In a newspaper gossip column, Sally wrote that she did not like Sam’s hair, which he had dyed purple. Sam felt insulted and sued Sally for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Sam will ______.

a. win the lawsuit because Sally insulted him
b. win the lawsuit if he can prove actual malice
c. lose the lawsuit because insults are not outrageous
d. lose the lawsuit if Sally can prove actual malice

c. lose the lawsuit because insults are not outrageous

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