In a recent development, Jack Black, the renowned actor and musician, has publicly addressed the controversial remarks made by his Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, during a concert in Sydney, Australia.
The incident occurred on Sunday, mere hours after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Gass, the lead guitarist of the band and the birthday celebrant of the day, was asked to make a wish. His response, expressing a desire for the death of the former President, has sparked widespread outrage.
According to The Post Millennial, Black took to Instagram to express his shock and disapproval of Gass's comments. In a post that has since garnered over 200,000 likes, Black stated, "I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding."
The fallout from the incident has been significant, with Australian Senator Ralph Babet calling for the immediate deportation of the duo. He vehemently condemned the call for political violence, stating, "To advocate or wish for the assassination of a president is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and not acceptable in any way, shape, or form." Babet further argued that Gass's comments were made in earnest, and that any action short of deportation would be tantamount to endorsing the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump.
The controversial moment unfolded when, after singing Happy Birthday, Black asked Gass to make a wish. Gass responded with the now-infamous remark, "Don't miss Trump next time." The audience's reaction was mixed, with some cheering while others appeared visibly shocked.
The incident has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many deeming Gass's joke to be in poor taste. Some have also criticized Black for not immediately condemning the comment. Chris Loesch, husband of conservative commentator Dana Loesch, expressed his disappointment, stating, "I used to love [Tenacious D] and thought Jack Black was funny. None of them or their music/movies will ever be played in our home again. Ever. Sickening. Not funny and done in a foreign country is even worse. If you think it's OK, unfollow and block me."
Loesch further criticized Black, stating, "Jack laughed and endorsed it and he's the more well-known figure. He should have condemned it." This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible speech, particularly when it comes to matters of political violence.
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