Making Fun Of Ledger's Death: Not So Funny!
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Petitions are being signed and offended parties are mobilizing in response to Fox News Radio host John Gibson's homophobic and inappropriate mocking of Heath Ledger's death.
We reported last night about Gibson's disgusting behavior and have vowed to boycott his show, which we've been on in the past, unless he apologizes.
Hopefully some action will be taken against him by the higher-ups at Fox.
Now, GLAAD has jumped into the fray as well.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has denounced Gibson's behavior and just released the following call to action, something we suggested our readers do earlier too.
They say:
"January 24, 2008
Fox News Host John Gibson Cruelly Mocks Heath Ledger's Death and his Role in Brokeback Mountain
In the wake of Heath Ledger's death, people around the world are mourning the gifted actor's passing and are expressing their appreciation for how he changed hearts and minds with his Oscar-nominated role as a gay cowboy in 2005's Brokeback Mountain.
In a stark and disturbing contrast, Fox News Radio host John Gibson cruelly mocked Ledger's death and his role in Brokeback Mountain during his Jan. 22 John Gibson Show radio broadcast. During the show, Gibson played an audio clip from the film of Jake Gyllenhaal's character, Jack, telling Ennis (played by Ledger), "I wish I knew how to quit you." Gibson then coldly quipped, "Well, he found out how to quit you." Then, after playing another audio clip from the movie of Ledger's character saying, "We're dead," Gibson mockingly said, "We're dead" and played the clip again.
“Gibson’s remarks are vulgar and disgusting,” said Rashad Robinson, GLAAD’s Senior Director of Media Programs. “It’s sickening that Gibson would exploit Heath Ledger’s tragic death to promote such hurtful intolerance. And to do so at a time when family and friends are grieving shows a level of insensitivity that is beyond the pale.”
Beyond his mockery of Ledger's role in Brokeback Mountain, Gibson called the actor a "weirdo" with "a serious drug problem," and callously speculated on the reasons Ledger might have committed suicide. Gibson had previously mocked Brokeback Mountain–calling it a "gay agenda movie" on his Fox News TV program in 2006.
Listen to Clip:
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/23/gibson-mocks-ledger/
Gibson’s Past Comments on Brokeback Mountain:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,180499,00.html
TAKE ACTION NOW!
GLAAD strongly urges you to contact Fox News and ask its representatives why they continue to provide a platform for John Gibson's cruel and tasteless comments.
Please contact:
Mr. Mitch Davis
Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: mitch.davis@foxnews.com
Mr. Robert Finnerty
Senior Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: robert.finnerty@foxnews.com
Ms. Irena Briganti
Vice President of Public Relations
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
Lowr C1
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-3608
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: irena.briganti@foxnews.com
Contact by: E-mail
Ms. Suzanne Scott
Vice President, Programming
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
Lowr C1
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-8558
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: suzanne.scott@foxnews.com
foxnewsradio@foxnews.com
gibsonradio@foxnews.com
JOHN GIBSON
john.gibson@foxnews.com
212-301-3000
Please also see MSNBC Hosts, Keith Olberman and Dan Abrams’ reaction to Gibson’s on-air remarks.
This is just getting stupid! First off…Brokeback was just a stupid movie…Heath was an actor who played the part. Why is this being turned into a "homophobe" rant? a gifted actor died an untimely death…his family and friends are dealing with a tragic loss.He did other movies…quite frankly, whenever I think of Heath Ledger, I think of "First Knight" not "Brokeback Mountain."Ridiculing this man's death is very unprofessional and Gibson certainly should be taken to task for it.
wtf is everyone talkin about "free speech"…wut about when don imus said the statement he made that got him fired thats all bs…yes freedom of speech but havent u hurd the phrase "if u have nothing good to say then dont say nothin at all." don imus apparently got fired for his "freedom of speech" so this is all bs america is fked up in general lol seriously …. theres a time and place for everything this douchbag couldve said wut he said in private around his firends that might agree with him…THIS DEFF wasnt the place for "freedom of speech" and don imus as well on the radio in front of thousand of listeners also isnt exactly the right place to practive freedom of speech…just because its there we dont have to abuse it …after all we are people with feelings…this guy is just a douchbag !!
Dear Sirs:It is incomprehensible to me that at a time when a family and fans all over the world are mourning his death a news station would allow these hurtful comments to be aired, let alone on a "news" channel.God forbid Mr. Gibson that one of YOUR chidlren, grandchildren, great great chandchildren or family members ever comes "out of the closet" and have to be put throught the humiliation that you have put so many through with your heartless comments. You speak of the Gay community as if they were the scum of the earth and the biggest problem to face America. Well, i'll let Fox in on a little secret, Being gay does not take away your constitutional rights, nor does it give anybody the right to single you out, so I hope the Gay community lashes out against Fox "News". Furthermore, I think America faces far greater problems such as drug abuse, a corrupt government (starting with its President), child molestation, housing problems, health issues,our soldiers away far too long fighting a war,not to mention the fact that we are heading into a recession.I guess it would have been too much for "Fox" news to have just given the family their condolences and kept the rest of their idiot remarks to themselves.You've become such a sorry excuse for a news station.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in response to John Gibson's remarks about actor Heath Ledger's death on January 22.
I know you are getting a lot of complaints and you might not even read this so……With regards to politics almost anything is fair….almost. However, this is the death of a 28 year old man and with that comes a certain decorum of humanity. This has obviously gone over Mr. Gibsons head. What ever cause of death becomes fact, he was a talented and seemingly devoted father, son, friend, and actor. No matter what one may think of someone they have at least the common sense to censor their ignorance for the sake of human compassion……Its just sad that Mr. Gibson felt he could share his ignorance with his audience and that it was acceptable to do so……..
If anyone reading this has lost someone close to them, they know that mockery of their loved one at that time, is and should be deemed unacceptable in any case.
I guess what it comes down too, is the fact that someone thought that the death of a 28 year old man was funny…..It's sad and thats all that needed to be said.
Re: Not EVERYTHING is racism – NO, I never said former President Clinton is a racist for falling asleep, nodding off, and blatantly checking his watch on Martin Luther King federal holiday and while MKL's son spoke about his father and civil rights in front of all the camera's for the world to remember. Had he been so tired and incapanle fo dignified behavior of an honored speaker, he should not have been placed directly in front of the camera's eye acting as if he were bored and uninterested.
I do not know what to make of his inapproperate and disrespectful behavior towards MLK for I am not Mr. Clitnton. If the Queen Of England at 80 plus years old can stay awake and be attentive during her long list of engagements surely Bill Clitnton a man thrity five years younger should have at least the energies unless of course he is very gravely ill. His uber red purple face and white hands are indicative of his very poor heart condition.
Kudos to you, Perez, for using this site as an outlet to encourage people to act on something important!
Re: jm – Thats right!! JESUS deserves respect! A doper who od' on his own doesnt! go away!
Not funny? It's hilarious!!
Letters written. I can't wait to see the power of Perez knock Fox a wallop.
Thanks for the info Perez. They all just got a nasty email from me!!!! It felt really good too!.
I can not believe the comments of that sickening homophobe, what an absolute tosser, its dispicable and actually made me feel sick, with his hidden glee at Heath ledgers death, his comments were horrendous and showed him to be a narrow minded homophobe that cant even respect the dead. lets get that evil shit fired.
Wow. Thank you so much for reminding us what a truly disgusting world we live in. As soon as I read this I immediately e-mailed each and everyone of them, and told them how sickening it is that they would allow such hate to be shown on national tv. I am so glad that you have the balls to let public know how you feel, and also that you are so willing to put yourself out there when most celebrities just follow the masses. I am so angry, and I hope that Heath Ledger's soul will truly be at peace, and i hope his family, friends, and especially his little girl will be able to find comfort.
What a motherfucker. Typical FOX bullshit. Bill Asshole O'Reilly must be jealous he's not so clever as Gibson. Loser!
I wrote one to the cunts. hope they choke on my email haha! and as for you assholes coming on here to badmouth us, heath & perez. back the fuck off. what the hell are you on his site for if you dont luuuuuuuuuuurve perez. idiots x
I am sickened by the whole thing. Then again, most of the crap that airs on Fox News makes me want to puke. Took your advice though and wrote each and every person you listed with an email address.:)
When will Americans wake up that news readers who sprout of their personal opinion in order to sway the popular opinion is not equivalent to free speech!! No where else in the world is news corrupted in such a way. Most countries have news broadcasts that just read the facts. Opinions are generated by those recieving the news not those delivering it. Boycott Fox News!!!!!! And lets hope that this Gibson Tosser gets his
fire him!!!… mail everyone on that list guyssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Lanie – yeah there is freedom of speech, but there is also the freedom for us to be pissed off at his awful comments. Your comment just shows how stupid you are. He can say what we wants but we also have the right to protest what he said and take action. Think before you speak
Re: masha – Oh as if he's one to TALK!! He makes fun of "retards" every day of his life!! Thats so sensitive of him!! tsk!!
Re: steven – no one is disputing his right to say what he wants. However, as a professional "reporter" on a purported news station, he has a duty to the people watching. He completely crossed the line with his insensitivity and intolerance. It's not like Joe Schmo went on to his show and said it. This guy IS the show and he represents a network. Inexcusable.
Disgusting and inappropriate behavior. I sent an email saying so to every one of the exec's listed conveying my disgust. Perez, keep on posting the appropriate email contacts so we can send emails letting them know how we feel. I understand Gibson is entitled to his opinion, however whatever happened to showing respect for the deceased and their families? No one's death is funny! Death is not something to be mocked. Shameful!
Re: Ginger – oooohhh respect for the dead!!! how big of him….
Isn't it what it is.. a gay agenda movie… there are hundreds of agenda categories and one should not be reprimanded for stating the obvious…. it was about two gay cowboys… come on… lets not be so sensitive and blind to the reality of what the movie promoted and popularized. Perez, you are Cuban, Me Too…. wouldn't you be mad if someone made a movie popularizing Fidel Castro stating how wonderful a dictator he has been? Of course you would, but you wouldn't prevent it from happening… its free speech… if this reporter is not reporting correctly people wont watch… if they agree with him, which primarily people in this country do, then oh well to bad, so sad RIP HL… don't do drugs!!!!!!! Pot is ok never killed anyone
John Gibson is an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!
The man just has nothing ticking upstairs and spits out the first words that come into his neanderthal head! His poor daughter and family. Imagine how they must feel!!! Karma…it will come and kick John Gibson up the ass. I hope he gets the sack!
I've just sent him a rant email. He makes my blood boil!!!
Thank you Perez! Petition being passed to all at FOX by the NY'ers in the audience with a zero tolerance for bigotry, and intolerance of any kind in our multi-cultural city, and country. Let the Girlcott continue!
X
-Your straight female Unitarian audience
Lanie, shut the fuck up. We may have free speech but there's also something called tact, use it.
Not for nothing Perez, but a lot of stuff you say about celebrities is way more offensive than what this dude said… and while I agree that the death of anyone, celebrity or non-celeb is sad and tragic at such a young age, nobody forced those pills down Heath Ledgers throat. All the doctors are saying it couldn't be an accidental overdose on sleeping pills, and that in order to die you'd need to take like a 15 or 20 pill cocktail… I think it's sad that he died, but it was a waste. There are a lot of people out there in the world who have a lot less privilege and opportunity than Heath Ledger did, and if someone on Fox News radio doesn't appreciate him, so be it. I know you're heard of the 1st Amendment, so just shut up and get over it.
lighten up! Yes its tragic but if George Bush died you all would be clapping your hands and have a parade in times square. Ledger died, obviously had a substance abuse probelm and we reap the hand we sew.. i have no sympathy for anyone other than his child and parents. This is just a great opp for you anti fox news nazi's to do some griping. Go save the rain forest or something…
Re: Jean –
Shut the fuck up
Re: elle – once again dumb bitch, you don't like what he said, protest it. Sure he can say what he wants, but we can also react to it. There are too many people who go, oh well, freedom of speech. Come on! He was even making a valid point or adding to a debate. People really have low standards in this country I guess. And there isn't a total freedom of speech, but people are too uneducated to know that. Research some fucking courts cases and learn that there are boundaries(not saying any were pushed in this case though)
What happened to the right of free speech, Perez? Fuck you.
Do any of these dumb asses realise that Heath Ledger was an ACTOR, that the gay role wasn't real? OMG he was acting that! Fuck me some people are stupid, and who gives a toss if somebody is gay anyway. What are homophobics afraid of anyway? I seriously don't get it.
Nobody knows for sure what really happened - people have some brains and stop making assumptions - you'll only look like fools when the coroners report comes through.
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Let's FIRE PEREZ too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heath Ledger was a better man than either of you two!
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i wasnt offended by his remarks. im more offended by perez's false allegations claiming that heath died of a drug overdose and posting pictures of his body.
im even more disgusted by homosexuals parading in from of kids and trying to brainwash kids into thinking gays are something other than perverts. homosexuality is a sickness just like cancer. it is caused by abuse and is certainly not something that should be condoned by society. heath ledger starred in a disgusting movie and deserves to be judged for that .
in any case homosexuality is
I am so happy that he made fun of death.. nobody said anything about that fat pig Al Roker when he made fun of Epilepsy. Fuck you all you fucking chicks, you dont know anything.
Wow. The minute I finished reading this i could not send the e-mail to them fast enough. I am horrified that there is still so much hate in this world. I just hope that Heath Ledger's soul will finally be at peace, and I hope that his family, friends, and especially that poor little girl, who is only 2, will be able to eventually find peace. Thank you, for putting their e-mail up there, I am so glad that you have the balls to let us know what kind of sick people there are in this world, and I know John Gibson will burn in hell because of all of the hate in his heart.
I sent these a**holes an email today telling all how disgusting they are!
fuck that guy.
Re: Jean – youre a fucking idiot. i wish it was you who had died. its people like you that put this country to shame in the eyes of the world. you uneducated, closed-minded, clueless bigot.
What this drongo seems to be unaware of is that Heath Ledger BEGAN his career with Foxtel (Fox television in Australia)! He's made his own network look like insensitive fools for allowing such disgusting verbal diahorrea spew forth from his vocal repertoire. Let Gibson know what it feels like to live among the ranks of the unemployed!!!!!
BOO is right, Ignorance….pure ignorance, and he should be fired. Everyone and ANYONE who knew about it, set it up, helped with it…GONE.
stupid fucks. Why can't they see he left behind a 2 year old, the last thing their family needs is asshole's trying to make this situation comical. It's a horrible tragedy.
I emailed FOX and copied all the VP's- thanks for the info Perez!
I applaud Dan Abrams for calling out Gibson. I will be watching NBC & MSNBC for news moving forward.
Gibson owes Heath's family a PUBLIC APOLOGY for his deplorable comments.
Turn off FOX News. Turn off FOX. Boycott them. Fox News is conservative, pro-Bush, always has been. Stop watching FOX.
I emailed him this morning telling him what a fucking sick bastard youd have to be to mock someone with a family and fans and who touched so many people after sucha tragic death.
Re: Inappropriate - Yes, Cause for upraoar No – Oh my god! Seriously, no wonder this country is going down the shitter. All these comments yelling freedom of speech. Thats great, lets see how you would feel if people were insulting a family member of yours publicly an hour after the person died. Freedom of speech also means freedom for us to protest it. Yes there are better causes, but I am not lazy like you and can still email Fox while working with other causes. You should be commenting to the people that waste their time bashing homosexuality when they could be helping the fucking poor in this country and around the world, like many of the "evil liberal" celebrities do.
Perhaps Jonathan Swift said it best,
We have just enough religion to make us hate,
but not enough to make us love one another.
Sad that people with this mentality, get air time.
Re: banana –
Maybe she should know her daddy did drugs to kill herself.
Re: banana –
Maybe she should know her daddy did drugs to kill himself.
umm.. okay first of all your the hidious old man that should be thinking about death you old fart suck my left nut before you go and make fun of a dead man again. you have no right to be making fun of him you flabby old pig please if you read this know that your day is soon approaching so watch out. and when your day finally comes im gonna be the first one on the radio mocking how you died of an accidental smothering accident from your wrinkles you old bag.
and heaths beautiful so kiss my ass if you can still bend down.
Unfortunately, the morons that watch FOX news shows share in his views…very very sad.
I think that its really funny that ur sitting here commenting about some1 else talkin shit bout Heath. I understand the situation and i think its completly inapprpriate and extremely unprofessional. BUT coming from some1 who bashes EVERY fuckin celeb out there. You out ppl when they arent even ready to come out, and as a gay man thats sooooo fuckin wrong! you call Brit an unfit mother, u talk shit bout HER CHILDREN! come on! wtf is that shit?? ur seriously gonna talk shit bout a child??? YOu sit there n say that some1 is a fat ass.. clearly some1 needs to look in the fuckin mirror! You talk so much shit bout Adrianne Curry and how she has no bussiness talkin bout Brit and n givin her two cents, but yet every other fuckin entry in here is bout Brit n WHAT YOU THINK!!!!! at least hers is helpfull and shes not a fuckin dick ass douche bag…!!!!!! So wtf gives u the right to be all high n mighty bout this? I KNOW WAT HE SAID WAS SOOOOO FUCKIN WRONG! but YOU outta all ppl want us to take him off the air bc he does the same shit that u fuckin do??? thats fucked up right there! SO when is ur fuckin site gonna be shut down???
Although I do not agree with the man, and belive his comments were tasteless, it is his right to say what he wants. Just because he has a larger audience than I have at any given moment, does not mean he cannot say what he thinks, no matter how vulger it is.
For Mr. Hilton to call for a boycott of a man for making commentary on the sad state of celebrity is nothing but hypocrisy. Mr. Hilton makes his living off celebrity tragedy. So what if Mr. Hilton didn't show Mr. Ledger's body being wheeled out. He has no problem publishing video of Ms. Winehouse using drugs or a cartoon of Ms. Spears not wanting Mr. Ledger's death to take the spotlight from her. How is this any different?
Every single one of you posting on this site are able to do so BECAUSE OF FREE SPEECH. So I find it odd that so many of you are calling to fire this man because he exercised HIS right
Re: groovy –
Perez, you are gay!
I wrote them an email. This guy can't get away with making light over a sudden death or insulting a community like this. Freedom of speech or not, that doesn't mean we HAVE to allow him the forum to say such things on Fox News. Let him do it on the street corner for all I care, but not on my TV.
John Gibson apparently fancies himself to be the buttoned down acerbic version of Howard Stern, but there is no comparison. While Howard is hysterically funny, his off-color remarks are tempered by his humanity - which manages to sneak through his facade. John Gibson, on the other hand, is a just plain un-funny, homophobic stiff. In his pathetic attempts to be shocking and amusing, the remarks he made about Heath Ledger and his role in "Broke Back Mountain" came off as stupid and insensitive, especially in light of Mr. Ledger's untimely death. Don Imus got thrown off the air for using racial buzz words and making stupid remarks about "Nappy headed hos". In American, it seems we have come to come accept gay bashing remarks, while being repelled by racist remarks. There are people like Mr. Gibson who feel the need to kick and denigrate a certain segment of our society. Mr. Gibson and his ilk have moved on from blacks to gays. Anti-gay blather should not be tolerated, just as racist remarks should not be tolerated. What Mr. Gibson said should certainly earn him the same kind of vacation Don Imus got - with a no-return ticket.
Mr. Gibson's biggest crime was not being funny. I wonder if it's true - as internet rumor has suggested - that Mr. Gibson is really a self-loathing closeted gay man, and that's why he spews this anti-gay venom. Think Pastor Ted Haggard. Mr. Gibson doth protest to much.
Gay-bashing is the last bastion of a bigot.
After playing the clip to my family and friends throuhgout the world, we all agree that some action needs to make.
We have all wrote in FOX NEWS and make complaint about JOHN GIBSON as well as vowed to boycott any FOX News affiliated programs, websites and product.
Regardless the Free Speech Right, people like John Gibson should be taught a lesson.
I just sent that douche bag an email… I hope he knows he's a complete dick!
Don't care about what Gibson said, too bad about Ledger but I don't care he has no impact on my life. Oberman is a cancer and needs to be cut out, that idiot bemoans Fox Network more then he reports the news because he can't beat O'reily and that he is part of one of the least trusted networks in the publics eye.
"Fox News has supplanted CNN as the 'most trusted' news source for Americans, a new nationwide poll finds.
"The poll conducted by Sacred Heart University, found that the most trusted national TV news organizations, for accurate reporting, in declining order included: Fox News (27.0%), CNN (14.6%), and NBC News (10.90%). These were followed by ABC News (7.0%), local news (6.9%), CBS News (6.8%) MSNBC (4.0%), PBS News (3.0%), CNBC (0.6%) and CBN (0.5%)".
Re: Dirk – Oh please Dick…er, Dirk, you must not call other "Nazis" you could offend all those good Nazis at Fox. They have really earned the label; don't just toss it around carelessly, you silly little moronic dickwad.
Thank you for providing the contact information.
Re: idiots – I agree.
HOW UTTERLY PATHETIC of Fox News to use the death of respected actor, who mearly played the role of a homosexual, to bolster another of their right wing stances. Not only is it disrespectful, hateful, and mean, it's even more disturbing to know that millions of American's watch and listen to the bullshit that is broadcast from their bastion of idiocy. No apololgy, other than voluntarily blowing up their entire network, would make right the wrongs they commit on a daily basis.
PIss off, broke back was about homos , cock sucking, shit eating perves. What is so wrong with PUssy??? it is beautiful, and wet, and pink…. how could u not want it. Leave FOX alone. They are the only News Corp, that tells both sides, not just your once sided, left-wing, radicalized agenda driven chatter boxes that call them selves new organization. PEREZ, get some pussy man, i am sure u will love it.
Thanks Perez for this, I also wrote and voiced my opinion about this geriatric albino shit head
boo, what a whore. This guy is 5 million times worse than Don Imus—unfair that he would be able to stay on air - fucking pig!
Why isn't anyone mad at Perez Hilton for the jokes he made about Heath Ledger yesterday? Go back to his post with the pic of Victoria Beckham, Claudia Schiffer and Dita… he makes a joke about Heath Ledger in his caption. Should be petition Perez now or demand his site be removed? I'm suprised that Perez, who needs FREE SPEECh to operate his own site, has the nerve to complain about someone else who does it.
i just sent them all an email hahaha jerk!
Perhaps Jonathan Swift said it best:
We have just enough religion to make us hate.
But not enough to make us love one another.
Thank you Perez… you have my undying loyalty for this. First, I love Heath, second, I have a brother who's gay and I'm sick to death of hearing people rip into gays! Enough.
Its funny that the most intolerant people are the Perez Hilton's and the GLAD's of the world. No one else in entitled to their humor or thoughts. Talk about Nazi's.
Why do I keep reading that he committed suicide when that hasn't been confirmed?
Re: Lanie –
Freedom of speech, yes. But look on the words "slander" and "libel" and the law books. And look up racist, sexist, and homophobic, too while you at it. Words CAN hurt; both emotionally, legally and physically. Get a clue.
Here's the email I sent to John's stank ass..
After hearing your comments on the untimely passing of Heath Ledger I have to ask this.
Do you have a family? Have you EVER lost someone that you loved and cared for so much that words can not do justice of how you felt about person in your life?
Do you even have a heart?
Karma is very real and it's coming for your tasteless punk ass.
Sincerely,
what a fuckinggg asshole, he needs to fucking relax, he's nooone.
pooorrr family, who had to here this bullshit.
Perez…I'm so proud of you for taking a stand and getting others involved! Bravo!!! I've sent some e-mails myself and I posted the story and contact numbers and information on myspace…in order to get others to help out as well. He needs to pay…and most of all…apologize to Heath's family, friends, fans, and most importantly that innocent beautiful little girl that just lost her father.
I left all of them at fox a VERY long letter! Thanks for posting all the info Perez!
WHEN YOU WATCH AMERICAN IDOL YOU'RE PAYING JOHN GIBSON'S (NOT TO MENTION HANNITY'S AND O'REILLY'S) SALARIES!!! AMERICAN IDOL IS BEYOND STUPID. NO WINNER EVER MAKES IT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WITH PERHAPS THE EXCEPTION OF KELLY CLARKSON. ALTHOUGH HER CAREER WAS EXTREMELY SHORT-LIVED. AMERICAN IDOL "LOSERS" LIKE JENNIFER HUDSON AND DAUGHTRY HAVE REAL MUSIC INDUSTRY RECOGNITION. THE SHOW IS CRAP. IT TOOK ME YEARS AND COUNTLESS WASTED HOURS TO FINALLY REALIZE IT.
Re: Buffy – you said it all…bravo
fuck u you piece of shit i hope u go to hell and that heath laughs at you from heaven
Everyone that reads this site…..let's all make sure to NOT watch Fox AT ALL! No American Idol, no Prison Break, No 6 o'clock news, No are you smarter then a 5th grader and NO ONE watch the season premiere of House! That will serve them right!
I just sent a SCATHING email to everyone on that list!
Well all I know the point I was trying to make is that everyone is so quick to fire people for insulting black people. How about gay people (who I don't care to advocate about much I just have a problem how black people are always complaining about they same bullshit they do to other people).
Frankly, Gibson's joke wasn't funny at all. Whatever they do or whether he apologizes so what I don't care but it was a really bad joke. I mean I'm on a messageboard where they're making pictures of Ledger with sleeping pills and captions yeah it's tasteless humor but its just random people on the internet. But now you have this radio personality who not only shows no respect for the dead but is basically saying he's dead because he's gay.
What happened to freedom of speech. I may not agree what this asshole has to say but he does have that right. Shame on us for giving him media time.
What about Heath Ledger's insensitive comments about the state of WV banning his movie.
Ledger came under fire after he was quoted in January 2006 in Australia's Herald Sun as saying that he heard that West Virginia had banned Brokeback Mountain, which it had not. (A cinema in Utah had banned the film.)[18] He also referred to West Virginia as having had lynchings as recently as the 1980s which was disputed by archivists and historians, who say that the last extralegal public hanging in the state occurred in 1931
Re: Lanie –
this is true we do have freedom of speech BUT it is disrespectful to Heath's family, friends and fans. It is not the time and place to make these comments. He should have kept this in a private conversation.
What he said is wrong and hurtful
I sent all of them an email in regards to this idiot.
i sent him and everyone on that list a long email! ha!
Re: lainiediamond – RIGHT ON, GIRL!
Here's my angry email:
John Gibson is a xenophobic, homophobic, racist, ignorant piece of
trash. It is both outrageous and offensive to me that you would allow
him to remain on the air as he has REPEATEDLY made comments of such an
extreme and politically incorrect nature. Gibson takes advantage of
tragedies to spew vile, hateful comments in the national media and you
as members of the Fox News network are ENABLING him in his efforts to
spread evil throughout the world. I cannot understand where you even
BEGIN to think that this is acceptable. Although I found your network
questionable before, I now formally renounce any viewership from which
you would benefit, whether it be television, internet, radio, or any
other form. I will also boycott any product that I find to be
associated with your network.
i emailed every address you left. how reprehensible. i hope Gibson apologizes to Ledger's family and then resigns out of self respect. there is no room for such hateful innuendos in today's progressive society.
You guys need to check out this link. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE WILL PROTEST HEATH'S MEMORIAL!
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Gibson should be strung up for being a tool without decency; however, I find it extremely hypocritical of you, Perez, to 'censor' anyone. Just so I know in advance…When Britney overdoses, can we light the torches and get ready to verbally lynch you as you see so fit to do to others? Again, Gibson, as well as his comments, were vile and disgusting, but freedom for all or freedom for none. Can't have it both ways.
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Freedom of Speech. You can have it but others can't?
Ignore the idiots in life. This little hissy will most likely only shoot his ratings skyward. Well done. [not]
I am upset with the inappropriate comments made by John Gibson. I think he owes the family an apology. I am a Heath Ledger fan and I am shocked and saddened by his untimely death. I do not approve with Gibson's remarks however this is going way out of control. It's wrong when something like this is taken to the extreme. Nobody can say anything anymore (except for Perez) without upsetting an entire community. Why is that? Why should some people have freedom of speech and yet others are protected?? Perez is laughing all the way to the bank… deposit that $ 85,000.00 yet Perez?? Everybody needs to lighten up… it's not always personal… it's not always your fight and sometimes you just need to turn your head. RIP HEATH!! You are going to be missed.
if don imus can get fired and fined for his racist comments, I call for John Gibson to be fired and fined as well. When will these people learn??
What a wanker!!! Of course yes, there is freedom of speech but what a wanker, there shouldn't be comedy about ANYONE dying.
why am I not surprised that he's employed by Fox "News". it's a bullshit propaganda-based corporation. 10% of their daily broadcast is rehashing of the day's news from a conservative perspective, and 90% editorials hosted by 50 yr-old affluent, prejudiced, Christian men. If Heath Ledger hadn't done BrokeBack Mountain, Gibson would never have touched this story. I'm sure in Gibson's warped idea of Christian faith, mocking the dead is less heinous than mocking his homosexual bretheren.