Jack Black never flinches from supporting Democrats.
During the Obama years, the “School of Rock” star promoted the ill-advised Iranian deal. More recently, Black joined a swanky Hollywood fundraiser for President Joe Biden.
Over the weekend, Black crossed a bright, red political line. At least, that’s what he’s telling us now.
Black’s two-man group Tenacious D performed in Sydney, Australia Sunday as part of its current world tour. Tenacious D member Kyle Gass turned 64 that day, so Black presented him with a birthday cake on stage to celebrate with his adoring fans.
Make a wish, Black teased before Gass blew out the candles.
“Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass said, referring to the sniper who tried to kill President Donald Trump at his July 13 Pennsylvania rally.
“Thank you,” Black responded.
The Internet didn’t take kindly to the comment, although Tenacious D fans mostly cheered it on at the venue.
Since then, Black announced the Tenacious D tour is suspended indefinitely. He apologized via his Instagram feed.
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Left unsaid but obvious. He threw his bandmate under the bus.
Gass, in turn, shared his own Instagram apology.
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Apologies matter most when they’re uttered quickly, not after the bad press becomes too much for a celebrity to bear.
The duo deserves credit for their speedy mea culpas.
What’s curious about it all, beyond the obviously vile nature of the comments, was whether Black or Gass had to apologize at all. The assembled D fans cheered his comments on at the time. The group’s base likely wouldn’t punish the duo moving forward.
And does anyone think Black would lose work in Hollywood for wishing death on Trump? Heck, that’s been happening for eight-plus years and the only person to face any consequences was Kathy Griffin?
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