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Bono Will Not Be Happy

8/19/2007 6:33 PM ET | Filed under: Bono

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A Dutch artist, Frans Smeets, has created a sculpture of the U2 frontman, in Jesus garb with a Nike sign and Emporio Armani sunglasses. At his feet lies a dying African child in which he is totally disinterested.

The controversial work is entitled "Jesus Loves You Too."

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  1. Hurley says – reply to this


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    Bono is a douche

  2. Nessalicious says – reply to this


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    oh wow

  3. dg says – reply to this


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    no

  4. jenn says – reply to this


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    aww

  5. rory says – reply to this


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    1st

  6. Lenore says – reply to this


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    that's too awesome…

  7. meee!! says – reply to this


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    FIRST~~!~~ LOL…I hate Bono!

  8. zac efron fan says – reply to this


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    ew

  9. bizzatch says – reply to this


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    Meh

  10. Tells It Like It Is says – reply to this


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    Yeah, Bono won't be happy, because he looks uglier than the actual statue.

  11. Pam says – reply to this


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    He is gonna get one angry Irishman all up in his grill.

  12. sigg says – reply to this


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    FIRST

  13. what says – reply to this


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    what

  14. hillary says – reply to this


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    that is just odd. what do you think it means?

  15. jim from mauds says – reply to this


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    i think this is awesome…f bono

    hi maggie!!!

  16. fruitloopsRfun says – reply to this


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    thats pretty damn funny/totally accurate portrayal.

  17. saoud! says – reply to this


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    First FROM Q8!!

  18. Melissa says – reply to this


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    I don't think Nike will like it, either!

  19. Favi says – reply to this


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    first

  20. so true says – reply to this


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    that's bono all right.

  21. saoud says – reply to this


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    first from Q8 bitches!!!

  22. Izzy says – reply to this


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    thats ridiculous and very controversial!

  23. timm says – reply to this


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    uhh…ew.

  24. HIEU says – reply to this


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    Crazy…

  25. danielle says – reply to this


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    LOLOL FIRST COMMENT

  26. SARAH says – reply to this


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    That is disturbing.

  27. fds says – reply to this


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    klalalla first

  28. farting mom says – reply to this


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    first

  29. me says – reply to this


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    gross

  30. Dana says – reply to this


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    THAT is so awesome. I hate Bono.

  31. damn says – reply to this


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    Damn. So true.

  32. whitney says – reply to this


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    sick. just sick.

  33. sexxxxxxxxxxxi says – reply to this


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    first

  34. costamesaboy says – reply to this


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    gihad is whack!!! 420 ya'll

  35. nowthat'sathought says – reply to this


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    if it's art it's supposed to express something, right? i'm not even disgusted. just mystified as to why anyone would give this the time of day.

  36. hello says – reply to this


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    hi

  37. Shayla says – reply to this


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    HAHA!!!! GOOD!!!!

    1st? 2nd? Who cares

  38. bianca says – reply to this


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    FIRST

  39. sarah says – reply to this


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    ew… that is awful

  40. HAAAAAY says – reply to this


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    that's sad

  41. Whitney says – reply to this


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    sick. just plain sick. he should sue their asses.

  42. Gabrielle says – reply to this


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    This is such a great sculpture

  43. madisonmusic.net says – reply to this


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    Crikey! Thats a bit um, well!

    www.madisonstyle.blogspot.com - where fashion and music talk meet!

  44. three thousandth says – reply to this


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    i love the baby's eyes.

  45. jummy says – reply to this


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    first, bitches!

    (a dutch bitch)

  46. Brit says – reply to this


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    FIRST.
    No Bono will not be happy but at least he does some good for the world.

  47. Javier says – reply to this


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    o0o0o wow !!
    that is one smart portrayal !!
    haa haa
    i hate bono….but id still do him !
    lol

  48. songbird7 says – reply to this


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    Hilarious!!!

  49. im hot says – reply to this


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    fuck yeah, bono is such a douche bag who claims to care about the world

    i cant believe hes actually nominated or whatever to win a nobel

  50. lar says – reply to this


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    BONO is sooooo fake. He talks a lot, and pockets the money, leaving Africa high and dry.

  51. FUCK THE STINKY DUTCH says – reply to this


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    The racist Dutch are just pissed off because Bono has been so active in humanitarian efforts on behalf of Africans. He also has brought the public's attention to the horrible human rights violations committed by the filthy bloodsucking South Africans.

  52. meself says – reply to this


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    kudos to the artist

  53. jeri says – reply to this


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    Didn't Bono rip off his own charity or something like that, withholding funds, whatever?

    I don't like him anymore.

  54. UGA Boy says – reply to this


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    THAT IS GREAT!! Bono is such a hypocrite!

  55. Heather Mac says – reply to this


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    I freaking LOVE IT. Such an accurate reflection of the world today, the Western world vs. the "others".

  56. Ano says – reply to this


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    Wow….pinpoint accuracy on this one.

  57. Nick says – reply to this


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    lol. Funny.

  58. Stop Being Ignorant says – reply to this


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    Angelina Jolie is already putting in an application to adopt the baby. She's very giving in that way!

  59. erin says – reply to this


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    Bono is a good person and this is uncalled for. He does a lot to help people

  60. FUCK THE STINKY DUTCH says – reply to this


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    The bloodsucking Dutch racists are just pissed off because Bono has brought attention to the human rights violations and suffering in Africa and has devoted his efforts to helping the African people. FUCK South Africa!

  61. nony says – reply to this


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    first from saudi?
    hehe i hate bono too :D

  62. Ruby says – reply to this


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    ahahaha thats great. I hate bono. he should die.

  63. ROFL says – reply to this


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    HighLARIOUS!!!!! Spot on, except irish don't get that tanned

  64. angie says – reply to this


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    wtf, this is sick i don't get it!!!!!!!!! this must be on crack!

  65. Ave says – reply to this


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    Strangely enough, that is

  66. angie says – reply to this


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    this guy must be on crack!

  67. Jerry says – reply to this


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    brings up a good point about Bono's hypocrisy. Guy could give 90% of his wealth to charity and still live like a king. Hard to listen to a guy say "give" when he's wearing shades that cost more than 3 months rent

  68. Ave says – reply to this


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    Mother fucker.
    Let's try that again.

    Strangely enough, that is EXACTLY what I see when I look at Bono. I can't stand that twat.

    and U2 sucks.

  69. melanie says – reply to this


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    And what is the point of this? Who would want to look at it?

  70. i love christian bale says – reply to this


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    un deserved of Bono. he's done more good than all of us bloggers together, and that dutch human

  71. barbara says – reply to this


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    um wow thats a strong statement. lol bonos gonna be pissed.

  72. another homo says – reply to this


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    not a big fan of the newer U2 stuff, but Bono is one of the few celebrities actually trying to make a difference for the better for them, in Africa and around the world. Whoever the artist is is only trying to cash in on someone elses fame. Not good as a piece of art or message. I commend the artist for trying, but it just doesnt succeed. There are so many other musicians he could have used and made his point, Bono just isnt one of them. Thumbs down to this one, He should have used the current Pope to make his point, now that would have caused a sensation and gotten him a lot more publicity.

  73. stephena says – reply to this


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    this is so wrong

  74. Joel Steinberg says – reply to this


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    Bono is a typical hypocritical Euro-cunt! I just hope those other two phony bitches (Jolie and Madonna) are nearby to scoop up that Negroid baby and fight over who's the biggest humanitarian!!! TWATS ALL!

  75. lj says – reply to this


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    u support celebs like amy winehouse who is nothin but a cokehead and someone makes this statue about a man who has raised millions to help africa? wow…

  76. Fuck the Dutch? says – reply to this


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    You must be one of the most ignorant people I know. What the hell are you talking about?
    Holland is one of the very few countries in the EU that actually gives money to Africa for redevelopment and help. I'd say African people are a lot more accepted here than they are in the States.

  77. What it means? says – reply to this


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    Well, probably that Bono acts like some sort of Jesus but only because he's sponsored (hence the Nike logo).

  78. lisa says – reply to this


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    wtf is this. god that's disgusting.

  79. Dilly says – reply to this


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    I usually don't mind you adding those white marks to photos, but it's really irritating this time, because this is a photograph of someone's art work, which you've now tainted. I really would've prefered to have seen the photo itself.

  80. JULIE! says – reply to this


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    holy.

    shit.

  81. Liberals rock says – reply to this


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    and you are very annoying.

  82. hahahaha says – reply to this


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    bono is a dick.

  83. freedom from religion says – reply to this


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    And the day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the supreme being as his father in the womb of a virgin will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerve in the brain of Jupiter. But may we hope that the dawn of reason and freedom of thought in these United States will do away with this artificial scaffolding, and restore to us the primitive and genuine doctrines of this most venerated reformer of human errors.
    -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to John Adams, April 11, 1823

  84. luvsxjs says – reply to this


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    If it wasn't for Bono the problems in Africa wouldn't even be on the global radar anymore. How many other "Live Aid" artists from the 1980's are still dedicated to ending poverty? Frans Smeets has the right to freedom of expression but I think this is despicable.

  85. Frans Smeets is not a real artist says – reply to this


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    I think this is a stupid statement. Bono has spent a lot of time and energy helping others in this world and this sculpture is just a stupid attempt by a nobody to get media attention. What a loser.

  86. everyone is evil, even the dutch. says – reply to this


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    WHAT ABOUT THE BELGIANS IN THE CONGO? DID YOU DUTCHIES ALREADY FORGET?!?

  87. Bout ittt.. says – reply to this


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    Dutch sculptor Frans Smeets has unveiled Jesus Loves You Too (U2). The sculpture depicts the Irish rockstar in a long white robe similar to those that Jesus is often depicted in, only this one is labeled with a Nike symbol. The look is topped off with Emporio Armani sunglasses. At Bono's feet is an emaciated African infant whose eyes lie startlingly wide open. Its mouth is open as well, as if it is crying out, but the cry seems to fall on deaf ears, as Bono looks straight ahead and appears uninterested, even as he holds out his hands, palms facing upward.

    According to the artist's website, Smeets is a "Dutch historian, philosopher, and artist. He makes art in which history, philosophy, skills, globalisation and the controversy between man and nature are important." Most of his sculptures are made of mixtures of materials such as "earthenware product, beeswax, paper, walnutwood, printboards, and woodpulp." The sculpture seems to match recent criticism over Bono's activism, particularly his DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade Africa) organization and its Product Red campaign. There is a multitude of praise and criticism for the rock singer's activism and everyone seems to have their own opinion. Local critic Liam Fay, writer for the Sunday Times, says about him, " It’s rarely mentioned now that Bono concentrates on international emergencies but there was a time when he also believed he had the answer to Ireland’s domestic problems… But that answer has changed with comic frequency."

  88. Kathleen says – reply to this


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    I agree with this image because Bono is a pure fake!

  89. angie says – reply to this


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    ::sarcasim:: gee that makes a good point, good way in to expressing art!!

  90. kaydawg says – reply to this


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    YES I LOVE THAT!!!! Thats thought provoking art. Although Bono has done some great things for Africa and poverty he is just as much a slave to the corporate world. The fact that hes wearing priest garb relates to how great he thinks he is. Egomaniac! And the Nike clothing is ironic because it is it a company that uses Child Labour. I hope he sees this work, because there is some truth in it.

  91. bnjjhnj says – reply to this


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    lol

  92. maureen says – reply to this


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    It's about time somebody realized the irony that is Bono. I'm so tired of his crying poverty, living in a castle and vacationing on Islands where nobody else can go.

  93. JULIE! says – reply to this


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    ME AGAIN.

    That sign in the background…

    It says, I love china you ___ china, we all love china.

    WHATS BLANKED OUT?!?!?!?!?

  94. MOI* says – reply to this


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    HAHAHAHA!

  95. Olly says – reply to this


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    That's awesome…really, what has Bono ACTUALLY done to help Africa other than making a photog ruckus?

  96. KB says – reply to this


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    Whoever did this is SUCH an idiot! They obviously know nothing about BONO.

  97. ray says – reply to this


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    Very accurate portrayal of Bono. Cant stand him.

  98. skinnygirluver says – reply to this


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    AND THEY WONDER WHY NO ONE HELPS THE POOR!!! He gets totally bashed and all he's ever done was get the word out on what the hell is going on. He risks being "preachy" which is NOT cool for a Rock and Roll artist and he still gets bashed.

  99. IN THE KNOW says – reply to this


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    Looks more like a bald Robin Williams to me…….

  100. prim reaper. says – reply to this


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    this is freaking great!

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