…’Cause MTV can’t do political humor for ish. I don’t watch MTV and therefore am not hip and with it, so bear with me here. Some dude named Russell Brand, who I have no clue who he is but seems like a low rent Sascha Barton Cohen on coke, decided to use his job as host of the VMA’s to beg Americans to vote for Obama and take a few shots at Bush and the Palins. I think it was supposed to be funny, and it might have actually been funny if the lines were delivered by someone with a sense of comedic timing. Alas, poor Russell doesn’t seem to be blessed with that skill.
But wait, it gets worse for poor Russell. Maybe it because he’s British (and aren’t the British the ones who elected Gordon Brown, BTW?) he didn’t get the memo that the worse possible thing you could ever do in MTVland is insult the Jonas Brothers. People, if you at all value your lives, DO NOT INSULT THE JONAS BROTHERS! A horde of girls aged 12-18 will beat you down the next time they see you. I’m not kidding. They’re crazy. It also seemed to be what pushed posters over at MTV Labs over the edge, because they are TICKED. Apparently even the 12-18 year old demographic don’t like being told who to vote for, nor do they like to hear their beloved Jonas Brothers insulted. Here’s a small sampling of what’s being posted.
Cullen 4life 09.08.08 | 12:55 AM
I was soooo excited for the VMAs (to see the Twilight cast in particular), but I hope that MTV realizes that around 1/2 of america doesn’t share that idiot’s views, and that I turned the channel when he started making a joke of Bristol Palin’s teenage pregnance. How dare he sink so low as to humiliate that poor girl on National TV, call those of us NOT supporting Obama racist or insult our country and our President. I don’t care what he thinks, but I hope MTV realizes this is their last Award show I will tune into watch. We do not watch MTV for political commentary, nor are we swayed by his remarks. I think Democrats should be just as outraged to have this piece of English TRASH speaking on their behalf.
upset MTV fan (09.07.08 | 11:43 PM)
I think it was very rude for MTV allowing that man to make fun of “promise rings” and the people who have chosen to stand for their beliefs, like the Jonas Brothers. I believe that actions should be taken to repremand him and the people who allowed this to continue throught the entire program. My friends and I have always watched the award show and have always been in support of MTV, but after tonight I have no respect for the Awards show or MTV. What really conserns me are the millions of children who are at the age where they get their behaviors and ideas from media like MTV; many who were wearing promise rings and keeping the promise may now give up the ring and the promise inorder to please the media, who are the trend setters. I would really like to see this man punished for his actions and speech. He also bad mouthed the republicans and incouraged sexual intercourse.
Nautiguy (09.07.08 | 11:43 PM)
Morons, what were you thinking? Did you honestly think that we would just roll over and accept the political BS you tried to shove down our throats on the VMA’s with that Brit Ahole. It’s ad enough Americans are trashing our leaders (good or bad) in front of the world, we certainly don’t need some foreign idiot like Brand acting as your surogate to express your political views. I think you can see by the other blogs that you gravely miscalculated your audience. If this is the kind of Rabid leftist agenda I can expect from Obama supprters, then McCain/Palin is the way I’m going. Good job idiots.
6string_wannabe (09.07.08 | 11:43 PM)
I’m sure I’m one of many who was very disappointed in the choice of host for the 2008 VMAs. Russell Brand was way out of line making the comments he did about the Jonas Brothers and their personal choices. I don’t care what your reputation is, to disrespect and mock the values of other human beings in front of millions of people is completely unacceptable. I am a fan of the Jonas Brothers, but that is not the fuel behind these comments. It is a relief to finally have a group of people in the entertainment business who are not ashamed to let people know what they believe in and not give in to the pressures of society; to poke fun at that is incredibly immature. So to you Mr. Brand, if this is how you plan to get ahead in life, good luck.
illegalporchplant (09.07.08 | 11:43 PM)
You couldn’t get a job as a teacher and be the superintendent after 143 days of experience—From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United State Senator, to the time he announced he was forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate is this who MTV thinks we should vote for?
bholder78 (09.07.08 | 11:42 PM)
I cant believe MTV is actually showing it again.
BT (09.07.08 | 11:42 PM)
I have been a loyal fan of MTV for years.. I was so excited to watch the VMA’s this year as always.. As soon as the show comes on you have a host who isn’t even an american bashing our president and giving one sided opinions of John Mccain.. All I can say is that I was so grossed out I turned the channel never to return until you have that weirdo come back on and publicly say sorry for the remarks made.. The VMA’s is not any place for political views.. I wanted to see my fav singers win well deserved awards not a total freak bashing my country. Not to mention making fun of upstanding young men who are setting a good example to numerous young adults…
MTVSUCKS (09.07.08 | 11:42 PM)
Go home Brand and take mtv with you!!!!!!!
bbuterfly128 (09.07.08 | 11:42 PM)
Ya’ll might also want to try to complain with the FCC on the insulting remarks and sexual comments made!!! COMPLETELY INNAPROPRIATE FOR TELEVISION!!!!!!!!!!! TELL AND COMPLAIN TO, EVERYONE.
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Denise371 (09.07.08 | 11:41 PM)
I am totally disgusted with MTV. Why did you have to choose an idiot like Russell Brand to be host of the VMA’s. He was vulgar and this show is not a vehicle for anyone’s political opinions. This show is supposed to entertain us not lecture us on who the next president should be. Everyone has their own opinions. Also, you should know that kids watch this show too!!! This year’s show was not rated G and I think the fans deserve a very BIG APOLOGY for this disaster.
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omysweetestsinx (09.07.08 | 11:41 PM)who cares about the “entertainers” im still soooo pissed about the host saying that crap about our president and the republican canidates.. i am a PROUD mccain and palin supporter! you lost a lot of your viewers and im never watching yall again… you need to apologize to everyone… this is out right unprofessional and innapproperate… im appalled
#alyssarae22 (09.07.08 | 11:40 PM)
i hope you learned you lesson on how to choose a host. that guy was nasty, disrespectful, and full of ****! not only to jonas brothers but to everyone with morals. “a little sex never hurt anyone”? seriously? what about ****** STD’s?! WOW I think you owe an apology to everyone who watched the vmas that were most likely offended by it.
beauty (09.07.08 | 11:40 PM)
MTV’s so out of control. The idiot with the english accent they had hosting the awards ruined the show. People don’t watch to be irritated, we watch for the entertainment. I for one, and I know I’m not alone, will never watch the MTV awards again. The smuck host needs to go back to the UK and shut his big ugly trashy mouth. The people of this great country do not need the ugly idiot host or MTV to try and persuade us who to vote for. MTV you really messed up this time. Over and out, one proud American.
JGot2 (09.07.08 | 11:39 PM)
That was possibly the worst awards show i have ever seen. That was definitely the worst host. The guy was not funny at all and was so rudely liberal that he embarrassed the liberal party. Everyone in the audience was wondering what in the hell was going on. MTV should be embarrassed for the show that they put on.
It’s always good to see the youth of America don’t have mush for brains and don’t automatically agree with everything the teevee tells them. Gives me hope.
MTV better issue an apology quick before those Jonas Brothers fans get there to give them their beat-down.
H/T Michelle Malkin
4 Comments
September 8, 2008 at 11:46 am
The man with an English accent is just so classy making his jokes about purity. that just goes to show where he has been and what is on his mind. it could be two extremes with him, either hes never had a woman in his life and envies the Joebros fame or hes had so many women that he feels like trash. And Amen Jordin! Just by her saying what she did to defend the bros you can admire her and know where her morals are set. Isn’t that what we want for the youth of our nation, high standards. you know i like the joebros that much more because they have made that decision. When did society decide it was ridiculous to choose abstinence before marriage. Did the human race not start out living by those principles? they did actually,or a lot more so then they do today. im not bashing on those who have not made that decision. but come on the joebros deserve some kind of justice. Even the Ktla news crew didn’t even give it to them claiming that “oh yeah those boys are so good… right now… at least for right now… ha ha ha.” There is no faith in the youth today, what if the Joebros do stand their ground and live purely till marriage. Good for them! That is what i want as a role model, not some trashy, been everywhere, used up nasty old man who looks at a girl and wants to have sex with her. uhhh no thank you. And lastly, encore MTV! you’ve just confused the hell out of a lot of young people.
September 10, 2008 at 9:24 am
Oh the Irony
Only in America, a supposedly youthful, international,freedom-loving country, comfortable with freaks, and lowbrow culture, would there be such an outcry about some risque comments by a foreign young comedian at a pop awards.
You’all sound like reactionary grumpy old men. Lighten up, and open up, you zenophobic, insular farts.
November 23, 2008 at 8:32 pm
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January 21, 2009 at 2:39 am
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