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Blind Sided!
« on: August 14, 2023, 12:44:41 PM »
'Blind Side' subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie!

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38190720/blind-side-subject-michael-oher-alleges-adoption-was-lie-family-took-all-film-proceeds

Dude thought he was part of the family. Nope! He just found this out. I'm sure the signs were there; him having to mow the lawn and do all the chores instead of his 'siblings'. Him only allowed to come in the back door while everyone else used the front door. Him being sent to his room when they had visitors.


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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2023, 01:34:33 PM »
I like where this is going.

Disney presents Cinderfella:

When his biological family unexpectedly leaves young Micheal at the home of the Tuohy family they do so believing  that they are creating better opportunities for their son. The Tuohy family appears wholesome and loving when they  provide for and encourage young Michael. Due to his gargantuan size the family pushes Michael into violent contact sports against his will. Micheal is forced to study in order to remain academically eligible and he must give up a lot of his social life, forsaking dances and prom in order to keep the Tuohy’s happy.

 It isn’t long before Michael sees the benefits of sports eventuality earning a college scholarship and from there becoming  a professional athlete. All looks great on the surface but it’s only a decade before this gentle giant realizes this family can only see dollar signs from the once  abandoned son. Watch as Michael races against time to get what is rightfully his, his pumpkin became a carriage but the clock is about to strike midnight on the wicked - non step, non adoptive foster family!!

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2023, 01:47:18 AM »
Whitey done kept another brother down  !!   :(

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2023, 04:20:11 AM »
Movies made from books always alter the book for dramatic purposes.  Always.

Sometimes the movie is completely different.

Read the book.

In the book the Tuohy parents see Michael as mainly a talented prospect for their kid's Prep School football team and then their own University/Alma Mater.

The Tuohy's are fanatic alumni supporters of their University's football program.

The husband sees Michael playing basketball when he is in junior high and notes his size and athletic potential which is great.

Mercenary for sure.  Self-interest.  Absolutely.

It worked out for Michael who did get into the NFL and make millions.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/michael-oher-5484/cash-earnings/

9 seasons          $34,506,875

Oher made generational wealth.  Hope he didn't blow it all.


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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2023, 04:44:26 AM »
Waiting to hear from Goodrum to get the truth on this touchy topic. The Tuohys sounded like a couple of Homewreckers

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2023, 07:05:24 AM »
Waiting to hear from Goodrum to get the truth on this touchy topic. The Tuohys sounded like a couple of Homewreckers


It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime
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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2023, 07:19:16 AM »
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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2023, 07:28:54 AM »

It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime

Refreshing to see you write this. I honestly think you're right. This screams of him being broke and looking for an angle

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2023, 07:55:01 AM »

It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime

I'm sure the truth lies somewhere in the middle but I do feel sorry for him. He wanted a family and I'm sure he's devastated.

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2023, 08:01:41 AM »

It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime

I agree!

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2023, 09:23:47 AM »

It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime


This whole situation reinforces the stereotype that he was portrayed as a dumb slow kid. He doesn’t realize this, which just reinforces that issue. And you’re right, they got him out of a bad situation. I just feel bad for big Lenny because he thought he was part of a family, and either that’s not how they view him, or some shark lawyer saw this as an opportunity to get into his ear.

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2023, 09:35:49 AM »

It doesn't make sense.  They Tuohys couldn't adopt him because he was over 18 which is the reason for the conservatorship.   Surely he would have known that a long time ago.   Sorry doesn't make sense and unless there is more information, the Tuohy's honestly got him out of proverty and what likely would have been a life of crime
you can adopt adults. Gays and lesbians had been adopting their parters as a way make a family before gay marriage. Step parents do it with adult kids to avoid any inheritance issues.

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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2023, 10:21:10 AM »
I don't believe this for a second.. he was given a home and put into a good school. He made millions from football although it's probably gone by now. So what's he do..complain about what helped him get there in the first place
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Re: Blind Sided!
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2023, 10:32:35 AM »
you can adopt adults. Gays and lesbians had been adopting their parters as a way make a family before gay marriage. Step parents do it with adult kids to avoid any inheritance issues.

Didn't a white family adopt Kevin Levrone for a few years?
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