@Harriet – it’s not bigoted, it’s practically a quote. It satirizes Gibson’s rampant megalomaniacal racism. It’s not meant to agree with Gibson, but mock him…
I don’t see how this is possibly a bigoted joke…seriously people, you need to loosen up. It’s commentary on Gibson’s anti-sematic remarks. It’s not commentary on Jewish individuals…
@Harriet caricature has been used for politics and entertainment for hundreds of years now. In caricatures you draw a person doing something or expressing views in a exaggerated manner in order to point out how ridiculous the act/opinion is. I am very tempted to quote wikipedia here but that would be a douche move. Just go there and read about the fine history of satire drawings and comics that Scott and so many others on the internet keep alive.
Keep the tradition alive Mr. Johnson. The world needs it now more than ever.
Scott Johnson defies trends and speaks his mind; controversy at eleven. While I don’t feel that Mel’s actions have warranted the criticism, even when he made the racist comments, this comic is definitely right on time.
I think saying he”lost it” is letting him off easy. He’s a bigot. Probably always was one (these things are usually born with upbringing- and we know his father is a big racist).
The odd thing is that Mel has been surrounded by and worked with Jews and African Americans throughout his career. I wonder how Danny Glover feels about Mel’s latest comments…
That is absolutely hilarious. I’m sure it’s going to make it’s way around the internet. Too funny. (screw political correctness, shove it you buncha over sensitive hippies)
Got to hand it to Melvin, he’s got a talent for shitting things up.
We should get him and Christian Bale to do a movie together. The behind the scenes material would be pure gold; Endless days of wildeyed rants and yelling contests. Get Russel Crow in there and you could make a Battle Royal style reality series where only the most out of control cheesedick survives.
Why should we care more about what this idiot did than the guy down the street? Because he was your childhood hero? Heroes derived from politics, sports and cinema are terrible, they all have horrible skeletons in their closet and should not be venerated in any way, shape or form.
This is just like Tiger all over again. Why should I care if he cheated on his wife with tens of other women? I shouldn’t that’s why. It’s none of my business.
My main point is simply that the media may well be feeding attention whores like Mel, Linsey and Tiger by constantly talking about them. As they say no news is bad news and for attention whores that is gospel.
Would Mel act out again if we stopped paying attention to him? Would Lindsey get her act together? Would Tiger stop sleeping with harlots?
Who knows but for once, I wish the media would try.
Chuck’s right (and I’m not just saying that because we share a name… digital-high-five… no? that’s cool… <..>)
This trend North America (most 1st world nations?) has of creating royalty and even dieties out of celebrities is just plain stupid. They are dancing monkeys for our amusement and are already getting paid far too much for what they actually contribute (especially when compared to those who actually provide life-saving/-protecting/-maintaining services). The last thing we need is to take their opinions seriously. I think the greatest service Mel has provided is proof of how irelevant their opinions are (so help me, if Bono stumbles on camera one more time and mumbles about some cause he appears to know less about than he cares about… O.O)
Jokes aside, we don’t like, love or look up to those people for any real and true reasons: we’ve swollowed the illusions they produce too deeply. They are just monkeys after all, like the rest of us (maybe even more so).
This isn’t about hero worship. This is plain and simple train-wreck rubber-necking.
Tiger was in the news because it was a crazy story. A guy who broke records and barriers to become one of the wealthiest commodities in sports history has a scandal! It’s a classic tale and people love to hear it.
Same with Mel. These tapes reveal him to be a crazy narcissistic a-hole and it’s fascinating to see/hear how low the man will stoop.
One more point- don’t blame the media. If people didn’t care, it wouldn’t be a story.
I lolled
Thats extremely bigoted. Surely you know you should not re-post such jokes.
Repost? What the crap are you talking about?
Please tell me you’re a troll…
@Harriet – it’s not bigoted, it’s practically a quote. It satirizes Gibson’s rampant megalomaniacal racism. It’s not meant to agree with Gibson, but mock him…
I thought you would do a girlfriend beating joke….the Jewish joke is kinda old news. Either way, it’s funny. Loosen up people.
Thank you, Scott… thank you bunches!
Some of the best tools to fight racism are satire and ridicule. Great work Scott!
HA! thats Hillarious!
Sooooooo……. this is a quote isn’t it?……..
I don’t see how this is possibly a bigoted joke…seriously people, you need to loosen up. It’s commentary on Gibson’s anti-sematic remarks. It’s not commentary on Jewish individuals…
People should lighten up a little.. Mel messed up, not us. No one is perfect, except for the one above.
Scott… good as always, light hearted stab at a bad situation, nothing wrong with that.
@Harriet
caricature has been used for politics and entertainment for hundreds of years now. In caricatures you draw a person doing something or expressing views in a exaggerated manner in order to point out how ridiculous the act/opinion is.
I am very tempted to quote wikipedia here but that would be a douche move. Just go there and read about the fine history of satire drawings and comics that Scott and so many others on the internet keep alive.
Keep the tradition alive Mr. Johnson. The world needs it now more than ever.
Excellent comic! Timely and edgy. Good satire through and through. =D
Haha. I can see Mel saying that.
Poor Mel. I think he should just run around with his face painted half blue. Maybe that will divert attention away from all this?
The only thing I find offensive about this comic is that it doesn’t end with Mel shouting “Get off my lawn!”
Yes! Maybe “Get off my lawn!”, while drinking a beer, and his face painted half blue?
and then his head turning to call some chick “sugartits”
Is he holding a vuvuzela in the first frame?
Scott Johnson defies trends and speaks his mind; controversy at eleven. While I don’t feel that Mel’s actions have warranted the criticism, even when he made the racist comments, this comic is definitely right on time.
Yeah, Mel’s totally lost it. What a shame.
I think saying he”lost it” is letting him off easy.
He’s a bigot. Probably always was one (these things are usually born with upbringing- and we know his father is a big racist).
The odd thing is that Mel has been surrounded by and worked with Jews and African Americans throughout his career.
I wonder how Danny Glover feels about Mel’s latest comments…
I would pay real money to see Danny Glover beat the stupid out of Mel.
A pay-per-view event for the ages.
lol… 2 man enter… one man leave.
That is absolutely hilarious. I’m sure it’s going to make it’s way around the internet. Too funny. (screw political correctness, shove it you buncha over sensitive hippies)
Very funny Scott, keep up the excellent work
Maybe he could star in a movie about his life..”Mad Mel”? Sorry..:P Excellent work Scott!
Hilarious!
I’m so glad i found you on stumble cool site bro
ROTFLMAO! Too funny!
Penn Jillette suggested on his short-lived radio show that everyone should call him “Melvin Gibstein.”
Dear naysayers:
Shut up, you idiots.
Anywho, great comic. Made me actually laugh out loud.
Got to hand it to Melvin, he’s got a talent for shitting things up.
We should get him and Christian Bale to do a movie together. The behind the scenes material would be pure gold; Endless days of wildeyed rants and yelling contests. Get Russel Crow in there and you could make a Battle Royal style reality series where only the most out of control cheesedick survives.
Honestly, why do people care about what some arse says to his wife?
He knocked her front teeth out. I don’t appreciate when my childhood heroes does things like that.
Why should we care more about what this idiot did than the guy down the street? Because he was your childhood hero? Heroes derived from politics, sports and cinema are terrible, they all have horrible skeletons in their closet and should not be venerated in any way, shape or form.
This is just like Tiger all over again. Why should I care if he cheated on his wife with tens of other women? I shouldn’t that’s why. It’s none of my business.
My main point is simply that the media may well be feeding attention whores like Mel, Linsey and Tiger by constantly talking about them. As they say no news is bad news and for attention whores that is gospel.
Would Mel act out again if we stopped paying attention to him? Would Lindsey get her act together? Would Tiger stop sleeping with harlots?
Who knows but for once, I wish the media would try.
I, too, feel that this is the best place to discuss the effect hero worship and tabloids have on humanity.
Chuck’s right (and I’m not just saying that because we share a name… digital-high-five… no? that’s cool… <..>)
This trend North America (most 1st world nations?) has of creating royalty and even dieties out of celebrities is just plain stupid. They are dancing monkeys for our amusement and are already getting paid far too much for what they actually contribute (especially when compared to those who actually provide life-saving/-protecting/-maintaining services). The last thing we need is to take their opinions seriously. I think the greatest service Mel has provided is proof of how irelevant their opinions are (so help me, if Bono stumbles on camera one more time and mumbles about some cause he appears to know less about than he cares about… O.O)
Jokes aside, we don’t like, love or look up to those people for any real and true reasons: we’ve swollowed the illusions they produce too deeply. They are just monkeys after all, like the rest of us (maybe even more so).
totally ripped that last line off the simpsons
The word, “Cut”? I don’t think a director saying ‘cut’ can be claimed by a single source.
This isn’t about hero worship. This is plain and simple train-wreck rubber-necking.
Tiger was in the news because it was a crazy story. A guy who broke records and barriers to become one of the wealthiest commodities in sports history has a scandal! It’s a classic tale and people love to hear it.
Same with Mel. These tapes reveal him to be a crazy narcissistic a-hole and it’s fascinating to see/hear how low the man will stoop.
One more point- don’t blame the media. If people didn’t care, it wouldn’t be a story.
This looks more like Bruce Campbell than Mel Gibson… Except for the racism