February 28th, 2013
01:03 PM ET
The Kimmel, Morrissey stand-off continuesThe stand-off between Morrissey and Jimmy Kimmel is still on a roll, as both the late night host and the musician have gotten into a war of words over Morrissey's critical position on "Duck Dynasty." If you'll recall, the former Smiths frontman pulled out of an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday because the cast members from "Duck Dynasty" were going to be on as guests.
"As far as my reputation is concerned, I can't take the risk of being on a show alongside people who, in effect, amount to animal serial killers," Morrissey said in a statement earlier this week. "If Jimmy cannot dump 'Duck Dynasty' then we must step away." Kimmel ended up hosting "Duck Dynasty" as planned, joking on Tuesday's show that while he "respects [Morrissey's] stance, there's a very good reason why I didn't dump the 'Duck Dynasty' guys for Morrissey. And that's because they have guns." The singer, Kimmel continued, "keeps finding new ways to depress us." Morrissey didn't find that so funny, and on Wednesday gave a statement that counted the reasons why. "I was disappointed with last night’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Show,' wherein our smiling host managed to ridicule depression (70 percent of Americans have experienced depression according to the National Institute of Mental Health)," Morrissey said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking of Kimmel, the singer went on to say that the host "found time to ridicule healthy eating (the obesity epidemic in the U.S. costs $147 billion per year in medical expenditure), and he also ridiculed the notion that animals should be entitled to the possession of their own lives. Furthermore, he found time to jokingly promote gun-ownership – hugely amusing for the parents at Sandy Hook, no doubt. ... None of the above issues are, of course, as important as Jimmy Kimmel himself, who has finally revealed his show to have an overwhelming loss of meaning." Kimmel swiftly responded Wednesday afternoon on his Twitter account:
And later on that night, on his show. "I'll be honest, it made me very angry," Kimmel said of Morrissey's statement. "I have a lot of respect for people who don't eat meat ... but the statement he made is ridiculous. I'd like to invite him to join me on the show to discuss it. I am an open, even-handed person, who considers and respects all points of view." "I figure if I say it enough," Kimmel joked, "maybe it'll be true." We'll see if Morrissey makes it back to Kimmel to hash out their differences. According to his Facebook page, the singer's back on his North American tour, which was scheduled to pick up in San Diego Wednesday night.
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'If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they they made with meat?'
Sweetness I was only joking when I said by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed
Nice... I am offended that our smiling musician would ridicule domestic violence and murder.
YOU GOTTA DO THIS
We're not challenged by you–we'd rather be out socializing
good analysis...you get the idea now
Morrissey is a joke. One of the main problems with the world today is everyone has to get into everyone else's business and try to impose their way on them. Get over it....some people eat meat and some don't. It also should be noted some people can sing and some can't.
and that is why we are alllllllllllllllll here watching the bimbos at all times...
The fact is there is a moral question to be answered when it comes to killing animals, but it would seem you have assiduously avoided this question.
Allow me to rephrase your sentiment during the civil war era:
One of the main problems with the world today is everyone has to get into everyone else's business and try to impose their way on them. Get over it....some people own slaves and some don't.
PARTY PARTY PARTY
I agree with Morissey. Good for him. All the comments against him are idiotic. As an ex-hunter, I can attest that animals suffer miserably by hunters- most of whom are inept drunkards
geez don't get so emotional patrick. lol
I don't think any self respecting performer would share a stage with that lot. You do have an image to keep up, while the Duck Dudes don't. Enjoy your fame D.D. Morrissey just gave you the worlds stage to shine.
Define "lot". Phil Robertson played football with Terry Bradshaw and was better & he has a masters degree in education and was a teacher. Willie has a degree in business and they are all actively religious people. They travel around and speak about their faith. Si is known for his storytelling. And the Robertsons are all funny as heck! Morrissey is against government (both in England and the US), he is said to be racist, and he is depressing. Why would Duck Dynasty want to share a stage with HIM is the question?
You just got owned.
Oh, I forgot. Si is a vietnam vet and retired from the army. Who else but the Robertsons could accomplish so much and build a million dollar duck call business??? A DUCK CALL. What could Morrissey do with a duck call?
The carrot call commercial was hilarious. Glad to someone still has a sense of humor. I'm not sure if Morrissey has ever had one. "Keeps finding new ways to depress us"........Ahahahahahahaha!
How strange that Morrissey espouses healthy eating habits when in fact, he cancelled yet another San Francisco performance because of an ulcer. I had tickets for a show in Nov 2012, which was cancelled and rescheduled for Feb 2013, which was also cancelled. He was photographed out in LA with Russell Brand that evening. Ugh,he is such a diva. To think I still cared about seeing him perform. Shame.
Morrissey is the son and heir of nothing in particular. One good song he ever wrote is simply not good enough for me to care what he thinks three decades on. Preachy vegans are hypocrites in the extreme - they are irritating, haughty, intractable, pushy and huffy. And they manage to be all these things all the while coming of as whimpy. Go get em, Kimmel. Take him to task, the foolish radical, and make him shut up. Now I'm going to eat a nice rare lambchop.
Excuse me please...why is this guy relevant? Why should I care what his views are? Does he want to know my views? I doubt it...and I don't care one wit about his...
relex...ezy screw up - nt 2 much longer....mr been the bznz long enuff and no bout scroo upz
i want to suck face with a strange man tonight...
nothing is worn out-they are nice and erect.
The Smiths sucked then, and Morrisey sucks now...
Yummmy, God gave us orifices...that doesn't give anyone the right to rape us. Human flesh is made with the same amino acids as the other animals you eat... I think i've said enough.
Bill Dixon, Morrisey is an amazing artist. Listen to his music on youtube...you'll like it
TXproud, it is true that early humans hunted. But they probably did it in times of depravation and desperation as they travelled away from the tropics and food became scarce during winters. We have physically remained unchanged for the last 200,000, and no human alive is a natural hunter. We only do so with implements (guns and spears). So, it is a difficult activity which has always carried the risk of injury and death for humans who have participated in it. Most of our prehistoric diet consisted of plant foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds) that were easy to pick and collect. This is evident in the fossil remains – the molars are worn down due to a diet consisting of raw fruits, veges, nuts, seeds, tubers, roots, leaves etc. This is the same diet that gorillas and orangutans have. Our bodies have not evolved to hunt, otherwise we would look more like lions. We have used trickery to do so when times got difficult. There is a reason why humans originated on the equator – there was an abundance of plant foods throughout the year. Humans literally thrive on a plant-based/vegan diet. I have read a lot about nutrition and discussed it with my medical colleagues. i used to eat meat, dairy and eggs...but i stopped 3 years ago, and i feel stronger and more healthier than i've ever been. Never say never. All the best, bro.
yummy
Humans were designed to eat meat, otherwise we would not have canines.
i want too suck a strangers face
STFU PLAIN JANE...
Yeah, right. We evolved higher brain functions, which is why we don't have to do the dangerous deed of chasing down our food. Humans higher IQ allowed the development of weapons and traps to kill when not present or at a father distance, which is important when the population is growing. Yes, farming of vegies is as important as farming animals...farming another higher brain function.
Patricia, a vegan diet does NOT cause depression. I've thrived on a plant-based diet for the last 3 years...best decision of my life. no more guilty living!
HOW MANY THIS WEEK? REPORT IT IN...
I saw in the New York Times last year that doctors are saying that a vegan diet can cause some people to become depressed. That could explain why the animal rights movement claims to be about peace and love but usually winds up being about rage, aggression and control. You rarely see any of the peace and love and tolerance these people claim to espouse.
They are both celebrities that got popular for being eccentric. It's like if Armani and Calvin Klein had to develop their obnoxious clothes and fragrances in the same building. You'd get this same petty bickering back and forth like we're seeing between these drama queens. But I have to admit, it does seem like JK is in a fight with a different celebrity every week. But seriously, if you have a problem with hunting then fine, let the World know how you feel. But when you start giving other people ultimatums that they have to change their lives immediately for your viewpoint... well, that's a little overboard. It's also called being a dictator and I have a bigger problem with the World history of dictators more than I do about people that hunt.
Moron sorry excuse me your name is Morrissey you are an idiot. Hunting animals has been way of life forever you knock the duck dynasty guys for killing animals why dont you knock your ancestors because chances are they had to hunt to survive unless you did not have ancestors and came from space I would say if you call yourself a man why dont you contact the guys from duck dynasty and meet the face to face but you probably will not do that
Again, what is the importance of Morrisey? I understand he's just a singer, not a Nobel prize winner.
Yes, he is a singer, of sorts. Someone on here advised you to listen to his music. Please don't, you'll just want to kill yourself.
Jimmy Kimmle & Craig Ferguson are the best thing to happen to late night tv in about 25 years. 50cent had no problem hanging with the DD guys at the Daytona 500. Dont know much about Morrissey, other than his barber needs his a$s kicked
I can't believe how many people are siding with Kimmel! Morrissey's comments were actually right on the money...I'll admit his reason for not appearing on the show was a bit out there, but Kimmel is the one being childish about it. So it made you mad, boo hoo, get over it...
You are claiming it to be immature on Kimmel's part...yet your username is "Poop"?
Don't diss the word poo. It must be acceped into our vocablary before we define it as inappropriate. @Poop -Fecal matter will always sound smarter.
dumb.
Morrissey is a phony. He doesn't seem to let his morals get in the way of selling concert tickets to meat eaters.
phone is not the word.
Kimmel is in love with kimmel and he's boring. Not much to defend.
morrissey is an idiot.
complete idiot–agreed.
And Kimmel is still a lap dog, yet self-loving, bore.
Both egos need to go to the opposite corners and calm the heck down. I bet the duck dynsty guys are really lapping up the free publicity.
nope...
hands down.
ego? no way...
they like each other...she would never stop the responsibility of the crew and that 84 year old woman.
If God didn't want you to eat animals he would not have make them taste so good when skinned and cooked. yummy!
nobody is going too pull anyone from their responsibilities as a crew member.
stop being angry - there was no man show.
Check your facts...yes there was. It was Kimmel and Adam Corolla....
Morrissey may be a little over sensitive and emotional, but at least he stands up for what he feels is right and has talent. Jimmy Kimmel is a talentless hack who's career should have ended when The Man Show was done.
let's not fight today..let's make it a fun blogging day for everyone!!!!!
I'll bet you're a fan of Letterman. Kimmel is probably the freshest, funniest guy on late night TV. Why do you think he was moved to go head-to-head with Leno and Letterman?
Morrissey is a talentless pansy. And so is DD. Not eating enough animal protein makes your brain go soft.
Se this is what I mean. This poster is aggressive and abusive. Hey DD are you a peace and love vegan too? This is the kind of peace and love you get from that crowd.
i'm a movie buff too
I don't usually watch Kimmel, but, it came on after local news & he was supposed to have a guy from MuskeegonMI (who had all his p()rn tapes stolen) on there so I had to watch. They did a skit about carrots getting killed, it was funny in a stupid kind if way.
I sometimes watch Kimmel. Funny in a stupid kind of way is pretty much his style.
As opposed to being stupid in a funny kind of way, which is your schtick. Heavy on the stupid, light on the funny.
And then there's your style. Complete stupidity while bringing absolutely nothing of value to humanity.
welcome too the real world
Want a poop tart?
she looks just like kendra...