BONO

satansbed

Olivavu wrote:

Bono is a dickhead. It doesn't matter how much blurb is printed, the guy is a twat that needs to stay the hell away.

couldnt of said it better my self

Olivavu

satansbed wrote:

Olivavu wrote:

Bono is a dickhead. It doesn't matter how much blurb is printed, the guy is a twat that needs to stay the hell away.

couldnt of said it better my self

Good man.

Ricsard

Leave him alone, Bono is a great guy and a fantastic performer! I just saw U2 twice this week and are still powerful and relevant! Period.

benjs

DeLukin wrote:

The guy uses his celebrity to try to make the world a better place. If that makes someone a dick then I'd say we need more dicks like that. If the world was one huge sausage party would kids still die of preventable diseases? How about you change the world how you can and let him do it his way, ok? The level of ignorance on this board astounds me sometimes...

You're right, if this is his goal, then I'm all for what he does. However, I don't believe this is the case - to me, it seems that he uses his philanthropy to put himself on a pedestal. Care about the world? Rather than building the "U2 Tower" in Dublin, rather than using a stage design which weighs literally tonnes, rather than insisting on traveling in private jets and enormous tour buses, rather than charging outrageous sums of money for a show, how about they take proactive measures like buying carbon credits (which I haven't heard of them doing), donating more money to various charities, and how about not frivolously spending money.

bonnaroobaby

? dont really know where all the hate is coming from but hopefully u find some peace in your life sometime soon
but honestly though don't you think if Bono wanted fame, wealth and attention there are several other options available to him that would be less straining on his personal and professional life? i can think of a million different ways i would spend my days as a rock star than knockin on doors in Washington, London etc..
why is he blasted for following through on what his music has preached since day one?


seems like there are strong feelings for bono on both sides of the argument but i dont think i've seen someone do soo much good in the world and then get grilled the way he does and never once bite back

i think this guys heart is in the right place
maybe we shold all try to follow his lead instead of pointing and laughing at him from the sidelines

just my two cents
see y'all in toronto next week should be a good one

bonnaroobaby

" rather than charging outrageous sums of money for a show, how about they take proactive measures like buying carbon credits (which I haven't heard of them doing), donating more money to various charities, and how about not frivolously spending money.[/quote]

just to let you know it cost $50 to see U2 with a stage that cost money to operate mmm thinkin now i know i paid more to see the upcoming PJ show
and they have and continue to buy carbon creadits

chairities? lol Bono has been doin charity his whole life its just that the world has taken notice
missionary work in central america and africa are the source of their best records (joshua Tree - bullet the blue sky, and street have no name)

do ur research before u grill someone or u end up looking like an idiot

jc287558

Here's a recent contribution by U2 and Bono. What a complete b*st*rd.


July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Rock band U2 donated 5 million euros ($7.12 million) towards an Irish program that teaches children to play a musical instrument or sing.

The Ireland Funds, an international organization that raises funds for causes in Ireland, will help manage the money and raise a further 2 million euros for the program, known as the Music Network, it said in an e-mailed statement today.

JP33

I LOVE U2 WITH A PASSION BUT I THINK BONO TRIES TO ACT LIKE EDDIE SOMETIMES LOL

facepollution

bonnaroobaby wrote:

do ur research before u grill someone or u end up looking like an idiot

Ok these 'Claw' stages they have cost between 15 and 20 million pounds each, and they have three of them, that's potentially 60 million pounds they could be giving to charity. I don't care what they have and continue to do for charities, whilst they continue to fly by private jets and spend such ridiculous sums on stage shows, and in the same breath bang on about people not caring about the planet, I can't help but think they're hypocrites.

Surely not creating such a huge carbon foot print in the first place, is better than trying to off-set it?

satansbed

its not that hes bad guy, he does alot of good, but that doesn't change the fact that he is a twat

kevtic

People don't half get upset by Bono so he must be doing something right. I'm a massive U2 fan along with PJ and just tend to ignore some of his preaching but at the same time realising his contribution to good and just causes should not be underestimated. I really don't understand the arguement that Bono should just give all his money to charity just because he's rich, a rather bizarre concept and idea. No one knows how much he actually gives and what effect his badgering of world leaders has made but it beats sitting on your arse and not doing anything if these are causes you believe passionately in. if you read about Bono, he, more than anyone, knows how much of a twat he can look sometimes and contrary to what a lot of people seem to think he doesn't take himself that seriously. Yes he has a massive ego but hey 'rock star in ego shock' who would have thought it. Did anyone see ZOO Tv? That was one long exercise in taking the piss out of themselves and other like them.

i guess he's an easy target but i wouldn't get yourself too worked up about it.

lukins fridge

i was actually thinking this might happen in Philly. That Rock and Roll hall of fame thing is just up the road in NY the same week and U2 is playing it.

Selfishly, I hope not. While i totally repspect Bono and that band, I am not a huge fan.

helplessdancer

that south park bono piece of crap episode is sum funny shit

voodoopug

We at the Famous Rolling Stones messageboard, Shidoobee, have implored Stones fans to use all of their "Shidoobee Karma" to wish a messy breakup of U2 and no further public appearances from Bono. We'd like him to also sell all of his future publishing rights to Alphonso Soriano as he has proven recently that he can't make a "hit" anymore.

We ask the "Jammers" to join us in this crusade to rid our ears of any further filth from that skid mark Bono.

I thank you for time.

happy_larry

Whilst I agree that Bono has done a lot of good I do find it massively offensive that his charity donations alway find there way into the press. This to me is really bad taste and there are very easy ways to keep your donations private if you want to. Anyone that doesn't is surely bringing attention to just how 'good' you are. I think if he was really wanting to do it with the right intentions it would be kept private.

Plus I agree with the many other people on here. Flying 3 very heavy and sizable stages across the world is just wasteful. There is no need for it, they've gone on about how there are a certain amount of 'cheap' tickets for each show but if they really wanted to keep ticket prices down for fans they would just go up on a simple stage and play, like our beloved PJ do. Using massive stages etc is just another way to get in the press and make more money for the U2 corporation. I just think it's too over the top, a great band doesn't need gimmicks, just instruments and a love of what they do.

Foe me he can do as much good as he wants but it doesn't mean he isn't a twat.

Eddie NL

U2 rocks and try to make the world a better place. I am glad there are a lot of people who hate him otherwise the shows would be sold out even faster!

Wish I was at the Hawaii show in 2006 with Pearl Jam & U2 at the same show!

icemanap

I heard a story from a guy after the PJ SBE gig about how Hewson played a big stadium in Scotland and went on one of his rants, saying how when you clap once every two seconds, some child dies (which is a very sad thing of course) in the world. Apparently he went on and on about this and the next thing is that all the Scottish fans just gave him the slow hand clap, which I think is pretty funny. He stands up for big issues but you don't want to be preached to that extend when you are having a night out.

kevtic

icemanap wrote:

I heard a story from a guy after the PJ SBE gig about how Hewson played a big stadium in Scotland and went on one of his rants, saying how when you clap once every two seconds, some child dies (which is a very sad thing of course) in the world. Apparently he went on and on about this and the next thing is that all the Scottish fans just gave him the slow hand clap, which I think is pretty funny. He stands up for big issues but you don't want to be preached to that extend when you are having a night out.

well you heard the story wrong. He said, every time I click my fingers a child dies and someone shouted out 'well stop clicking your f**kin fingers then. Probably an urban myth though. Nice you know Bono's real name, well done.

voodoopug

kevtic wrote:

icemanap wrote:

I heard a story from a guy after the PJ SBE gig about how Hewson played a big stadium in Scotland and went on one of his rants, saying how when you clap once every two seconds, some child dies (which is a very sad thing of course) in the world. Apparently he went on and on about this and the next thing is that all the Scottish fans just gave him the slow hand clap, which I think is pretty funny. He stands up for big issues but you don't want to be preached to that extend when you are having a night out.

well you heard the story wrong. He said, every time I click my fingers a child dies and someone shouted out 'well stop clicking your f**kin fingers then. Probably an urban myth though. Nice you know Bono's real name, well done.

My wife asked me to attend a U2 show a few years back with her. I was so disgusted, (as was she) that we left our fourth row seat half way through...vomiting in our mouth the entire time.

kevtic

voodoopug wrote:

kevtic wrote:

icemanap wrote:

I heard a story from a guy after the PJ SBE gig about how Hewson played a big stadium in Scotland and went on one of his rants, saying how when you clap once every two seconds, some child dies (which is a very sad thing of course) in the world. Apparently he went on and on about this and the next thing is that all the Scottish fans just gave him the slow hand clap, which I think is pretty funny. He stands up for big issues but you don't want to be preached to that extend when you are having a night out.

well you heard the story wrong. He said, every time I click my fingers a child dies and someone shouted out 'well stop clicking your f**kin fingers then. Probably an urban myth though. Nice you know Bono's real name, well done.

My wife asked me to attend a U2 show a few years back with her. I was so disgusted, (as was she) that we left our fourth row seat half way through...vomiting in our mouth the entire time.

Well when you talk crap like you do I'm not surprised. :roll:

You must live a very sheltered life to be so easily upset.

Hope you brushed your teeth.