Who do you think you are? Mel Gibson?

Imagine my surprise when I went to nytimes.com today and saw this headline: "Dior Fires John Galliano After Bigotry Complaints".

For those of you who don't follow fashion, John Galliano has always been a darling of the fashion industry. Critically acclaimed and beloved for his Jack Sparrowesque style, he's been the creative director of Dior for 15 some odd years...and now he's being charged with saying anti-Semitic remarks at a Paris bar. Ahh how the mighty have fallen.

Yes, he may have been drunk and someone caught his comment out of context, but as a general rule that it is never going to end well when you shout, "I love Hitler!" in a crowded bar. Too soon. Too soon.

Maybe he's inhaled too much hairspray or his manorexia has clouded his judgement but either way, bravo LVMH for firing him. They could have easily brushed it off so they wouldn't have to lose him, especially with their fall showing coming up soon. You'd think that as a man who frequently dresses like a gay pirate, he'd be more open-minded.

Congratulations, Mr. Galliano. You have now joined the ranks of famous people who ruined their careers by shouting prejudiced remarks. Senior members include Mel Gibson, Don Imus, Charlie Sheen and Rush Limbaugh. A representative will be by shortly to tattoo "ASSHOLE" to your forehead. Have a good day.