Conservative Review:
Shamed for working at Trader Joe’s? ‘Cosby Show’ actor quit job, but he has the best response.
On “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning, actor Geoffrey Owens responded to all of the attention he received over Labor Day weekend for published photos showing him working at a Trader Joe’s in New Jersey. Owens praised the dignity of work, saying “every job is worthwhile.”
The former “Cosby Show” actor said that at first he was “really devastated” at the articles, which many perceived as attempts to job-shame him. But after an outpouring of support from fans and fellow actors, he says he’s “doing fine.”
“I really want to thank everybody out there … for the incredible support, the amazing support and positivity that they’ve shown for me,” Owens said.
Owens told Good Morning America that he took the job at Trader Joe’s for “flexibility” as he continues to work in the entertainment industry. He worked there for 15 months, but has now quit because of the attention over this incident.
Owens hopes that the attention he received for working will help people rethink “what it means to work, the honor of the working person, and the dignity of work.” watch
To be honest, I would never have recognized him had I shopped at that store. But to me he is more a star than so many of the richest in Hollywood. God bless those who praise the value and dignity of honest, hard work.
And what will all those who tried to shame him be remembered for?
JUST. THAT.
It’s not about the job, it’s all about being part of anything associated with Bill Cosby.
“It’s not about the job, it’s all about being part of anything associated with Bill Cosby.”
So who’s next? Maybe they’ll out the key grip on the “Charlie Rose” show, while he’s moonlighting at Taco Bell to make ends meet. Social Justice!
An actor with his head on straight? Who would have thought.
A man who likes to work for his money.
Good
Tyler Perry offered him a job, but I don’t know if he took it.
“It’s not clear if Owens will accept the job offer from Perry, because he told Roberts on “GMA” that getting work from his recent publicity wouldn’t feel right.
“I wouldn’t feel comfortable getting acting jobs from this event,” he said. “I wouldn’t mind getting auditions, I don’t mind if people call me in to try out for things, due to what’s happened, but I actually wouldn’t feel comfortable (with) someone giving me a job because this happened. I want to get a job because I’m the right person for that job.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/09/04/geoffrey-owens-cosby-show-trader-joes-job-good-morning-america/1188829002/
@MJA – that makes me like him even more!
I don’t know anything about this guy except that I like him and he exhibits true class in a world that’s increasingly class-less. As to anyone who denigrates gainful employment, F them.
That is something you don’t see out of most actors in hollywood, someone with good values.
Life has taught me that a job worse than “no job at all” is not as common as some would like to think. Working anywhere is almost always better than not working at all.
Sad that guy felt pressure to quit a job he didn’t hate doing. I hope he finds whatever work he enjoys and that stupid people leave him alone.
His daddy Major Owens – sharks still looking for slaves thrown overboard- clip from Rush.
https://youtu.be/N81fOuca8Oc