Earth to Kathy Griffin: People are Sensitive About Jesus
Kathy Griffin is no Dick in a Box, but she did win an Emmy this weekend for outstanding reality program. Her acceptance speech left some tact to be desired:
A lot of people come up here and thank Jesus for this award. I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus. So, all I can say is, 'Suck it, Jesus.' This award is my God now.
E! will censor the speech when they broadcast the awards on Saturday. The Catholic League is outraged that Jesus wasn’t given credit for the success of My Life on the D-List.
Just as an aside, how exactly did Kathy Griffin turn a supporting role on Suddenly Susan into an entire career?
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While I feel what she said was in poor taste, especially for an awards show, she had achieved the "buzz" she was going for. I can't help but wonder to what degree her remarks were influenced by so many "A-Listers" recently "finding" god.
Come on people, Kathy Griffin is a shock-value comedienne ! There is nothing virtuous about her shtick. Do you think God wants credit for her award?
I am more offended by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Michael Vick who announce to the world that they have "found" god, as a way to erase their sins and gain public acceptance. I rank their sudden re-birth as believable as the now popular "48 hour Rehab"!