A Sincere Apology From Perez?

     After a few days of controversy, Perez Hilton may have done a little soul searching. Shocking to most who didn’t believe he had a soul. In my previous article I reported about the incident in Toronto. I asked, “Has the queen of mean learned a lesson from this?” and concluded that he probably had not. Perhaps I was wrong because a few minutes ago he posted an apology on his blog and of course, provided a link to it on Twitter.

     He began by saying, “People make mistakes. I have made many in my life, but this past week I have made more than I can count on one hand. I am sorry. And I mean it. No one is forcing me to write this. I am not feeling pressured to say this. I am speaking out because I realize that the last few days have been more hurtful to me- and many others- than the repeated blows I suffered to my head in Toronto this past weekend. I have been filled with incredible sadness and regret.”

     He then went on to basically apologize for his use of the “F” word during his argument with wil.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, and also admitted that apologizing wasn’t easy for him, and that he would take away valuable lessons from this. He claimed that his use of that derogatory word was him “reclaiming a hurtful word”, and that he would donate any money from his lawsuit against Polo Molina, manager of The Peas, to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

     While Perez’s statements were moving and his intention to donate the money was admirable, many still wonder if it was sincere. He posted the apology at 12:32 AM on June 25, and within minutes people were weighing their opinions in all over the internet. Some comments sent to his blog from readers were positive and receptive of his apology. Many praised him for having the courage to apologize and admit his wrong doing. However, others weren’t so supportive. Many believed it was damage control, but perhaps one summed up the feelings of a multitude of people best with one simple sentence, “The damage is already done.”. That was the simple response of BritneyBarnes. Minnesnowta said that Perez had “become the famewhore” he was so quick to accuse others of being, and suggested his fifteen minutes of fame are over. Could this really be the beginning of the end for Perez? Has he alienated too many people to save his career? That remains to be seen, although many hope it to be true.

     Putting the “F” word out of the picture for a moment, did Perez learn anything else? He acts as if this is the only upsetting thing he has ever done, but it is just one in a long list. People everywhere have voiced their hope that Perez would also learn that even if his actions are nonviolent, his words have been every bit as hurtful before this incident ever took place. He has made his lively-hood from pointing out other’s flaws or twisting things into something they are not. As one person who was asked their opinion on the whole ordeal put it, “He has been twisting and hurting people for years, and laughed about it. Now it’s reversed and he wants us to take pity on him. If we do will he be a nicer person? No, he will wait until it dies down and be right back at it. He’s a bully and a coward, that’s just how they are.”. It seems this is the general consensus of most, especially those who have been targets of Perez. Wil.i.am had an excellent tip for Perez, it’s okay to have an opinion and voice it, but you don’t have to be disrespectful.

     Many who aren’t Perez supporters are hopeful his apology was sincere, but refuse to get their hopes up too high seeing as how Perez is infamous for being shallow. Will he change his wicked ways? Only Perez can answer that.