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Jack Black announced on Instagram that he's cancelled the rest of the Tenacious D world tour and placed future projects on hiatus.

This happened after his bandmate Kyle Gass sparked controversy by commenting on the recent Donald Trump assassination attempt.

At their recent Sydney show, Kyle Gass was given a birthday cake and asked to make a wish for his 64th birthday, to which he said "Don't miss Trump next time."

In his later statement, Black said he was "blindsided" by his bandmate's comment and condemned any calls for political violence.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

He probably doesn't want to get shot.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Most of the western world fought back against the Nazis in WWII for the very reason that fascism is deeply hostile to a healthy democracy and a free society.

Kyle was right: we didn’t teach our soldiers to miss back then, so there is no excuse to miss now.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Was a right wing idiot, listening to right wing hate and violence, who took a shot at a right wing idol.

Theres nothing "ours" or "soldier" about it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (4 children)

I mean to be honest half the world is probably saying the same thing.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

The last thing we need is this piece of shit to become a martyr. Let him go down beaten by a black woman at the polls, like the loser he is.

At this point Trump being shot is the best thing that could happen to the Republican party. And I wish them only the worst.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I assume Jack and his team probably started recieving threats from the crowd that shot at Trump (republicans).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I guess attempting to kill and joking about killing Trump is a privilege that only republicans enjoy

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

TBH I don't give a single solitary fuck who Republicans think or don't think is allowed to do anything. That doesn't mean Jack Black has to risk his life over some ha has.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This barely would be known if it wasn't for them splitting up over about it though. They said it to an Australian crowd. They ain't doing anything about it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

There have been no statements about the band ending, but they have almost certainly ended the Australian Tour, sadly. Gass has also been dropped by Greene Talent agency, so he might have to work to regain trust from the business suits if they want to do big events again. Both Gass and Black have both been apologetic and on the same page with their public statements.

They once wrote and performed a song about killing politicians and ruling as idiot kings, they'll be fine.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Ahh, think I misinterpreted Black's "all future creative plans are on hold" statement. Forgetting the "on hold" part.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Half of America is wishing it too, even if not vocalized.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

The problem being the other half isn't.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Only America’s allies

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago
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