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MTV Award Remarks Criticize Bush

by Emilio Lizardo | September 8, 2008 at 08:42 am

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British funny man, Russell Brand, a virtual unknown here in the States, last evening shocked his audience near and far when he made several off color remarks about the current American President, Gerorge Bush II.

Russell Brand calls George Bush a 'retard' at MTV awards
September 8, 2008

If his aim was to be noticed by America, Russell Brand more than achieved his goal last night as he ranted that President Bush was a “retarded cowboy” while hosting the MTV awards.

The British comedian, who is a virtual unknown in America, left the crème of the music world stunned as he championed Barack Obama, ran down Bush and made lewd jokes about the Christian pop band Jonas Brothers.

Ignoring the renowned patriotism of Americans, Brand told the Hollywood audience they must vote for Barrack Obama “on behalf of the world”, before insinuating that America had lower standards than Britain when it came to picking leaders.

"Some people, I think they're called racists, say America is not ready for a black president.

"But I know America to be a forward thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retard and cowboy fella be president for eight years?

"We were very impressed. We thought it was nice of you to let him have a go, because, in England, he wouldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors."

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LotusFlower

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at 10:12 on September 8th, 2008

Emilio Lizardo, I like this story. It's good stuff. Here's some more...

Brand also took a shot at Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Speaking of Palin's daughter's boyfriend, Levi Johnston, Brand said: "That is the safe sex message of all time. Use a condom or become a Republican!"

The comedian angered some in attendance by repeatedly joking about the Jonas Brothers, the sons of a pastor, all of whom wear purity rings as a symbol of their vow not to have premarital sex.

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks called Brand a "slut" when she came on stage, prompting Brand to apologise to the boy band.

He said: "I didn't mean to take it lightly" before adding, "a little sex once and a while never hurt anybody."

Emilio Lizardo

at 13:37 on September 8th, 2008

Thanks, LotusFlower, for the extra goodies and the flag!

One of the articles I reviewed on this mentioned something along the lines of Brittainy Spears getting a 'horrified' look on her face when Brand started saying the realy bad stuff about Bush ...

I didn't watch the show, but I can sort of see what her face looked like anyway ... :o)

Fallen Star (not verified)

at 10:33 on September 9th, 2008

In my opinion Russell did a great job at the VMA's he's a comedian and people seem to forget this. So what if he made fun of the Jonas Brothers how different is it when Sarah Silverman makes jokes at people. People need to lighten up and get over his comments already. MTV should be thankful he helped raise the ratings for the ever failing VMA's.