Feb 13 2009
The Joaquin Phoenix Fiasco On David Letterman
Joaquin Phoenix definately has tv and the web abuzz with confusion over what was going on with him during his appearance on David Letterman’s Late Show! Not only did he seem to totally not care about being there, he clearly didn’t want to talk about his movie or acting for that matter. Joaquin often chewed his gum violently and remained listless despite David’s constant questioning. He mostly responded to the audience and band’s laughter at Letterman’s frustration with the interview. At one point, the talk show host had to set up Phoenix’s clip for him, and angered him by making fun of his gum chewing. This then prompted Joaquin to stick it to David, by putting it underneath the corner of his desk.
While some people think it’s all a set up act, others believe that Joaquin is smoking some major chronic with the idea of him having a rap career and all. I’m not going to be one to knock rap music or hip hop, because too many people do these days due to a few artists who have a certain bad image when there are thousands of artists in this genre who don’t have to use foul language or promote violence. These are not the ones the public supports by buying tons of cds and paying for concert tickets each year however, they’d rather hear about the violence. I can’t judge on whether or not Joaquin could actually have a successful hip hop career, I’ve never heard the man’s music. I have no idea what he is or isn’t smoking, but if he wants to be taken seriously then maybe he should get his style established and give insightful interviews into his craft…just saying. Going to an interview and ignoring the host just isn’t going to get it, nor will going batty either. Although it does help Brangelina’s career, any publicity is good publicity I guess.
I can’t believe that Joaquin did that on television. I don’t know who told him that he had to behave that way to be considered a credible rapper. He is really trying to ruin his career.
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Yes, I don’t know what was going on with him but if he needs help he should get it. I think that all of the kids in the Phoenix family have gone through a lot. I remember what happened to his brother, and Joaquin is the one who called 911. River Phoenix had talked about being abused sexually at the age of four, but was made to recant it later on. His parents had joined a religious cult, and that must be where they were exposed to these kinds of people. It’s no wonder that he had problems, and they probably all have been through hell. What’s sad is that the people around the celebrities won’t try to get them help. Rather than to keep letting them hurt or kill themselves, they should try to make them get help like Britney’s parents had to. I would rather argue and see someone live than to be a “Yes” person and have to bury them when they obviously need help.