Snooki Says She Doesn't Go Tanning Because Obama Taxed Tanning Beds

Say What? Snooki No Longer Tans Because of Barack Obama

June 7, 2010

"I don't go tanning, tanning anymore. Because Obama put a 10 percent tax on tanning. And I feel like he did that intentionally for us. McCain would never put a tax on tanning."

— Snooki holds President Obama personally responsible for not going tanning anymore in the first 10 minutes of Jersey Shore's season two, which debuted at the MTV Movie Awards last night, although the show's not back until July 29. Maybe Obama is to blame, but more likely Snooki's new gig as spray-on tanner SunLove spokesperson is to thank.

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2 years 41 weeks

Wow, you mean a moron supports McCain? Surely, you jest lol I mean, we're talking about a woman who obviously thinks she's about 30 pounds lighter than she actually is (hence, her tacky, skin-tight dresses) and thinks Amy Winehouse-like beehives are the height of sophisticated hair-styling. I'm not the least bit surprised that she's making deluded, inane comments.

2 years 48 weeks

She isn't even from New Jersey

Gawjuslayd 2 years 49 weeks

Wow! Finally an educated answer from MissSushi! Everyone is so anti-tan and Snooki the anti-christ, I wonder how many people on here that run their mouths on the "dangers of tanning" are smokers or ex-smokers. Haha! BTW- For those of you on the "skin cancer standpoint" take a moment out of your pasty lives to check out the facts. Maybe the daily dose of education will excite you!! http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080107181411.htm

MissSushi 2 years 49 weeks

that was the most ridiculous generalization, victoria. I don't use tanning beds, but the people who do use them in moderation use them because its a faster way to get a bit of color, which generally gives a false healthy glow look. It's dangerous, but so is slathering yourself up with mineral oil at the beach and laying out for hours.

2 years 49 weeks

Instead of taxing it they should just shut them down, it's a health hazzard. Why does anyone want their skin darker anyway, are they jealous of dark skinned people? yet the same people are racist against darker skinned people, confused yet? A tan was something we always got naturally when visiting the beach not something to go out of the way to get year round. Be happy in your own skin!

cirrus1701 2 years 49 weeks

But, when are the extra taxes going to stop? If you agree with this one, what's next? Salt, red meat, Sunkist orange soda...? That has 84 grams of sugar. What about all those silly energy drinks? They can't be too good for your heart. Why not tax those? Enough is enough! I really don't want to sit around drinking a banana-broccoli shake, singing "I'm an Oscar Meyer Wiener," and using 3 seashells in the bathroom. (name that movie :) ) Embrace the responsibility for your own life. The government is not your mother.

janneth 2 years 49 weeks

Yes, put a 50% tax on her talking.

robinlh912 2 years 49 weeks

Can the whole Jersey Shore bunch just go away now? Please? So tired of them

Sundaydrive 2 years 49 weeks

is she saying this as a bad thing or a good thing that she'll be less likely to get skin cancer?

flyinggrip 2 years 49 weeks

and how ironic is it that McCain had melanoma?

reesiecup 2 years 49 weeks

I don't think looking good (or in her case, toasted) is worth getting skin cancer or aging skin.

runningesq 2 years 49 weeks

Also - I don't see how taxing tanning is any different than taxing cigarettes.

bryseana 2 years 49 weeks

The tax is a good thing. Habitual indoor tanning can lead to skin cancer. 15 minutes in a tanning bed is equivalent to 8 hours in the sun. People just aren't educated on the risks involved.

runningesq 2 years 49 weeks

It would probably be best if she just stopped talking.

MissSushi 2 years 49 weeks

You'd think being that vain would be enough to stop them from over tanning... you end up looking a very tired and worn out 45 by the time you're late 20s early 30s when you tan that much. My cousin is barely 32 and she looks about 15 years older because she thinks she needs to tan her very fair skin just because she works in a salon. Selling the product... mmhmm, that's gonna back fire you on pretty soon...

chloe bella 2 years 49 weeks

Ok, so the entire WORLD making fun of her disgusting, over-tanned appearance didn't dissuade her from tanning, but the nominal tax was enough to send her over the edge? I'm having trouble wrapping my brain around that. I guess I don't understand the whole Jersey girl thing because I live too far away, but I feel like if I were ever viewed as being one of trashiest, tackiest people in the United States, I would probably step back and re-evaluate my lifestyle choices.

snarkypants 2 years 49 weeks

hahahahahha this is ridic. oh well. just another reason to love the prez. anybody snooki doesn't like is a friend of mine!

chillchic 2 years 49 weeks

Well, I'd like to thank Obama for this tanning tax. Hopefully my trips to the beach will be less frightful this year.

2 years 49 weeks

The taxes are there for a reason GAW - the medical costs for people with skin cancers due to tanning far outweighs the price of a tanning session...

sarah lynn 2 years 49 weeks

Didn't NJ already tax it anyway? But this is clearly all Obama's fault, since he single-handedly passes or fails bills on his own. She should be thankful the senate passed it because she looks like she got kicked out of Willy Wonka's. She should probably use the time she'd be crisping to pick up a book.

genesisrocks 2 years 49 weeks

She looks horrible over-tanned! She should be thanking Barack for real

juicebox07 2 years 49 weeks

I think this tax is a good thing, if it helps people cut down on tanning. I'm not really against tanning in general, but I'm against obsessive tanning. If this helps people tan less frequently, then I think it's good. Excessive tanning is not only gross (sorry, but that's my opinion. When you tan too much, you look like you just got pulled out of an oven), but it can pose serious threats. I know a girl who died of skin cancer at age 21. Then again, if you don't care about the risks, why should I care about them for you? All I know is I'm protecting my own self by not tanning. Sorry if this has turned into some anti-tanning debate. I didn't mean for that. I just want to express my reasons for agreeing with the tax.

lwimbush 2 years 49 weeks

hahahahah!

2 years 49 weeks

Bwhahahahahahahah! Wow.

Gawjuslayd 2 years 49 weeks

I hate to say this, but I agree 100% with her. I am a Jersey girl that loves that tanning, but to tax it, is really ridiculous. Can't we enjoy one thing without the government going in and ruining it! They make monye on everything else, Obama needs to put his nose into something more meaningful!

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