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Most Offensive Movie Trailer Ever

Submitted by johnnyfu

Edited by Rahodeb

Tags: larry the Cable Guy



How fucking wrong is this bullshit?




Normally the presence of Larry the Cable Guy alone is enough to induce movie popcorn vomit, but he’s amazingly the least of this movie’s problems.

Well, not the least. The least of its problems is that a Slim Jim product placement is masquerading as a joke and that its title is a crummy pun on a pretty much OK Chuck Norris/Lee Marvin picture.

What Hollywood genius decided this was the right time for a wacky movie about yokels in the military? Where they so confident in Bush’s surge strategy that they figured by the movie’s release the war would be over and ripe for broad comedy? Say what you will about Ernest in the Army – at least it was released during peace time.

Then they go to Mexico? Seriously, what the fuck? Was Iraq not an awkward enough hot button issue to delve into? They had to make hacky and vaguely homophobic cross-dressing gags about a bunch of idiot soldiers who accidentally invade Mexico? It's not a Minuteman as comedy plot, judging from the Trailer, but it's close enough to be extremely awkward. (In a queasy coincidence, a speaker at an anti-immigration rally I watched as a ended a speech by saying “git ‘r’ done.”)

Maybe there could be a sequel where these idiots are supposed to guard an abortion clinic but instead end up accidentally re-opening Abu Ghraib, call it Stem Cellblock or something.

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roguemind

roguemind

Groton, CT
October 2006

MAY 14, 2007 04:53 PM

people are really sensitive.

Tekky

Tekky

SUICIDEGIRL

Ontario, Canada

MAY 14, 2007 04:55 PM

Moist

Moist

Mesa, AZ
November 2006

MAY 14, 2007 04:56 PM

It's not offensive at all. Not one bit.

What it is is incredibly stupid. Movies like this are damaging to the human mind. I have no respect for anyone that would be so inclined to spend money on this film and try to tell me they enjoyed it. I don't care what side of the political spectrum you find yourself in. If you see this movie, you are a bad person.

1983boy

1983boy

Columbia, MD
July 2004

MAY 14, 2007 05:02 PM

I believe it was lisa simpson who coined the term "ritual dumbening."

Honestly though, this really is disgusting, I saw this preview a couple weeks ago and I felt the same way. Not only do I not see anything funny about the war in Iraq, but I personally don't think that making jest of the current policy of 'dont ask, dont tell' is very funny either. I enjoy the occasional dumb military movie, but this is just in poor taste.

mattereaterlad

mattereaterlad

Seattle, WA
February 2003

MAY 14, 2007 05:04 PM

I said it once, and I'll say it again: Just because you "Git-R-Done", doesn't mean you did it right.

VaugelyChilly

VaugelyChilly

Ireland
October 2006

MAY 14, 2007 05:08 PM

Oh come oonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. It's a load of utter shite that's mildly offensive at the very very very very best. And that's if you're a sensitive little shite.
It might not be funny but it's hardly making light of the situation in Iraq. It is however making fun of idiot recruits in the army put in to a crazy situation...

And THATS never been done before...no sir!

Not during WWII...or Korea....Or Vietnam...


No! No..wait....


Shut up, it's a piss take. Quit holding your little panties in such a bunch and worry about real issues.

Untimely

Untimely

Chicago, IL
January 2007

MAY 14, 2007 05:10 PM

I'm offended that all you people are offended that the author of this article was so offended.

(And before you say it, I'm offended if that offends you.)

I think I'll spend more time talking about how angry I am.

Also, I hate freedom.

DeadBilly

DeadBilly

Burnt Cabins, PA
February 2004

MAY 14, 2007 05:43 PM

ZetaMale said:
What gets me most of all about this movie is the presence of DJ Qualls.



I'm still wondering when his collaboration with MC Escher is coming out.

The_Melon_Helmet

The_Melon_Helmet

Oakton, VA
June 2006

MAY 14, 2007 06:08 PM

Tekky said:

The_Melon_Helmet said:
In regards to Civic Duty, I saw Peter Krause on a late night show and his take on his character was that the guy, who has been recently laid off and is struggling with his personal life, becomes obsessed with media depictions of 9/11. His obsession stems from the fact that he has nothing except free time on his hands, and he doesn't want to deal with the reality of his own life. He basically takes the 9/11 information that he becomes obsessed with and starts focusing all of his attention on his neighbor. At the end of the movie...

SPOILERS! (Click to view)

The main character has lost his wife and he's in a mental institution-- still creating stories about the neighbor and imagining that he has been right all along. In the end, the film seems to be more of a commentary on the fear mongering of the media and how some people, like the main character, can become so engrossed in what the media is feeding them that they lose touch with the reality of daily life.



even though this is spoilered, you really shouldn't give THAT MUCH away.



I hope you're kidding. I think the fact that I led into the spoiler with "At the end of the movie..." should have been a clear indication that I intended to give away the ending.

imclever

imclever

Kent, WA
February 2007

MAY 14, 2007 06:36 PM

The Fundie Rapture movies are still worse.


But not by much.

_kungfoo_

_kungfoo_

Los Angeles, CA
April 2005

MAY 14, 2007 07:33 PM

Stupid movie for the sheep. I mean, there's a market for these movies. It's the "Support our Troops" by slapping a magnet on your car crowd.

BeastieLips

BeastieLips

Hartford City, IN
February 2007

MAY 14, 2007 07:48 PM

The most satisfying thing about it is that it's going to be opening internationally. Forget the fact that this movie is about the most retarded piece of shit put on film; more importantly this movie will be playing in theaters around the world adding to both of America's reputations of (1) we're a bunch of rednecks and (2) "Whoo! Fight terror! Defend freedom! Bring 'em on!!!"

armyofrobots

armyofrobots

Orlando, FL
October 2004

MAY 14, 2007 07:58 PM

poor DJ Qualls.

tomward

tomward

Hermosa Beach, CA
March 2006

MAY 14, 2007 07:59 PM

ohhh christ...it's a movie fer fucks' sakes!! i thought it looked kinda funny, actually. tongue tongue

abracadabra

abracadabra

Seattle, WA
April 2004

MAY 14, 2007 08:14 PM

Durka Durka Mohammed Jihad

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