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George Michael's video lampoons Bush, Blair
BBC ^ | July 1, 2002 | BBC

Posted on 07/01/2002 10:57:01 AM PDT by ejdrapes

George Michael, George W Bush and Tony Blair in the video

Pop star George Michael's latest pop video has depicted Prime Minister Tony Blair as a "poodle" to US President George Bush in a cartoon political satire. It also features a scene in which the singer, dressed in a leopard-print thong, apparently tries to seduce Cherie Blair.

George Michael and Cherie Blair in the video

Michael had begun writing the song Shoot the Dog before the US attacks on 11 September, but because of the nature of the lyrics it was delayed until its release on 12 August.

His previous video, for the song Freeek, featured sexual images which prompted the Broadcasting Standards Commission to rap BBC One for broadcasting it before 9pm on Top of the Pops.

Shoot the Dog also has another dig at the two leaders by depicting them dancing the tango, with Mr Blair in a flowing dress.

Michael continues the digs at Mr Blair by depicting him as captain of a ship in the shape of Britain as it sails ever closer to the US, but without realising he is still moored to Europe.

Michael said he was concerned about the growing relationship between the prime minister and President Bush.

"Don't get me wrong, I am definitely not anti-American, how could I be, I have been in love with a Texan for six years and we are still going strong," he said.

"My feelings about George Bush, however, are a little different. And I know I'm not alone in fearing his politics, and in hoping that our man Tony can be a calming and rational influence on him."

Michael is also concerned about the lack of public consultation regarding the War on Terror. "On an issue as enormous as the possible bombing of Iraq, how can you represent us when you haven't asked us what we think?

"And let's be honest, we haven't even begun to discuss it as a society," said Michael.

But he also said he was "under no illusions" his comments were anything more than that of a pop star.

"Nevertheless, I have strong opinions on Britain's current situation and I feel that in a time when public debate is being suppressed, even something as trivial as a pop song can be a good thing," he added.

George Michael and the Queen in his video

A Downing Street spokesman did not wish to make any comment on the video.

Another of Michael's videos, made after he was arrested for lewd behaviour in a public toilet in Los Angeles in 1998, also courted controversy.

A police officer who arrested the singer during the incident attempted to sue over the video for Outside, claiming he was depicted in it kissing another man. The case was later dismissed.


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To: E. Pluribus Unum
He looks more like Ralph Cramden than George Michael anyway.

No fooling. Who'da thought we'd ever get to see Jackie Gleason in a leopard skin thong?

21 posted on 07/01/2002 12:02:53 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: ejdrapes
It's a good thing they have a show he can go on like politically incorrect that jack ass know it all celebrities like this fool can go and spout off on.
22 posted on 07/01/2002 12:03:32 PM PDT by paul51
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To: Paul Atreides
OMG you are too funny. The two of them can go on the "Separated at Birth?" thread
23 posted on 07/01/2002 12:09:53 PM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: ejdrapes
Eddie Munster !!!!


24 posted on 07/01/2002 12:14:38 PM PDT by NH Liberty
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To: Aggie Mama

25 posted on 07/01/2002 12:16:44 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: ejdrapes
Good grief. This poor fellow really does possess a firm grasp on American affairs in the world, doesn't he?

If " 'ard Man George [Michael]" weren't so hateful, I would be forced to feel sorry for him.

Since he isn't, I don't.
26 posted on 07/01/2002 12:18:24 PM PDT by NH Liberty
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To: Paul Atreides
"That looks like a fag version of the Nair commercials from the 70s.....Who wears short-shorts? We wear short-shorts..."

Howling out loud!

27 posted on 07/01/2002 12:20:54 PM PDT by NH Liberty
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To: NH Liberty

28 posted on 07/01/2002 12:21:33 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: Paul Atreides
I'll be hearing that jingle all day now..... HA! I Don't know what happened to the picture. I probably did it wrong. At least I know it worked for a little bit. Sorry for the big blank spot that's left folks!
29 posted on 07/01/2002 12:21:37 PM PDT by NewsFlash
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To: NH Liberty
"Since he isn't, I don't."

I meant to say, "since he IS [so hateful]"...

30 posted on 07/01/2002 12:23:17 PM PDT by NH Liberty
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To: NewsFlash
It's still there.
31 posted on 07/01/2002 12:23:58 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: ejdrapes
Have you seen Eminem's new video, Without Me? It makes fun of his dreaded mother Debbie, Dick Cheney and his wife, MTV, the FCC, 'NSYNC, Moby and Limp Bizkit (music people).
32 posted on 07/01/2002 12:27:19 PM PDT by BikerNYC
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To: Paul Atreides
Re your Eddie Munster photo...

I can't BEAR it !!!! Hilarious! But now I'm wondering which one in the Munster & Chum photo more closely resembles 'ard Man George!

(How'd you do that so fast?)
33 posted on 07/01/2002 12:28:03 PM PDT by NH Liberty
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To: Aggie Mama
Separated at birth....

Susan Saranwrap, Cherie Blair, and Cousin It's wife from Addams Family Values....


34 posted on 07/01/2002 12:29:15 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: ejdrapes
George Michael and Pee Wee Herman are notorious for getting DNA stains on their own blue cocktail dresses.
35 posted on 07/01/2002 12:30:42 PM PDT by Robert Yoho
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To: NH Liberty
But now I'm wondering which one in the Munster & Chum photo more closely resembles 'ard Man George!

Notice where Eddie's hands are.....

(How'd you do that so fast?)

Google Image Search

36 posted on 07/01/2002 12:31:15 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: BikerNYC
But eminem did not advocate assassination, which this song does - "Shoot the Dog", that is "Shoot the Poodle" that is "Shoot Blair."
37 posted on 07/01/2002 1:38:13 PM PDT by Shermy
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To: Shermy
Well, in the video, as he is rapping:

I know that you got a job Ms. Cheney
but your husband's heart problem's complicating

and hooking jumper cables to Cheney's chest and electrocuting him.
38 posted on 07/01/2002 1:42:42 PM PDT by BikerNYC
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To: Paul Atreides
Ah, you are great! =)

39 posted on 07/01/2002 2:47:24 PM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: BikerNYC
LOL!!! George Michael rapping?!! And attacking the Cheneys?!! It sounds as if he is just ripping off Eminem.

Also, a rapping homosexual has-been teeny-bopper pop idol is just asking to be laughed at.

40 posted on 07/01/2002 2:58:37 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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