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[DJMicLuv]

Are those track marks on his left arm?

He's running a train service around his body? What sort of fucking MADNESS is this?

 

[J2d]

Whatever. Maybe it is a performance art piece like the Joaquin Phoenix bit.

He's better at it than Joaquin at least.

 

[Kraftwerk]

Sucks. He had, and still has a lot of potential to be a great actor. Hopefully he gets the help he needs.

 

[PhoenixDark]

These people live a fantasy life for their childhood, teens, and early 20s before crashing in adulthood. It happens all the time with child stars, and most of them aren't prepared mentally (or financially) for it.

 

[DJMicLuv]

That article left out the part where he was escorted out by the police in tears. A friend of ours was at the performance and saw the whole thing.

If even the police are crying over his behaviour it must be serious.

 

[Ivan 3414]

If even the police are crying over his behaviour it must be serious.

 

[PAULINK]

oh even stevens

 

[vicissitudes]

Many of these posts sound eerily similar to the thread when Amanda Bynes first started doing crazy things.

 

[DarkKyo]

His crazy antics are enjoyable to watch, but I seriously hope he doesn't go overboard. If he got help, cleaned himself up, and made the right moves he could easily get back in the game. It's not like he doesn't have the talent or the looks... just a weird, weird rough spot right now.

 

[Loakum]

Shia definitely needs some professional mental help. If he gets the help he most certainly needs...he can come back to showbiz. I remember how wacked out on drugs, Robert Downey Jr was, but now (clean and sober) he's one of the biggest stars in the world.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Shia definitely needs some professional mental help. If he gets the help he most certainly needs...he can come back to showbiz. I remember how wacked out on drugs, Robert Downey Jr was, but now (clean and sober) he's one of the biggest stars in the world.

People love a come back.

 

[m_shortpants]

Why do all these Disney / Nick child actors grow up so fucked up?

 

[besada]

What sets this off in a person?

Mood disorders often don't show up in people until their mid-twenties to mid-thirties. Shia is just about the right age for a mood disorder onset. Hopefully, if that's what's going on, he gets help.

 

[Chezzymann]

These people live a fantasy life for their childhood, teens, and early 20s before crashing in adulthood. It happens all the time with child stars, and most of them aren't prepared mentally (or financially) for it.

Yep, this is just the latest in what appears to be a very regular pattern for child stars.

 

[Loakum]

People love a come back.

indeed.

 

[strafer]

I'll be 30 in three years.. hope I don't loose my shit.

 

[Moon Patrol Pilot]

For some reason I'm expecting another:

out of this.

Wouldn't be surprised... You know, with the plagiarism and all.

 

[Coins]

Hmmmmm. I still think its all fake.

 

[Effnine]

Sad to hear ... I actually always liked Shia in the movies he did ... fame is a bitch

 

[Wazzy]

I do not like him at all but it sounds like he's having a mental breakdown so I hope he gets the help he needs.

I also hope the family steps in.

 

[Stinkles]

That video is the best music video ever. HAPPY

 

[Pops Maellard]

Coping with his role in the Transformers films must have been far more difficult than I imagined.

 

[Bloodrage]

For some reason I'm expecting another:

out of this.

Yeah no. Joaquin Phoenix is an epic troll. Shia is just a plagiarizing piece of shit.

 

[MisterAnderson]

Maybe he was tripping on some psychedelics or something.

 

[NateDog]

I never even heard about any of his previous issues or his family issues, sounds like he's in a dire state if he left in tears too. I hope things work out for him and he gets some help.

 

[sappyday]

Many of these posts sound eerily similar to the thread when Amanda Bynes first started doing crazy things.

It's probably the same case. Unless he's trying to be the next Andy Kaufman, the dude needs help and guidance whether it's an act or not.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Maybe he was tripping on some psychedelics or something.

That doesn't excuse you from being a dick in public.

HIs constant need to act out and direct attention to himself despite "not being famous" is a clear sign that he needs help that the spotlight is not giving him.

 

[Game-Biz]

What a piece of shit. Really hope he gets help.

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

I remember thinking this dude was kinda off back when project green light was on hbo like 10 years ago. Hopefully he gets some help. Talented guy for sure.

 

[GodParticle]

Famous levels rising

 

[statham]

 

[tanooki27]

 

[- J - D -]

Did someone remind him the new Transformers flick was just released?

In all seriousness, if he does have a problem, I hope he gets help (and real help, not enabling).

 

[MisterAnderson]

That doesn't excuse you from being a dick in public.

HIs constant need to act out and direct attention to himself despite "not being famous" is a clear sign that he needs help that the spotlight is not giving him.

Well of course not. Don't do psychedelics in public and don't act like a dick in general.

The dude definitely has issues whether he was tripping or not.

 

[Vorheez]

I wish him the best and hope he gets help.

He needs help. Shits not funny. Someone should notice and help him out. Friends, family.. anyone.

This. Situation is nothing to laugh at, mental health is no joke and Shia needs medical attention. I truly wish him the best and hope he comes out of this a better man.

 

[OriginalNameGuy]

Get some help m8. It went from amusing to "that dude has issues" a long time ago.

 

[lem0n]

I was under the impression Shia wasn't famous anymore. I was looking forward to not having to hear about his antics ever again.

.

 

[Horse]

Great, now I have that cannibal song in my head.

 

[BobTheFork]

I'm still not convinced he's not doing this on purpose.
It's the part where he's totally fine with being arrested but as soon as they are about to uncuff him and he makes sure they keep him in cuffs.

 

[ruxtpin]

This sucks, I liked a lot of his work too. Was gonzo in the Even Stevens show on the DC. Hate to see him crashing.

 

[commedieu]

.

Does he have a good family or non-theatre friends he can go to?

Maybe an honest open letter might help the guy. It is the age of the internet.

 

[Slayven]

If you read up on his childhood, it explains a lot.

 

[theWB27]

I'm a fan of Shia....but I thought it was weird when he dropped from Hollywood and decided to do "artsy" movies despite his rising success. Slow downward spiral since around that time??

EDIT- He smashed it in my favorite animated film Surfs Up.

 

[ruxtpin]

If you read up on his childhood, it explains a lot.

Where is this?

Edit: found a mess on wiki

 

[Arkos]

Yeah at first if thought it was art, just really bad art, but now I'm worried for him. Hope he is or becomes okay.

 

[Zabuza]

Man I hope he gets better.

 

[BLACKLAC]

it's all an act

Yup.

 

[enzo_gt]

Is it drugs?

I feel like its drugs.

It might be drugs.

 

[super-heated plasma]

Shias carrer:

 

[Broken Joystick]

A shame because Shia could have a really bright future ahead of him, he's talented when he needs to be. He's not an outright asshole (lets people get pictures/video with him on the street) but damn, fame cracks some people. Imagine not being able to go outside because you know paps are waiting for you almost 24/7? Yeah it can be argued he brought a lot of it on himself, but still. Hope he gets the help he needs.