When Robin Thicke announced the title of his latest album (out Tuesday) would be “Paula,” in an attempt to win back his estranged wife, Paula Patton, it was hard not to feel embarrassed for him. (Perhaps his follow-up will be, “I Am Hiding in Your Attic and I Can See You.”) But it’s just another point on the Robin Thicke cringe-o-meter. Here’s where things stand since the release of “Blurred Lines.”
Feb. 2014:
Thicke and Patton in January of 2014, shortly before she left him.WireImageAfter Patton reportedly leaves him, Thicke announces onstage at a Virginia concert that he’s trying to win her back. Aww?
Cringe factor: 3
March, May 2014:
Robin Thicke at the Billboard Music Awards.Getty ImagesHe follows that up with a speech about family at his MSG show…and an onstage plea at the Billboard Music Awards. Yeesh.
Cringe factor: 4
Oct. 2013:
Thicke admits to Elle that he listens to his own music while having sex.
Cringe factor: 5
June 2014:
The “Paula” album cover.Universal MusicThe singer announces his new album “Paula,” with tracks like “Get Her Back” and “Love Can Grow Back.” Dude — pathetic.
Cringe factor: 6
May 2013:
YouTubeThicke jokes to GQ about the topless-model-filled video for “Blurred Lines”: “What a pleasure it is to degrade women.”
Cringe factor: 7
Aug. 2013:
FilmMagicThe world winced after that 2013 MTV Video Music Awards duet with a twerking Miley Cyrus.
Cringe factor: 8
Aug. 2013:
InstagramPhotos show him groping a fan at 1Oak — the night of the VMAs.
Cringe factor: 9
June 2014:
Robin Thicke in the “Get Her Back” music video.YouTubeThe “Get Her Back” video features texts, seemingly from Patton, like “You embarrassed me.” Yep.
Cringe factor: 10
