Josh Homme goes mental and throws a bottle at a fan!

bigeye21

Lesson to Josh on how a pro handles these situations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mq6VKY1dSU
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa8Db8DvTXQ

facepollution

bigeye21 wrote:

Lesson to Josh on how a pro handles these situations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mq6VKY1dSU
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa8Db8DvTXQ

That's a fucking great version of SOLAT!

OffHeGoes132

facepollution wrote:

Yeah and it's easy to keep throwing shit at a band when you don't think you're going to get caught. Whilst his reaction is a bit OTT and in all reality he shouldn't have thrown the bottle at him (or called him a faggot), I can imagine the frustration when he's trying to battle through a gig with a 102 degree temperature, and some kid thinks it's funny to throw shit at him.

I think his tirade and getting them to pull the kid out of the crowd, was more to shame the kid than anything. And rightly so, just becasue Josh is in a band deosn't mean people have the right to throw shit at them whilst they're playing. Bottom line, if you don't like the band, don't go and watch them. I remember a couple of years ago at the Reading festival, someone threw a full bottle of something at the lead singer of Panic at the disco, and it knocked him out cold. Now I'm not a fan of the band, but that's harsh - there were plenty of people there who did like the band, and they don't deserve to have the set ruined by some prick who doesn't like them.

Totally agree with this post, if you don't like a band, then just frigin leave. No need to throw shit at them simply for not liking them. I can't fucking stand Panic at the Disco, but I wouldn't throw shit at the band (even though this story is quite comical, sorry but it just is). First of all I wouldn't be caught dead at a concert of a band that I despise. But I also wouldn't want to ruin the show for people who are fans.

Brisk.

erm the video has been taken down? can someone else find any other links?

facepollution

I BrisK I wrote:

erm the video has been taken down? can someone else find any other links?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMJ1mGlObc here ya go!

Brisk.

facepollution wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMJ1mGlObc here ya go!

oh lol i sw that

he really let rip!

Jack_C_Gregory

Here's a response from Josh:

"Member of the Peanut Gallery:

Some journalists & citizens on the internet & are wondering: Q? Am I a homophobe because I included a slang for gay in with other "acceptable" curse words during a verbal lashing I gave a young concertgoer, after being hit by his shoe, during a show the other day? A= Nope. My gay family & friends, as well as myself, KNOW I am not a homophobe. For years now I've known gay is not a choice; one's skin color doesn't determine one's intelligence level; & red hair doesn't mean you're someone's stepchild. You see, it's not the words, it's their intent. I never said, nor suggested, that being gay is wrong, but apparently, based on your outrage to my flu-infused rant, you do! By that logic… I also told that young whipper snapper I'd have anal sex with him… how can I possibly reconcile these opposing viewpoints? I called him a pussy too. Does it mean I hate our one worlds' collective vagina? I never have been nor intend to be politically correct. That's your cross to bear. To me, that PC world would suck more shit than the porta-potty truck at Glastonbury. Homophobic? I'm in Queens of the Stone Age for crissake… You say, "So. Your band name doesn't prove anything." Maybe not. But it's a helluv a lot more definitive than the logic of some watchdog… (sorry canine-American, canine-European, canine-African, canine-Australian & canine-Asian) moralist, keeping score from pure perfectionville? If your glass house is squeegeed that clean & you need to do something, do what the great philosopher Bill Hick's once suggested: — forgive me–. Or don't. I'm not asking for either, OK? I think you should let both of your cheeks go loose so the stick will drop out. Either way I expect that you'll soon find another injustice from your chair, then roll to your bullhorn & point it out to the rest of us… Because you're so above it all. Or If you'll allow me to translate a wish of mine into your PC lingo:
Will you please go have, consensual, sex with yourself.
Pretty please with all natural, carbon offset sugar on top.

Sincerely,
Mr. Missundastood
A.K.A. Joshua, Baby Duck, Jho
Head Choreographer & Do Stuff Corporation's pansexual spokes-thing"

South of Seattle

WeaponX655321 wrote:

Here's a response from Josh:

"Member of the Peanut Gallery:

Some journalists & citizens on the internet & are wondering: Q? Am I a homophobe because I included a slang for gay in with other "acceptable" curse words during a verbal lashing I gave a young concertgoer, after being hit by his shoe, during a show the other day? A= Nope. My gay family & friends, as well as myself, KNOW I am not a homophobe. For years now I've known gay is not a choice; one's skin color doesn't determine one's intelligence level; & red hair doesn't mean you're someone's stepchild. You see, it's not the words, it's their intent. I never said, nor suggested, that being gay is wrong, but apparently, based on your outrage to my flu-infused rant, you do! By that logic… I also told that young whipper snapper I'd have anal sex with him… how can I possibly reconcile these opposing viewpoints? I called him a pussy too. Does it mean I hate our one worlds' collective vagina? I never have been nor intend to be politically correct. That's your cross to bear. To me, that PC world would suck more shit than the porta-potty truck at Glastonbury. Homophobic? I'm in Queens of the Stone Age for crissake… You say, "So. Your band name doesn't prove anything." Maybe not. But it's a helluv a lot more definitive than the logic of some watchdog… (sorry canine-American, canine-European, canine-African, canine-Australian & canine-Asian) moralist, keeping score from pure perfectionville? If your glass house is squeegeed that clean & you need to do something, do what the great philosopher Bill Hick's once suggested: — forgive me–. Or don't. I'm not asking for either, OK? I think you should let both of your cheeks go loose so the stick will drop out. Either way I expect that you'll soon find another injustice from your chair, then roll to your bullhorn & point it out to the rest of us… Because you're so above it all. Or If you'll allow me to translate a wish of mine into your PC lingo:
Will you please go have, consensual, sex with yourself.
Pretty please with all natural, carbon offset sugar on top.

Sincerely,
Mr. Missundastood
A.K.A. Joshua, Baby Duck, Jho
Head Choreographer & Do Stuff Corporation's pansexual spokes-thing"

Awesome!

ZAPPER

dude is a crazy ass bastard who likes to treat his fans like shit. Theres a better way to handle situations like these - a lot of other bands will laugh it off and make a couple jokes, depending on how serious the incident. I saw someone throw a wristband at Ed with a cig or joint in it in SF - i think it may have hit his guitar, after the song, he picked it up, sat down and smoked it. He didnt scream like a child "wahhhh...someone threw something at me". And i'm sure there have been plenty of stuff thrown at Pjam, but i've never heard of any incidents when someone blew up like this.

Dont get me wrong, I like QOTSA and all, been a fan since Kyuss days, but sometimes the demeanor of this guy doesnt seem like he likes his fans, or acting like a dick is part of the show maybe?

If you guys want to see more great stuff check out :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl33poJNSE4

or just look up "Josh Homme is awesome" - nice little compilation. I especially like how he picks on some girl for asking about Nick O.

Hilarious.

Evacuation Rules

ZAPPER wrote:

dude is a crazy ass bastard who likes to treat his fans like shit. Theres a better way to handle situations like these - a lot of other bands will laugh it off and make a couple jokes, depending on how serious the incident. I saw someone throw a wristband at Ed with a cig or joint in it in SF - i think it may have hit his guitar, after the song, he picked it up, sat down and smoked it. He didnt scream like a child "wahhhh...someone threw something at me". And i'm sure there have been plenty of stuff thrown at Pjam, but i've never heard of any incidents when someone blew up like this.

Guess again. Ed has freaked out at the audience for throwing shit plenty of times. I can think of several respectable bands who have stopped shows completely because people are throwing shit at them. It's fucking disrespectful. And besides, that kid threw a fucking SHOE, not a joint.

otis mcfluster

It's a pretty simple formula.

Egotistical insecure douche bag + stage & microphone + alcohol induced idol worshipping moronic fans + multiple large security guards for protection = hollow sophomoric threats of rape, violence, & homophobic slurs.

Sounds like a good time to me--sign me up.

Josh Homme is a douche bag & QOTSA suck.

ZAPPER

JWBusher wrote:

Guess again. Ed has freaked out at the audience for throwing shit plenty of times. I can think of several respectable bands who have stopped shows completely because people are throwing shit at them. It's fucking disrespectful. And besides, that kid threw a fucking SHOE, not a joint.

sorry! I have just never seen it, thats all. I've just seen happy Ed, and even if Ed did blow up, im almost 100% certain it was not as bad as some of this stuff?

facepollution

You see, it's not the words, it's their intent. I never said, nor suggested, that being gay is wrong, but apparently, based on your outrage to my flu-infused rant, you do! By that logic… I also told that young whipper snapper I'd have anal sex with him… how can I possibly reconcile these opposing viewpoints? I called him a pussy too. Does it mean I hate our one worlds' collective vagina? I never have been nor intend to be politically correct. That's your cross to bear.

I think he raises some good points there.

mole1985

WeaponX655321 wrote:

Here's a response from Josh:

"Member of the Peanut Gallery:

Some journalists & citizens on the internet & are wondering: Q? Am I a homophobe because I included a slang for gay in with other "acceptable" curse words during a verbal lashing I gave a young concertgoer, after being hit by his shoe, during a show the other day? A= Nope. My gay family & friends, as well as myself, KNOW I am not a homophobe. For years now I've known gay is not a choice; one's skin color doesn't determine one's intelligence level; & red hair doesn't mean you're someone's stepchild. You see, it's not the words, it's their intent. I never said, nor suggested, that being gay is wrong, but apparently, based on your outrage to my flu-infused rant, you do! By that logic… I also told that young whipper snapper I'd have anal sex with him… how can I possibly reconcile these opposing viewpoints? I called him a pussy too. Does it mean I hate our one worlds' collective vagina? I never have been nor intend to be politically correct. That's your cross to bear. To me, that PC world would suck more shit than the porta-potty truck at Glastonbury. Homophobic? I'm in Queens of the Stone Age for crissake… You say, "So. Your band name doesn't prove anything." Maybe not. But it's a helluv a lot more definitive than the logic of some watchdog… (sorry canine-American, canine-European, canine-African, canine-Australian & canine-Asian) moralist, keeping score from pure perfectionville? If your glass house is squeegeed that clean & you need to do something, do what the great philosopher Bill Hick's once suggested: — forgive me–. Or don't. I'm not asking for either, OK? I think you should let both of your cheeks go loose so the stick will drop out. Either way I expect that you'll soon find another injustice from your chair, then roll to your bullhorn & point it out to the rest of us… Because you're so above it all. Or If you'll allow me to translate a wish of mine into your PC lingo:
Will you please go have, consensual, sex with yourself.
Pretty please with all natural, carbon offset sugar on top.

Sincerely,
Mr. Missundastood
A.K.A. Joshua, Baby Duck, Jho
Head Choreographer & Do Stuff Corporation's pansexual spokes-thing"

Funny as fook and 100% correct.

TrixieCat

Nice slap in the face to his fans.
And no, I am not one of them.
"my gay friends and family"...ok loser.
That's like that jerk from Seinfeld talking about his black friends.
Is this guy 19???

facepollution

TrixieCat wrote:

Nice slap in the face to his fans.
And no, I am not one of them.
"my gay friends and family"...ok loser.
That's like that jerk from Seinfeld talking about his black friends.
Is this guy 19???

I think he more than justified what he was saying, and I think all he was pointing out was that it's a bit hard to be a homophobe when you have gay family and friends - like he said, it's all about the intention.

TrixieCat

facepollution wrote:

I think he more than justified what he was saying, and I think all he was pointing out was that it's a bit hard to be a homophobe when you have gay family and friends - like he said, it's all about the intention.

What is all about the intention? The numerous times he screamed faggot?

facepollution

TrixieCat wrote:

What is all about the intention? The numerous times he screamed faggot?

Well no, you are taking it on its literal interpretation as a slight against gay people, he was using it as an unsophisticated insult, in the same way he called the kid a pussy and a cunt. Like he said, at no point did he say he hated gay people, or that being gay was wrong. Is it wrong that some black people call each other 'nigger'? Sometimes the word doesn't have to carry the meaning that we assign it. And let's be fair, I don't think anyone can put their hand on their heart and say that they haven't said things they shouldn't have said before. We've all sniggered at funny looking people, or made comments about fat people etc - it's all cruel, but then we are all humans after all, and we're not perfect.

mole1985

TrixieCat wrote:

What is all about the intention? The numerous times he screamed faggot?

So?

What about people who say 'Jesus Christ!' is that affending people from other religions by excluding their gods or christianity for using his name as a curse word?

When you say 'Bastard' are you taking a pop at every illigitimate child in the world? No? didn't think so...

TrixieCat

facepollution wrote:

Well no, you are taking it on its literal interpretation as a slight against gay people, he was using it as an unsophisticated insult, in the same way he called the kid a pussy and a cunt. Like he said, at no point did he say he hated gay people, or that being gay was wrong. Is it wrong that some black people call each other 'nigger'? Sometimes the word doesn't have to carry the meaning that we assign it. And let's be fair, I don't think anyone can put their hand on their heart and say that they haven't said things they shouldn't have said before. We've all sniggered at funny looking people, or made comments about fat people etc - it's all cruel, but then we are all humans after all, and we're not perfect.

Yes we are all human. I made a mistake last night actually.
And unless Josh is gay, which I don't think he is, than this is not to be compared to black people referring to each other as nigger.
The fact that he came out and basically told everyone to fuck off if they didn't like what he said just confirms his status in my mind: loser.
Why did he choose the word faggot? Because he thought the kid was being a pussy, like he said.
We could go back over this a million times. I just think it was gay of him to do that.