The Bling Ring Case Analysis | Dangers of Pursuing a Celebrity Image 

Wow. I lock up my house and I'm BROKE! Imagine having $500,000 worth of stuff stolen and not really noticing? How!?

It is pretty hilarious that Paris Hilton not only left her key under the mat, but also left her house unlocked like a little old grandma

I'm not entirely surprised that Paris Hilton doesn't lock her own door, but you'd think she'd have people to do it for her.

Those celebrities were lucky that a crazy stalker didn't enter their homes since it seemed so easy to break in.

This is why I'm so paranoid about keeping things locked and I never reveal on social media when I'm going on trips. Such loathsome, spoilt kids. Yikes.

Watching Dr. Grande videos; it’s like eating potato chips, you can’t just have one....💯♥️👍🌟

Let's also remember that they had a movie "based on their 'true story'." When someone like Emma Watson makes them look sympathetic, only someone like you, Dr. Grande, can come and give us a much more realistic take.

10 years ago I was someone who believed The Secret 100%. I did all the affirmations for months. It never really worked the way they said it would but they also talked about “inspired thought”. Now THAT worked for me. If I focused on something sometimes. SOMETIMES I would realize I had everything I needed to get my wish done. Thank you for being so honest about “The Secret”. It really is some builcrap. Now I can stop beating myself up over a stupid idea.

The life coach designation always make me giggle. Thanks for analyzing the Bling Ring debacle, Dr. Grande.

Apart from the fact that stealing people’s properties is a crime and they should definitely pay for it, I think this case speaks to the attraction to the sheen of superficiality. It’s truly amazing what people are willing to do in order to obtain brand clothing and expensive material goods. It goes to show how higher moral values such as honesty, humility, and hard work are out of fashion, for some people. I can’t imagine what type of fulfillment is provided by this life style. I am not saying that every wealthy person is empty of moral values. However, when that is the only goal In life, I find it very difficult to understand. If someone wants that lifestyle, why not develop a talent and work hard to become the best you can be on a particular area? This way, you have not only earned the success but also learned a multitude of lessons that goes along this type of pursuit. Excellent analysis as usual! Thank you, Dr. Grande!❤️

I really don't understand those who want to become a celebrity. I value my privacy so much. I really feel bad for celebrities that don't want to be celebrities.

Dr. Grande, I'm getting married. Me and my wife to be are both fans of your channel, we joked that we hope we never end up being analyzed by Dr. Grande; and we mean that as a compliment.

Your dry wit combined with your personal & professional insight is unique on RU-vid. Many thanks from your many appreciative fans & subscribers in the U.K. 💗

Can't believe how little time each of them faced. Basically it's saying CRIME DOES PAY!

I will say that just because these were very wealthy people/celebrities, that doesn't mean they weren't victims. Having someone invade your home must be terrifying even if they weren't going to hurt anyone. Love your videos, Dr. Grande!

Sofia Coppola made a film in 2013 about this group of criminals, even featured Paris Hilton and Kirsten Dunst as themselves.

Wow, those celebrities were lucky that these kids weren't Richard Ramirez.

Such a great analysis, Dr. Grande! Loved when you said "It's pretty frightening to think that Alexis believed that she had talent, and this magical talent somehow entitled her to lead a country." Also loved your little rant on the "self actualized" people who buy into all of those life coach ideas! 😅

Hi Dr Grande. In a recent session of CBT that I am currently undergoing, it transpired that both the therapist and myself follow and like your videos and your dry humour. It was gratifying to be familiar with the “ five factor model that you remember using the acronym OCEAN” and interesting to subsequently interpret my behaviours within that framework. Nice one, thanks, and keep up the great videos 😊

That self-actualization bit was so good even the master of deadpan couldn't get through it without snickering

3:25 I cant believe that a mega mansion owner just keeps their key under the door mat.. I can't believe that you can just walk up to her house with no security system in place

Nightmare: seeing a video with my name in it, with the phrase "This is just a theory, my opinion" spoken somewhere in the middle. I shudder to think what life choices I shall have made to get to that point.

I think that we should pay attention to the unacceptably short sentences and prison stays of the perpetrators. They certainly could have and should have been given much more, for example consecutive terms. This attitude of leniency lends itself to supporting the lawlessness and amorality we are experiencing among young people today.

They didn't just leave the house unlocked, they left a key under the mat which is the stupidest and most widely known place to check for a key. It baffles the mind!!

I lived in the valley at this time. The pressure the kids put on themselves because of parent’s insane competition to be better than the joneses is toxic. Look at the Kards.

I think I will declare myself to be a certifier of life coaches ...

All burglers have a staggering lack of empathy. If they had any, they wouldn't steal other peoples' valuables and traumatize them.

Lightest sentences ever given in the United States justice system for repeated burglaries.

What a world, Grande. Thank you for sharing your expertise w us. I appreciate your videos everyday.❤

Shocking lack of sentencing considering the value (felony levels) of the stolen items. What they got was way less than a slap on the wrist. The Bling Ring didn't throw away their lives. They basically got away with it. Lesson they taught society: Crime pays very well without consequence as long as you steal from a celebrity instead of a bank or gas station.

I’m amazed they served such little time for burglary, breaking in, and theft. Was it because it was celebrities they targeted? Would they have received more time if they robbed the everyday people? Fascinating and horrifying for society at the same time.

unlocked door and unlocked vault. no words.

If I won a billion dollars, I'd probably still buy my clothes at Costco! ;)

I think what this incident shows is how careless some people can be and the dangers of carelessness. Of course these people didn't deserve theft but they set themselves up for it. How and why would you not lock a safe full of jewelry?! In the Netflix documentary when they talked about opening the car doors, they found an unlocked car that had the keys in it. That is completely unfathomable to me. To not take any safety measures to protect your posessions.

I'd like to hear your analysis about folks requiring lots of cosmetic surgery! 😃

This video was so intriguing on so many levels, with the burglars, their vanity, the celebrities, their vanity, and so on, that I realized its overall intrigue might possibly be recursive.

Paris Hilton kept her front door key under her mat?!wtf!CRAZY

The fact that they got away with so many burglaries shows how out of touch these rich and famous people are. It's obvious that they think because they're rich and live away from common people, they think that this couldn't possibly happen to them. Seriously, how dumb can you be to leave doors unlocked and your windows?

Laughed out loud at the self-actualized final exam hypothetical.

I would actually love it if I owned something worth stealing.

I had a college roommate who was studying to get her medical degree: she was academically intelligent, but still fell for the "leave the key under the matt" trope, as well as many other stupid cliches. (It seems that IQ and common sense are not necessarily linked). I tried to persuade her numerous times that this was a bad idea, but she never seemed to get it. It was a miracle we weren't robbed, or worse. She lived with me two years before moving out of state to pursue her degree. I've often wondered if she was ever eventually robbed, or faced any other consequences to learn her lesson about safety and security.

Haha, your humor is always a treat Dr. Grande!

"I want to run a charity, oh and I want to lead a country!" Woah, that second half of their claim really casts a hell of a shadow upon the intentions of the first half. Damn.

The power of positive thinking is that it would inspire someone to try and keep trying and not give up. The secret seems to suggest that this alone is all it takes. When one tries there needs to be some talent and a little bit of luck to back it up.

Dr. Grande, could you analyze Mehmet Oz? That would be great! By the way, I just subscribed to your channel several weeks ago, and I love your dry sense of humor. Thank you, and have a great day! 😊

Hi Dr. Grande! ❤️ Watching you from Australia. Can you please analyse the case of Mary Bell, the 11 year old serial killer?

This was very audacious. I mean, mere teenagers against celebrities who have good enough lawyers to put them away for life. I get wanting what those famous people want but stealing from them is NOT HOW YOU DO IT!

WOW! Requires 2 MILLION DOLLARS worth of jewelry to be missing to get Paris Hilton's attention!?!? Space........ The Final Frontier.

I am worth much less than these celebrities and I managed to lock my doors and windows before I leave.😅

I have been looking forward to hearing what you had to say about these thieves! And, I am happy and relieved to hear that you agree with me. They all deserve so much more prison time than they got! I don’t think it has affected their lives at all! I was disgusted watching the Netflix show about them. It is wonderful to listen to someone who is intelligent for a change! There aren’t many people like you around! You are a national treasure! Keep up the good work! 😊

Hi Dr. Grande. I was wondering if you could give your opinion on Tim Norman? On 9/16/22 he was convicted in federal court of a murder to hire plot to kill his 21 yr. old nephew. His family had a television series on Oprah’s Own network for 7 yrs called Sweetie Pies. Both of them were on the show. It had him talking about the murder, taking his mom to the murder scene. He pretended that he wanted to find the killer. However his demeanor was always cold. Tim’s dad, brother and uncles were all murdered. They live in St. Louis. Thank you.

You're in fine form, Dr G! 👍👍 Chuckled my way through a boring afternoon, many thanks 🖖🙏🇨🇦

Interesting and entertaining as always! Whenever someone tells me they're a life coach, it makes me laugh.

Thank goodness Dr Grande always tell us the exact calibers of the weapons involved...

Once again Dr Grande’s analysis is spot on. His commentary is always well thought out, interesting and a bit controversial. It does make you think and I really like that. I look forward every time he puts out a new analysis!

Sounds like tens of millions of dollars worth of property was stolen and no one got more than a year in jail?

What's with these celebrities leaving their doors unlocked and/or the house key under the mat!!!

Thanks for your analysis and insight. I hope all people watch this video (and other videos) you produce. I appreciate your care.

There’s this thing installed on your doors and windows. It’s called a lock. Use them! If you don’t, you may as well roll out a welcome mat for criminals. All they really got was a slap on the wrist for committing theft multiple times. What will that teach them? Not very much. Those robbed in this case may be rich but it’s still feels violating when you are robbed.

Another great episode. Dr Grande can you please consider covering the current situation in Russia ? And Russians reactions to it. Thanks!!

Again I am amazed at the variety of your content. Thanks for always changing it up. Would love to hear your take on the death penalty.

That self actualization quiz sounds really hard! 🤣 Excellent analysis, Dr. Grande! ❤️

I know what having my home burglarized feels like. It is like a violation of one's physical self, and is mentally traumatizing. The monetary worth of the items stolen should have made all these thefts felonies. Weak, inept, lazy prosecution, and no real justice in these cases...California, [justice] system..🤨

Hi, Dr. Grande. I'm a big fan of your work. Can you please analyze the case of disgraced animator John Kricfalusi?

Dear lord have these very wealthy people never heard of the concept of door locks? They’ve been around for a fair few centuries and alarm systems? I’m assuming these celebrities with open doors no alarms and open safes had invalidated their insurance. I’m poor as a church mouse but don’t leave my home open.

Not a SIG Sauer semi-automatic pistol chambered in 380!?! Anything but that!! 😲😱😨

Positive thinking coupled with a concrete written plan with measured incremental improvements every day and practice will get you to a goal. Oh and have a laugh along the way.

I always close our doors! Lol It is amazing how many robberies and assaults could be avoided if we just locked our doors!!

Are you going to do a video about the California police that were put on desk duties for failing the psychological exam?

It seems like this Nick guy tried to justify his actions by viewing himself as some kind of Robin Hood or something. It isn't cool to go around breaking into anyone's home and taking their things no matter who they are. Regardless of this, sadly there are criminals in the world and by not making your home secure it is easier people like that to get in. I don't blame said stars for what these weirdos did but I thought it was common sense to at least lock doors and windows at the very least.

A lot of the designer clothes are gifted to celebrities. I'd wear them, too, if someone was just sending them to me for free.

Hello, Dr. Grande thank you for your work. Seems that most of the people you mentioned went back to committing some sort of other offenses. But what I find kind of disturbing is that most of them got reduced sentences, and yet went back to doing it again. But (my feelings) is that the victims never get reduced trauma for what occurred in their homes, like fear every day that this can happen again. Thank You and Best Regards.

I forgot my car door was unlocked, my phone and camera were stolen, the criminal nade so many calls and texts from my phone, I provided the police with tge printout of the numbers involved, what I received back from the police, I was yelled at, called a crime supporter because of me, I created criminals because I forgot my car door, unlocked. I was asked to leave and felt so scared and heartbroken because I was an abused wife, niw abused by the people who should be protecting me. So I can see where her got his first excuse by saying the victim is to blame because they left the door unlocked. Unbelievable . Great analysis, Dr. Grande, another job well done.

I met and 'partied' with Tess Taylor in 2008 when I was living in California. Only hung out with her for a night but we never talked about any of this because it wasn't known yet.

These people don't deserve to be put on a platform. It's giving them the notoriety they want. I had never even heard of these people.

Could you analyse Ned Fulmer & the Try Guys recent controversy?

The victims might’ve been more concerned with what this group saw in their homes and didn’t take, than what they did. They would’ve had to worry if private things they had might end up being reported by one of these celebrity gossip sites.

Does anyone know if he's diagnosing anybody in this video, or if he's just speculating about what could be happening in a situation like this?

I can't believe that the insurance company paid out Paris, when she had 2 million dollars worth of jewellery in her house and no security. In my country, they would refuse to pay out due to her recklessness. The Sophia Coppola movie about this, called The Bling Ring, is really great.

This was an EXTRA good analyses there at the end, Dr. Grande. Well done, sir.

I absolutely love listening to you! I laugh so much. Great story coverage as well.💜

Thank you for this beautiful analysis, Dr Grande ❤️ I feel better about how much I love my 'stuff' and how carefully I guard what I have. It's a privilege to be quite aware of the value of one's property

I watched this the other day- thanks for the video!

I can understand some of these people but I'm really surprised Paris Hilton doesn't have a security team. Also, why the heck do you have a safe and then don't lock it?

"All of Emerson’s courses of study and programs have New Thought as a foundation incorporating universal spiritual principles as found in world religions and teachings. The degrees offered through Emerson Institute are not academic degrees. Students desiring academic degrees (such as Ph.D., M.A., B.S., etc.) should enroll in private or state colleges offering such degrees." Well, at least they admit it's not a real school.

Fascinating case! That documentary sounds shocking, but certainly memorable. That ring is lucky they didn't get killed. Those celebrities probably don't value their items, that is something common to everyone that has a lot of stuff regardless of value.

Hahaha smiled so hard when dr.grande couldnt hold back his chuckle towards the end

Great analysis ❤

great job Dr. Grande!!

This really pissed me off when they interview Paris Hilton and she said they stole her great grandmother's jewelry and she never got it back. Its probably been chopped up and will never be recognizable again. I know how much I treasure my ancestors things and there's just no price you could put on them. Kinda is sad.

Good Afternoon, Dr. Grande. Nice to see you. 👌

An explanation of the current Boston Celtics Coach, Ime Udoka, would be very interesting.

Relaxed easy living by celebrities eh , nobody locking doors , open safes , not noticing missing things .

LOL the mugshot photo of Lindsay, of all the photos out there haha

Todd you are a funny Man. Clearly that stems from your hard work and talents.

You must join forces with Mr.Ballen on some videos. Let him tell the story and you do the analysis. Look him up on RU-vid if you havent already.

Good analysis in the End!

glad i get most of my news about some people thru Dr. G.

Paris Hilton committed no crimes? I beg to differ - her crimes against class and style are legend!!! 😂😂😂

Never heard of this but very interesting again. Door key under the mat? What? Thanks Dr G😊🧡🧡