* Denis Leary
Posted on November 13th, 2008 by decourlande. Filed under Entertainment.
Apparently, comedian Denis Leary has published a book that offends the autism community. The idea that Leary might publish anything that doesn’t offend somebody is funny to me. Isn’t that what Leary does - mock people?
McCarthy calls Leary ‘obviously stupid’ - Access Hollywood - msnbc.com
Autism activist Jenny McCarthy has a few words for Denis Leary’s recent categorization that those diagnosed with autism are, “… stupid. Or lazy. Or both” in his new book, “Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid.”
Attacking the health concerns of small children is never a good plan. But Leary says his intent was actually to make fun of grown men who imagine they have autism and use it to explain away their stupidity. I haven’t read the book. But of course, now I must read it.
Denis Leary
My favorite Christmas movie, The Ref, stars Denis Leary and Kevin Spacey. Yes, that is my favorite Christmas movie. It’s sarcastic and filled with dark humor. I love it. I get to put in a dvd and go to somebody else’s dysfunctional Christmas celebration for ninety minutes.
My very favorite part is when Kevin Spacey’s character says “Mother, I know what I’ll get you for Christmas next year, a big wooden cross. So whenever you feel underappreciated, you can climb up there and nail yourself to it.”
Oh yeah. That’s a Christmas that could have been had with my family.
A close second favorite is Denis Leary saying, “I’ve hijacked my fucking parents.”
Bizarrely, I thought that the VHS version of the movie was a gift from my first ex-husband. I have only two fond memories of him, I think. And that is one. The other is when he called my brother couch-boy. Anyway, the VHS version wore out. I threw it and the VHS away and got a dvd player and backordered The Ref, and waited and waited for it to come out on dvd.
Now that I’ve linked to The Ref on IMDB I see the movie dated 1994, which means it probably could not be a gift from first ex-husband. Excellent. I have no idea where I got that original VHS. It’s a mystery.
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November 13th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I’m really surprised we haven’t seen more poking at the “autistic” community. I consider the overdiagnosis of autism to be the cause of this whole question of vaccination. Sorry, whole other post. I would imagine Ms. McCarthy has seen a lot more offensive material than anything Dennis Leary has done.
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November 13th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
If you think about it autistic people are living the dream. No one expects anything of them and they get to sit there being loud and have no responsibility.
And I’m so happy to hear that “A Christmas Story” isn’t your favorite Christmas movie.
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November 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Liz. Yes, one could definitely do a post about people refusing vaccinations causing a new outbreak of diseases that haven’t been seen in America for decades.
I just can’t get over how a woman who snorts can be offended by somebody else. That just tickles me.
Aaron. I’m not a warm fuzzy movie kind of girl most of the time. Generally, only men like to watch movies with me - and maybe Liz.
November 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Hehe, yeah, I’ve never been able to make it through, “A Christmas Story” of the Jimmy Stuart one. I think may also Netflix this movie since Jeff and I are staying home for Christmas. Who’s excited about the Quantum of Solace? I am!
Liz A.’s last blog post..The cutest damn thing.