Posted on 06/14/2006 9:19:42 PM PDT by Cinnamon Girl
Jay Leno gives you a little notice, a little warning of sorts, before taping his show, that it just wouldn't be nice or appropriate to shout out stuff or boo or heckle any of the guests because, hey, everyone should be able to come and share their views. But even if a grungy, dreadlocked white kid in a Che t-shirt did decide to heckle Ann Coulter, there was a rather large group of Freepers, conservative/Republican activists and friends in the audience to overwhelm them.
But there was no heckling and very little by way of booing, except of course, when Jay read the passage from Ann's book in which she describes the self-serving "Jersey Girls." At that point, there were some hisses in the audience, but Ann plowed ahead, as she always does.
And some on the web seemed to be under the impression that Ann Coulter and the elderly George Carlin were going to "face off," but when has there ever been a political debate on the Jay Leno Show? Carlin came on, did his unfunny shtick, no one knew where the comedy was, and he sat down on the couch. Then Ann came on and got some strangely pointed questions from Jay, who seemed to want to please his leftist producers/writers without really knowing where he was going with the interview. He did ask Ann if it ever hurt her feelings when people criticize her, and she said "no."
Some things should go without saying but in case you weren't sure: yes, we cheered her loudly and often, yes, she wore a black sleeveless mini-dress, yes, George Carlin is an unfunny leftist. However, Carlin did not argue with Ann or treat her rudely. The only thing that indicated his feelings was when he grimaced a few times when she spoke about liberal men.
The musical guest was some chick from Scotland who stank, but had a mysterious message taped to her guitar which read: "THIS MACHINE KILLS FACISTS." Nobody seemed to know what this meant, but I did notice that at the end of the show she shook Carlin's hand, then Ann's, but then immediately focused a conversation on Carlin and didn't even glance at Ann again, as if she wasn't there.
After the show, we went to a restaurant across the street and Ann, ever gracious with her fans, joined the group for photos, book signings, and questions. Imagine, with her busy schedule promoting her book, that she would take the time to hang out with us. RonDog, who had orchestrated most everything on the Freeper side, was there, as was Doug from Upland, tame, Rockitz, rantblogger, Andrew Breitbart, and even a well known banned Freeper.
For the Page Six folks, it looked like Ann was sipping a strawberry daiquiri, carrying a Chanel bag, and her hair color looked beautiful. I asked her if, when she was chatting during the commercial breaks with George Carlin, if he was kind to her. She said he was actually quite nice, contrary to what some may have expected. But remember, this is Hollywood, and most "celebrities" when sober, fear public rejection (by way of booing, to their face.) Even Michael Moore toned down his act (in mixed company) after people booed his "Shame on you, Mr. Bush" speech at the Oscars. Or perhaps Carlin just isn't like that these days.
Thank you, Ann, for being so gracious, and to RonDog for getting hold of tickets for so many of us.
Thanks for the historical reference. What did that commie nut mean when he put it on his guitar?
She was splendid. And she acknowledged the supportive crowd. :-)
I could sure hear you. And Ann was AWESOME!!! GOD that was fun. HAHAHAHA!!! She totally made it so obvious why liberals are children playing adult, and they shouldn't be in charge!!! I enjoyed that so much!!! :)
Glad it's over, now i can switch the tv back to something I actually have a bit of controll of. I cannot stand tv, broadcast cable or satelite! Well some of the toons on fox are ok, but that's about all i will subject myself to!
A.K.A.
Ann Kicked Ass!!!!
You're famous. Didn't you know that? :)
She sure takes no prisoners.
If, or when, Hillary! runs for president, I think your documentary will do for her what the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth did for Kerry.
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Wasn't that the best?!!!
Gotta love that girl!
Poor George C... the following act totally trounced his lame gig.
Ann was, as ALWAYS... amazing. What a mind in that woman.
I must admit some shock at the OVERWHELMINGLY positive response to Ann's barbs at the left from Jay's audience... lol
Carlin did a great performance.
Ann isnt a polished performer.
Bottom line? The audience loved Ann.
Someone is reading out there.
Oh and Carlin tried to stay civil but couldnt contain himself while Ann had the stage and made BARF displays to a silent audience.
If the Scottish chicks "fascist" remark on her guitar is referring to American Social and fiscal conservatives, she must be totally naive and ignorant of the fact that the past couple decades, if anyone is acting like text book fascists, it's the liberals who are resorting to violence and assault and other gestapo tactics to silence their opposition.
Reminding you too late b/c I forgot about it myself.
Ann dug them down by illustrating that they are upset by the jesrsy girs reference but could give a Damn about being called "Godless"
How would you categorize her album?
Mussolini
I was there. Were you? Carlin wasn't funny. There was a little polite laughter at the end when the audience realized we'd gone almost five minutes in total silence. I didn't see Carlin make barf displays but he did twist his face up a few times at some of Ann's particularly strong remarks.
We heard you! I videotaped the segments with Carlin and again with Ann. Wooo Hooo!
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