Johnny Depp says America is a "stupid puppy"! - Page 3

Qilue · September 3, 2003, 18:11

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Originally posted by Sir Ralph
Did anyone look up what Depp means in German?

Ming · September 3, 2003, 18:19

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Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
Oooh trust me, the ignorance of Americans is startling and dangerous.
When I say most Americans are naive and uninformed...Again, I'm being REALLY nice

Yes... attack foreign policy... attack the decisions of America's leaders... but by making personal attacks about the people... you have crossed the line.

Continue doing so and you are toast.

MrFun · September 3, 2003, 18:24

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Originally posted by chegitz guevara

Aermicans, however, are dumb puppies, since they tend to believe the best of their government, even when it's screwing them over.

Let me guess -- this is where you take off with your "commie crusade to save Americans from tyranny in the revolution that is bound to occur in the not-so-distant future?"

Boris Godunov · September 3, 2003, 19:06

Depp's entitled to his opinions. I'd think people would respect that he followed through on his promise to leave the U.S., since so many skewered Alec Baldwin for not following through on his own (stupid) threat.

The reason the media source is making it news is because that's what they do. They interview celebs and get their views on everything, because they know adoring fans will gobble it all up. I wouldn't fault Depp for speaking his mind, agree with it or not. I think he's making a very brash and unwise generalization about the U.S. While I understand where he's coming from, there are many places where such a "puppy dog" attitude does not exist at all.

Re his acting: Mock his views, but don't mock his acting. Depp has consistently proven himself as one of the best actors out there, far surpassing any on his generational peers in characterization. Even in films that were decidedly bad (The Ninth Gate), his acting performances have been superb. Would that more actors had his range and abilities. And his looks!

Sprayber · September 3, 2003, 19:15

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Re his acting: Mock his views, but don't mock his acting. Depp has consistently proven himself as one of the best actors out there, far surpassing any on his generational peers in characterization. Even in films that were decidedly bad (The Ninth Gate), his acting performances have been superb. Would that more actors had his range and abilities. And his looks!

I guess I don't even need to ask who you would pick as the best in Sleepy Hollow.

Johnny "I'm the desire of every Gay man's dream" Depp or

Christina "I'd look so good with a whip and knee high boots laying in Sprayber's bed" Ricci

Boris Godunov · September 3, 2003, 19:20

I've not seen Sleepy Hollow.

But I can think of several films off the top of my head wherein Depp gave exceptional performances:

What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Edward Scissorhands
Ed Wood
Benny and Joon
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Chocolat
From Hell
Blow
Pirates of the Caribbean

Sprayber · September 3, 2003, 19:25

He is in a new one with Antonio Banderas in a sequal to Desperado? Once Upon A Time In Mexico I think is the name.

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1807816319&cf=info

Perhaps the timing of this isn't accidental

Sava · September 3, 2003, 19:29

Why do people care what celebrities think? They're all overpaid dipshits... and the few that have brains usually are so obsessed with some insignificant cause like, "SAVE THE ECUADORIAN DANDELIONS!" that they are completely disconnected from reality.

All the morons who *****ed and moaned about the Dixie Chicks will probably boycott all things Depp now... oh well... the only thing dumber than an outspoken celebrity are the dorks that pine over what they believe.

Sprayber · September 3, 2003, 19:33

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Originally posted by Sava
Why do people care what celebrities think? They're all overpaid dipshits... and the few that have brains usually are so obsessed with some insignificant cause like, "SAVE THE ECUADORIAN DANDELIONS!" that they are completely disconnected from reality.

All the morons who *****ed and moaned about the Dixie Chicks will probably boycott all things Depp now... oh well... the only thing dumber than an outspoken celebrity are the dorks that pine over what they believe.

It was easy for me to boycott the Dixie Chicks since I never bought any of their stuff anyway.

I just pray Christina Ricci never gets into anything political. I'll have to change some of my fantasys around

Sava · September 3, 2003, 19:34

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Originally posted by Sprayber
It was easy for me to boycott the Dixie Chicks since I never bought any of their stuff anyway.

same here...

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I just pray Christina Ricci never gets into anything political. I'll have to change some of my fantasys around

fantasies even...

Sprayber · September 3, 2003, 19:36

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Originally posted by Sava
same here...
fantasies even...

Those too

Nubclear · September 3, 2003, 19:39

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Originally posted by Sava
"SAVE THE ECUADORIAN DANDELIONS!"

Hey! Whats wrong with saving the Ecudorian Dandelions?!

Sava · September 3, 2003, 19:40

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Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
Hey! Whats wrong with saving the Ecudorian Dandelions?!

they kill kittens!

St Leo · September 3, 2003, 22:29

[1] Originally posted by The diplomat
Well, Condie Rice, Eagleburger and Kissinger would probably all disagree with him. [/1]

With those kinds of friends, you don't need enemies.

MrFun · September 4, 2003, 00:22

Bannanas are far more important than Ecuadorian dandelions.

Nubclear · September 4, 2003, 00:26

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Originally posted by Sava
they kill kittens!

DOWN WITH ECUDORIAN DANDELIONS!!!!

Dis · September 4, 2003, 02:04

he's right

the cool thing about Depp is he already lives in France

You cannot deny that France is a better country than the U.S. in every way possible. So what Depp is saying is true. France is a very intelligent country with sensible leadership, while the U.S. is not.

Sikander · September 4, 2003, 02:31

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov

Re his acting: Mock his views, but don't mock his acting. Depp has consistently proven himself as one of the best actors out there, far surpassing any on his generational peers in characterization. Even in films that were decidedly bad (The Ninth Gate), his acting performances have been superb. Would that more actors had his range and abilities. And his looks!

I think Depp is a very good actor. I've seen the majority of his films, and he is certainly one my favorites. But I think by praising him so highly you slight his peers, particularly Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.

As for the practice of puting celebrity pontifications on the news, it's despicable. There are plenty of informed opinions out there to fill the space between commercials.

Sikander · September 4, 2003, 02:36

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Originally posted by Dissident
he's right

the cool thing about Depp is he already lives in France

You cannot deny that France is a better country than the U.S. in every way possible. So what Depp is saying is true. France is a very intelligent country with sensible leadership, while the U.S. is not.

There are at least a couple of women I'd move to France for myself. Juliette Binoche and Fanny Ardent for starters.

Dis · September 4, 2003, 02:39

feel free to post pictures of hot french women in this thread. preferribly with little clothing

edit: or are we still not allowed to do that? I miss the good ole days

Sikander · September 4, 2003, 03:57

wrong foto, I'll try again.

Oerdin · September 4, 2003, 03:58

Hey! He said hot French women.

Rufus T. Firefly · September 4, 2003, 03:58

Celebrities or movie actors whom Republicans have elected to national office in recent yeras:

Sonny Bono
Fred Thompson (best known as Roseanne's boss in the first season of Roseanne and as the head of airport security in Die Hard 2)
Fred Grandy (Gopher from The Love Boat)

Celebrities or movie actors whom Democrats have elected to national office in recent years:

?

Celebrity bashing really needs to stop being a Republican issue.

Sikander · September 4, 2003, 04:02

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Originally posted by Oerdin
Hey! He said hot French women.

Juliette Binoche is plenty hot.

Rufus T. Firefly · September 4, 2003, 04:05

Oh, and BTW: Depp actually swiped his comment from a Doonesbury comic from last winter, in which the two jounalist characters (Mark and Jeff?) are at a Rumsfield press conference and suggest that the Bushies' enthusiasm for an Iraq invasion makes it seem "like the country is being run by really big dogs."

Sikander · September 4, 2003, 04:07

And one of Fanny Ardant:

Drake Tungsten · September 4, 2003, 04:56

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Don't let her get all the triangles! Then she can become MekkaBarbaraStreisand, and we'll need Robert Plant to save us!

Robert Smith!!! Of The Cure!