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Celeb Career Thermometer: Taylor Swift vs. Serena Williams

Serena Williams just tilted the reputation scale toward insane this week when she threatened to kill the line judge.
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Worst Career Move of the Week: Serena Williams Shows Her Crazy Side

Judging from her linebacker build and a grunt that could be heard for miles, people always had a general idea that tennis star Serena Williams was a rare breed. But the intense athlete tilted the reputation scale toward insane this week when she threatened to kill the line judge. After a foot fault in the U.S. Open semi-final, Williams went on an obscenity-laden tirade that dropped even John McEnroe's jaw, costing her the match. As if fans weren't already a little intimidated by the tennis player, you can bet they'll be standing out of racquet's reach when they ask her for an autograph from now on.

Serena's Girl on Top rule: Keep Your Mouth Shut

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