Limbaugh Rails Against Black James Bond
“James Bond is a fictional character, obviously,” Limbaugh told his listeners of the spy character created by Ian Fleming. “He was white and Scottish, period.”
“I know it’s racist to probably even point this out,” the host continued, uttering the beginning of a sentence that should probably never be finished, “but the franchise needs to get with it!” He added, “We had 50 years of white Bonds because Bond was white!”
After a detour through Jay Z’s favorite drink (“Crystal?”) Limbaugh suggested the casting would be analogous to casting George Clooney and Kate Hudson as President Barack Obama and First LadyMichelle Obama. Or how about Kelsey Grammar as Nelson Mandela? He then suggested Rob Reiner as “early” Al Sharpton. And George C. Scott (who’s dead) as Colin Powell and Scarlett Johansson as Condoleezza Rice. And so on…
Limbaugh admitted that all those people are real-life figures and James Bond is a made-up character. But in his view, 007 has always been white and should stay that way.
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Larry Schmitt December 24th, 2014 at 09:21
If his objection is that the original was white and Scottish, the only one who fits that mold (mould?) is Connery. Pierce Brosnan is Irish, isn’t he? They own the rights, they can do whatever they want. His objection is the same as with a black Santa. He doesn’t want to see blah people get jobs.
Larry Schmitt December 24th, 2014 at 10:21
If his objection is that the original was white and Scottish, the only one who fits that mold (mould?) is Connery. Pierce Brosnan is Irish, isn’t he? They own the rights, they can do whatever they want. His objection is the same as with a black Santa. He doesn’t want to see blah people get jobs.
Denise December 24th, 2014 at 11:19
Frankly, I don’t give a Damon about Limbaugh’s opinion regarding this, or any other issue he feels does not fit neatly into his narrow-minded, racists, lying, pill popping, white, fat pass! Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond book series, and all the Bonds were probably white, and a part of the Scottish elite. Fleming’s was born into the Scottish aristocracy, so in Limbaugh’s world, all Bond characters would be upper class Scottish toffs
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If Limbaugh even knows Fleming’s was born privileged, I doubt he does. That means Connery, though Scottish did not qualify cuz he’s from a working class background. Pierce Bronson is Irish, Roger Moore, is English born, but I think Moore is Irish name. So too was Daniels, all Irish, minus Connery
The new Annie is black, and up for an award, he probably hates that too. Tough.
Denise December 24th, 2014 at 12:19
Frankly, I don’t give a Damon about Limbaugh’s opinion regarding this, or any other issue he feels does not fit neatly into his narrow-minded, racists, lying, pill popping, white, fat pass! Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond book series, and all the Bonds were probably white, and a part of the Scottish elite. Fleming’s was born into the Scottish aristocracy, so in Limbaugh’s world, all Bond characters would be upper class Scottish toffs
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If Limbaugh even knows Fleming’s was born privileged, I doubt he does. That means Connery, though Scottish did not qualify cuz he’s from a working class background. Pierce Bronson is Irish, Roger Moore, is English born, but I think Moore is Irish name. So too was Daniels, all Irish, minus Connery
The new Annie is black, and up for an award, he probably hates that too. Tough.
No way out December 24th, 2014 at 13:10
The clown also makes a false comparison when he suggests the absurdity of white actors playing “Living” Black historical figures. He’s back on the tablets
No way out December 24th, 2014 at 14:10
The clown also makes a false comparison when he suggests the absurdity of white actors playing “Living” Black historical figures. He’s back on the tablets
EmilyS December 24th, 2014 at 18:21
I think it’d be interesting to portray 007 as a black man. However, I think they would need a story as to why 007 suddenly is black. Like if Daniel Craig retired as 007 or something and they needed a new 007. I think that would then be kickass.
EmilyS December 24th, 2014 at 19:21
I think it’d be interesting to portray 007 as a black man. However, I think they would need a story as to why 007 suddenly is black. Like if Daniel Craig retired as 007 or something and they needed a new 007. I think that would then be kickass.
Gadea December 25th, 2014 at 04:38
Idris Elba was great in Luther. He would make a great James Bond.
Gadea December 25th, 2014 at 05:38
Idris Elba was great in Luther. He would make a great James Bond.