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.
