NEW RULE

Schadenfreude is distasteful.

On Monday, Britney Spears forfeited child custody. Subsequently, CNN chastised her. They excoriated her appearance, lifestyle, and talent. Obviously, Spears’ setback is self-inflicted. However, Spears lost her children. No one should enjoy that. Spears is not evil. She is not O.J. Simpson or Michael Vick. She is merely oblivious. CNN’s reaction was reprehensible. Mocking stupidity is acceptable. Mocking tragedy is asinine.