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Farrah Abraham Considers Herself A Role Model
Farrah Abraham just keeps the hits coming. The former "Teen Mom" star, who recently released her first pornographic film, told US Weekly that the haters should stop hating because all she's trying to do is be a good role model.
"I am trying to be a role model for the other Teen Moms," she told the tabloid. "I try not to knock them down. I try to better them."
Her comments came on the heels of fellow "Teen Mom" star Catelyn Lowell's tweet that Farrah sounded like an animal meeting its maker:
All I have to say Is she sounds like a dying horse!! 😂 U kno who I'm talking about
— Catelynn Baltierra (@CatelynnLowell) May 6, 2013
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In response, Abraham also let fly with this not-veiled-at-all insult: "Catelynn has a weight issue, but I don't say harsh things about her to hurt her self-esteem."
The comment unleashed a torrent of angry tweets from Catelynn:
Go ahead call me on my weight issues when u see me next time ill look way hotter than u so get a life! #rolemodelmyass
— Catelynn Baltierra (@CatelynnLowell) May 15, 2013
At least I work to look good I don't waste my money on plastic surgery! All REAL woman here not fake ass plastic! #curvygirlsrock
— Catelynn Baltierra (@CatelynnLowell) May 15, 2013
I say someone does a poll who's a better role model? Huh I think I win lol I'm a real role model how is porn gonna make girls do good? 😂
— Catelynn Baltierra (@CatelynnLowell) May 15, 2013
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