Monday, July 25, 2005

In another stunning display of ineptitude, and of the media creating a story where none exists, an FBI official spoke out today against the movie Wedding Crashers because the film's official site includes a "crasher kit" that features a Purple Heart medal to print out and wear on your jacket. The medal "guarantees you attention, admiration and plenty of free booze," the site jokes.

But the FBI's Thomas Cottone doesn't find this funny. "I challenge the producer of that movie to go to Walter Reed Hospital and walk through the ward and see if he still wants to print out a fake Purple Heart," Cottone said in this morning's Chicago Tribune.

Two quick points, and the lesson is yours:

1. It's a joke, Tommy. The movie is a comedy, and the site is tongue-in-cheek. Do you think the producers actually expect anyone to cut out the paper medal and wear it to a wedding? Get real. The site even says that the medal is awarded to those who "prove their physical, mental and spiritual strength with great feats of bravery on the battlefield."

2. I will admit, though, that despite your misguided protests, you do have a point, Tom. Only total jackasses would wear fake Purple Hearts.

4 Comments:

I applaud you, you sexy beast.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:27 AM, July 26, 2005  

I really enjoyed the Pigeon hunting game on the "Crashers" site. I think this is Owen's and Vince's most publicity rich flick yet. Either of them. And they can thank Mr. Cattone to boot.

By Blogger Kyle, at 11:19 PM, July 26, 2005  

Daniel, I miss you, man. That was the funniest thing I've seen all week. Come back to us; bring some joy to the Optimist once again!!!

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:39 AM, July 27, 2005  

Thanks. And don't get me wrong, earning $120 a month at the Optimist was pretty awesome, but I don't know if they hire alumni.

By Blogger Dan Carlson, at 11:19 AM, July 27, 2005  

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