Bono Will Not Be Happy
Filed under: Bono
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."
Posted: August 19, 2007 at 6:33 pm
THIS NOT FUINY ATT ALL AM ANGRY U JUST DONT depict A GREAD prophet! THIS SHOWS THAT THE CHIRISTIAN DONT HAVE A RESPECT FOUR OUR 9 PROTHES. AM MUSLIM AND ENY TIME POEPLE REPRODUSE ENY OF MY 9 PROFETHS I WELL BE ANGRY ANY MUSLIM WELL BE THAT TWO!
"79" A AGREE 100% WHET YOU BUT YOU ARE I iGNORANT 2 THINK THAT ALL MUSLIM ARE ARABS AND ALL MUSLIM ARE VIOLANT. 79"" IF YOU READ SOMATHING LIKE STUPED AS WHAT THAT I WELL COME 2 YOUR HOUSE AND RAPE YOU YOU STUPID AMERICAN
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WORK OF ART. BONO IS A POMPOUS SELL-OUT
i fuckin' hate bono. U2 sucks. he just wants media attention for himself and not for the african people. those shades are really fugly, i wouldn't even wear them if they gave me 500 dollar..
and the dutch people aren't racists… we didn't even had a country in africa..
the UK, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Germany did.
That poses a very interesting point about all these self-rightous celebs … but I guess they're damned if they do and damned if they don't. I suppose atleast Bono makes an effort to try and do something about less fortunate people, even if his efforts are shit and pointless concerts that don't help anybody except the artists who perform.
hahahaha! I got to say this is a spot on observation. More erudite in that Bono has worked with Armani for that unsuccessful Red credit card campaign. The Nike and Armani are there to show that he really is just some big sweat shop endorsing hypocrite, take with one hand and give with the other! Go on adopt that black baby, Bono
what an offensive piece of crap. it's even worse than the birthing britney statue.
It looks like Robin Williams dressed up like Bono.
What's teh difference between Bono and Jesus?
At keast Jesus doesn't walk around Dublin pretending to be Bono!
bono's gonna throw a fit.
# 61, you don't know a THING about the Dutch so stop trying. The Dutch are rascists? Says who? Because clearly you have no idea what this little country is about. Yes, The Netherlands is very outspoken, they're controversial on topics such as abortion, euthenasia, gay marriage, etc. But no, they're not rascist. You don't know what you're talking about and what you say is disrespectful.
your a douche! what the hell have any of you ever done for anybody?
TO #79 - LIBERALS ARE HYOCRITS: WHAT'S ISAMIC??????????? WANKER LEARN HOW TO SPELL!!! GEES WHERE DO THESE NASTY CRITTERS COME FROM???????
What a slap in the face to Bono. Sure, he's a little obnoxious, but U2's a bitchin' band and he's doin' good. That artist can go suck a dick.
Bono doesn't rip off anybody! He is so amazing and this shit is so fucked up!!!
that is unreal… i hate bono. i hope this opens up his eyes to take those fugly sunglasses off and stop acting like he really helps the world.
EXCELLENT! I hate that man.
Are you sure that's Bono?
Looks like Robin Williams to me.
AHAHAHAH oh god how embarrassing
When are you going to learn English, Mario?! DISINTERESTED means impartial and is used in a legal context. The correct you should have used is UNINTERESTED. The two words are not interchangeable and if you have a blog you should know better.
Ok, so the artist is saying that Bono has a Messiah Complex. Well, big deal, so what? Bono is still making efforts to do what he can. This "art" says more about the artist than about Bono anyway. The concept is thin and trite and the work is just plain kitsch.
gee who has perpetrated some of the worst acts against humanity in South Africa…hmmmm…the dutch maybe?
Maybe they should focus on admiting that to the world before some lame artist tries to make a statement about one of the few rich celebrities to try to help Africa (rather than just adopting one baby and then forgetting about them)
This is AWESOME!! And about time. What it means is that hypercritical RED charity (supported by Nike / Armani & Oprah!) ONLY gives money to AIDS drugs (which benefit pharmaceutical co’s) and NOT condoms or safe sex education in Africa. Because of his religious beliefs Bono is supporting “abstinence only” programs, just like the Bush Administration, programs which have been repeatedly proven as failures. Bono would rather give money to the expensive USELESS end user “band aid” ideas instead of actually preventing the disease — all because of religion.
overboard
I love the babys eyes .looks like the baby is on meth
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I personally think this is ridiculous. Even if he does wear "evil corporate" attire, Bono has done a lot for awareness & action regarding the situation in Africa and continues to use his popularity to do so.
The worst part is that if he just cashed his checks and didn't give a crap about anyone but himself, probably no one would say anything this negative about him. Why tear someone down who's at least trying to make a difference?
SO RUDE! SO RUDE! SO RUDE!
lol
in Dublin Ireland, Bono is seen as a boner..douche bag who is a cokewhore.
hello …
who the fuck puts starving africans in photos with coked out Armani bitches and red American express cards…
ya bleed you fucking red
in the red…
that is a coke fantasy gone out of control.
bono has lost the plot and this artist has it correct.
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The statue looks more like Robin Williams.
this so called artist is an ass
Bono sucks ass anyways…always has. Every single fuckin song they have sounds like the one before it! He looks like Robin Williams in designer sunglasses. Fuckin ass face!
I don't find it amusing that someone is making a mockery of a persons humanitarism. What has this artist done for the under privilaged except spew garbage like this into the world?
haha. This really sucks though. It doesnt even look like him. Like they got some mannaquin and threw some sunnies on it. Was it done by some high schooler?? Lame.
Is it just me or does it look more like Robin Williams, you know, minus the bear fur.
looks like Robin Williams as Mork from Ork
He is not god!!!!
Hahaha. I'm glad people are beginning to realize just how much Boner from U2 sucks.
totally harsh.
thats disturbing & totally wrong. i dont understand why anyone would make that "sculpture" or post it on a website?
You tell them Smeets!! Bono has a bad hairday[… haar? haahaar? welk haar… Hij heeft GEEN HAAR!!!!!] whaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahh!!!!!
go Irrie!!! please continue!! Great sculpture, love it!!
Just about everybody on this site blows ass for saying that you hate Bono sucks and pockets the money. He uses his celebrity to make a REAL change in the world and people have to bring him down for no reason at all. Its one thing to not like there music but to say all that crap with zero proof is ridiculous and you all can go fuck yourselves.
what a waste of talent. and this artist could create something that would be worth looking at rather than laughing at. so the critics of his work will be those who's assessment of the work is "yup, Bono's a prick"? art media is forever, this sort of stuff will follow him wherever he goes. hope he's pleased with himself.
this sort of stuff is easier than getting off his ass and making a positive difference in the world with his art. but, it was Kurt Vonnegut who said "This world is too serious. To get mad at a work of art because maybe somebody somewhere is blowing his stack over what i've done — is like getting mad at a hot fudge sundae!" yet some is just tasteless. like this.
Why dont all of you nay-sayers shut up and donate time and money then if you are so righteous
What's controversial about it? IMO its a perfect portrayal of him.
What's so controversial about it? IMO it's a perfect portrayal of him.
this is awesome!
To all that Haters. This is not art it is (SH)art.
I think that's amazing.
whoever said taste is the enemy of art? I guess he's right
art ist free but this guy must have been bored to death and not actually well read.
Finally! someone calling Bono out on his b.s. and hypocrisy
OK, I CAN ONLY TAKE SO MUCH BASHING OF BONO BEFORE I HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING. I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU HOW PISSED I AM AT THE MOMENT. I'M PISSED AT THE ARTIST FOR HIS RIDICULOUS PORTRAYAL OF BONO (THE SCULPTURE ACTUALLY LOOKS MORE LIKE ROBIN WILLIAMS) AND THE AUDACITY OF DISPLAYING SUCH A CRUEL IMAGE WITHOUT FIRST GIVING A WARNING. I AM ALSO FUMING OVER SOME OF YOU IGNORANT PEOPLE POSTING ABOUT SOMEONE THAT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. GROW UP! ANY TRUE BONO FAN WILL TELL YOU THAT BONO IS ONE OF THE MOST UNSELFISH AND NICE PEOPLE YOU COULD MEET. IF YOU HAVEN'T PERSONALLY MET THE MAN, OR YOU HATE HIM OR HIS BAND, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COME IN HERE AND TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH OF A DOUCHEBAG HE IS. SHUT THE EFF UP!
Umm hey fools Bono never asks anyone for money just signatures to advance human rights and fight poverty. He does not ask money from people just governments that already either give money or have debts against them. Read a book once in a while before you make retarded comments. I have never seen such a collection of ignorance
ouch!
That looks more like orange Robin Williams
Bono is not a philanthropist! If the world was on fire would you piss on it to put it out??? That is exactly what Bono is doing! Capitalism is not good for every society. F bono in the ear!
I'm from Ireland. This is fucking MARVELOUS the man is a twat!!!!!!
totally accurate portrayal
wish he was my douche
People who are so quick to call Bono a "Douche", or a "Fake" need to remember "Live Aid". Just because you are rich does not mean you have to give up your money. These guys have spent the last 30+ YEARS doing what they do!!!!!!With out them how many would know about amnesty international? I wouldn't.