Time magazine’s cover story on George Clooney ("The Last Movie Star") is a flop-sweat valentine from Joel Stein about how excited he was to host the "giant celebrity" Clooney for a bumbling dinner at his house, and how Clooney is an "Olympic-level" guest with his charm and good humor. The Time website even has video from Stein showing how lovable George crawled all over his house looking for the source of a beep. But there is one small break in Clooney’s suavity. He really hates Bill O’Reilly:
One person Clooney will mess with – the thing he keeps coming back to the more we drink – is what a massive loser Bill O'Reilly is. It's an irrational feud because every time O'Reilly gets to be as important as Clooney, O'Reilly comes out way ahead. But Clooney can't help himself. He keeps talking about O'Reilly, and the little traps he's set for him and how thrilled he is when he falls into them. It's as if Clooney loves O'Reilly because he gives him permission to be an irrational 8-year-old. Maybe that's why anyone loves O'Reilly. But he is also the anti-Clooney, donning a public persona, one that's humorless and incapable of self-effacement. It's as if someone created for Clooney his own Elmer Fudd.
That’s a bad analogy, since Bugs Bunny wasn’t known for always falling into Elmer Fudd’s traps. (Fudd also didn’t make Bugs Bunny obsessively angry over drinks.) But Stein quickly turns his valentine back to the cool Clooney:
One of the things O'Reilly has taken issue with is Clooney's involvement in the crisis in Darfur, saying it's reverse racism from someone who didn't care about the Arabs being killed by Saddam Hussein. Clooney got interested in Darfur in 2005 after the campaign for Oscar votes for Syriana and Good Night, and Good Luck made him feel dirty. "You're campaigning for yourself. To compete for art," he says. His dad was also dejected and angry after losing an election for Congress, and Clooney had been reading about the lack of attention being given to Darfur, so the two went on a trip to Africa to shoot footage. Clooney wasn't able to get into Darfur until late January, when the U.N. said it would give him an official title. "I have a U.N. passport. It says 'Messenger of Peace' on it. It's very cool," he says.
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center.
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George C. Looney
February 26, 2008 - 08:55 ET by Cool ArrowCan you imagine Obammy choosing Loony as a running mate? Nothing but fainting groupies and panties on the stage.
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I don't want FOP
February 26, 2008 - 08:56 ET by TWOTIMETUNAI'm a Dapper Dan Man
Looks like he doesn't like the GOP either
Democrats are either Parasites or Parasite Enablers
I don't get it.
February 26, 2008 - 09:01 ET by theduck6Why does anyone care what a Hollywood actor thinks? It is just one person's opinion about somehting they probably haven't given nearly enough thought to, other than the kneejerk response expected from a liberal.
Hey duck
February 26, 2008 - 09:08 ET by Cool ArrowYou don't get why TIME magazine would spend pulp reporting that Clooney hates O'reilly?
Or you don't get why we should care that TIME magazine spends the pulp?
Clooney's politics aren't new.
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Clooney is the Frog disguised as a prince
February 26, 2008 - 09:40 ET by Dee BunkHe hates anyone ordinary. Clooney is so full of himself and he's prince charming around the "in" crowd but if it's someone ordinary he has contempt for them and all his ugly warts come to surface.
Remember a couple months ago when he gave the finger to some women who were taking pictures with Fabio and accused them of trying to get his picture? Or when he gave a disgusting eye roll to an unknown technical person at the Oscars who thanked the academy for sitting him next to her at lunch? Or how about his Oprah interview where he and Julia Roberts interviewed each other and all they did was make fun of people for liking them?
People like Clooney look down on most people and can only feel good by knocking others down. I saw an interview where he and Julia where mentioning how they were gossiping and trashing people (they made it sound like it was a regular thing they do). They were proud of it. It's bad enough when a women is a backstabbing gossip, but when a man is it's just completely pathetic.
Dee
February 26, 2008 - 10:00 ET by lotrFabio to Clooney:
That about says it all...
Lotr - he's the ultimate diva and catty - he's just like an
February 26, 2008 - 10:18 ET by Dee Bunkinsecure woman. He and Babs have very similar personalities.
Julia Roberts - ughh
February 26, 2008 - 10:14 ET by m36b1Speaking of 'ol Julia (queen horseface) - there's somebody that makes me puke when testifying before congress, or lecturing America about morals, like she's suddenly been made an expert in everything because she's adored by the MSM for her virulent anti-anything conservative. Never mind that most of her starring roles were less than what you would call "roll model" material.
"Role" model, not "roll"
February 26, 2008 - 12:34 ET by WhoIsJohnGalt"Role" model, not "roll" model. Unless she's modeling for an Oscar Meyer weiner bread product.
Spelling Police.."Roll, Role"
February 26, 2008 - 12:49 ET by m36b1As long as the Spelling Police are doing a spelling check, then you may want to check your spelling also. It's "wiener", not "weiner". But I suppose Julia would play the part of a bun very well, who knows - perhaps she could testify in congress because of her expertise in that area.
http://en.wiktionary...
»→ The role of the wiener
February 26, 2008 - 12:52 ET by Cool ArrowThe role of the wiener is played by Frank Link.
Brat to you by Buns Of Steel.
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"You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you"
February 26, 2008 - 11:07 ET by Carl KolchakDee, couldn't agree with you more about "You're so vain, you proably think this song is about you" Clooney. He seems so stuck up, and in my opinion could never match a performance like Brian Bosworth in "Stone Cold." How about Jerry Reed's performance in "Smokey and the Bandit"? Not only does Jerry Reed act much better than a stuck up actor, but he sings the theme song. I don't think Clooney is nearly as cool as Jerry Reed, and no way could he belt a classic theme song like Jerry Reed.
"East bound and down, loaded up and trucking, we're gonna do what they say can't be done. We got a long way to go and a short time to get there, I'm east bound just watch ol Bandit run"
"Anticipation" is about Cat Stevens
February 26, 2008 - 11:10 ET by Cool ArrowWho became a hate filled terrorist lover on the "no fly" list.
Just a little trivia.
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Clooney is accustomed to a
February 26, 2008 - 09:56 ET by SMGalbraithClooney is accustomed to a fawning, sycophantic celebrity-worshipping press that uncritically reports his statements.
So, along comes O'Reilly to challenge the political views of Clooney and he (Clooney) doesn't know how to respond except in outrage. "How dare O'Reilly question me!"
The actor has no clothes.
Okay, okay, so O'Reilly is half full of himself (among other substances). He still has a useful purpose every now-and-then. This is one of those times. No celebrity worshipping from him.
About that fight with O'Reilly
February 26, 2008 - 11:10 ET by PamDidn't it start because O'Reilly rightfully questioned the donations after 9/11. People were giving money hand over fist with the impression that their funds were going to the victims yet in reality, these charities saw the opportunity to attempt to take millions? The funds sat undistributed, and O'Reilly brought that to the attention of the American people..The charities were then going to try and give funds to people/organizations that were not related to 9/11. Clooney took it personally rather than look at the big picture. Clooney deserves a pat on the back for raising the money, but needs to stop there..He should have been the one asking the questions that O'Reilly did.
→ Fight with Geraldo
February 26, 2008 - 11:17 ET by Cool ArrowGeraldo was about two teens dying when a drunk teen ran into them.
You're right. Oreilly vs Clooney was over some charity event whose proceeds were mysteriously appropriated.
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Pam -you are exactly right - that's how it started
February 26, 2008 - 11:17 ET by Dee BunkClooney and many in Hollywood are all about appearances and don't ever want to be questioned. It's the thought that counts to them (well liberal thought anyway). So what if peoples hard earned donated money is wasted. The big point is that he gets to look like a hero for doing nothing heroic
Even though I've grown annoyed
February 26, 2008 - 11:22 ET by marpelEven though I've grown annoyed at Bill O'Reilly lately (I agree with him on most issues, but his habit of not allowing his guests to speak has gotten so dang tiresome, I tend to just go watch a movie when he's on). I'm sure this is not the reason why ol' Clooney-bird hates him. He hates him because O'Reilly doesn't agree with him. How dare him! Yes, even though I'm annoyed with Bill, I loathe these self-important, jacked up "celebrities" who think the American public is hanging on their every word. That's why box office sales are the lowest ever and why no one was interested in even tuning into the Oscars the other night.
Bulletin to the "Stars": No one cares what you think or what you do. So, sit down and shut up....
Liberals certainly hate a
February 26, 2008 - 12:17 ET by rbosqueLiberals certainly hate a lot of people.
The Hollywood Libs
February 26, 2008 - 13:39 ET by mattmThe Hollywood Libs especially.... It must come from narcissism...
"I have a U.N. passport. It
February 26, 2008 - 12:52 ET by bigtimer"I have a U.N. passport. It says 'Messenger of Peace' on it. It's very cool," he says.
Wow, so very impressive....only in his self-important 'I'm a legend in my own mind' like a lot of Hollywood.
What a fool, a UN passport in my opinion is nothing to be bragging about, let alone the phony title.
As an aside...I could care less about the latest feud he is having... whether it be Bill O or Sean Hannity.
You're right. I liken those
February 26, 2008 - 14:06 ET by marpelYou're right. I liken those UN Passports to the fake Sheriff badges we used to get as kids at Stuckey's.
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February 26, 2008 - 14:10 ET by Cool ArrowB ut with the UN passport you get a blue helmet.
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February 26, 2008 - 14:18 ET by marpelCool Arrow: That Pecan Log we got with the badge beat the hell outta the blue helmut....LMAO
»→ That was a pecan log?
February 26, 2008 - 14:26 ET by Cool ArrowDang, I flushed it.
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That's where the Stuckey's
February 26, 2008 - 14:34 ET by marpelThat's where the Stuckey's spear with the black rubber "flint" would have come in handy for you.
Irrelevant
February 26, 2008 - 13:06 ET by rammingspeedNo one could be more irrelevant on the subject of politics, or their opinion of someone like Bill O'Reilly, than some Hollywood ho-dog who devotes whatever brainpower he/she has to memorizing some of the Left wing talking points. Some of the talking points mind you, as you can't put two pounds of garbage in a one pound bag.
Georgie, buddy: go look in the mirror, count your filthy lucre (after all, are we not socialists?), and crank out more drippy screenplays that your Hollywood brohimes love, but everyone else laughs at.
Then you will have credibility where it really counts; thinking up bulls**t stories and pretending you're someone else.
Fabio needs to kick his butt again
February 26, 2008 - 14:31 ET by greenfairieClooney's claim to clowndom started when he held a press conference about the death of Princess Diana. I knew then and there he was a big media ho. He has an ego the size of the cosmos. That's why he's got the beef with Bill O'Reilly; he didn't like that O'Reilly called out all of those celebrities who did post-9/11 telethons but didn't seem too concerned that victims weren't receiving the money months later. How dare anyone question his wonderfulness?
The real Clooney was on display during the Fabio incident. I always say you can see who these people really are when the cameras are turned off.
Wasn't there an episode
February 26, 2008 - 15:06 ET by BuffNBoneWasn't there an episode with Clooney speaking to his daughter commenting on her behavior? Seem recall O'Reilly being on it like white on rice.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
Or, like Ugly on Helen
February 26, 2008 - 15:11 ET by bassndudeOr, like Ugly on Helen Thomas!
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
That was Alec Baldwin.
February 26, 2008 - 16:13 ET by marpelThat was Alec Baldwin.
My bad, I sit corrected.
February 26, 2008 - 16:22 ET by BuffNBoneMy bad, I sit corrected. Apologies to Mr. Clooney. Extra pushups for me tonight when I get the time and inspiration.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
LOl Buff... I too thought
February 26, 2008 - 16:32 ET by bigtimerLOl Buff...
I too thought it was Baldwin..but I wouldn't worry about doing any extra push-ups for either one of the leftist losers...they both disdain conservatives and say so publicly.
O Brother!
February 26, 2008 - 16:42 ET by ammo johnI'm wondering if Clooney was acting or is actually a buffoon like the character he portrayed on "O Brother, Where Are Thou?" (which is the only movie he did that was good)