Tom Cruise are you watching?

Hagar · 13-09-2005 7:57am #1

I saw Jeremy Clarkson getting a pie in the face on Sky News this morning on his way to a conferral ceremony. It was a bit of a mean thing to do as he was all dressed up in robes and all. Fair play to him all the same. He broke up laughing and took it in good part. Not like that whiney get Tom Cruise with the water pistol incident.

zoro · 13-09-2005 8:37am

Well maybe he just happened to be in a really good mood?

And maybe Tom Cruise wasn't in a very good mood when it happened to him?

Enii · 13-09-2005 8:40am

I thought Tom's reaction was fine. People don't have to just take things like that just because they are on camera. I'm sure Jeremy reacted in a fine way aswell............ just different to Tom.

karlh · 13-09-2005 8:43am

i thought tom cruise reacted perfectly. he told the man he was a 'dick', held on to him and made him feel even more uncomfortable than he had made mr. cruise.

BizzyC · 13-09-2005 8:48am

I hope the show that does that lands flat on their face.

What's the humour in trying to degrade someone, and ruin something that should be an important event in their life?

Why dont you just run up and kick someone in the balls when their kid has their first day of school? The same thing..

zoro · 13-09-2005 8:55am

Completely agreed BizzyC.

I'm graduating in a month or so, and if some TV crew thought it'd be funny to do that to me, on such an important day, I'd rip their arms off and kill them until they're dead.

Or something.

13-09-2005 8:57am

Cruise reacted perfectly, why should he just laugh because someone sprayed him with water? There's no humour there, it's not clever. Why don't they just go round spraying random people with water and throwing pies in their faces? Because it's stupid. They do it to famous people purely to get a reaction, and anything they do in return is acceptable

segadreamcast · 13-09-2005 9:04am

28064212 wrote:

Cruise reacted perfectly, why should he just laugh because someone sprayed him with water? There's no humour there, it's not clever. Why don't they just go round spraying random people with water and throwing pies in their faces? Because it's stupid. They do it to famous people purely to get a reaction, and anything they do in return is acceptable

Yep, the OP is essentially asking Tom Cruise to be insincere and take it in good humour just because...well...there are cameras there. Tom Cruise, in my estimation, did the right thing - and the thing that any person who wasn't trying to impress the media would do. Jeremy Clarkson, however, was clearly taking it in good humour just for the cameras..

tonyinuae · 13-09-2005 9:48am

If I were in a situation like that (ie the sprayed-upon) I think personal pride would dictate that I make light of it, because that gives the impression of someone who isn't easily fazed, is in control of a situation even if it's a potentially threatening one, and generally is at peace with himself and the world. For me, it seems by far the better option.

vibe666 · 13-09-2005 9:55am

BizzyC wrote:

Why dont you just run up and kick someone in the balls when their kid has their first day of school? The same thing..

i couldn't stop giggling when i read that, i guess I'm just sick.

but i do get where you're coming from, and agree that it wouldn't be funny.

but for some reason I'm still smiling at the thought of it.

I'll get my coat.

ionapaul · 13-09-2005 10:25am

I'm more in favour of the Tom Cruise (or even better, John Prescott) reaction than the Jeremy Clarkson turn-the-other-cheek reaction. It isn't a very funny prank and the people who carry it out deserve a slap or five for their troubles. Plus them getting a slap would boost ratings, so everyone would win.

BizzyC · 13-09-2005 10:44am

tonyinuae wrote:

If I were in a situation like that (ie the sprayed-upon) I think personal pride would dictate that I make light of it, because that gives the impression of someone who isn't easily fazed, is in control of a situation even if it's a potentially threatening one, and generally is at peace with himself and the world. For me, it seems by far the better option.

No it doesn't.
It comes across as someone who reacts in a certain way just to save face. There's no pride in that, that's allowing the opinions of others to control how you behave.

fischerspooner · 13-09-2005 12:38pm

Fair play to Jeremy for taking it as a joke. Tom Cruise is a pompous little freak and that's probably why he was targeted. People do it to knock them off their high horse, and Cruise's reaction proved that he takes himself far too seriously. I thought it was great when they got Cruise, I just wish it was a real gun...

Rb · 13-09-2005 1:41pm

Cruise reacted appropriately, and as said above, i hope that show lands on its face.
Sharon Osbourne reacted even better to an attempt at spraying her though

They shouldn't have to take this crap just because they're on tv/in the spotlight.

electric69 · 13-09-2005 1:48pm

Its quite interesting how they only go for celebrities with good images....i would like them 2 try and do it 2 somebody like Mike Tyson and then maybe the spupid people who are coming up with these ideas will get a taste of their own medicine.

Dave! · 13-09-2005 1:53pm

28064212 wrote:

Cruise reacted perfectly, why should he just laugh because someone sprayed him with water? There's no humour there, it's not clever. Why don't they just go round spraying random people with water and throwing pies in their faces? Because it's stupid. They do it to famous people purely to get a reaction, and anything they do in return is acceptable

I agree completely... It wasn't a funny joke, and he reacted fine. If I were in the situation, I would have floored the dude and ended up in jail, lol. He's more restrained, I suppose.

Deadwing · 13-09-2005 2:00pm

that show is pretty crap, but its worth watching just for 'militant black guy'

Paladin · 13-09-2005 2:17pm

I read it was a woman got Jeremy.

What's he supposed to do, belt her?
Taking it in good humour was the only thing he could do really. Even if you feel like flooring the bitch no good will come of it.

Dave! · 13-09-2005 3:11pm

Oh, well it was a bloke that got Tom, so I woulda got him

zoro · 13-09-2005 3:53pm

Paladin wrote:

I read it was a woman got Jeremy.

What's he supposed to do, belt her?
Taking it in good humour was the only thing he could do really. Even if you feel like flooring the bitch no good will come of it.

imo - self defence.
It could well be a pie full of anthrax or something else that is equally-lethal.

The bitch should EXPECT retaliation if she's about to smack an innocent passerby (regardless of popularity, celebrity) in the face for no apparant reason, other than to completely humiliate the person in question.

scojones · 13-09-2005 5:03pm

If I was Tom Cruise, I would have reacted the exact same way.

If I was Jeremy, I would have kicked the living **** out of him.

Pitseleh · 13-09-2005 5:34pm

Apparently the pie thing for Clarkson was part of an environmental protest which he was forewarned about - it had something to do with his Top Gear show. His reaction was classy though - he mused upon the amount of jet fuel used to import the banana to make the pie.

johnny_ultimate · 13-09-2005 6:43pm

As much as I dont like what Tom Cruise stands for i thought his reaction was impressive at the time - if had of layed that chap one in the face i would have had no problem! It was such an immature prank....

havent seen this pie one yet, but fairplay to Clarkson for laughing at it. I know i wouldnt be held responsible for my reactions to such a highly comical joke....

biko · 13-09-2005 9:30pm

I saw some english show on the telly "Balls" or something like.
They had people going out to act like reporters with dildoes instead of microphones etc. Seems Prank TV is the next step in entertainment. Soon we'll have a Happy Slapping show. Violence that is not really violence - feckin' rubbish

StupidLikeAFox · 13-09-2005 9:40pm

If i was shot with a water pistol unawares ala Mr.Cruise i would wipe it up and laugh it off, harmless prank tbh.

If i was destroyed with a pie in the face i would be pretty pissed off as its a little more messy and not so much a prank as a sabotage (a bit extreme, but i couldnt think of a better word to fit, ya get the point)

Mr.Nice Guy · 13-09-2005 9:41pm

Bill Gates got hit with a pie too. See here.

He didn't seem to see the funny side. Not that I blame him...

Dave! · 13-09-2005 10:04pm

^
lol @ him cowering like a girl. Stupid nerd

But yeah, I'd beat whoever did that's ass. grrg.

Rb · 13-09-2005 10:13pm

That Bill Gates video is hilarious....hes such a little geek!

Giblet · 13-09-2005 10:36pm

A rich geek, he'd buy and sell you for a comment like that

Rb · 13-09-2005 10:54pm

Giblet wrote:

A rich geek, he'd buy and sell you for a comment like that

Oh he already has......im now posting from an indonesian shoe factory.....goddamn ecommerce.

DukeDredd · 14-09-2005 8:00am

:d

Ann Elk · 14-09-2005 8:45am

I think that it completelyt depends on who you are to be honest - Jeremy Clarkson makes a living out of offending liberals/environmentalists/far lefties etc. so has to accept retaliation from them - if he reacts badly to this, his approach loses credibility.

Tom Cruise has a less satirical reputation - so squirting him with a water pistol will elicit a different response. However, bearing in mind the recent remarks made by the Irish Scientology representative he would probably have to smile if hit by the Dalai Lama, Mohammed, Jesus or Confucius.

Other acceptable slappees/slaps

Roisin Ingle - A Manatee (see excellent post in the Roisin Ingle's new blog thread)
Mary Harney - Any dead or old person

Michael McDowell - Bunreacht na hEireann

Brian Cowen - Eddie Hobbs

Eddie Hobbs - A piece of fiscal legislation

Sir Bob Geldof - Idi Amin

George Bush - Take your pick

Ian Paisley - A eucharist

LegacyUser · 14-09-2005 8:58am

That's bull****. If you look at the Gates video, the pie was rammed forcibly into his face, almost like a hard slap or even a punch, just with a pie in between. Imagine walking along Grafton Street and someone doing this to you completely out of the blue. For starters you'd get a fcuking fright, and then you'd be pissed off. Anyone who says they would take a random and sudden attack of assault with a smile and a bit of banter, isnt really thinking about it.

As for Clarkson, offending liberals/environmentalists what the hell are you on about?? If, through his car show he has a jab at the more left-wing people in society, do you think they are entitled to do this to him, or anyone for that matter, albeit private or public? Obviously they're not sufficiently equipped to put their opinions in the public consciousness without using some stupid prank/attack to get themselves in the public eye.

Ann Elk · 14-09-2005 9:18am

bruachain wrote:

As for Clarkson, offending liberals/environmentalists what the hell are you on about?? If, through his car show he has a jab at the more left-wing people in society, do you think they are entitled to do this to him, or anyone for that matter, albeit private or public? Obviously they're not sufficiently equipped to put their opinions in the public consciousness without using some stupid prank/attack to get themselves in the public eye.

Nowhere in my post did I state that anyone was entitled to hit Clarkson with a pie - merely that the way you make your living will effect the publics reaction to your reaction.

By the way, it was meant to be a humourous post - in case you didn't detect the tone.

LegacyUser · 14-09-2005 9:27am

Ann Elk wrote:

Nowhere in my post did I state that anyone was entitled to hit Clarkson with a pie - merely that the way you make your living will effect the publics reaction to your reaction.

By the way, it was meant to be a humourous post - in case you didn't detect the tone.

Fair enough, just your comment

Ann Elk wrote:

...so has to accept retaliation from them...

appeared to condone these actions. Irrespective of how you make you living (as a law-abiding citizen obviously!), I think you'll agree no-one is entitled to assault you...

Ann Elk · 14-09-2005 9:31am

Couldn't agree more, but as for those hippies......................

Tom Cruise are you watching?

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