Video: Mr. T denies Snickers ad was homophobic, also pities fools
posted at 4:33 pm on August 7, 2008 by Allahpundit
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A belated follow-up on the commercial that rocked America despite the fact that (a) it never aired in America and (b) approximately three people were actually rocked. I kept a straight face until the part where he explained the meaning of the phrase “get some nuts,” whereupon all composure was promptly lost. Exit question: Bill’s best interview since Alf?
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I pity the fool married to Michelle Obama.
marklmail on August 7, 2008 at 4:35 PM
“…also pities fools.”
Marvelous.
Vizzini on August 7, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Man, I wish I had Allah’s headline talent. Great job, man!
Vanceone on August 7, 2008 at 4:37 PM
TO: Mars Company
FROM: The Public
GET SOME NUTS!
FloridaBill on August 7, 2008 at 4:45 PM
“I’ve been pitying fools for 28 years!”
baldilocks on August 7, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Being PC is ruining civilization as we know it.
And that sucks.
bridgetown on August 7, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Dude, better then Alf. Better then Alf.
“Let the People Decide!”
Spirit of 1776 on August 7, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Dennis Miller said it best, “Grow a set of Snickers!”
silenced majority on August 7, 2008 at 4:46 PM
What is Mr. T’s energy policy?
redshirt on August 7, 2008 at 4:47 PM
You beat me to it!
First look at McCain/Mr. T?
Or better yet – Hilton/Mr. T!
sleepy-beans on August 7, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Love the American Flag Do-Rag. No questioning his patriotism.
PappaMac on August 7, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the octagon
…two men enter! One man leaves!
SilverStar830 on August 7, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Speedwalking is teh funny! You know it is.
You go, Mr. T!
Nichevo on August 7, 2008 at 4:49 PM
My wife and I have often said that if Mr. T comes to your house to give you a whoopin’, you probably deserve it.
Gottafang on August 7, 2008 at 4:50 PM
CC: Jesse Jackson
Brat on August 7, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Fixed it for ya……..
Seven Percent Solution on August 7, 2008 at 4:52 PM
You nailed it.
Mars – You get some nuts!
Mr. T is still the coolest after all these years. I thought the ad was awesome and I think the interview was spot on.
Branch Rickey on August 7, 2008 at 4:52 PM
That’s pretty funny. But watch out, the race-obsessed liberals are going to call you a racist for pairing these two.
forest on August 7, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Dennis Miller showed up for the next segment in a bunch of T-like chains.
It's Vintage, Duh on August 7, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Allah, please post that clip too if it’s available!
Brat on August 7, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Perfect!
CP on August 7, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Speedwalking?
Speed…walking?
I thought that was called…um…RUNNING.
Mr. T rules.
MadisonConservative on August 7, 2008 at 4:56 PM
The Onion did a great spoof a few years back:
http://www.tknotts.com/pics/pity_list.gif
Jim-Rose on August 7, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Biel?
Mr. T was an idol to children when I grew up… and to me he still is, “respect your mama” “eat your vegtables” and “love America”
Mr. T rocks!
Kaptain Amerika on August 7, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Should be here.
Spirit of 1776 on August 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM
guys, i hate going off topic, but the item up top about Scotty’s ashes being loast at sea as his ashes were being blasted into space aboard a satellite toting rocketship (along with the ashes of 208 other departed souls) is too rich to pass up.
Kirk: I’ve got to have more power Mr. Scott
Scotty: I’m giving you all she’s got, Captain!
Life imitating art indeed!
DrW on August 7, 2008 at 5:02 PM
That was my favorite quote too!
I love Mr. T. How can you not?
Esthier on August 7, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Or even the “I like turtles” kid.
wise_man on August 7, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Mr. T is a real class act. He expressed his point-of-view very clearly and carefully. Clearly this commercial was suppose to be satire. It was trying to poke fun at the perception that race walking is for wimps.
Frank T.J Mackey on August 7, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Those ads were great.
People need to lighten the fu*k up.
Dave Rywall on August 7, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I thought he was adding to that perception, but maybe that’s just me.
Esthier on August 7, 2008 at 5:08 PM
I pity you, Allahpundit Fool! >:D
Mr. T is Da Man! :}
Chakra Hammer on August 7, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Thanks.
Brat on August 7, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Mr T. “I’m NOT a Predator! I’ve been in this business for over thirty years, you haven’t heard about me beatin’ nobody up or nothin’ like that, I don’t get in Trouble!”
Best part of the whole thing.
Chakra Hammer on August 7, 2008 at 5:18 PM
What would happen if Mr. T were to pity Chuck Norris?
Think of the ramifications!
ynot4tony2 on August 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM
http://www.daylife.com/photo/064b9l3ezh4RS
Get some Nuts!
Chakra Hammer on August 7, 2008 at 5:22 PM
I like the outfit: Camo with an American flag bandana.
amerpundit on August 7, 2008 at 5:22 PM
I watched T last night. What a genuine response. Love him.
Does anybody remember where he got his start? Games People Play….anyone Bueller Bueller? He was in the bar bouncer competition. I think he wore a baby blue tuxedo with his mohawk.
Mr. T definitely has a posse.
The Race Card on August 7, 2008 at 5:25 PM
http://www.daylife.com/photo/09XjfuNd4H0Zs
Chakra Hammer on August 7, 2008 at 5:25 PM
McCain/Mr. T ‘08?
rosewaning on August 7, 2008 at 5:26 PM
You’d think gays would like the idea of him telling people that guys eating nuts is manly.
- The Cat
MirCat on August 7, 2008 at 5:27 PM
P.S. He should have given Alf a weekly segment.
MirCat on August 7, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Mr. T was born Laurence Tureaud in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest boy in a large family with twelve children. His father, Nathaniel Tureaud Sr., was a minister. Tureaud, with his four sisters and seven brothers, grew up in one of the city’s housing projects, Robert Taylor Homes.
Tureaud attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, where he played football, wrestled, and studied martial arts. He won a scholarship to Prairie View A&M University, but was thrown out after a year. Tureaud also attended several small Chicago area colleges on athletic scholarships. After leaving school, Tureaud became a military policeman in the U.S. Army, before trying out for the professional football Green Bay Packers.
Tureaud worked as a bouncer after he returned from the army. It was at this time that he created the persona of “Mr. T.” His wearing of gold neck chains and other jewelry was the result of customers losing the items, leaving them behind at the bar/night club after a fight, or being removed from the place. A customer would not have to re-enter or even have to see anyone else again if Mr. T wore their jewelry as he stood out front. When a customer came back, their item was readily visible and available with no further confrontations required. Often, the “former” customers did not return. Mr. T thus built up a large collection and earned a reputation for wearing lots of gold neck chains and bracelets.
Mr. T managed to eventually parlay his job as a bouncer into a career as a bodyguard to the stars that lasted almost ten years. He protected well-known personalities like Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, Bruce Lee, Leon Spinks, Joe Frazier, and Diana Ross, charging $3,000 per day.
As a bodyguard, Tureaud’s business card read, “Next to God, there is no greater protector than I.” Mr. T claimed that he never lost a client, saying, “I got hurt worse growing up in the ghetto than working as a bodyguard.” A bald-headed Mr. T can be seen on film accompanying Joe Frazier to the ring in Frazier’s rematch against George Foreman in 1976.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._T
Chakra Hammer on August 7, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Jim-Rose on August 7, 2008 at 4:57 PM
lmao
i love this line,
President Reagan also joined Mr. T in pitying the listed fools, issuing a statement which read, My heart goes out to those fools on the list, as i believe any attempt by these individuals to go into hiding or seek protection from any law enforcement agency will be futile against Mr. T’s inevitable onslaught of pain…
Mr. T = teh win..
stlpatriot on August 7, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Mr T. didn’t even know he was interviewed; he thought he was on trial for being homophobic.
And Bill hypothesizing Mr. T being gay? Priceless.
Grafted on August 7, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Why do I still always think of THIS when I hear “speed walking”?
JetBoy on August 7, 2008 at 5:48 PM
If you don’t look at the video, but just listen, it could easily be Jesse Jackson talking. Then, the phrase “Get some nuts” goes up several levels.
Buford Gooch on August 7, 2008 at 5:48 PM
People make fun of homosexuals? I thought that was made illegal by the Gay and Lesbian Inquisition?
If gays are offended by humor, they need a new name.
How about Whiners?……or Speed Walkers?
As in, “That guy looks as queer as a one hundred pound Speed Walker”.
Hening on August 7, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Wow!! Tell me that doesn’t just scream ‘Manly Leader of the Free World’…..
BigWyo on August 7, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Look, I said previously, I’m a gay dude and I found no offense at that ad. I wouldn’t even had made a gay connectin with it.
But…there are some gays who have had experience with getting beaten on the street, having firecrackers thrown at them, etc. It might strike a nerve with them, and be very unfunny.
Just sayin’.
JetBoy on August 7, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I would be honored to take a butt-whoopin’ from Mr. T.
JimRich on August 7, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Hah! They should have played that commercial here in the US.
tx2654 on August 7, 2008 at 6:09 PM
I will nom extra Snickers because this ad was pulled. Also, Mr. T looks like a freedom-loving bad ass. I hope he’s in the A-Team movie.
alteredbeat on August 7, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Awesome headline Allah.
ChenZhen on August 7, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Mr T is a speedwalkerphobe…
CliffHanger on August 7, 2008 at 6:28 PM
We should all write to Mars and maybe they will change their mind. I want to see the soccer ad.
myamphibian on August 7, 2008 at 6:33 PM
And now I always will too.
- The Cat
MirCat on August 7, 2008 at 6:53 PM
heh…
JetBoy on August 7, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Speedwalking people are studs…. WALKING a mile as fast as some high schools can run….
originalpechanga on August 7, 2008 at 7:26 PM
“Former Member of the A team”. LOL
tlynch001 on August 7, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Did someone manage to talk more than Bill Oreilly??!!!
aikidoka on August 7, 2008 at 7:40 PM
I like his new Saving Private Snickers ad.
The Ugly American on August 7, 2008 at 9:14 PM
are my ears deceiving me or does O’Reilly say, “Mr. T, I believe you boy” at approx. 45 seconds left?
slackmac on August 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Sort of like a bolt of lightning, right? Just out of a clear blue, WHAM! For no reason, right?
Tell it to Zombie – I’m sure he’ll take pics and post them.
platypus on August 7, 2008 at 11:15 PM
That was a funny tee-hee at the end.
gzelmiami on August 7, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I remember when I was a kid, I read Moe Howard’s (as in Larry, Moe and Curly)book about his life and time with the stooges. He told a story about a guy that wanted to be hit in the face with a pie by Moe. Moe said it wasn’t a light cream pie like they used in their short films but a really heavy one…he hit the guy with it and he said couldn’t remember seeing anyone look happier.
I don’t know if I would feel happy at the time, but being beat up in a boxing ring by Mr. T would definitely make my Lifetime Top 10 roll. And I still say that commercial rocked…and I want a bandana like that.
austinnelly on August 7, 2008 at 11:47 PM
As you wish.
jgapinoy on August 8, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Snickers is my favorite candy bar I guess it’s because I like the hole not the pole, FOOL!
TheSitRep on August 8, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Mr. T – definitely one of the “A” team.
docdave on August 8, 2008 at 1:42 AM
BlipTv took my video of this footage out of my account within minutes of posting it. It’s still up in my You Tube account, though. I suspect Snickers will be pulling this interview from everyone who doesn’t have exclusive rights. At least Fox News has it up.
The interview is as great as the commerical!
Amy Proctor on August 8, 2008 at 2:27 AM
MONEY!
Send me a snickers or you will meet Mr. Pain!
I LOVE Mr. T.
jdsmith0021 on August 8, 2008 at 7:04 AM
I wish Mr. T would have said “Beel” just a few more times in that interview.
txsurveyor on August 8, 2008 at 8:08 AM
I’m amazed that Mr T was able to keep the straight-faced seriousness up right to the end. He finally cracked up when Beel asked him for some Snickers.
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on August 8, 2008 at 1:24 PM
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