LSW Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 This is from the [url="http://www.catholicleague.org/05press_releases/quarter%204/051129_sick_idea.htm"]Catholic League[/url] Can anyone tell me why this guy is famous? DENIS LEARY’S SICK IDEA OF HUMOR Tonight, Comedy Central will air a special by Denis Leary, “Merry F#%$in’ Christmas” (it first aired two nights ago and is scheduled to air again on Dec. 17). The show consists of several skits, a cartoon and musical performances. There is a skit about lesbian nuns, and a song by “Our Lady of Perpetual Suffering Church Choir” about a hooker. But by far the most offensive part of the show is the monologue by Denis Leary on the origins of Christmas. Here is part of what he says: “Merry Christmas. Tonight we celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus, whose mom, Mary, just happens to be a virgin—even after she apparently gave birth to Jesus. At least that is what the Catholic Church would have you believe. “Tom Cruise is taking a lot of s--- for belonging to a religion, Scientology, that believes aliens came to this planet 75 million years ago. That is nothing. I was raised Catholic. We believe Mary was a virgin and Jesus ended up walking on water, creating a bottomless jug of wine and rising from the dead. Oh, yeah, and Tom Cruise is crazy. “Listen, Christmas is built on a line of bulls---. Do I believe there was a baby Jesus? You bet your ass I do. But I believe that nine months before he was born someone sure as s--- banged the hell out of his mom.” Catholic League president Bill Donohue responded as follows: “I am asking Catholic League members, and friends of the Catholic League, to e-mail Doug Herzog, the president of Comedy Central, requesting that he nix the Dec. 17th showing of this vile special, and any future showings that might be planned. He can be contacted at Doug.Herzog@comedycentral.com. “Hate speech dressed in humorous garb is still hate speech. Leary is obviously bedeviled by some disorder, but nothing excuses this carp.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I think we need to boycott "Family Guy" as well. They had a scene where, literally, God the father was in bed with a woman, and kicked her out of bed, cuz, you know, he did his business already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Yeah, Denis Leary is a disgrace. He really angers me. Certainly he isn't Catholic anymore (though I tink he claims he is). When you deny dogmas like the perpetual virginity of Mary, and furthermore, mock it, you are no Catholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 this is abominable! i am going to send mr. comedy central dude an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Remember that he is a creature of God. Charity is a virtue But i would like to give him a piece of the broad side of a hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSW Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Nov 29 2005, 07:15 PM'] this is abominable! i am going to send mr. comedy central dude an email. [right][snapback]804449[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Everyone on Phatmass should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 denis leary is a piece of carp. on his other show about bieng a fireman the priest abused a child. and he sees visions of Mary while drunk and high and they tell him weird things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I wonder how many groups would be up in arms if he mocked Muslim or Jewish beliefs? Further proof that the only acceptable prejudice these days are against Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) I just wrote a letter... what do y'all think? i probably would have written it in a more formal style, if I weren't so tired! [quote]Dear Mr. Herzog, My name is [photosynthesis] and I'm a senior in college. I heard about the Dennis Leary Christmas special that Comedy Central was going to show, and I just wanted to let you know that I think it's shameful that you would even think about broadcasting such a hateful performance. I understand that Mr. Leary has made derogatory statements about Christmas, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. I'm a faithful, practicing Catholic and it offends me that your network would endorse such a brutal attack on my religion. Consider this: As a Catholic, I acknowledge Mary as my spiritual mother, because she is the mother of my God. How would you feel if I went on a major cable network and said derogatory things about YOUR mother? How would you feel if I called her a shameless hussy on national television? Not so good, right? Well, don't mess with my mama. What would happen if Mr. Leary were to make derogatory comments about Jews? You'd be up to your eyeballs in anti-defamation lawsuits before you could say "chub rachmones!" (Yiddish for "have mercy!") You'd instantly be labeled an anti-Semite and no one would respect you ever again, justifiably so! Why would you tolerate anti-Catholicism any more than anti-Semitism? Bigotry is bigotry. As a communications & media studies major, I understand the institutional pressures you may be facing. I know how important ratings are to you and your company. But consider following the Golden Rule and treat others the way you would want to be treated. It's the right thing to do! Sincerely, [photosynthesis] P.S. - Mary, my mom, is praying for you![/quote] DON'T MESS WITH MY MOM Edited November 30, 2005 by photosynthesis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 cool letter. i like the don't mess with my mama part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSW Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 That's a very good letter Photosynthesis. I wrote very little because I can't write much when I'm ticked off. But I think I got my point across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Good letter, though I don't think the head of such a major corporation is going to be very persuaded by the golden rule. This scumbag needs to be threatened with lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Nov 29 2005, 07:51 PM']I just wrote a letter... what do y'all think? i probably would have written it in a more formal style, if I weren't so tired! DON'T MESS WITH MY MOM [right][snapback]804486[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 [quote name='DAF' date='Nov 29 2005, 08:58 PM']Good letter, though I don't think the head of such a major corporation is going to be very persuaded by the golden rule. This scumbag needs to be threatened with lawsuits. [right][snapback]804600[/snapback][/right] [/quote] well, i've got about 45 dollars to my name so I don't think I'll be sueing ANYONE anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAF Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 All the more reason to sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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