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09-23-2005, 09:48 PM
| | |  Rupert's dad comments on the 'autograph ban'
A few days ago The Sun ran an 'article' claiming Rupert Grint's school had banned pupils from asking for his autograph. Rupert's father has now spoken out about these claims calling them 'bizarre'. His agent and old headteacher have also commented. Quote:
A bemused Nigel Grint, father of the star, told the Mercury:
"It's all a bit of a mystery — I don't know where it's come from. He left the school last summer after completing his GCSEs, and even when he was there, there were never any strict stipulations about that [signing autographs]. It's a bit bizarre."
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Rupert's agent, Chris Harris, said:
"It always amazes us when we get these stories, but it's the timing of this one that's really strange. We weren't contacted by The Sun. I can only assume they were rummaging around for stories and found this one in their files. It's not true anyway - he spent very little time at the school because he was filming so often. So there was never a ban."
He said Rupert was "slightly surprised" by the story.
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Richard Hale headteacher Steve Neate said: "Rupert had an untroubled time here because the boys respected his privacy. The headteacher at the time, Dumbledore [Mike] James, made an informal request to the boys in assembly ahead of Rupert coming back from filming just to give him space and treat him normally.
"There were no written rules about it and there wasn't any case of detentions being given because the boys showed good sense. Once Rupert was in school, he blended in. When I came to the school it was hard to pick him out because he didn't have a big following at break or lunchtimes.
"We do follow his progress, but we were amazed to see our name in the press again. There were a few wry smiles here about how out of date their story was."
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09-24-2005, 02:05 AM
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haha, figures
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09-24-2005, 02:07 AM
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09-24-2005, 03:09 AM
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Where do people get this stuff?
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09-24-2005, 03:46 AM
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OH rupert!
He's got himself some great support there!
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09-24-2005, 04:59 AM
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I love Rupert, i would think that since i always hear nice things about him he would sign atuographs all the time for anyone
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09-24-2005, 05:23 AM
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Yeah, figured it wasn't true, I am always weary of stories like this
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09-24-2005, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Aimz Who thinks up stupid stories like that!!! whoever it is needs a new job! ^ what she said...
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09-24-2005, 06:56 AM
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heheh.pretty stupid to think about...banning a student from getting autograph from rupert?ehe
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09-24-2005, 07:01 AM
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That's so weird...I would feel insulted and angry if I were a student at that school too...if it's all a rumor...otherwise I'd feel embarrasssed lol! Poor Rupert! Tabloids are soooo annoying...if only we got married! he he he
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We weren't contacted by The Sun. I can only assume they were rummaging around for stories and found this one in their files. It's not true anyway - he spent very little time at the school because he was filming so often. So there was never a ban."
Yea that sounds like The Sun alright! The paper is likie on of the best selling but why they have to print these stupid, untrue, twisted stories is beyond me! Quote:
"We do follow his progress, but we were amazed to see our name in the press again. There were a few wry smiles here about how out of date their story was."
Yea didnt that come up when it was posted here before! I thought about it and they were like a whole year off  Haha How could that happen! Umm....Well they prob didnt do they're research enough!
I thought it was funny how Rupert was "Slightly amused!" Haha. I would be! Its crazy! But then again so is The Sun!
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09-24-2005, 09:14 AM
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trust the Sun to write something like that
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trust media to spread false stories *rolls eyes*
It's amazing how other kids respected Rupert's privacy...amazing disclipine.....
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09-24-2005, 11:11 AM
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they do this just to sell because they know that the hp fans will buy things with news about hp in them. and this is the proof that they'd been lying. i really don't like it when people fool others just for their own sake.
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09-24-2005, 11:42 AM
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I always enjoy reading stuff like this. I think the Sun was only trying to make itself popular. Glad to know that Rupert acts like any other student in school  | |
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09-24-2005, 11:46 AM
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I think that is hilarious its also kinda mean how they spread stuff about celebs
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09-24-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by WickedSchmuck When I first read it I laughed and laughed! They are complete morons.
You know what? I don't get why all the news sites picked it up - and now you think they'll posted this story? I doubt it. They'd rather focus on the negative, fluffy garbage than the honest truth.  So sick of it - sick of the dozens of sites that have posted this idiotic nonsense. They should. We knew all along it wasn't true; the reason for posting it was, in my case, to make sure fans knew it was rubbish. These type of publications are sometimes read by gullible fans and it isn't right that they make them believe false things about the people they look up to. Quote:
But still to ban it I think is really funny.
But that never happened. Quote:
And you don't seem to like the Sun too much, do you?
As a journalism undergraduate, no. It sickens me to think these people call themselves journalists. I have to spend £10,000 studying to become one and it just makes me lose faith in the whole industry when you see things like this being printed. It's atrocious.
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As a journalism undergraduate, no. It sickens me to think these people call themselves journalists. I have to spend £10,000 studying to become one and it just makes me lose faith in the whole industry when you see things like this being printed. It's atrocious.
My dad and I are having an argument about journalism and the media, and what they do for society. He insists that "while they are important, they're not as important as scientists and engineers." I'm extremely mad, because I, like you, have plans in the journalism field. And of course, the only reason he's saying this is because we're surrounded by tabloids like the Sun the totally ruin the name of journalism.
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Originally Posted by Hermione J. Potter Yeah youre right Emma. But the Sun is better than the WORST magzine ever printed which is The Enqiuier... cos it keep on saying women are giving birth to aliens... I've never seen that in the that magazine........That sounds more like something out of The Weekly World News. I love the headlines of that magazine because they show creativity and imagination, and gives me something to laugh about at work.
I hate tabloids that deal with celebrities because, though people think they have imaginations and off the wall, like with Rupert, they still do the same thing. The ony difference between the Sun and the other ones is the Sun has the worst timing, which made it even more obvious.
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09-24-2005, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SnoggingLupin13 My dad and I are having an argument about journalism and the media, and what they do for society. He insists that "while they are important, they're not as important as scientists and engineers." I'm extremely mad, because I, like you, have plans in the journalism field. And of course, the only reason he's saying this is because we're surrounded by tabloids like the Sun the totally ruin the name of journalism. I suppose it comes down to what you believe. Not all journalists are Rita Sketter wannabes. Sir Trevor McDonald for one. There are many credible newspapers, broadsheets and magazines out there. It's just that the majority buy into the tabloids and therefore fund poor journalism. People complain about it but in a sense by buying it all they're just as bad and are encouraging it to grow.
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Why would someone make-up a story like that...........
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i think this artical should be forwarded to the sun!
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09-24-2005, 04:16 PM
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They probally wanted to make Rupert out to be one of those demanding Child stars!
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Wow, whoever has enough time to make up stories like that one must have no life.
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