Posted on 01/09/2023 12:52:54 PM PST by Red Badger
Louisiana’s Krewe of Endymion rescinded its offer to have Mel Gibson be the co-grand marshal of its 2023 Mardi Gras parade.
Endymion President Dan Kelly announced Sunday that the organization's invitation to Gibson, whose past well-publicized antisemitic remarks and other scandals have plagued his career, had sparked threats that were of "great concern."
"The Krewe of Endymion has received significant feedback about our grand marshal announcement yesterday evening," Kelly wrote, according to NOLA.com. "Some of this commentary included threats that cause us great concern."
Kelly added that it was "in the best interest of the safety of our riders, special guests, and everyone that welcomes us on the streets" that Gibson not ride as a co-grand marshal for Endymion, which is one of the largest, most well-known parades to roll through New Orleans during Mardi Gras weekend.
The controversy began Saturday when Endymion announced on social media that Gibson would lead the Feb. 18 parade alongside Tulane University head football coach Willie Fritz.
By Sunday, however, the post announcing Gibson's participation had been deleted and hours later the statement was released explaining the withdrawal of Gibson's invitation.
The decision did little to appease various Jewish organizations which questioned why Gibson had been invited in the first place. In a joint statement, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council and the Anti-Defamation League slammed the move as "completely insulting and shortsighted."
"There is still a great deal of pain associated with his name and deep wounds in the Jewish community," said Lindsay Baach Friedmann, the ADL's regional director.
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good point ...
Oh good... mob rule.
N.O. is on my list of places to NOT visit.
Had a local sportscaster here once that used to go cover the sugar bowl games if a team from the state went.
He said if you wanna get grossed out go to the bars on bourbon stret in the daytime when you can actually see how disgustingly nasty they really are.
None for me thanks 👎
Glover, Gibson or both?
They pulled my post. I guess reality is only allowed against certain religions.
I’ll go find a Muslim thread...
Originally, yes, but it’s a big party. Mel gotten himself in trouble with excessive partying before. I don’t know if he’s on the wagon or not, but it just seems like maybe you’re not doing him any favors inviting him to be guest of honor at your alcohol-fueled bash.
If you’ve never seen Apocolypto check it out.......but buckle your seatbelt......it’s a violent trip. SMH
I’ve seen it. Excellent film.
Ditto.
However, it is better than San Francisco.
Whoopi said worse on The View
She’s a Lefty, so it’s okay..................
The communist purge reaches into every nook & cranny of our lives as dedicated serfs...
Glover.
He’s a fan of Castro, and that bunch in Venezuela.................
Yeah. The tragic incident when the trumpet player Al Hirt was hit in the mouth with a brick and destroyed his embrasure and his career.
You will neither buy nor sell........................
My wife will get drunk with me and pour out her boobs right here at home. The last kid moved away in 2017. She loves to express her new found freedom. Escape to New Orleans not necessary.
Well, to get that real original ‘nawlins’ feeling all you have to do is puke all over your floor and let it sit for a few days...................
Same here but it can’t be avoided completely. I did enjoy the haunted buildings tours. The market too. But not an overall positive.
Perfect summary there.
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