Penn says FU to TA

You gotta love Sean Penn! The man is easily, one of the best actors of his generation, is about as cool a cucumber as you can get, smokes cigarettes like they're still hip to be smoked and doesn't mind telling it like it is every now and then-- even if that means flying to Iraq on his own dime and checking out the situation for himself (well, okay...that was sort of goofy, but the point is that the man's heart was in the right place). Today, thanks to The Drudge Report, we get to read a memo (see below) that he sent to SOUTH PARK and more recently TEAM AMERICA, creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, in which he makes reference to their needling of him in their work, as well as an extra helping of condescension and finally, a nice big F.U!! Aaaaaah, now c'mon kids...play nice. By the way, for anyone interested in seeing TEAM AMERICA earlier than its intended release date of the 15th of October, check out the movie theater finder below. The film sneaks in 800 theaters across the country tonight!

To Trey Parker and Matt Stone,

I remember a cordial hello when you guys were beginning to be famous guys around Hollywood at some party. I remember several times getting a few giggles out of your humor. I remember not being bothered as you traded on my name among others to appear witty, above it all, and likeable to your crowd. I never mind being of service, in satire and silliness.

I do mind when anybody who doesn't have a child, doesn't have a child at war, or isn't or won't be in harm's way themselves, is encouraging that there's "no shame in not voting" "if you don't know what you're talking about" (Mr. Stone) without mentioning the shame of not knowing what your talking about, and encouraging people to know. You guys are talented young guys but alas, primarily young guys. It's all well to joke about me or whomever you choose. Not so well, to encourage irresponsibility that will ultimately lead to the disembowelment, mutilation, exploitation, and death of innocent people throughout the world. The vote matters to them. No one's ignorance, including a couple of hip cross-dressers, is an excuse.

All best, and a sincere fuck you,

Sean Penn

P.S. Take this as a personal invitation from me to you (you can ask Dennis Miller along for the ride as well) to escort you on a trip, which I took last Christmas. We'll fly to Amman, Jordan and I'll ride with you in a (?) 12 hours through the Sunni Triangle into Fallujah and Baghdad and I'll show you around. When we return, make all the fun you want.

Source: The Drudge Report