Well. I lost the bet. You see, the other half and I had a running joke about how long it would take Lindsay Lohan to be back in the public spotlight for drug and alcohol abuse. I gave her too much credit and guessed October. The husband insisted she'd be in earlier.
Clearly, he's more savvy on the addictive habits of the rich and famous.
However, late last night, she was granted a $300,000 bail. I mean heaven forbid we actually follow through on crime and punishment. Since we're now destined to see LiLo's mug all over the TV for the next lil' bit, I thought I'd take a trip down memory lane and share some of my most favorite, ridiculous celebrity mug shots.
Apparently on his way home from a luau, Nick Nolte was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for driving under the influence. Sadly, Erik Estrada was not at the scene of the crime.Of all the wild and crazy things to get arrested for, Microsoft super rebel Bill Gates found himself in jail in 1977 for a traffic violation. Way to push societal limits, Billy.This cast mate from MTV's The Real World: Key West was apprehended with misdemeanor assault charges after she bit her boyfriend in a domestic dispute. Based on her smeared eye makeup, she was clearly a bit from misunderstanding the notion of taking a bite out of crime.This mugshot from 2006 was taken in after cocaine possession and drunk driving charges in Arizona. Apparently he was savoring the taste of liquor on his lips. Oh, James Brown...domestic violence doesn't make anyone feel good. In 2004, the Godfather of Soul was accused of pushing his wife onto the floor during an argument. If he's not careful, he may need to change his tune to "Papa's Got A Brand New Body Bag." But seriously...what on earth is going on with his dopey smile and what appears to be an obnoxiously colored fleece robe? And come somebody get the poor man a comb!? (Side note, maybe the second shot is Mr. Brown is sporting his Elphaba costume?)
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In 2006, Uncle of Bam Margera (from "Viva La Bam") was charted with two counts of sexual assault on a minor. While the charges are both disgusting and disturbing, the photo is one that can't be ignored for the creep factor.Even early in his career, David Bowie rocked the weird look. After a concert in upstate New York, Bowie was apprehended on felony pot possession charges along with Iggy Pop. In spite of this photo being taken in 1976, it looks as if it comes from the 40's.Can someone please tell me WHY Gary Coleman looks like a Gremlin in his mugshot? Earlier this year Gary was brought in on a warrant out for his arrest from a prior assault charge. Hopefully the bailiff didn't let him eat after midnight and for the love of all that is good, kept him away from water!In 1970 after a scuffle with a Cleveland cop, Jane Fonda found herself in jail when caught with a large quantity of pills after going through customs. The fist pump in her mug shot resembles her assault charge.Apparently the Jersey Shore Guidette can't hold her Jaeger. Charged with disorderly conduct from being excessively drunk, she was brought into the Seaside Heights Jail in the summer, but she's fighting the charges. No doubt The Situation and crew gave valiant first pumps at this tragically awesome photo (love the streaky mascara). And speaking of fist pumps...
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The original Thomas Crown could have pulled off the perfect crime in spades. But Steve McQueen, even in his peace-filled mug shot, just couldn't fly under the radar when he was caught driving under the influence in Anchorage.Back in September 2004, everyone's favorite "Growing Pains" daughter was arrested for drunk driving after rolling her SUV with her three sons and husband in the car. Clearly she wasn't paying attention during the episode "Second Chance" where her character's boyfriend Sandy (played by Matthew Perry) died in a drunk driving accident. Shame on her.
