Johnny Depp Likens U.S. to 'Dumb Puppy'

AP via Yahoo! ^ | 9-03-03 | unknown

[Houmatt]

BERLIN - American actor Johnny Depp (news) likened his native country to a "dumb puppy that has big teeth" in an interview published Wednesday, ridiculing Washington's confrontation with France, where he lives, over the war in Iraq (news - web sites).

The "Edward Scissorhands" and "Sleepy Hollow" star, who spends much of his time in the south of France with his companion, Vanessa Paradis (news), and their two small children, told the German magazine he couldn't see himself paying more than short visits to his Los Angeles residence in the present political climate.

"America is dumb, is something like a dumb puppy that has big teeth — that can bite and hurt you, aggressive," Depp was quoted as saying.

Depp recalled that French fries were renamed "Freedom" fries in the House cafeteria on Capitol Hill at the height of U.S. anger over France's refusal to back the administration of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) over the war in Iraq.

"Nothing made me happier than when I read that — grown men and grown women in positions of power in the United States government," Depp said. "I was ecstatic because they revealed themselves as idiots."

Depp said he wanted his two children, ages 1 and 4, to experience the United States "like it's a kind a toy — a broken toy maybe. Investigate a little bit, check it out, get this feeling and then get out."

[My2Cents]

Really bad egg.

[Dead Dog]

One more entertainer discovers the black diamond run on the supply and demand curve.

Say "Hey" to the Dixie Skanks for us Johnny!

[new cruelty]

LOL, I love a good slap.

[.cnI redruM]

Johnny Depp should know all about puppies. He's been one of the rather sick variety for a number of years...

[rogercolleridge]

Methinks you might have spoke too soon the other night.

Up until now, I had not read anything about his political views or personal life (since I really don't care what actors have to say off screen, I don't read entertainment magazines or watch these ET-type shows). I think it was our sister who said he doesn't live in Hollywood, he lives in France, etc. I like most of his movies -- but this changes what I think of him personally. Still he's a darn good-looking guy.

[Flyover Country]

Really!! How do you/we know that other's involved in making the movie are pro-american? Chances are, that they are of the same ilk. Remember they are from Hollywierd.

[South40]

It's probably just a result of loss of brain cells. What's a stoned brain usually think about...other than food, that is?

[LisaFab]

I like most of his movies -- but this changes what I think of him personally. Still he's a darn good-looking guy.

Good-looking, no. Cute, like a puppy dog and apparently just as mature.

[Maurkov]

Deep.

[geege]

The talent is just flowing......a second rate actor and a politician........

[Norse]

Although Depp is absolutely correct about the idiotic freedom fries name change, and although he is a good actor -the dude has absolutely no room to criticize the U.S. while living in France. France is a cesspool when it comes to politics, their situation is extremely bad. It is really incredible and I know deep down he does not believe that France has a better political situation than the U.S. He simply has a left wing crackpot agenda just as most other Hollywood elite.

[Norse]

Although Depp is absolutely correct about the idiotic freedom fries name change, and although he is a good actor -the dude has absolutely no room to criticize the U.S. while living in France. France is a cesspool when it comes to politics, their situation is extremely bad. It is really incredible and I know deep down he does not believe that France has a better political situation than the U.S. He simply has a left wing crackpot agenda just as most other Hollywood elite.

[lowbridge]

American actor Johnny Depp (news) likened his native country to a "dumb puppy that has big teeth" in an interview published Wednesday, ridiculing Washington's confrontation with France, where he lives, over the war in Iraq (news - web sites).

* Also in 1989 he was arrested in Vancouver & charged with assault & mischief in connection with a fight he had with a hotel security guard. The charges were later dropped.
* In 1994 Depp was arrested for trashing a $1200-a-night hotel room in New York City.
* In January 1999 Depp was arrested for fighting with paparazzis in front of a London restaurant.

I'd like to ask five people: Have you ever had a bad day? Have you ever been harassed in a passive-aggressive way? What does it make you feel like? You have no room to breathe. Have you ever punched a hole in your wall at home? Hotels are my home. I live in hotels more than I live in my house." - Johny Depp, Esquire Magazine, April 1995

Yeah, Johnny. You're smart as they come....and you live in France.

[Bombard]

WHO GIVES A DAMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

Johnny "DIPP" sh*t should have his citizenship taken away and NOT be allowed back in the country.

[HitmanLV]

We may de dumb puppies, but we didn't tattoo 'Winona' on our bicep, leading to the embarassment of getting it burned off one letter at a time, leaving us with a heart and W-I-N-O on our arm, which for sure would raise some eyebrows.

[presidio9]

He has a tattoo on his shoulder that says "Wino Forever." It used to say "Winona Forever," but she dumped him. I am NOT making this up.

[presidio9]

Cast your vote for Johnny on amiannoying.com. Right now slightly less than half of the respondants find him annoying.

http://www.amiannoying.com/(gyb3equy2h4qty45k2numb45)/view.aspx?ID=436

[attiladhun2]

I will Never Never NEVER NEVER see another movie with that A-hole in it. Jonny Depp--You Are A Depp Sh*t.
This country made that worthless little doped out faggot what he is, and he has the gall to knock it. Screw that no good punk. I'd like to bitch slap the crumb until he started wimpering like the spoiled little punk-a** bitch he is.

[deedgirl]

Unfortunately, Americans made his movie a smash hit this summer,we gave him a voice and richer to boot. I for one would not go to any of his movies.