(TMZ)
For the benefit of scientists studying the lingering effects of cocaine and alcohol on the central nervous system, Charlie Sheen recently released the following statement:
I have a lot of work to do to be able to return the support I have received from so many people.....
And to my fans, your good wishes have touched me very much.
Like Errol Flynn, who had to put down his sword on occasion, I just want to say, "thank-you."
In releasing this statement, Sheen has scientifically proven that it is possible to remain high out of your mind hours after the party ends, the emergency room is done with you, and you've checked into rehab. Why do we say this?
Errol Flynn still holding his sword
It's the Errol Flynn thing. For those of you who don't live and breathe Turner Movie Classics, Errol Flynn was an actor, womanizer, alcoholic, and drug addict. He was arrested for statutory rape, and suffered a fatal heart attack when he was only 50 years old.
So yeah, we can see the resemblance.
One important difference? The studio system, which in the 1930s and 1940s did its best to make stars look good--no matter how hard they partied. Another difference? Digital photography and cell phones. Google Errol Flynn and you come up with images like this:
Google Charlie Sheen and you get images like this:
Or worse, someone's cell phone footage of him dancing with three women during his recent 36-hour cocaine/alcohol/porn star binge.
Sorry, Charlie. We realize rehab is hard work. But when it comes to rehabilitating your image? Errol Flynn doesn't come to mind. Sisyphus does.
What is wrong with his teeth?