Guest Frank_Nabbit Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Tasteless gags Maher a Hillary tribute Bill Maher has made another stab at career suicide. The Bush-bashing comic stunned some of Hollywood's most powerful liberals by joking about Bill Clinton's sexual indiscretions at a benefit honoring Sen. Hillary Clinton. New York's junior Senator was accepting an Oceana Partners award in Los Angeles last Wednesday for her work on environmental issues. Maher emceed the event, which also honored marine explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, as well as Ron Howard and his Imagine partner, Brian Glazer. Among the unamused in the audience were Oceana board member Ted Danson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kiefer Sutherland, Diane Lane, Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst, Norman Lear and Jeffrey Katzenberg. "Maher began bringing up 'Bill Clinton's [bleep] jobs' - with Hillary sitting right there in front of him eating her chicken," says a witness. "It was just cruel. Ted Danson's wife, Mary Steenburgen, is a longtime friend of the senator's. I can't believe they approved of this." The former President, although not there, was listed as a co-chairman of the event, which raised $600,000. Maher also took a shot at Cousteau - sniping: "That must feel great, getting a one-quarter standing ovation." Cousteau walked out of the building shortly afterward. ABC canceled Maher's show. "Politically Incorrect" after controversial remarks about the 9/11 terrorists. He now has a show on HBO. Reps for Danson and Clinton had no comment.
Vern Gagne Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Mr. Blackface Danson should keep his mouth shut.
1234-5678 Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Haha, what a hilarious guy. Poking fun at quasi-celebrities and public figures=GOLD.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Holy crap that is funny. Can I get a "source" from the choir?...
Guest Cerebus Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Wow this guy is pure genius. Insulting his supporters to his face.
Slayer Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 (edited) Wow this guy is pure genius. Insulting his supporters to his face. I'm guessing you meant "their" face, but anyway In my opinion it's much better for a noted comedian/talkshow-host to actually mock celebrities to their face, rather than those who make fun of celebs when they're not around, but then act all buddy-buddy when the same celeb is in their presence/on their show Edited December 9, 2003 by Angelslayer
Guest Choken One Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 He still had a career? I thought he went the way of dodo bird when America finally went "Ok. You haven't been any bit funny for like 7 years. "
Vyce Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 The funny part about this is that these same individuals probably supported Maher's right to free speech when he made the 9/11 remarks.
Dr. Tyler; Captain America Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Actually, Maher is quite funny on his HBO show. He's just a fucking retard, it seems.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 I've seen his HBO show a few times. It's OK, but not great. Like I said before, the funniest moment was when Mikey Moore said he was an "Independent..."
Guest Boo_Bradley Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Holy crap that is funny. Can I get a "source" from the choir?... This was on Fark yesterday, Frank must've pulled it off there
Guest Kamui Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 The funny part about this is that these same individuals probably supported Maher's right to free speech when he made the 9/11 remarks. Uh, did he walk up to the face of 9/11 families and say it? No? Then I don't think it compares, really.
Justice Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 The funny part about this is that these same individuals probably supported Maher's right to free speech when he made the 9/11 remarks. Uh, did he walk up to the face of 9/11 families and say it? No? Then I don't think it compares, really. Actually Vyce meant that these are probably the people that defended his right to say what he did about 9/11, which makes it that much funnier because he's biting the hand that feeds him. Getting all worked up for nothin', little fella .
Guest Kamui Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 The funny part about this is that these same individuals probably supported Maher's right to free speech when he made the 9/11 remarks. Uh, did he walk up to the face of 9/11 families and say it? No? Then I don't think it compares, really. Actually Vyce meant that these are probably the people that defended his right to say what he did about 9/11, which makes it that much funnier because he's biting the hand that feeds him. Getting all worked up for nothin', little fella . Ah, okay. Well, Maher sucks. Or something.
1234-5678 Posted December 9, 2003 Report Posted December 9, 2003 Getting all worked up for nothin', little fella . Ah, okay. Well, Maher sucks. Or something. I disagree. The show on HBO is still funny, the degree of humor of course depending on the guests.
AndrewTS Posted December 10, 2003 Report Posted December 10, 2003 I've seen his HBO show a few times. It's OK, but not great. Like I said before, the funniest moment was when Mikey Moore said he was an "Independent..." Pffft...he was joking, right? I think he's fat enough to warrant his own political party, though.
Mr. S£im Citrus Posted December 10, 2003 Report Posted December 10, 2003 Wow this guy is pure genius. Insulting his supporters to his face. I'm guessing you meant "their" face, but anyway In my opinion it's much better for a noted comedian/talkshow-host to actually mock celebrities to their face, rather than those who make fun of celebs when they're not around, but then act all buddy-buddy when the same celeb is in their presence/on their show :: coughjaylenocough ::
kkktookmybabyaway Posted December 10, 2003 Report Posted December 10, 2003 (edited) I've seen his HBO show a few times. It's OK, but not great. Like I said before, the funniest moment was when Mikey Moore said he was an "Independent..." Pffft...he was joking, right? I think he's fat enough to warrant his own political party, though. Nope. This was the last show Mahr did this season and he had Charles Barkley, that guy who draws "The Boondocks" and ol' Tons of Fun. All three of them said they were independents. Barkley I can understand. That other guy -- eh, I'll let that slide in because I'm in a good mood. Mikey -- Riiiiiiight... Edited December 10, 2003 by kkktookmybabyaway
geniusMoment Posted December 10, 2003 Report Posted December 10, 2003 Lord knows it is career suicide when you piss off Ted Danson. My respect for Bill just went up, you must admit it takes balls to make fun of people right to their faces. I guess their goes bills guest shot on Becker.
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