Denis Leary's Top 5 Musical Assaults
Denis Leary takes music so seriously that he once quipped, "You see that scar on my wrist? I heard the Bee Gees were getting back together." The 51-year-old actor and comedian, a four-time Emmy nominee who once proudly sang, "I'm an a--hole," is a devout Rolling Stones and Greg Dulli fan. And when he doesn't like something, everyone knows it. His hilarious new book, 'Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Lazy, Loud and Stupid,' features some vintage Leary attacks on musicians of all genres. In the spirit of his printed screed, he unleashes his sharp tongue on the following performers.
1. Madonna: "I looked at [comedy] like music, like there's the middle-of-the-road s--- like Madonna, and then there's, like, the Clash. I always liked the Clash, and I f---ing would never listen to an entire Madonna song unless I was taken hostage and drugged."
2. Britney Spears: "Britney Spears melts down for over 15 months on international TV. Then her other daughter -- who is 16 -- announces she is pregnant. And what does her mom do? Write a book about being a great parent!
4. Michael Jackson: "Do not go to his house or hotel room or anywhere with this guy! I don't give a s--- what Macaulay Culkin says: The guy's a weirdo! Believe me when I tell you: Michael Jackson is a priest in pop star's clothing."
5. Clay Aiken, Hannah Montana and Celine Dion: "F--- waterboarding: Who needs it? You wanna torture terrorists and tyrants? Play some real American music! And when I say 'hard' I mean really hardcore: Clay Aiken, Hannah Montana, Celine Dion -- in English and French. You play that s--- for a couple of days, he'll be begging to be waterboarded."
Posted by Steve Baltin on Oct 15th 2008 5:00PM
Filed under: Count Five
Reader Comments(1 of 4)
godavid43at 10-16-2008
He must have had a rotten childhood. He's like an open book whenever he speak's. Pray for him.
Davidat 10-16-2008
Denis Leary is a shining example of what being an American means. It is NOT this cry-baby garbage anytime we get our feelings hurt. It's about the ability to be yourself, no matter what, and say whatever you want about whomever you want. I thank God I live in America and I thank God for the brutal honesty of Denis Leary, who, while a little off at times, IS a practitioner of OUR freedoms. Exercise your freedom a bit.
rayraywintat 10-16-2008
Pray for yourself, jackass. If Leary wanted you to pray for him, he would ask. You should read what "prayer" really means... SUbmission to the will of God, and I am not going to submot to anyone or anything!
carolynat 10-16-2008
My guess is leary is very angry with the world and it seems that he is the type of person who requires a lot of attention and will say anything to get it. Insulting parents with children with autism has gone just a little too far. I hope he never has to face this situation.
berkcromat 10-16-2008
You miss the point. He's not stating that there isn't autism, he's saying that we live in a society where there are bad parents, who ignore their children then want to blame "something" for their deficiencies as parents. Parental responsibility is severely lacking for quite a number of people in our society; the "it's someone/something else's fault" attitude for my shortcomings is far too common..
Dan Szklarzat 10-16-2008
Leary's an idiot,hes homegrown unfortunately for Worcester and St Peter Marion, instead of feeling proud about this idiot it amazes me that someone out there thinks this moron has any talent
kathyat 10-16-2008
Maybe someday the Lord will bless him with a child with autism,and then lets see what he has to say!
jlf0220at 10-16-2008
Kathy you hit the nail on the head! If he would walk in one parents shoes for a day and understand we have a real epidemic on our hands.
MyPinkFlamingoat 10-16-2008
Go Leary.
Go Leary,
Go Leary!
dannetteat 10-17-2008
I LOVE DENIS LEARY!!! my love for Denis goes back to days of actual music videos on MTV. people find him offensive because he's speaking the truth. we all know that old adage "the truth hurts", but i guarantee you that most people are thinking the same sh*t. i know i am!
tojo11at 10-16-2008
My prayers go out to families of children with autism. Leary is pathetic and his comments about children with autism scrape the bottom of his limited talent. This is one case where all I can say is goes around comes around. Bigger celebrties than this jerk have fallen for lesser comments.
cwgirlmassageat 10-16-2008
As a parent of an 8 yr old child with autism, not only does his foul language offend me....His knowledge of Autism is "0". His ignorance is 110%. Walk a day in a parents shoes and I'm sure you would change your mind.
By the way...who cares what he has to say????? Not me!
Not only do I have a child with autism I also work in the school system as a personal assistant to two children with autism. Isn't it wonderful how he knows all about autism and doctors everywhere have no idea what causes it!!! I hope NO one buys his book!!!!!
Terriat 10-16-2008
amen! I read your post after I wrote mine.. what a jerk, right? Can't even get mad at it..pure ignorance!
Pattiat 10-16-2008
I also have a child with Autism. The comment he made about them not being able to compete academically was curious because my son is extremely smart and so are many others - proof that he doesn't understand Autism, proving how little he knows. You want to be funny Mr. Leary - stick to what you know. You want to take down the public figures, fine, they are out there for everyone to see living their lives on the pages of every tabloid -but to insult those of us as parents of these kids is cowardly. He must be a perfect father if he can judge me - or maybe just an axxhole - my guess is the latter.
Terriat 10-16-2008
i have to agree with #'s 2, 4 and 5! very funny.. But this guy is an ass..always has been , always will be.. the statements about autism are just ignorance. You can't even get mad about it, he IS lazy and stupid because he obviously didn't do any research on the subject. Most Moron's shoot their mouth off about a lot of things they know nothing about!
Howardat 10-16-2008
Hear, Hear. Finally someone who speaks the truth. There are a very small percentage of people with autism, the rest are just stupid, lazy and fat. You have a kid, take responsibility for raising them, nuture them from the day they are born, read to them, play an assortment of music for them, take them to museums and science centers. Raise them YOURSELF. Don't let the idiot box(TV) do it for you. Don't let the education system do it for you. YOU NEED TO DO IT!
As for the parents of autistic children, I'm sorry your child has this dresdful disease but why do my kids have to suffer the outbursts, the dangerous behaviour and constant interuption in their schooling. The rights of one child take precedent over the 25 to 30 children in the same class. I DON"T THINK SO! One word, Institutionalize! Teach them a trade, like washing dishes or cleaning floors. Then we wouldn't have to import so many latinos.
Have a nice F%#king Day
stephanieat 10-16-2008
IT MUST BE NICE TO BE SO PERFECT ....I HOPE YOUR PERFECT CHILDREN SOMEDAY HAVE A CHILD WITH AUTISM SO YOU CAN TAKE YOUR WORDS AND CHOKE ON THEM.
HAVE A PLEASANT DAY YOU PIECE OF TRASH...
Christopherat 10-16-2008
What The F%&$ do you know bout Autisum!!! It's a disorder that effects the child in ways you will NEVER know!! I have 3 kids with Autisum!!! We dont want pitty from anybody!! We are not Fat, Lazy and Stupid!! You are with those commits!! Grow The F$%&# up!!!!
Bryanat 10-16-2008
Are you F***ing kidding me? Do you have any factual knowledge of Autism? For the record my Wife and I have parented our son quite well, including taking part in all the things you suggested. None of this however could change the fact that our kid has Autism. Autism is a serious disorder and is increasing because we understand it better and can diagnose people who beforehand would have fallen through the cracks.That doesn't mean that people are loosely throwing around diagnoses to explain unruly behavior, in FACT there are very specific identifying qualities that must be met. Getting a diagnosis is structured and genuine process. So check your facts before you blurt out assumptions that make you sound like an idiot. As for your children and your opinion that their rights are being encroached on by autistic children being included in their schools. Again, are you F***ing kidding me? Kids that suffer from Autism can have many different kinds of behavioral issues and usually have assistants, aides, or shadows that help them work through it when at school.Outbursts are generally short and in direct responce to specific stimuli. Parents, Teachers, and everyone else involved understand the possibly behaviors of each kid as per their IEP (individualized learning plan) and are well equiped to handel the situation. Furthermore the typicaly developing kids in the class don't pay to much attention to it, they tend to be more curios or concerned than bothered by it (it seems that you are the only one taking issue over it). So, what rights here are being preceded exactly? Also , to suggest that kids w/ Autism be "institutionalized" rather than included, shows that you really do not know what you are talking about. In fact, most Kids on the spectrum that aren't severe cases ( which don't go to school with typically developing kids )are usually just as in intelligent or more so than their peers. They just can't communicate what they goes on in their brains very well. Lastly, I have hope that my son will learn a trade that he can use to support himself eventually. However, it will probably be something closer to computer programmer than a dishwasher, *sshole. All in all your attempt at humor is pathetic, offensive, unintelligent, and you finish it off w/ a dash of racism. For the sake of all our children I hope you don't teach this kind of sh*t to yours. Get a clue, and don't talk sh*t about things you obviously don't understand.
Ericaat 10-16-2008
Are you even human? What kind of ignorant insensitive person are you. Teach them a trade like washing dishes? Maybe you are the one with a problem.