U.S. band Bloodhound Gang barred from Russian gig over flag stunt

Reuters ^ | Sat Aug 3, 2013 10:11am BST | VLADIMIR SOLDATKIN

[a fool in paradise]

Doubtful. His wrist is visible below the front pocket line (which would be closer to that stitchwork under the belt, back pocket is lower placed than front).

[Ole Okie]

Since this is a US band I assume the flag this jag-off put in his pants was a US flag.

That's a darn good question. I had assumed it was a Russian flag to evoke that response.

But it would be very interesting to know if the Russians had that reaction to the degrading of an American flag.

[Ole Okie]

OK, Cyber Liberty addressed the question in post #30. It was a Russian flag.

[Mr Radical]

It appears (Russian is not my strong point) that amongst the other groups billed is one called "Anti-Flag"!



That comment from the Russian Culture Minister made me laugh: "I spoke to the Krasnodar region authorities. Bloodhound Gang is packing their suitcases. These idiots will not perform in Kuban."

Thanks for this News!

[a fool in paradise]

Anti-Flag will have to cover up the L in their name to appease the Ruskies.

[Venturer]

If Bruce’s hand punched a person despoiling the flag, damned right I would shake it.

[Delta Dawn]

It is kind of ironic, that we now have more leftist judges in the US than Russia, which has lead to this crap.

[a fool in paradise]

It appears (Russian is not my strong point) that amongst the other groups billed is one called "Anti-Flag"!

20 year anniversary? Maybe there is opportunity to form a coverband.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

FOOLS! Someday these cool hip radials who mock America will be tearfully trying to rebuild what they once hated with such abandon.

[Cowboy Bob]

I believe Anti Flag is a US group, but they are not associated with Bloodhound Gang. I don't know anything about how they chose their name, but I don't think they did anything to offend either the Russians (or the Americans)