Think Morrissey Is a Douche? Go Join the NRA

Hes a douchebag because he lets down a whole bunch of his fans that night who wanted to see him for free and its really annoying when he threatens to not play Coachella because theyre selling meat. . . when you let down your fans , youre a douche!

Great idea! Just joined the NRA.

Great article! Kudos to Morrissey for taking a stand for what he believes in. Meat-eaters are so sensitive! Must be all the hormones pumped into the food they're eating. 

is there an extreme "like" button on this thing for what Rori just wrote?

the writer is the biggest douche in this story. this was a terribly written article with no comprehensive segue into his wanting people to 'join the nra' short of his panties being moist for morrissey and full of blistering rage for those who don't agree entirely with his bitchy tactics. veganism = good. guns = good. people are more complex than the stereotypical black and white republican - democratic standard nowadays. the middle ground is good, it calls for free thinking. stop trying to bludgeon / ignore it.

I don't listen to his music (actually, I have no idea what his music even sounds like which I guess makes me  uncool but I prefer to listen to what I actually like and not blindly follow a "hip" crowd).  I'm big on animals and rarely eat meat - and when I do I try to make it free range/humanely raised.  That said, I have no problem with people who hunt for food.  It's a lot more honest than buying meat wrapped in plastic at the grocery while bemoaning factory farming.  And I like Duck Dynasty.  I didn't at first but watched it with friends and the Robertson's grew on me.  They seem like really decent people. And to their credit, on Kimmel they said Morrissey's actions were okay with them.   Boycotting Kimmel because he had them on  his show seems like a huge waste of time  Does he avoid everyone who eats meat?  And the Staples thing - dictating what they can sell for a few hours???  Lame.  Does he donate large amounts of $$$$ to farm animal rescue like HFA?  Does he care about domesticated animals??  

Bananas have 50% human DNA, so if we bananas that makes humans cannibals.

Morrissey live in a fantasy world.

If I was in a Facebook relationship with Morrissey I would have to pick the "It's Complicated" status. I was a huge fan of the Smiths  in the 80s and his songs still mean a lot to me. As they sang "Don't forget the songs that made you cry..and the songs that saved your life". That's how I felt back then...Also,  I've seen him several times and he can (when he wants to) put on an amazing live show.  I am also a firm believer that an artist can make whatever the hell political statement they want with their music and personal life. I mean they are artists and not doctor's or lawyers. We expect them to be eccentric and quirky and see life differently.

On the other hand the last few years he has been horrible at doing basic things to show his respect for the audience like showing up and not cancelling for stupid reasons. And I do think he has made a lot of comments in the press that were at best stupid and at worse borderline racist. And the whole "you can't eat hot dogs at my shows" seems a bit silly. I mean who eats food at a show anyway? 

I guess he had such a huge impact on me with his music that I am willing to cut him tremendous slack for any kind of obnoxious behavior. And I have to admit that I have at least THOUGHT about the issue of vegetarianism given his stand on the issue. So i guess he succeeded in that. 

I saw Morrissey in Stockton about a year ago. he was wonderful and stopped the show to talk about Syria and Assad and encouraging pressure to be put on the government to stop the massacre taking place there. What other performer could even point out where Syria is..let alone have an opinion...damn few. 

Another simple minded article from the weekly. I love his music but I disagree with the way he is forcing his views on others. However that does not make me a right-wing gun loving animal hating nut as you are suggesting Ben. And more importantly, I disagree with a venue caving in to these requests. What if a Christian artist ask Staples Center not to allow gay couples in one night because he/she is morally opposed to that, is that OK? Also, it's nice how the LAWeeklyMusic moderator calls its readers assholes. I'm referring to your response to Douglas Meyer. This rag isn't even good enough to wrap fish in anymore. 

why don't people seem to realize... the quickest way to turn reasonable people off to whatever your issues are, even if they would otherwise be sympathetic, is caricature-like levels of righteous indignation, AKA MORRISSEY.

@ Elaine Reyes, it'll be an awesome show! Wish I was going!

You are assuming More-wussy will actually show up to play the gig.  This is a big stretch, the guy cancels if he gets a hangnail.  Feed him to GWAR.

Morrissey, still a giant douche bag after all these years.

Who goes to a concert to eat? Dont take my booze

Seeing as there's still tickets left for Staples I fully intend to drape myself in meat & attend.

He does matter to a lot of people that enjoy his music. I will be at Staples and I'm not a vegan :-P

Looks like the people have spoken, LA Weekly! Plus, bringing up the animal torture argument in the same article as the Duck Dynasty guys is inconsistent. They promote hunting, the exact opposite of factory processed food.

No we are just saying he doesn't matter. He can so his little concert then fly away. On a serious note. Staples center is going to stink. 20000 vegans pooping in that place. Ever follow a vegan after they used the bathroom? That smell will peel the paint off a wall.

So Morrissey is not entitled to his opinion but every one else is??? UMMM Ok! Anyhow, you Moz haters need to get over it I mean really? It's quite hilarious!

So either you are a vegetarian or a gun toting asshole? No middle ground? Meat is Murder is the least of food supply worries. This type of thinking marginalizes real whistle blowers who are trying to possitively affect change.

To call him a douche would be being nice to him, he is an absolute bell end. I'm getting fed up hearing about him on Facebook every single day (99% of the time from LA Weekly). He hasn't been relevant for at least a decade. I just don't understand Los Angeles obsession with him.

I hated this guy in high school when my nancy boy friends went to his concert I refused in 1991. This guy acts like he's a hit maker. I can't recall the name of 1 of his songs. He can go stick a piece of broccoli up his ass. Btw I may not be in the NRA but I do own quite a few firearms. So if your not vegan join the NRA? This is starting to sound like the San Francisco Weekly. A city where people are high on the smell of their own ass.

Thanks !

Your suggestion that we join the NRA solely on the fact that we think he's a douche is pretty stupid. You sound as whinny as Morrissey, Ben.

From the Staples Center website "Among the vegetarian and meatless items offered at STAPLES Center’s concession stands on March 1 will be Vegan Sloppy Joes, Grilled Veggie Sandwich, Cheese Pizza, Vegan Sushi, Cheese Nachos, Veggie Burgers, Veggie Wraps, Pasta, salads and a hummus-and-pita plate served along with STAPLES Center’s regular menu of favorites." It's about time healthier options are available! Thank you Morrissey!

I love the Moz but he needs to get of his Vegan high horse.. all living things want to live and not be eaten — including plants.

He may have written some great lyrics and vocals decades ago, but yea, he is a douche..

“I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” -Bruce Lee

It's not an "either-or" proposition. Morrissey, whose best years are clearly decades behind him, behaves like a bitchy little drama queen, and not in the funny and endearing way that Elton John does. But calling him out on it doesn't mean I have to go join a pack of mouth-breathers who don't understand the Second Amendment. Oh, and instead of applauding Morrissey's alleged victory imposing his vegan will on the Staples Center, how about shedding a couple of tears for the workers whose money he stole by forcing the closure of meat vending venues at Staples during his concert run?

Vegan sushi... blech.

I like Morrissey and The Smiths, but i also like pork belly and duck for lunch. (Y)

Just one day without hearing Morrissey cry. that's all i'm asking...just one day!!!!

Great, so now i'm caught between douches. Can i just buy beer?

Give me a fucking break. No, being an omnivore does not = condoning factory farming. Does the douchery never end?

I like false binaries!!!

What the funny thing is, is I can't remember the last time I ate meat at a concert.