Eminem tea-bagged by Bruno - Set-up or not?

[BadCoverVersion]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9gc0k_bruno-and-eminem-get-intimate-mtv-m_shortfilms

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l225/fivefigurez/eminemteabagged.jpg

It was funny as fuck either way... but Eminem really doesn't appear to be in on the prank at certain points.

Gotta love Bruno telling his entourage "don't touch me guys...I already have a boyfriend"

:D

[echo_bravo]

Yeah I saw this too while it happened and was completely dumbfounded.

This was definitely REAL IMO. No way in hell would Eminem agree to do some stunt like this.

WHile it was pretty funny, I gotta say it was shitty as hell on MTV's part to do this cause Eminem went out of his way to give a performance for them to open up the show...and THIS is how they repay him?:confused:

I will say that Cohen has got some balls though. I was surprised that Eminem's entourage didnt fuck him up.

[ToddRH]

Now, that was a "WTF" moment! I was howling from the moment M&M screamed, "No fucking way!". I was sure his "entourage" was going to kick the shit out of 'Bruno".

The show was OK but 2 other highlights were Forest Whitaker singing a classical version of "Dick in a Box" and Kiefer Sutherland breaking down while expounding on Ben Stiller's acting (though the bit went on a little too long!).

[Squid Vicious]

I will be incredibly disappointed if I find out that Eminem was in on it.

[jackson13]

It was set up so that he would be dropped on someone, but I dont think Eminem was in on it. Just his whole reaction and "are you serious? are you fucking kidding me?" I can see MTV doing it to him because they know they'd get the best reaction out of him, like they did. Most people would laugh it off, Eminem gets pissed off, cusses up a storm and leaves.

[g05]

... don't know and don't care. i could totally imagine Eminem being in on the gag because he's got a goofy sense of humour. however if he wasn't, even better. :D yay MTV!

[echo_bravo]

I Most people would laugh it off, Eminem gets pissed off, cusses up a storm and leaves.

Would you of laughed it off if Bruno's taint was in your face?? I would of probably curb stomped him American History X style.

[BlownCamaro]

They should have done it to someone else though, is Eminem even relevant anymore? Yea I know he has a new cd but from what I have heard from it and what others are saying, it is complete crap.

They should have done it to that Twilight douchebag that did not even bother to shower before the show.

[jackson13]

Would you of laughed it off if Bruno's taint was in your face??

Yes.

Because I know that Bruno is not a real person but a character. And I know who Sacha Baron Cohen is. And I love him. I would actually be honored to have his taint in my face for the sake of comedy.

I guarantee when it was announced "Here to present....Bruno...." Eminem said "who the fuck is this guy". Unlike someone like me who would've said "Oh sweet, this should end up being hilarious and awesome."

[BlownCamaro]

I would actually be honored to have his taint in my face



Do you know how I know you're gay? You would be honored to have a guys taint in your face.






Sorry, I rewatched 40 yr Old Virgin recently and have been wanting to do that to someone.

[echo_bravo]

They should have done it to someone else though, is Eminem even relevant anymore? Yea I know he has a new cd but from what I have heard from it and what others are saying, it is complete crap.
.

Yes
He has the number one album out in the world so I would say he is still pretty relevant.

[APzombie]

if this was Elton John or even the Jonah Brothers or something it would be different, but Eminem made his name with singles and music videos that mock famous people. Aggressively defaming celebrities is his game, and he just got played in it.

classic case of someone who can dish it but not take it.

[Heisenberg]

Nah, I think he was in on it. First of all his entourage would have fucking killed Cohen if it was real. and second the camera pans over to eminem just before the drop. Looks like it was staged. Funny nontheless.

[jackson13]

There's a gossip story on Yahoo now saying that it was unscripted and that Eminem left the theater in a "heated rage" and that MTV has been trying to contact to him and hasnt been able to yet.


My ass.


It wasnt unscripted. Sure, Eminem may not have been in on it, but Bruno's entrance, and the way he was dropped and everything, was totally scripted. If you are dangling from a wire above an audience, and you encounter a snag, and could easily fall to your death or serious injury, you break character. Bruno stayed in character and ad-libbed the entire time.

[echo_bravo]

I dont know Eminem personally but there is just no way in hell he would agree to do something like that. It just boggles my mind if it were staged.

MTV and Bruno were both in on it and probably just decided to fall down on some random celeb and play it by ear. Well, Bruno landed on the dude that was nice enough to perform at your shitty award show to get you better ratings...great going MTV!

[BlownCamaro]

Yes
He has the number one album out in the world so I would say he is still pretty relevant.

Having the number one album does not really mean shit in today's pop tween moron obsessed music world.

[rocknblues81]

Outstanding! Extremely funny.

[ToddRH]

I dont know Eminem personally but there is just no way in hell he would agree to do something like that. It just boggles my mind if it were staged.

MTV and Bruno were both in on it and probably just decided to fall down on some random celeb and play it by ear. Well, Bruno landed on the dude that was nice enough to perform at your shitty award show to get you better ratings...great going MTV!


M&M didn't do anything for MTV...it was M&M that got the exposure. I'd be willing to bet that M&M wasn't targeted but it couldn't have happened to a more appropriate "celeb".

[LordSimen]

Sasha's a fuckin' unfunny piece of shit. The joke was not funny in any way shape, or form and Eminem has every right in the entire fucking world to be angry at that unfunny prick.

[drc5145]

Having the number one album does not really mean shit in today's pop tween moron obsessed music world.

Very true point. Same with popular movies today too. They may be popular and sell records...doesn't mean they're good by default.

For the matter...while I can understand why Eminem would be pissed at the stunt...

...I'd be lying if I said it wasn't hilarious to watch. :D I only wish it had happened to Rob Pattinson instead.

[jolanar]

It looked staged to me, that being said I don't find this Bruno character very funny at all. The whole pretending it's not scripted thing is getting old too.

[I Am Legend]

Eminem is such a whiny little twat. The scrawny geek (see high school pic) tries so hard to act like a bad ass and tosses out insults religiously, but any time someone take a jab at him, he throws a tantrum and runs off crying like a little girl. Some gangsta!

And his “posse” didn’t do anything to Cohen because they are a showcase crew and not real tough guys. It is Hollywood.

[LordSimen]

Eminem is such a whiny little twat. The scrawny geek (see high school pic) tries so hard to act like a bad ass and tosses out insults religiously, but any time someone take a jab at him, he throws a tantrum and runs off crying like a little girl. Some gangsta!

And his “posse” didn’t do anything to Cohen because they are a showcase crew and not real tough guys. It is Hollywood.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Congratulations on comparing physical violation of one's being to lyrics in a song and somehow finding them equal. Bravo, sir.

[I Am Legend]

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Congratulations on comparing physical violation of one's being to lyrics in a song and somehow finding them equal. Bravo, sir.

So what was his excuse for flipping out on Triumph the dog puppet?

Did the puppet teabag him too?

:rolleyes:

[LordSimen]

So what was his excuse for flipping out on Triumph the dog puppet?

Did the puppet teabag him too?

:rolleyes:

This thread has nothing to do with any Triumph incident, so try again.

[I Am Legend]

I don’t have to "try again."

In my response, I clearly called Eminem a little twat for spewing out insults but then throwing tantrums any time someone takes a jab at him. Please explain how I am wrong.

[LordSimen]

I don’t have to "try again."

In my response, I clearly called Eminem a little twat for spewing out insults but then throwing tantrums any time someone takes a jab at him. Please explain how I am wrong.

This thread is about the Bruno incident, which means you were referring to that and were effectively comparing a man getting physically violated to some verbal insults. Explain to me how you AREN'T wrong?

[gyro_44]

I think it was clearly staged. Come on, would Eminem just patiently sit there and let Bruno descend all the way down from the ceiling until he had his ass in his face? And then sit there for another few seconds while the cameras picked up the shot? He had to have known about it, at least to some extent.

It's still funny though. Love the white dove outfit.

[I Am Legend]

Wow, talk about dodging the issue. Methinks you are a tool.

Sounds like you are only jealous that it was Cohen teabagging Eminem and not you.

[LordSimen]

Wow, talk about dodging the issue. Methinks you are a tool.

Sounds like you are only jealous that it was Cohen teabagging Eminem and not you.

Unfortunately now I must throw on my moderator hat for the moment, please avoid personal insults at others. As much as I disagree with you I wouldn't want ya to get in trouble just cause you're mad at me.

[I Am Legend]

And I clearly wrote in my original post “any time…” which means I am talking about Eminem’s overall behaviour, not just this incident.

[LordSimen]

And I clearly wrote in my original post “any time…” which means I am talking about Eminem’s overall behaviour, not just this incident.

Fair enough.

[I Am Legend]

I’m not mad at you at all. You responded to my original post.

I love what happened to Eminem. No anger, only humour.

[jackson13]

Can we get back to talking about balls in Marshall Mathers face now?

[DrJellyfingers]

marshall looked genuinely fucking pissed. i doubt it was staged.

"my bum is in your face, my bum is in your face"

[jackson13]

You know, I spent some time thinking about this today (goddamn, kill me now) and I've come to this conclusion:

you have people like myself who think its hilarious and obviously a publicity stunt, staged by all, and you have people like 13-14 year old Eminem fans who are crying for Cohen to be strung up in public because he stuck is crotch in Eminems face.


I honestly hope there are more of the "me" type people out there than the 13-14 year old cunts all up in arms about it all. I've yet to venture onto Youtube to check out the comments people are making on there but I can only guess that they are highly educated and well versed.

[Danger^Cart]

Definetely staged. He was in on it and everything. I think it's pretty obvious by the way the entourage are playing with Sasha near the end.

[echo_bravo]

You know, I spent some time thinking about this today (goddamn, kill me now) and I've come to this conclusion:

you have people like myself who think its hilarious and obviously a publicity stunt, staged by all, and you have people like 13-14 year old Eminem fans who are crying for Cohen to be strung up in public because he stuck is crotch in Eminems face.


I honestly hope there are more of the "me" type people out there than the 13-14 year old cunts all up in arms about it all. I've yet to venture onto Youtube to check out the comments people are making on there but I can only guess that they are highly educated and well versed.

Dude, you said you would be honored to have Bruno's taint in your face.:eek:

When I saw it I admit that I laughed but I couldnt help but think it was a shitty move on MTVs part because Eminem went out of his way to get more viewers for them (he has a huge fanbase) and perform at their shitty awards show...and thats how they repay him.

[Brando @$$ Fat]

I didn't see it, so I can't say if it was staged or not, but if it wasn't staged then he has every right to be pissed off. There are few things more infuriating than having your own personal space violated like that.

[bonoferox]

They should have done it to that Twilight douchebag that did not even bother to shower before the show.

Have to admit that'd be damn funny :)
I don't mind Pattinson at all as a person, but Twilight hysteria is on my last fucking nerve right now.

[Donnie_Darko]

I would have stabbed him in the fucking eye. Cohen is one unfunny fuckass, who should just drop off the planet. Everybody will and is, jumping on Eminem for "being a baby", but can you blame him? Cohen gets cheap laughs at other peoples expense, all the while, just being obnoxious, and NOT funny. He's a douche, plain and simple. :mad:

[sbunn10]

People need to chill. It was a joke.

I hate Eminem, so I laughed my ass off.

[killuminati003]

If Eminem wasn't in on it, he has every right to be pissed...I would have tried my best to beat the fuck out of him...although I think that guy is funny, I don't think this stunt was funny at all.

I'm not an Eminem fan, but I don't understand how some people don't see the difference between making fun of people on an album and teabagging someone...

[BlownCamaro]

The thing that makes me think it was staged is the way his bodyguards just kinda pushed Bruno back and forth instead of just wailing on his ass for attacking their client. If I was a bodyguard and someone put their ass cheeks in my clients face I would break bones. Eminem seemed pissed and I hope it was all real and he was not aware this was going to happen just because he is a little pussy, but something smells fishy, and I do not mean the taint stain on his face.

[razgriz21]

I think this "awards" show was a joke judging from the "winners" and "talent".

I was too busy playing Fallout 3.

Besides, Sasha Baron Cohen was only funny in Talladega Nights in my opinion.

How did he get Isla Fisher in the first place?

[NuclearMisfit]

I thought it was kinda funny, probably the highlight of the show.

[ToddRH]

First, for M&M to have bodyguards is hilarious in itself. Second, why do so many people think that he was doing MTV a favor? Nobody watched the show JUST to see him lip-synch his song. MTV let him "perform" to help boost sales...yea yea...it's #1 now but in the demographics that like short white wanna-be rappers.

And, third, reports are out now that M&M agreed to do it after Paris Hilton said "no". Now, I'm sure he didn't think Bruno was going to end up tea-bagging him and I'm sure Bruno didn't plan that either. He was probably just going to land in his lap and try to make sexy time! We can't land the shuttle in the rain so I'm sure that the stunt wasn't planned to end up like that. BUT, I'm glad it did!

[AspectRatio1986]

My girlfriend and I were watching this last night when it happened...I said it was staged right away but she argued that he looked really pissed off. But I really do think M & M was in on it...

[NuclearMisfit]

Eminem and Sacha probably had lunch today laughing about all the publicity this has caused.

[Mopar Fanatic]

Nah, I think he was in on it. First of all his entourage would have fucking killed Cohen if it was real. and second the camera pans over to eminem just before the drop. Looks like it was staged. Funny nontheless.

Think about it, though. I'm sure MTV was in the know about it, and of course Cohen set it up. But, you have a rapper, known for their machismo and hatred of being dissed, and having a "Gay" character basically shove his taint in his face right when he has a new CD coming out.

Of course eminem did perform earlier in the night, but still, you would have to wonder if he thought this would hurt his image as a badass, and his record sales.

[starcat]

MTV and Sasha were definately in on it... you dont just happen to fall into someones lap with your cock in someones face, and it just happen to be eminem. Plus, I think his ass was miked cause you could here Em entirely to clear. I think he was more upset cause he was trying to be an adult and not be a little bitch like he was with the insult dog (sorry to bring it up again Simen, but I think its a valid point this time). I still think he handled it with some class... sure he got mad and left, but I dont think he would have if he would have really believed it was accident. And to whoever said Em prob didnt even know who Sasha was, I believe it because he knew who he was that he knew it wasnt an accident. I mean I dont wanna sound like a homophobe cause I really dont think I am, but if a guy falls junk first in my face on accident I could probably laugh it off, but on purpose... oh hell no!!! If it helps though, there are some girls I wouldnt want their junk to fall in my face either.

In rereading this, I just have to say I never thought I would type the phrase "if a guy falls junk first in my face!!!"

[DarkKnight81]

It looked staged. A camera went straight to Eminem looking to the rafters before Bruno even started to drop. Then M just sat there while Bruno's crotch was slowly lowered onto his face.

[Miss Vicky]

I definitely think it was staged on the part of MTV and Sacha Baron Cohen, but I highly doubt that Eminem was in on it. I also don't think that Eminem just happened to be the one below Cohen when the stunt took place. He has a history of homophobia and was obviously selected because he's unlikely to just laugh if off.

Besides, the whole idea behind the character of Bruno for the purpose of making heterosexual males visibly uncomfortable. I'd say Eminem looked pretty damn uncomfortable.

[Evil Ed]

Set up or not, Eminem is way gay for letting Bruno rub his junk all over him.

Too funny though.

[echo_bravo]

First, for M&M to have bodyguards is hilarious in itself.

Actually those werent his bodyguards, they were members of D12(his friends). It was quite sad how fat those guys have got. It took them forever just to get out of their seats.

And Eminem WAS doing them a favor. The dude has a huge fanbase like it or not.

I dont fault Cohen at all. The dude is a gutsy comedian and will do anything to get a laugh. He is one crazy mofo.

I do fault MTV though. While I did chuckle at the whole thing, I couldnt help but feel bad for Eminem for being humiliated like that. Shitty thing for MTV to do to him.

Oh and LMAO at BadCoverVersion's avatar. That is ownage at its best right there. Poor guy haha.

[The Postmaster General]

I can't believe there's any question over whether Cohen's cable snapping (or whatever) was or wasn't a set-up. The dude's whole career is built on doing stunts by catching people off-guard, so when he's on an awards show, promoting his movie about a character who does stunts to catch people off guard, and ends up catching someone off-guard... you really think it's a stunt!? Amazing! What other conclusions did you mastermind today!!!???

The question is whether Eminem was in on it, and I believe he knew there would be some kind of interaction, but I don't believe that he knew he'd get junk rubbed in his face. I think that part was a surprise. Everyone in that audience has already signed wavers agreeing to be on the show and releasing themselves from any civil claims they could have in this type of situation. These people can have pretty much anything done to them short of bodily harm and not be able to file a suit against MTV. I'd liken to believe that Eminem knew he was going to get camera time with "Bruno", but come on...

If it was all a set-up, what exactly was the joke on Eminem's part? If he wanted to be in on a big joke where he storms out of an MTV awards show, I hardly see how that doesn't anything for his image - it could have gone with him and his crew kidnapping Bruno or a dozen other things, but are we really thinking his big act was that... he... gets up and leaves?

I really can't believe anyone who knows anything about Cohen or Eminem thinks they are brothers in arms and BFFs. The other comment about the bodyguards kicking his ass is pretty silly too, as if aggravated assault and bodily harm only exist when you aren't in front of a worldwide TV audience. Regardless of if those people were bodyguards or not, they knew better than to "break bones" or "fuck shit up" over what was obviously a staged joke (one protected from civil suit...) Maybe if rapper Pitbull, Sean Penn, and Kanye were your bodyguards though...

[adamjohnson]

Eminem is a cunt fart.

[Darth Kenshin]

Em takes himself too seriously. Didn't he flip out on Triumph a few years back before realizing he was overreacting and then using Triumph in his "Ass Like That" video?

[Tweek]

I would have stabbed him in the fucking eye. Cohen is one unfunny fuckass, who should just drop off the planet. Everybody will and is, jumping on Eminem for "being a baby", but can you blame him? Cohen gets cheap laughs at other peoples expense, all the while, just being obnoxious, and NOT funny. He's a douche, plain and simple. :mad:

Then Isla Fisher might need some consoling... Hmm...

[Tagia_Romero]

Somebody, please clear this up: what exactly is the common definition of 'T-Bagging'?

[Tweek]

Somebody, please clear this up: what exactly is the common definition of 'T-Bagging'?

It's when someone puts their balls in another person's mouth, I believe.

[The Postmaster General]

It's just balls laying on the face, from what I understand via the movie Pecker.

That and then there was this time I became obsessed with the movie Cruisin' and wanted to be a detective, but the police force wouldn't take me and...

[darkface]

STAGED. Definitely staged.

Let's see... MTV called in a favor to M&M since they helped make his career. M&M has a new album out and needs more publicity (Since as one person pointed out already he's not really relavant anymore) and Sacha has a new movie coming out called Bruno.

This has staged marketing written all over it. Whether it's good for either... both of their names are plastered all over the web and news shows. The trick worked.

[The Postmaster General]

STAGED. Definitely staged.

Let's see... MTV called in a favor to M&M since they helped make his career. M&M has a new album out and needs more publicity (Since as one person pointed out already he's not really relavant anymore) and Sacha has a new movie coming out called Bruno.

This has staged marketing written all over it. Whether it's good for either... both of their names are plastered all over the web and news shows. The trick worked.


Pretty much everyone at that awards show has a new project to promote. This isn't exactly performing on stage with Elton John.

[BadCoverVersion]

Oh I totally agree that the 'cable breaking' part of the episode was 100% stunt...and I'm inclined to go with Bubba's theory that Eminem was aware that he would be involved in the prank but he just didn't expect to get a face full of tasty bum cakes.

I like the bit where he says something like "hey everybody, the real Slim Shady is standing up"

[Heisenberg]

If Eminem was not aware of it, he would have surely tried his best to move out of the way before Cohen landed on him, or atleast put his hands up to stop himself getting a face full of ass. Well I know I would anyways.

[The Postmaster General]

Comedian Scott Aukermanm, who wrote for the show has been quoted as saying it was staged - everything.

While talks are still mounting on the particular segment at this weekend MTV Movie Awards where Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno accidentally landed his naked bottoms on Eminem's face, it has been confirmed that the incident actually was planned. Scott Aukerman, one of the writers for the awards show, is quoted as confirming in a post on his blog, "Yes, the Bruno/Eminem incident was staged."

"That's all anyone wants to talk about, so let's get it out of the way. They rehearsed it at dress and yes, it went as far as it did on the live show then. Okay, you can stop reading this blog now!" the post read further. However, the post has since been taken down for unknown reason.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00024693.html



Damn shame - kind of makes me lose respect for Cohen and somehow lose more for Eminem.

[Heisenberg]

Damn shame - kind of makes me lose respect for Cohen and somehow lose more for Eminem.


Why??? All they did was a planned comedy segment, which went really well, and had people debating. I think it's comedy genius.

[BadCoverVersion]

I was kind of expecting claims of it being staged if only to serve as damage limitation for Eminem...

But there's something in Eminem's reaction that completely convinces me that he wasn't totally expecting it.

I find it hard to believe that he and his entire posse can fake surprise and outrage so brilliantly.

[BadCoverVersion]

Why??? All they did was a planned comedy segment, which went really well, and had people debating. I think it's comedy genius.

I agree.

If it was ALL planned then it doesn't really change anything for me...it was executed very well that's for sure.

[The Postmaster General]

Why??? All they did was a planned comedy segment, which went really well, and had people debating. I think it's comedy genius.


Cohen getting homophobic college guys to wrestle with him, in character as Bruno, is comedic genius. This was the equivalent of lip synching.

Which isn't to say it wasn't funny, but again - it was funnier when there was truth to it, especially considering that's 99% of Cohen's shtick.

As BCV says - I'm also not convinced still that it was totally faked. They rehearsed it like that... Really? They rehearsed it with Bruno's junk in his face? I find that hard to believe.

[echo_bravo]

Damn, cant believe that shit was all staged. Eminem looked really really pissed. Great acting there!

Eminem should work with Scorsese.;)

[BlownCamaro]

Eminem should work with Scorsese.;)



Or just some guys taint.

[someguy]

leave my taint out of this

[Burnsy1101]

MTV and Sasha were definately in on it... you dont just happen to fall into someones lap with your cock in someones face, and it just happen to be eminem. Plus, I think his ass was miked cause you could here Em entirely to clear. I think he was more upset cause he was trying to be an adult and not be a little bitch like he was with the insult dog (sorry to bring it up again Simen, but I think its a valid point this time). I still think he handled it with some class... sure he got mad and left, but I dont think he would have if he would have really believed it was accident. And to whoever said Em prob didnt even know who Sasha was, I believe it because he knew who he was that he knew it wasnt an accident. I mean I dont wanna sound like a homophobe cause I really dont think I am, but if a guy falls junk first in my face on accident I could probably laugh it off, but on purpose... oh hell no!!! If it helps though, there are some girls I wouldnt want their junk to fall in my face either.

In rereading this, I just have to say I never thought I would type the phrase "if a guy falls junk first in my face!!!"

So did you think you'd use the phrase 'I think his ass was miked? :D

But anyway i don't think his reaction should be taken into much consideration he can act after all. Same with the people next to him not battering him it would be common sence due to the venue.But the fact the he left the building does point to him actually being pissed off though. (unless he had to be somwhere like catching a plane or sumat.)

[ToddRH]

Damn, cant believe that shit was all staged. Eminem looked really really pissed. Great acting there!

Eminem should work with Scorsese.;)

Doesn't he always looked pissed?!?

[The Postmaster General]

From Sacha Baron Cohens' Twitter:

"I found out last night that Eminem got his name from the size of his package."



I still have doubts Eminem knew the extent of the stunt. He was miced (I still think Cohen's mic was picking up Eminem...) but why did they drop the audio out of the broadcast? The producers were worried about what was happening. Major broadcast stations don't just drop audio to make a goof. That gets into FCC-fine territory. Again, I can believe it was all rehearsed, but can't believe they rehearsed with Cohen's bare ass.

[echo_bravo]

leave my taint out of this

Haha I only noticed that since you brought it up.:D

[Pentangeli]

Set-up.

If the alternative were true, Cohen and MTV could both be sued. I doubt they would have taken the risk.

Either way, I didn't find it funny. Bruno is definitely the worst, or most irritating, of Cohen's creations. Not that any of his characters are funny. SBC, a poor man's Peter Sellers.

The entire show was pretty poor. The host, can't remember his name, was irritatingly squeeky, and not funny at all. The Twilight obsession pissed me off. The only worthwhile part of the show was seeing how pretty Denzel's daughter is, and that we'll be seeing a lot more of her.

[bigred760]

Staged.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090602/en_nm/us_mtv_1

[rocknblues81]

The Borat movie was probably staged also.

[Preston_79]

Sacha Baron Cohen a damn genius and Eminem, like him or not, is one of the greatest rappers of all time.

The stunt was great. Fuck it if Eminem has homophobic lyrics, becuase it's obvious he has a sense of humor about the whole thing. He doesn't mind being the butt of a joke, no pun intended.

Bruno in angel wings, flying over the crowd....classic. Reminds me of Howard Stern's Fart Man only less disgusting because it's not Stern.

Hail to the kings baby.

[The Postmaster General]

Staged.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090602/en_nm/us_mtv_1


http://joblo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3047746&postcount=67


There is still a question of whether or not Cohen took it further than Eminem expected, which seems likely. The assumption new stories are running with is that they rehearsed it with "Bruno's" ass in his face, and that's pretty hard to believe.

Then there are other questions, like why they didn't read the nominees, why the audio dropped out.

And more... I outlined all of this in a couple different threads. There's nothing that's been shown to make me believe it wasn't mostly a stunt, but still some element of surprise on Eminem's part.





If the alternative were true, Cohen and MTV could both be sued.

That's not true.

[CuatroDiablos]

It was staged...Eminem has a pretty good sense of humor and I am sure he agreed to do it maybe to leave early.

[BadCoverVersion]

I'm with Bubba.

I think it was staged up to a certain point...but there was no bare bum in the face. I think Eminem was probably under the impression that Bruno would be lowered into his lap or some shit...but the whole "Are you serious?" is a dead giveaway.

If the stunt was meant to play out this way then surely it wouldn't have ended in such a surreal, abrupt manner? There would have been a better 'punchline' at least.

[ericdraven]

The Borat movie was probably staged also.

It had staged parts like the Pam Anderson kidnapping. but I think most of the movie was real.

[Kevin Smith fan]

It seemed real to me, either that or Eminem has beefed up his acting credits quite a bit since 8 mile. Plus d-12 got really close to clocking Bruno in the face a couple of times.

[mick621]

Staged. Helps promote Eminem's new album and the new Sacha Baron Cohen film "Bruno". If it wasn't staged there would have been a huge ass fight or Eminem would have jumped out of his seat long before the actor could have landed on him like that.

[echo_bravo]

It had staged parts like the Pam Anderson kidnapping. but I think most of the movie was real.

The part where he stayed with the elderly Jewish couple was as fake as a 3 dollar bill.

[Criminal Rock]

Too many safety hazards involved for it NOT to be staged. Something like this requires a lot of rehearsal and choreography and I wouldn't be surprised if they practised the very same stung earlier that day in preparation for the show.

[echo_bravo]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/Finch83/Bruno.png

Three days ago at the MTV Movie Awards, Sacha Baron Cohen caused a firestorm as "Bruno" when he landed ass first on Eminem. Many speculated for the days whether the stunt was staged or real, with everyone speaking except the man himself. Breaking his silence, Em spoke exclusively to Rap Radar about the entire "ordeal".

RR: Can you clear up the Bruno stunt at the MTV Awards? Was it staged or planned?
Eminem: Sacha called me when we were in Europe and he had an idea to do something outrageous at the Movie Awards. I'm a big fan of his work so I agreed to get involved with the gag.

If it wasn't planned the way you agreed to, do you hold MTV or Sacha responsible and will you take any kind of action?
I'm thrilled that we pulled this off better than we rehearsed it. It had so many people going "nuts" so to speak. Everyone was blowing me up about it.

After you left the ceremony, where did you go?
After the ceremony I went back to my hotel and laughed uncontrollably for about 3 hours. Especially after I saw it on air.

There is a rumor that you hotel room was robbed and theives got 60K and your laptop while you were at ceremony. Is that true and if so what would someone find on your computer?
The only thing was that I lost a Nike watch that we were looking for. The rest it is made-up like half the other stuff out there.

How do you think the show with Jay went and how did it feel performing "Renegade" again?
I love performing with Jay. Its the third time we've done the song together live and its always fun. It was an honor to share the stage with him again and to work with his band

http://www.rapradar.com/qa/rr-exclusive-eminem-speaks-on-mtv-stunt-and-robbery-rumors.html

[The Postmaster General]

If it wasn't planned the way you agreed to, do you hold MTV or Sacha responsible and will you take any kind of action?
I'm thrilled that we pulled this off better than we rehearsed it. It had so many people going "nuts" so to speak. Everyone was blowing me up about it.



I take this as confirmation that Eminem was at least a little bit surprised. That would have been a really good time for him to clarify that it went down just as planned, not "better than we rehearsed".

[rocknblues81]

It had staged parts like the Pam Anderson kidnapping. but I think most of the movie was real.

I'm still going to get it was staged like this event was.

[The Postmaster General]

I'm still going to get it was staged like this event was.


You do realize that it's illegal to file false civil claims, right?

[Pentangeli]

That's not true.

It is true, and i'll sue you if you disagree. :D

Nobody is legally entitled to fall out of the sky and rub their ass on someone's face, unless there's consent.

[The Postmaster General]

It is true, and i'll sue you if you disagree. :D

Nobody is legally entitled to fall out of the sky and rub their ass on someone's face, unless there's consent.


Right, if we are talking about in a public place and not on an MTV awards show where everyone is in contractual agreement releasing MTV from civil claims surrounding aspects of the live show. Sure, he could have sued, anyone can sue anyone on proper grounds, but it would have been thrown out pretty quickly.

[Pentangeli]

Have you been to a major awards show?

Would these contracts also protect Cohen from legal action?

[bigred760]

Staged . . . Eminem admits.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090604/en_nm/us_eminem_2

[The Postmaster General]

Have you been to a major awards show?

Would these contracts also protect Cohen from legal action?



No, no major TV events, but I'm pretty familiar with release of liability wavers. Borat was most likely made with a paper trail of them. If anyone ever asks you if you want to be on TV, you'll need to sign something, and be sure to read it. Candid camera shows have been sued because they don't get you to sign anything before hand (for obvious reasons...)

They are really standard with any type of entertainment event - even ball games, concerts -- I'm pretty sure it's outlined on movie ticket stubs to. It says "in the event of injury" you release the company from any liability. In legal terms, injury includes "emotional". Given it's MTV, any jury would consider the channels history as well. If it was the Billy Graham Bible Hour, they probably wouldn't get away with as much. With all the stuff that goes on at these shows, MTV would have to be ridiculously dumb (in a business sense) to not include a clause about participating in filmed stunts. Think of all the defamation of character, boob/ass grabbing, etc. that goes on at these shows and on the red carpet and there's never been a lawsuit - I can't think of the exact incident, but there was some actress who was extremely pissed off recently at an awards show because a red carpet reporter groped her.

If Cohen hadn't done this in conjunction with MTV, Eminem could have sued him - I was going from the standpoint that no one ever thought MTV was in the dark on it. MTV would be totally free though. Even more so, Cohen could have technically been brought up on criminal charges (touching is a crime!!! ahhh!) but again, I was going from the vantage point that MTV/Eminem knew there would be touching, which you weren't. Wires crossed...

[The Postmaster General]

Geez, I need to stop leaving reply windows open while doing other stuff...


Staged . . . Eminem admits.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090604/en_nm/us_eminem_2



"The Detroit rapper told website RapRadar.com that he knew full well what was about to happen and that it was all staged, right down to his disgust when Baron Cohen, clad in white feather wings and a jockstrap, landed face down in his lap, buttocks aloft."


Where did he say that?

It's awesome how all these news outlets are taking facts, then filling in blanks to create an appearance that they are breaking a story.

[echo_bravo]

Lost a little respect for Cohen for this one. I thought he was ballsy and edgy??? This guy had to set up a stunt before hand with Eminem in order to pull it off? WEEEEEEAAAAAAK.

[The Postmaster General]

Lost a little respect for Cohen for this one. I thought he was ballsy and edgy??? This guy had to set up a stunt before hand with Eminem in order to pull it off? WEEEEEEAAAAAAK.


Did he actually acknowledge he knew Cohen would be in that costume? I haven't heard anything other than the quote you posted yesterday, which makes it sound like it was more outrageous than they rehearsed it (hence the "better" comment when asked if that was the case...) Was there an additional statement released, because it just sounds to me like some of the reports are making assumptions (like that Yahoo one where they say Eminem knew how he'd be dressed - he never said that) - I don't know why Eminem would respond, when asked it it went further then they rehearsed, that it went "better than rehearsed." It sounds like he's being a good sport (as he should).

But I know where you are coming from - like I said at some point, if Cohen did nothing surprising, it's the equivalent of lip synching for him.

[Danger^Cart]

Can't fool me.

[The Postmaster General]

Can't fool me.

Can you elaborate?

[Tinkles]

Lost a little respect for Cohen for this one. I thought he was ballsy and edgy??? This guy had to set up a stunt before hand with Eminem in order to pull it off? WEEEEEEAAAAAAK.
I'd hardly call it weak! It was a classic stunt. All props to him, I don't see too many other people flying from the ceiling. It's cool because they tricked everyone else, so the joke was on us not MM.

[The Postmaster General]

It's cool because they tricked everyone else, so the joke was on us not MM.


I like the way you think!

[pablo_super1!]

First, for M&M to have bodyguards is hilarious in itself. Second, why do so many people think that he was doing MTV a favor? Nobody watched the show JUST to see him lip-synch his song. MTV let him "perform" to help boost sales...yea yea...it's #1 now but in the demographics that like short white wanna-be rappers.

And, third, reports are out now that M&M agreed to do it after Paris Hilton said "no". Now, I'm sure he didn't think Bruno was going to end up tea-bagging him and I'm sure Bruno didn't plan that either. He was probably just going to land in his lap and try to make sexy time! We can't land the shuttle in the rain so I'm sure that the stunt wasn't planned to end up like that. BUT, I'm glad it did!

On people saying it wasn't planned, I had a feeling from the beginning it was planned because a guy of Eminem's size (he's not big) but with his exercise regimen and stature it would've been no problem from him to lift him up off of him. Second off why would he have had a Mic on him if he was just an audience member.

Okay out of the way that it was planned. Why is it funny that he has bodyguards, almost every single celebrity has bodyguards. Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwartzennager, Jet Li, Tupac and Biggie both had bodyguards.

Now onto people saying that Eminem only has 13 and 14 year old fans that is not true. I am 17 years old and I am a huge fan of him because he is one of the best rappers of all time, on top of him being one of the best lyricists, and one of the if not the best freestyler. I'm not one of his fans thats on his jock all the time, but there's not liking someone and then not liking rap. Which I am guessing is what is most likely.

I have to give props to Em and Cohen for fooling everyone.