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Eels' Mark Oliver Everett Mistaken for Terrorist in London

Eels Mark Oliver EverettWith policeman around the world constantly on alert for terrorist activity, errors are bound to be happen: electric toothbrushes in suitcases set off bomb detectors, airline passengers catching a smoke in the bathroom cause emergency landings and hirsute musicians get mistaken for terrorists.

Mark Oliver Everett, aka E from Eels, found out about that last example the hard way when he was questioned by police in London, as NME reports. The singer was relaxing in Hyde Park during a press tour, and the cops stopped him because he fit the description of a wanted terrorist. Thankfully, he was quickly let go once they realized they had the wrong man.

"Not every guy with short hair and a long beard is a terrorist. Some of us just want to rock," Everett reportedly said after the incident. Eels are currently prepping the August release of 'Tomorrow Morning,' their third album in two years, and will be performing around the world starting at the beginning of that month. Check out Eels' tour dates here.

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Keith J. Mohrhoff

Most of the 9-11 terrorists were clean shaven.

June 25 2010 at 10:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
truthteller

Times were different during Abe Lincoln's time. The razors were more primitive, for one thing. For another, his beard was Abe's trademark. Anyone walking around with those full beards back then looked normal. Now you look like either a Smith brother or a terrorist. You can be bearded if you wish. Just don't expect people to hire you for a job, or overlook you at the airports, and don't expect women to kiss you.

June 25 2010 at 8:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
truthteller

If you go around looking like a bum or a terrorist, you invite profiling. Shaving cream, be nice and clean, shave everyday and you'll always look keen.

June 25 2010 at 7:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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gerrihan65

Hey, Truth,
Would you have said that to Abe Lincoln? Would you say that to Hasids? You already profile without thinking.

June 25 2010 at 8:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Big Daddy Muffin

talk about 'profiling'! this & other stories I've read show that 'terrorism' is working. i pray that it will end.'ONLY GOD KNOWS'!!!

June 25 2010 at 6:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
james

I made the same mistake. I mistook the Eels for a band! Never heard of 'em!!

June 25 2010 at 6:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply