, as much I as loved David on AD, he seems like a total jackass!

70s show watcher · 02-23-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan423

I dislike Amber as an actress, so I have no problem with this! Having said that, as much I as loved David on AD, he seems like a total jackass!

i agree i like some of the stuff david has done as an actor but as a person i dont think i would like him at all

Retro4Life · 02-23-2012, 08:46 PM

My very strong guess is that Cross voted for President Obama. What a disrespectful way to behave in the presence of someone you presumably respect; he shouldn't have done it no matter WHO was the president, but if this is the way he acts around those he likes, how does he act around those he doesn't??

lucylannigan · 02-23-2012, 08:51 PM

hilarious!! only david cross would do something so badass.

Retro4Life · 02-23-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lucylannigan

hilarious!! only david cross would do something so badass.

I'll bet the President disagrees.

02-22-2012, 10:11 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	"Arrested Development" Star Admits to Snorting Cocaine Right Next to President Obama An actor known for his work in television sitcoms has admitted that he snorted cocaine at a White House Correspondents' dinner, according to The Hollywood Reporter. David Cross, known for his role on Fox's "Arrested Development" and currently the star of IFC's comedy "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret," said the incident happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2009, the story reports. Cross was apparently trying to be outrageous and contends that the amount of coke was tiny, but he did make sure that someone witnessed his stunt, which occurred under a table and within 65 feet of President Obama. He shared the story in the March issue of Playboy. Cross explained, "It was just about being able to say that I did it, that I did cocaine in the same room as the president." Cross said he was not "ashamed" of his actions, but did regret embarrassing Amber Tamblyn, his fiancee, who received the invitation to the White House. "I was her date, her plus-one, and she got dragged through the mud because of what I did. She had nothing to do with it. And because of that she’ll never be invited to the White House again. That’s not cool." As previously reported, Cross was in the news last month for poorly received comments about Jews as he recounted his experience working on the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.” Click here to see the video of his controversial appearance on “Conan.” http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/
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02-23-2012, 08:46 PM	#8
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	My very strong guess is that Cross voted for President Obama. What a disrespectful way to behave in the presence of someone you presumably respect; he shouldn't have done it no matter WHO was the president, but if this is the way he acts around those he likes, how does he act around those he doesn't??
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02-22-2012, 10:18 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I used to be a huge fan of David Cross. I liked him even before he was on Arrested Development. I bought his stand-up albums, all the Mr. Show DVDs, and the Mr. Show book. Over the last several years, though, he's given me every reason to despise him, from the public feud with Jim Belushi to biting the hand that feeds him (the producers of the Alvin in the Chipmunks movies), all the way to this little stunt, I no longer consider myself a fan of this hateful, pompous douche.

02-22-2012, 10:50 PM	#3
TV_on_the_Porch anything good on? Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 879	Question: When does "under a table and within 65 feet" = "right next to"? Answer: When it suits the narrative, duh. How very Foxy of you.

02-23-2012, 12:11 AM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	David Cross and Amber Tamblyn she must really hate her daddy!

02-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#9
lucylannigan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 8	hilarious!! only david cross would do something so badass.