(Images of "Tommorrow" single cover race through my head)

whilst some may find these wayward men "harmless" or "inoffensive" i submit to you the one single thing that perpetually enters my mind whenever the bloodhound gang rear their "witty" heads: racism

the gang's guitarist is wearing a leeds utd. shirt. "that's a cool shirt!" says rapper/singer jimmy pop. some of the crowd roar. "and later he's going to go out and beat up some asians!" carries on witty jimmy.

taken from an nme.com e-mail update

despite the article's references to un-named leeds players having been recently questioned in the investigation of a racist attack on a young asian man, there is absolutely no excuse for such irresponsible coments. only one thing comes across, and that is, racism. catering to the lowest common denominator seems to have been their 'claim to fame'; however, when bands start talking like that on stage the entire audience should turn round and exit the building. in it's stead, people cheered. character and conviction, i surmise, are things of the past...long since discarded.

love,

Popīs comment doesnīt lack style or homour. Itīs interesting that Morrissey comes to Jimmy Popīs mind...

And, Sven, come on - listen to "Hooray for Boobies" and have a good laugh!

If anything, the BHG's fleeting comment is nothing more than some self association to Moz's cred. With regards to racism and homophobia: Well that's just nonsense. How can anyone who doesn't see the irony in wearing a Leeds shirt, defend Morrissey, who's not unkown for associating himself with the St.George's cross. BHG are funny, but heaven knows I'm miserable now!

i find your post quite intriguing. for all the fey, faux-intelligent posturing and wording in your message, you still don't come across as perceptive at all. charming man, surely you agree? to denounce BHG for racism when the mozzer is hardly sally hop-along concerning practically anyone who is not caucasian is simply ludicrous.
i can't explain morrissey's tolerance of the mexican community, but i'd venture a guess that it's largely related to the number of morrissey fans of mexican descent and not to any respect for humans regardless of race. now, don't get me wrong, i am mexican and a fan, but i could never be blind to the evidence at hand. badmouth BHG's supposed allegiances with regards to race and you badmouth morrissey's.

to clarify further. please read the last paragraph of my comment again, this time mindfully. you will find that accusations of racism were never made against the band. simply, the observation that an irresponsible and inexcusable comment-ironic or cynical or not-was made. it is one thing to be ironic about racism within the context of a work of art such as a painting, song, etc. but it is another thing entirely to do that amidst on-stage banter. does anyone suppose that the youth in attendance were all so sophisticated that not a single one was impressionable in the least? i understand everyone's concerns regarding my comment. i agree, most people do have a tendency to read far too much into the littlest of things. i went (and am, again, going) to great lengths to be crystal clear. my point was that it was irresponsible. to quote linton kwesi johnson, "it nuh funny."

what do we know about their sensibilities regarding racism, or morrissey's for that matter? what does it matter? what does matter, however, is that when people start talking like that, regardless of intention, that we show conviction for what we believe in and make a stand. this must be done wherever and whenever such comments are made. at home, at a show, at a restaurant, park, bar-whatever. stand up for what you believe in friends. to quote investigative reporter dennis bernstein, "put your mouths, minds, and bodies where your beliefs are." not to sound like an alarmist, more so, a realist-but, indeed, the illness of racism is everywhere and it needs no more fuel for it's barbarous fire. it needs no more ineffectual instigation from those of us who should know better.

oh, and handsome devil...do i agree that i did not at all come across as perceptive? well, my only intention was to be honest. i know you meant no harm, however, vanity is something i aim to cleanse myself of. time is far too short to be preoccupied with one-self. if you are, indeed, vain. then, you could have saved yourself a great deal of face by insulting me personally and not on this public forum. my e-mail address appeared plainly below the comment. hmmm...

love,

(a small and simple creature)

p.s. Last night the plans to capture a hand full of monkeys on the loose (who think they can sing)was all I saw on channel four. Anyone with any information about their whereabouts is asked to contact chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

You've got to be either a near relative of this lowly species known as the "BloodHounds", or a complete idiot of a human being to have found anything about what these lowly creatures do that remotely resembles what one may call "clever".
The only way to justify your claim that these "things" are a breath of fresh air is if you live in Chernobyl. I advice you to go back to your room and continue listening to your Will Smith, Britney Spears, Greenday,Marylin Manson, Offspring, Limp Bull@#!!!, Korn, Kidrock, or whatever other crap you also might consider to be "clever".

p.s. and don't come back...eh, eh, eh, ever.

The four monkeys which recently mysteriously escaped from a local zoo where reportedly spotted yesterday morning somewhere in Uptown NewYork City having breakfast with one Kevin Smith. A bussboy at the restaurant overheard a conversation between the thumblessgang and the formerly-respected(before the "Dogma" thing that is),formerly obese,but now simply chuby indi-film director, about the possible making of a film documenting the gangs escape from captivity to sudden stardom making records full of crappy music that so many of us crappy "Americans" have gone out to buy. The film is also said to star amongst others;Matt Damon and Ben Afleck who will attempt once again to star in a film they consider to be "clever". Well, at least this one won't touch on a subject that really matters and therefore cannot by rule be any worse then the last film these "cool dudes" appeared in together.

p.s. It's also been reported that the lucky bussboy who had this close encounter with this "clever" gang is now dating none other than Jennifer Lopez, talks are going on as I write between this man and Mr.Puff Dad about a record.

Now who in the world do you want to fight
It's against the system that we should unite
Homophobics ain't alright
If you learn to love then you might love life

Also, I remember reading an interview with Adam (I think it was Adam?) from years ago and during the interview he was checking out some guy. No joke. If you search around the net you could probably find the interview. I think it was Spin but I'm not sure.

you don't understand at all. i meant to insult you in public. a failed attempt at starting some sort of battle royale on the discussion board. something should happen around here, you obsessed twats. "good god, morrissey mentioned in church bulletin!". i didn't even read your full post.
i picked you out because you were the last one to write before my friend "charming man". see, i wasn't referring to you, idiot, but the post-er who went by the name of charming man. write all you want, suckers, i won't be back to read any of it.

unbelievably handsome devil

all apologies for my misunderstanding of your commentary. when you addressed the comment to me, personally, i was under the impression that all of the text therein was intended solely for my correspondence. i hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

love,

perhaps some of those of you who've posted that you fancy the bloodhound gang and their music can verify something for me. according to a newsletter i've received today, there is a bloodhound gang recording with anti-asian lyrics wherein, among other derogatory lyrics, the chorus sings:

"chinky chinky bang bang i love you...", etc.

any correspondence would be greatly appreciated. if you would like a copy of the aforementioned newsletter forwarded to you please e-mail me at the address below.

love,