When looking for parenting advice, why look further than the famous father of eight, Jon Gosselin? That’s the thinking of Levi Johnston, babydaddy of Tripp, indian-giver of an engagement ring to Bristol Palin, and soon-to-be Playgirl centerfold. Although he only met Gosselin on November 8, the 19-year-old already seems to be following the Gosselin Plan for Child-Rearing.
Father and Son, Already Posing Nude.
In an effort to gain joint custody of his son, he has pursued naked modeling and makes paid appearances at events like the Fleshbot Awards. He has decided that, rather than waste his time on college, he will use his extensive wit and knowledge of the world to do more modeling and, hopefully, some acting. After seeing him appear with Kathy Griffin at the Teen Choice Awards this year, we all got to witness firsthand his natural demeanor in front of the camera.
He and Al Gore share a similar relationship with the camera: they turn to stone. That might actually work in young Levi’s favor in his Playgirl shoot.
As for the sage advice he received from chain-smoking philanderer Jon Gosselin, he says, “He was very positive and gave some good advice that I’m going to take”. He also feels that he and Gosselin are a lot alike.
No argument here.
Levi astutely observed that, “He’s kind of in the same situation I am right now. He’s a good dad and he gets a lot of bad press. He’s getting the same bad image as I am and it ain’t true”. It ain’t, huh?
In his defense, Levi has been working very hard to prepare for his clothing-free job. He has been exercising regularly and remains calm on the issue. He planned to “just show up and do my thing…I’m going to go out there and have fun. People won’t be disappointed”.
Well, maybe a few. Like your son, when he finds out that a judge in rural Alaska does not look at posing for a skin mag as a viable source of income for a responsible parent. Also, ‘aspiring actor’ will probably not look good on court documents.
But Levi tows the Gosselin line, saying: “I’m a good guy and not looking only for fame and attention”. That’s what all the guys say right before they leave their tighty-whiteys on the floor to pose au naturel for an international magazine. At least Johnston feels the shoot was a success. He got to play with a hockey stick. Like the kind you actually play hockey with. He has already stated that he can’t wait to get Tripp in his first pair of hockey skates. What better way to get that ball rolling?
Gosselin, who was advised by fame-seeking Orthodox Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to break up with his girlfriend as long as he was still married, chose to get the press by appearing in front of thousands to repent for his wicked ways, but not to follow any of the advice given. He and Hailey Glassman are still together, although it is rumored that Gosselin will spend Thanksgiving with Kate and the kids.
Maybe if Hailey has no plans, and Levi finds himself all alone on the holiday, those two can hook up. At least they’re in the same age group.
Good luck with the custody hearing, Levi.