Billy Bob Thornton is an Asshole
Tags: Billy Bob Thornton, interview, jian ghomeshi, radio, the Q
Billy Bob Thornton might be best known for playing a matricidal retard armed with a kaiser blade — some folks call it a sling blade — but God forbid you mention his acting career when he’s promoting his shitty music. MSNBC says
That’s the lesson “On Q’s” Jian Ghomeshi learned when he dared to mention Thornton’s vast résumé before interviewing him and his Boxmasters bandmates. By the time Ghomeshi pitched his first question to the star, he was face-to-face with a belligerent Billy Bob.
Even a softball query about how long ago the band formed was met with a brusque “I don’t know what you are talking about” and “I’m not sure what that means” from Thornton.
During the 13-minute interview, Thornton denied knowing Willie Nelson (with whom he’s currently touring), answered music inquiries with facts about movie-monster magazines, and then finally admitted he resented all the Hollywood mentions.
“You wouldn’t say [are you passionate about music] to Tom Petty, would you?” a visibly agitated Thornton mumbled.
As soon as Billy Bob started that shit, Ghomeshi should have broken out with “So, you like them French fried potaters?” and “You funny ‘ha-ha,’ or funny queer?” and then shoved a 19th century Boston tea table in his stupid smarmy face.
14 Comments, Comment or Ping
sonya
Wow. I made it to the 3:20 mark and I had to stop it. Is he seriously retarded or something? I half expected drool to be dribbling down his chin. He must be stoned out of his gourd or something. What an insufferable douchebag.
Apr 9th, 2009
Jon
Makes that scene in Tombstone when Kurt Russell slaps the crap outta him all the more enjoyable.
Apr 9th, 2009
abby
Too bad nobody at the radio station had a stash of lawnmower blades hidden under the desk.
Apr 9th, 2009
Nooken
What a fuckin’ dick! Man! I just don’t get some people.
Apr 9th, 2009
Scott Hendy
Billy Bob Thorton,What a curious person!He pretends to be a “musican” promoting his “band”.(whose music is average at best) and then does not want to talk about how his somewhat dubious film career(my opinion not the critics) that has made it possible for him to waste his time makeing second rate music.All the while rideing on the coat tails of a man(Willy Nelson) who actually has the talant and the drive to make a mark for himself in the annals of music history.Mr Thorton,I am afraid will be nothing more than a footnote in the”Actor turned musican” catagory in the history books.Right up there with William Shatner.I feel sorry for the guys in his band,I am shure BB does not speak for them.To top it all off.A “musician” who can”t be bothered to bring along his instrument to a nationally broadcasted promotional interview?…….SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY!!!!SEEK HELP!!!!!!!! From Scott In CANADA.
Apr 9th, 2009
PrairieDog
Billy Bob is a complete idiot. I have no respect for him in the least. NONE!
I hope that all people boycott this moron and everything he makes musically or in film. Just another example of arrogance to that max. Complete idiot!!!
Apr 10th, 2009
Bob Loblaw
I am a medical historian (in the same way billy bob is a musical historian)
and I believe he is missing lithium. Seen this behavior in other poor demented assholes and lithium will help.
Apr 12th, 2009
David
Is he on drugs? Loosing his mind? A F$%ing Idiot. Does he think his Sh$% don’t stink. I wish I was giving that interview I would not have been as reserved and it would have been a full out ass kicking!
Apr 17th, 2009
Henry
He is such an asshole…how self obsorbed can one jerk be!!!
It would be one thing if his music was even close to good but he sucks!
Apr 19th, 2009
nomad
it takes real skill to act as spacey and random as Billy Bob did in that interview…
Apr 21st, 2009
Vostok
As much as I dont like billy bob, (what kind of name is that anyways?) in the end it doesnt matter, he best movies are behind him and he has NO music career anyways, his songs are terrible and wont catch wind.
I love how hes looking for ways to low ball canadians at the end of the interview, as if his southern background is anything to write home about…
Apr 24th, 2009
Flapper
Billy Bob is a piece of shit, still pissed off that the better man won. Brad Pitt is pounding her ass now! That’s what happens when you become old and feeble.
Apr 25th, 2009
Josh
A white guy in northern England is the same as a black guy in southeastern United States. You’ll get screwed unless you BELIEVE IN THE CAPITALIST “MERITOCRACY” — or unless you become a popular musician.
Jul 3rd, 2009
Bill Patterson
People: this is a classical example of the extent that corporate America expects to be able to disrespect the conscience of individual, free,democratic people. Wake up and support things like the Occupy Movement and push for democratic principles like truth, fairness and free speech. Corporate America is out to rob us of our access to fresh water, free opinions, the environment, and our social programs. It is time to speak up up when our liberties are attacked by corporate interests, whether they are musician publishers or sell out political leaders.
Jan 29th, 2012
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