regulator 0 #1 January 4, 2013 NEW YORK -- In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, the debate over gun control and gun violence has raged. In the midst of this debate, many (but not all) celebrities have raised their voices in favor of stricter gun-control laws. As is often the case when a celebrity dips their toes in politics, outrage and mockery has ensued. After the Newtown tragedy, celebrities like Beyonce and Jon Hamm filmed a PSA (at left) calling for stricter gun control measures as part of the "Demand a Plan" campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition, which also includes familes of victims from the Aurora, Tucson and Virginia Tech tragedies. In the video, celebrities cite the names of the numerous recent mass shootings, then ask "How many more?" They then ask the public to "demand a plan" from "our leaders" to do something about gun violence. In response to the video, YouTube user "ma5one" uploaded a mashup of the PSA campaign, in which he (or she) juxtaposed scenes of violent film or television roles of the celebrities right after their part in the original campaign. The idea appears to be to point out the hypocrisy of celebrities calling for gun control while using violent, gun-fueled images to advance their careers. Giving credit to the YouTube user "Mike Hunt," "ma5one" wrote that the video is about "Hypocrite celebrities and their anti-gun agenda." In response to a comment on the video, Hunt wrote: "money and fame > principle." In the description section of a "clean" version of the video (above), "Mike Hunt" wrote: "They supported a mass murderer and war criminal for high office (see Obama's drone policy) and profit from a culture of violence that they now protest against. Riiiigggghhhhttt..." The Daily News called "ma5one" a "gun rights activist," but does not provide much other information on him or her. The video has taken off in popularity, receiving more than 500,000 views on ma5one's version alone, as well as tens of thousands more on other uploaded versions. Hollywood has been sensitive to the link between glorified violence on screen and real-life tragedies like the Aurora shooting and Newtown. Most celebrities say the blame lies squarely on the mentally ill perpetrators of the crimes. Jamie Foxx, however, who is featured in both the "Demand a Plan" original and mashup videos, and who has been a particular lightening rod for the debate after his starring role in the violent "Django Unchained" movie, feels differently. "We cannot turn our back and say that violence in films or anything that we do doesn't have a sort of influence," Foxx said in a recent interview. "It does." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrJjlPH1dqo&feature=player_embedded#! http://www.khou.com/entertainment/185625252.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #2 January 4, 2013 Always thought it very ironic that these actors can portray people shooting others and them demand action when its possible a part of the culture they portray is emulated in modern soceity. Buch of hypocrites if you ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 January 4, 2013 Why are they different from anybody else? They are just normal people who think that it is other peoples’ fault. Not theirs. They get to play shoot em’ up and portray as heroes and heroines and good guys and gals with guns. “Don’t blame me – blame them” is just another facet of human and political nature. There’s plenty of blame to go around, though. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #4 January 4, 2013 We should demand that Hollywood stop glorifying gun violence. Seems like the easiest thing to do.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,466 #5 January 4, 2013 >We should demand that Hollywood stop glorifying gun violence. There have been plenty of groups demanding that for some time. How would we change the status quo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #6 January 4, 2013 Remove all films with gun violence and have them replaced with the notebook. Then everyone will just kill themselves instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 January 4, 2013 Quote>We should demand that Hollywood stop glorifying gun violence. There have been plenty of groups demanding that for some time. How would we change the status quo? Stop paying money for movies with violence and spend that money on movies about college road trips and naked women and better Caddyshack sequels than currently offered. Hollywood will adjust. We'll all just have to make those sacrifices. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 January 4, 2013 QuoteRemove all films with gun violence and have them replaced with the notebook. Then everyone will just kill themselved instead. that'll work too ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CygnusX-1 42 #9 January 4, 2013 QuoteWe should demand that Hollywood stop glorifying gun violence. Seems like the easiest thing to do. But I like those types of movies. If they were such a problem, then I suspect that since the Hobbit was #1 at the box office lately we should expect a drastic rise in sword violence, mace/club violence, and many people going on rampages with bows and arrows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #10 January 4, 2013 Quote Remove BAN all films with gun violence and have them replaced with the notebook. Then everyone will just kill themselves instead. Fixed itI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #11 January 5, 2013 QuoteDemand this Oh yeah? Why don't you demand THIS?? (NSFW) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHCHUTE 0 #12 January 5, 2013 Facts are: people love viewing violence. If you gave NFL players clubs, you wouldn't be able to even get in the stadium. Hollywood folk are hypocrits. They'll do anything to get on screen and make a few bucks even if it is against their beliefs. Half those movie stars are gun owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #13 January 7, 2013 Facts are: people love viewing violence. If you gave NFL players clubs, you wouldn't be able to even get in the stadium. Hollywood folk are hypocrits. They'll do anything to get on screen and make a few bucks even if it is against their beliefs. Half those movie stars are gun owners. *** you have something here... I find football boring as hell, now if you changed it to your version... I might even become a fan Roy Ps: fuck celebs that decide to make everyone listen to what they want to spew out, like anyone really cares what the alec baldwins of the world think... They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
