MERGED --> BLASPHEMY.. the latest bono insult @ perezhilton.com + Jesus Loves You Too

saad · 08-19-2007, 07:20 PM

http://perezhilton.com/?p=3963

check it out... trust me u'll be pissed off

innominata8 · 08-19-2007, 07:26 PM

the story isn't perez's - he's just reporting it on his website. here's the story from http://www.recirca.com/artnews/546.shtml

Dutch sculptor Frans Smeets has unveiled Jesus Loves You Too (U2). The sculpture depicts the Irish rockstar in a long white robe similar to those that Jesus is often depicted in, only this one is labeled with a Nike symbol. The look is topped off with Emporio Armani sunglasses. At Bono's feet is an emaciated African infant whose eyes lie startlingly wide open. Its mouth is open as well, as if it is crying out, but the cry seems to fall on deaf ears, as Bono looks straight ahead and appears uninterested, even as he holds out his hands, palms facing upward.

According to the artist's website, Smeets is a "Dutch historian, philosopher, and artist. He makes art in which history, philosophy, skills, globalisation and the controversy between man and nature are important." Most of his sculptures are made of mixtures of materials such as "earthenware product, beeswax, paper, walnutwood, printboards, and woodpulp." The sculpture seems to match recent criticism over Bono's activism, particularly his DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade Africa) organization and its Product Red campaign. There is a multitude of praise and criticism for the rock singer's activism and everyone seems to have their own opinion. Local critic Liam Fay, writer for the Sunday Times, says about him, " It’s rarely mentioned now that Bono concentrates on international emergencies but there was a time when he also believed he had the answer to Ireland’s domestic problems... But that answer has changed with comic frequency."

pictures are on the above website as well.

sad & pathetic, to say the least. of all the people in the world, bono is the last person who deserves this kind of commentary...

Zoots · 08-19-2007, 07:26 PM

Is that supposed to be funny? It looks stupid to me.

corianderstem · 08-19-2007, 07:35 PM

Blasphemy?????

Snerk.

Utoo · 08-19-2007, 07:36 PM

Meh, people'll do anything to get their 15 minutes.

No spoken words · 08-19-2007, 07:37 PM

Sorry, but, when you thrust yourself into the public eye, regardless of intent, you're a target for ridicule, scorn or parody. And when you suffer from a severe case of megalomania (and good, bad or otherwise, Bono...admittedly...does), you're really painting a target on your back.

If anyone is thoroughly convinced that Bono is a force for good, then, something like this sculpture should matter not to you, or so I think. If Plebans are allowed to ceaselessly post photos of the same 4 men in each thread, then this guy certainly has a right to create such a sculpture.

This is always the most confusing thing on this site to me, the shock and sometimes anger that pops up when the band are criticized, or when Bono himself falls under attack.

Who the fuck cares? Like I'm going to lose sleep over what Eric Clapton or Liam Gallagher have to say about anything, let alone something near and dear to my heart. What would be a lot worse is if everyone on the planet worshipped U2 or any other artist from any medium. That would frighten and upset me a whole hell of a lot more than to have some people like the band and to have some people that simply do not.

Anyway, I love U2's music, very much, and, I just read this article, and, it did not piss me off.

Canadiens1131 · 08-19-2007, 07:37 PM

lol art.

LMP · 08-19-2007, 07:41 PM

I thought it was pretty funny bar the baby at the bottom.

Zoots · 08-19-2007, 07:48 PM

What's that pouring from his hands? And why does he have a tan?

blueeyedgirl · 08-19-2007, 07:50 PM

I love the Nike symbol!!!

That's almost as good as the Joshua Trio.

Utoo · 08-19-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zootlesque
What's that pouring from his hands? And why does he have a tan?

Yeah, it looks like somebody slapped a pair of Bonoglasses on my grandfather after he's been out gardening too long

Zoots · 08-19-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Utoo

Yeah, it looks like somebody slapped a pair of Bonoglasses on my grandfather after he's been out gardening too long

!!! I literally burst out laughing when I read that! I still am.

LMP · 08-19-2007, 07:54 PM

It looks more like Ben Kingsley than Bono.

Zoots · 08-19-2007, 07:55 PM

I was gonna say... Ben Kingsley played Gandhi if I'm not mistaken. It looks like Gandhi wearing Bono sunglasses. Just ridiculously stupid!

Utoo · 08-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Gandhi = my grandfather, of course

LMP · 08-19-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zootlesque
I was gonna say... Ben Kingsley played Gandhi if I'm not mistaken. It looks like Gandhi wearing Bono sunglasses. Just ridiculously stupid!

He won the Oscar for it, too, I believe.

Ironically the African baby's name is Oscar.

I'm just kidding, it's Larry.

innominata8 · 08-19-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LemonMacPhisto
It looks more like Ben Kingsley than Bono.

funny you mention that, because that's who i thought it was at first.

Axver · 08-19-2007, 08:00 PM

Can I buy a miniature version to put on my desk?

Utoo · 08-19-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Axver
Can I buy a miniature version to put on my desk?

Where would the trains go?

vaz02 · 08-19-2007, 08:20 PM

I found that quite funny

08-19-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
saad The Fly Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 84 Local Time: 07:45 AM	BLASPHEMY... the latest bono insult @ perezhilton.com http://perezhilton.com/?p=3963 check it out... trust me u'll be pissed off __________________

08-19-2007, 07:26 PM	#2
innominata8 War Child Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 539 Local Time: 07:45 AM	the story isn't perez's - he's just reporting it on his website. here's the story from http://www.recirca.com/artnews/546.shtml Dutch sculptor Frans Smeets has unveiled Jesus Loves You Too (U2). The sculpture depicts the Irish rockstar in a long white robe similar to those that Jesus is often depicted in, only this one is labeled with a Nike symbol. The look is topped off with Emporio Armani sunglasses. At Bono's feet is an emaciated African infant whose eyes lie startlingly wide open. Its mouth is open as well, as if it is crying out, but the cry seems to fall on deaf ears, as Bono looks straight ahead and appears uninterested, even as he holds out his hands, palms facing upward. According to the artist's website, Smeets is a "Dutch historian, philosopher, and artist. He makes art in which history, philosophy, skills, globalisation and the controversy between man and nature are important." Most of his sculptures are made of mixtures of materials such as "earthenware product, beeswax, paper, walnutwood, printboards, and woodpulp." The sculpture seems to match recent criticism over Bono's activism, particularly his DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade Africa) organization and its Product Red campaign. There is a multitude of praise and criticism for the rock singer's activism and everyone seems to have their own opinion. Local critic Liam Fay, writer for the Sunday Times, says about him, " It’s rarely mentioned now that Bono concentrates on international emergencies but there was a time when he also believed he had the answer to Ireland’s domestic problems... But that answer has changed with comic frequency." pictures are on the above website as well. sad & pathetic, to say the least. of all the people in the world, bono is the last person who deserves this kind of commentary... __________________

08-19-2007, 07:36 PM	#5
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 03:45 AM	Meh, people'll do anything to get their 15 minutes. __________________

08-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#15
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 03:45 AM	Gandhi = my grandfather, of course __________________

08-19-2007, 08:00 PM	#18
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,742 Local Time: 06:45 PM	Can I buy a miniature version to put on my desk? __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

08-19-2007, 07:26 PM	#3
Zoots Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the great beyond Posts: 36,802 Local Time: 09:45 AM	Is that supposed to be funny? It looks stupid to me.

08-19-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 11:45 PM	Blasphemy????? Snerk.

08-19-2007, 07:37 PM	#6
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,244 Local Time: 12:45 AM	Sorry, but, when you thrust yourself into the public eye, regardless of intent, you're a target for ridicule, scorn or parody. And when you suffer from a severe case of megalomania (and good, bad or otherwise, Bono...admittedly...does), you're really painting a target on your back. If anyone is thoroughly convinced that Bono is a force for good, then, something like this sculpture should matter not to you, or so I think. If Plebans are allowed to ceaselessly post photos of the same 4 men in each thread, then this guy certainly has a right to create such a sculpture. This is always the most confusing thing on this site to me, the shock and sometimes anger that pops up when the band are criticized, or when Bono himself falls under attack. Who the fuck cares? Like I'm going to lose sleep over what Eric Clapton or Liam Gallagher have to say about anything, let alone something near and dear to my heart. What would be a lot worse is if everyone on the planet worshipped U2 or any other artist from any medium. That would frighten and upset me a whole hell of a lot more than to have some people like the band and to have some people that simply do not. Anyway, I love U2's music, very much, and, I just read this article, and, it did not piss me off.

08-19-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
Canadiens1131 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,363 Local Time: 03:45 AM	lol art.

08-19-2007, 07:41 PM	#8
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 01:45 AM	I thought it was pretty funny bar the baby at the bottom.

08-19-2007, 07:48 PM	#9
Zoots Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the great beyond Posts: 36,802 Local Time: 09:45 AM	What's that pouring from his hands? And why does he have a tan?

08-19-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
blueeyedgirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bottom of the earth Posts: 6,776 Local Time: 05:15 PM	I love the Nike symbol!!! That's almost as good as the Joshua Trio.

08-19-2007, 07:54 PM	#13
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 01:45 AM	It looks more like Ben Kingsley than Bono.

08-19-2007, 07:55 PM	#14
Zoots Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the great beyond Posts: 36,802 Local Time: 09:45 AM	I was gonna say... Ben Kingsley played Gandhi if I'm not mistaken. It looks like Gandhi wearing Bono sunglasses. Just ridiculously stupid!

08-19-2007, 08:20 PM	#20
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 7,447 Local Time: 07:45 AM	I found that quite funny __________________

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