Posted on 01/19/2005 4:01:28 AM PST by Happy2BMe
WASHINGTON (AP) - You might say the Janet Jackson moment of President Bush's inaugural festivities came Tuesday at a youth concert with hundreds of preteen Hilary Duff fans in the audience.
No nudity was involved, but the Vince Neil-style profanity probably didn't win rock band Fuel any fans at the Federal Communications Commission, nor from the parents at the concert. Now the Pennsylvania band is just hoping the concert, "America's Future Rocks Today," wasn't aired live.
Borrowing a word from Motley Crue's Neil, the lead singer of Fuel proclaimed, "Welcome to the greatest ----ing country in the world." Brett Scallions followed with a quick apology of "excuse my language."
The FCC is investigating Neil's wish to band mate Tommy Lee for a "Happy ----ing New Year," which aired live on NBC on New Year's Eve.
The outburst was one of the most interesting moments of Tuesday's concert, hosted by Bush twins Jenna and Barbara, who were in the audience but did not come on stage.
Duff was the headliner at the half-full, D.C. Armory concert, which paid tribute to youth volunteerism and community service. Duff, who performed in a black sequin top, rolled-up jeans and sneakers, warmed up the crowd for the president and first lady Laura Bush.
"My call to you all is that as you enjoy the great freedoms of America and as you enjoy yourself at this inauguration, I hope you take away the lesson of helping somebody in need," said Bush, who arrived toward the end of the concert after Scallions' remark. "And when you do, it will not only make our country a better place, it will lift up your own spirit."
Other performers included 2003 "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, pop singer JoJo and the band, 3 Doors Down. Also appearing were former football player Jason Sehorn, actor Stephen Baldwin, who rode a skateboard onto the stage, and "Access Hollywood's" Nancy O'Dell, who co-hosts the entertainment show with Billy Bush, whose father, Jonathan, is the brother of former President George H.W. Bush.
A crowd favorite, besides Duff, was singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera, a Dallas native who whipped up the audience with his jams on the guitar and the drums. Cabrera, 20, said his last trip to Washington was in the seventh grade on a field trip. "I lost my contact lens in the Capitol," he told the audience, urging them to keep an eye out for it.
Well, look on the bright side. He's just influenced an audience of pre-teens to be proud of their country.
--- I don't think they even know it is cursing, or that there is anything wrong with it, and even if they do, they are so disrespectful that they don't care.---
I really think its the former. As someone suggested, they are simply reflecting what they see on TV and movies daily.
Its sad.
Like a frog in the pot, its starting to get hot.
Ah, see my problem here is that oddly decorated nipples and f-words aren't something that would usually upset me. That's probably the culture gap between the UK and the US. I guess if the 'we' that you mention is insisting on trying to clean up everyone's language, then it's a valid point.
Personally, I like a little bit of passion and naughtiness from my rock stars, but then I am a filthy-minded Brit, so it's to be expected.
The problem is that these people speak this way throughout each and every day, so it is quite natural to them. They think nothing of it.
Ever walk behind a few teenage boys or girls in a mall? It flows from their mouths like it is perfectly acceptable speech.
I have been in places of business and heard adults speak in the same manner. I'm talking about the women in the accounting department, not the men loading the trucks. Sadly, it's everywhere.
There are many really "cool" Christians bands they could have brought in...but I guess that would be expecting too much.
Shoulda kept Kid Rock.
I really don't have a problem with this. I think it's pretty stupid to complain about it. It happened, he apologized. Who cares.
I'm not a prude and I can appreciate the same. It's just that the line is getting blurred as to what an audience can expect at a para-Inaugural event. It's different if you intentionally go to a concert to hear someone you know uses foul language.
It's what they do..
it's ALL they do..
and they won't stop..
EVER!
unnngh
They use four-letter words because they don't have any four-syllable words in their vocabulary. Some don't use words --just grunt.
Ever sat at a high school football game?? Same thing...and this was 15 years ago.
I can only imagine what it's like now. One thing's for sure, it hasn't gotten any better.
Me too. No wonder republicans have such a reputation for being uptight.
maybe, but I like Duff, she is clean cut, sweet, and a good role model for my girls. Much better than BRittany spears.
So that's why Cheney told Leahy to "F---Off"?
I don't! If folks want to throw parties in his honor, let them! These events are not paid for by the taxpayers, they're privately funded, the President just attends them.
There is a big push among the Democrats to diminish his victory by making it sound like he shouldn't have a full inaugural during wartime, but several Presidents have done it before him, why should he not do the same?
Because he's right. We ARE the greatest [bleeping] country in the world.
Of all things to complain about....
I wonder if women are allowed to show their shoulders or ankles at these Republican inaguration parties?
Thankfully, the Bush twins were saved from the evils of Kid Rock's music. /Sarc/
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