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• 91. TMZ, keep doing your thing. The comment about Shawn Johnson was funny. Come on people it was just a little comparison. Some of the readers take stuff way to serious. TmZ was not calling her a wh*$# or something worse. Some of your readers need to get a sense of humor and stop bit!*ing about every little thing and as for the readers that said they weren't coming back on this website anymore, I say to them..GOOD. TMZ doesn't need people reading their website that can't take a joke and have sticks up their A**. Keep up the good work TMZ. :)

  Posted at 12:12PM on 22nd 2008 by PJ

• 92. TMZ WAS the "good guys" in the paps world of sleeze. Show and site were entertaining and funny. No more. Has been going down, down, down. Not funny, pathetic, just makes all of YOU looks like losers. Am done with both show and site, predict you'll be canceled within a year. Megan

  Posted at 11:59AM on 22nd 2008 by Megan

• 93. Passing the buck to Steve J for suggesting the comparison doesn't make you look any better, you dumbasses. You're the idiots who actually followed through with it! While Steve is undoubtedly a douchebag for suggesting the idea, Harvey and TMZ demonstrate further that they have less class than Britney, Lindsey, Paris, Winehouse, Joe Francis, Janice Dickinson, Roseanne, Andy Dick and the entire Kardashian entourage COMBINED. If I wanted to read snarky comments about successful, dedicated children who respect their parents, coaches and country, I'd go to Perez.

  Posted at 11:49AM on 22nd 2008 by Beth

• 94. Come on!! People get so offended over the smallest thing. It really is funny. I'm a proud supporter of the Olympics and every athlete who is representing us. I will admit it is a little childish but it is FUNNY. Must I remind everyone of Spain's Olympic Basketball team who was photographed with "slitty eyes". If you want to get offended by something go look at that picture and e-mail the hell out of the Spanish newspaper that printed it. TMZ was trying to have some lighthearted fun. Which offends you more: light hearted fun or racism? If the people who were offended by the Shawn Johnson and rat comparison would put that energy into calling out the Spaniards for being racist maybe our world would be a better place. I’m not condoning what TMZ did, but I pick and choose my battles.

  Posted at 11:43AM on 22nd 2008 by Stephanie

• 95. burn down tmz burn down tmz BURN IT TO THE GROUND!

  Posted at 11:33AM on 22nd 2008 by JOSH

• 96. #?$!@ u suck it peeps go !?#$@ a horse or rat since ur dick so small

  Posted at 11:27AM on 22nd 2008 by JOSH

• 97. @?#!$ u suck it peeps go @!$#? a horse or rat since ur dick so small

  Posted at 11:26AM on 22nd 2008 by JOSH

• 98. Eveyone takes things differently but, sorry I don't take this as comparing her to a big ugly rat. For those who remember and, for those who don't ask your parents or grandparents. Topo Gigo was a mouse and one of the most cutest and loveable characters on TV in the 50-60's. Just as Shawn is today. Seeing them side by side just reminded me of how cute of a person she is. Really with everything else going on today this is such a little thing to get so upset about.

  Posted at 11:02AM on 22nd 2008 by Lugz

• 99. I am both outraged and disgusted by these comments. ...and before anyone even THINKS it, neither Miss Lohan, nor I, have had sexual relations with this woman.

  Posted at 10:52AM on 22nd 2008 by Mickey Mouse

• 100. tmz, this is the lowest you've gone.harvey, what would you say if this was your daughter, an olympic gold medal winner and someone wrote this about her??you'd be up their ass..don't do this to a child who amde us all proud!you're off my record list!!!!

  Posted at 10:41AM on 22nd 2008 by JUDI

• 101. I think you people are disgusting to mock an olympic hero who all of america seems to find, adorable, classy and captivating. To talk about Sean johnson in such a negative manner, when the man who runs your stupid website and tv show looks like a broke d$%& Steve Guttenburg rip off, is a complete travesty. TMZ should have enough pride in its own country to praise someone for doing something outstanding, especially a child. In watching the way Shawn Johnson performed and sunsequently conducted herself in interviews, I have never been more proud to be an American. It is quite clear that no one at your silly office has even a shred of moral fiber, but at least have enough sense to post a propper retraction and apology.

  Posted at 10:23AM on 22nd 2008 by Joe

• 102. Don't these people have better things to do than bitch about something so harmless? Personally I loved it, and I am proud to say I'll be ADDING you to my favorites list. Thanks TMZ!!!

  Posted at 10:19AM on 22nd 2008 by Veronica

• 103. what the f*ck she ain't GOD so everyone goes nuts for a stupid comment like that, its all part of having fun, i don't think the girl is going to suffer from brain damage for this joke and Topo Gigo that RAT is extremely cute...... and how come is ok to make fun of the Hollywood stars and people walking around, but not her is she perfect??? PEOPLE GET A LIFE!!!!

  Posted at 10:17AM on 22nd 2008 by Tabs

• 104. Hmmm... Given the depth of feeling that this article has aroused, I decided to do some research, in order to substantiate or disprove any of the completely diverse views expressed - and hopefully to settle this most passionate of debates. I have but one fact: Shawn Johnson's favorite food, is... Granola. 'Nuff said ...she's a rat. An adorable and cute rat, but a rat, nonetheless.

  Posted at 10:05AM on 22nd 2008 by Charlie Chipmunk

• 105. I love TMZ and they really didn't do anything wrong here. Half of the people criticizing TMZ said it is ok to trash celebrity teens but not an Olympic teen... hypocrites! Miley Cyrus could be just as sweet and innocent and nice as Shawn Johnson. No one here knows either one. It wasn't even a hurtful comment. Get a grip. If you don't like TMZ then just go away. They say what they want to and they CAN do that because it is their American right. Freedom. Gotta love it! If you don't want to listen to them then change the channel. That is YOUR right!

  Posted at 9:56AM on 22nd 2008 by niki