Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about Donald Trump during Jack Black's birthday celebration
Tenacious D performed in Sydney, Australia on July 14, 2024
Tenacious D, the comedy rock band consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, has been making headlines following an incident during their performance in Sydney, Australia. During the show on July 14, 2024, Gass made a controversial comment about former US President Donald Trump while wishing for his bandmate's birthday. The remark sparked controversy and backlash from right-wing politicians and audiences alike.
The incident occurred during Tenacious D's performance at the ICC Theatre in Sydney. Jack Black brought out a birthday cake for Gass, who made the comment as part of his wish:
Tenacious D star Kyle Gass returned to Instagram after apologizing for joking about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Gass's bandmate, Jack Black, announced that their tour had been canceled and all future creative plans were on hold following the comment.
The joke was made during a concert in Sydney on July 14.
Accuracy
Tenacious D cancels tour after bandmate’s offensive Trump comment
Kyle Gass apologized for his remark on Instagram, stating it was highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake.
Deception
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The article reports on Kyle Gass's apology for joking about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a concert. The author, Ryan Smith, includes quotes from Gass's Instagram post where he apologizes for his 'severe lack of judgment'. However, the article also includes sensationalist language such as 'attempted assassination' and 'Trump was shot at minutes into his speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania'. This language is not necessary to report the facts and could be seen as attempting to manipulate emotions. Additionally, the article reports on Trump being shot at without disclosing that he survived the incident.
Following Gass’s joke about the shooting, Black said in a statement on Instagram that he was ‘blindsided’ by the comment and announced that the band was pulling out of further planned shows.
The gunman was fatally shot by the service’s snipers at the scene.
Tenacious D star Kyle Gass has returned to Instagram days after apologizing for joking about the assassination attempt on the former president on...
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It heavily focuses on the controversy surrounding Tenacious D star Kyle Gass's joke about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. The author, Ryan Smith, does not present any counterarguments or context for Gass's apology or Black's statement about canceling their tour and halting future creative plans. The article also uses inflammatory language such as 'axed', 'on hold', and 'severe lack of judgment' to sensationalize the story.
Tenacious D star Kyle Gass has returned to Instagram to share his first post since apologizing for joking about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
The author uses inflammatory language such as 'axed', 'on hold', and 'severe lack of judgment' to sensationalize the story.
The article heavily focuses on the controversy surrounding Tenacious D star Kyle Gass's joke about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.
Bias
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The author does not demonstrate any clear bias in the article. However, there is a disproportionate number of quotes that reflect negatively on Kyle Gass's comment about Donald Trump and its aftermath. The author also uses language that depicts the situation as a tragedy and condemns violence, but does not explicitly state whether they agree or disagree with Gass's comment.
Following Gass’ joke about the shooting, Black said in a statement on Instagram that he was ‘blindsided’ by the comment and announced that the band was pulling out of further planned shows.
Tenacious D star Kyle Gass has returned to Instagram to share his first post since apologizing for joking about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
Jack Black announced plans to scuttle the remainder of Tenacious D’s tour and potentially the band itself following Kyle Gass’s flippant remark about former US President Donald Trump.
Liberal entertainers often fall on their swords while conservatives fight back defiantly. This difference in response is questioned in terms of being good for business or reputation.
Al Franken resigned quickly from the US Senate in December 2017 after multiple women accused him of attempting to kiss or grope them, and later resumed performing stand-up comedy and guest-hosting.
Kid Rock may apologize for certain actions but continue to defend their stance on certain issues, such as transphobia.
Louis C.K. initially admitted to his misdeeds when accused of sexual harassment but later reframed the situation as if he were the victim and claimed consent for his actions.
Country singer Ingrid Andress apologized for her drunken performance of the national anthem at Monday’s MLB Home Run Derby and announced she was checking herself into rehab.
Accuracy
Tenacious D cancels tour after bandmate’s offensive Trump comment.
The comment caused a backlash and the band cancelled its remaining tour dates.
Deception
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The author makes editorializing statements and engages in selective reporting by focusing on the actions of liberal entertainers while ignoring similar actions by conservative entertainers. He also uses emotional manipulation by implying that liberals are weak for apologizing and conservatives are strong for not doing so.
Democrats retroactively argue seven years later that Al Franken resigned far too quickly from the U.S. Senate in December 2017... On the other hand, you have people like Kid Rock, who may have 'forgiven' Bud Light for collaborating with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, but would never dream of apologizing for shooting up beer cans and rallying cries for a boycott in the name of transphobia.
But why do liberals always fall on their swords, while conservatives fight back defiantly?
And then there's the curious case of Louis C.K., who has flip-flopped, at first immediately issuing a statement copping to his misdeeds once The New York Times reported in November 2017 on multiple women in comedy who claimed he had masturbated in front of them or otherwise sexually harassed them as their superior on set... But three years later, he filmed a special (ironically titled Sincerely) in which he reframed the entire situation as if he were the victim, and now claimed that he had consent for his actions even though he had not. The Recording Academy rewarded him with a Grammy.
Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to stereotype when he states 'Democrats retroactively argue seven years later that Al Franken resigned far too quickly from the U.S. Senate in December 2017' and 'You could argue that Black’s hasty decision to put a stop to Tenacious D is as much about what’s good for business as what’s good for everyone involved.' These statements are not based on factual evidence and rely on generalizations about political affiliations. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when he states 'cancel culture is not a real thing that affects them' and 'The only people who seem to get canceled by society are those already marginalized by it.' These statements are divisive and do not contribute to a productive discussion.
]Democrats retroactively argue seven years later that Al Franken resigned far too quickly[
You could argue that Black’s hasty decision to put a stop to Tenacious D is as much about what’s good for business as what’s good for everyone involved.
cancel culture is not a real thing that affects them
The only people who seem to get canceled by society are those already marginalized by it.
Bias
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The author makes multiple comparisons between liberal and conservative entertainers in relation to apologizing for their actions and the consequences they face. The author implies that liberals 'fall on their swords' while conservatives 'fight back defiantly'. This is a clear example of ideological bias as the author is expressing a preference for one group over the other based on their actions.
And then there’s the curious case of Louis C.K., who has flip-flopped, at first immediately issuing a statement copping to his misdeeds once The New York Times reported in November 2017 on multiple women in comedy who claimed he had masturbated in front of them or otherwise sexually harassed them as their superior on set. But three years later, he filmed a special (ironically titled Sincerely) in which he reframed the entire situation as if he were the victim, and now claimed that he had consent for his actions even though he had not. The Recording Academy rewarded him with a Grammy.
But why do liberals always fall on their swords, while conservatives fight back defiantly?
Democrats retroactively argue seven years later that Al Franken resigned far too quickly from the U.S. Senate in December 2017 when multiple women accused him of attempting to kiss or grope them.
On the other side of the political spectrum, you have people like Kid Rock, who may have 'forgiven' Bud Light for collaborating with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, but would never dream of apologizing for shooting up beer cans and rallying cries for a boycott in the name of transphobia.
