Despite my vehement protests, Bono has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize again. He’s part of a list of 190 other nominees which is the most ever in the history of the prize. Bono was nominated for his campaigns to cancel third world debt, which is cool and all, but I think I could’ve campaigned against it as well if I weren’t so busy working a job to save myself from debt. You’d think those banks would just look the other way when you borrow $1 million and never return it. But they won’t, man. They’re bastards.
Bono nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
February 24th, 2006 // 100 Comments
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mamacita | February 24, 2006 at 2:48 pm
I actually have nothing bad to say about Bono. U2 rocks the most! Not only that, Bono seems (from what I’ve seen) to be a genuinely nice person. You never hear any crap about him acting like an asshole/diva. To me, U2 is one of a select few bands who consistently come out with awesome music and haven’t ever put out a shitty album.
tits_on_snack | February 24, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Ah Bono. The same Bono who opened his fat mouth in anger towards certain countries for not aiding in his plight before doing his research and finding out these countries had in fact funded millions of dollars to the cause.
Ah Bono.
jugsgirl | February 24, 2006 at 2:49 pm
“I absolutely love rockstars who have opinions on everything” says me sarcastically!
Spacedog | February 24, 2006 at 2:55 pm
His heart is in the right place, but the methods he proposes are all wrong, having failed for decades now. The “we need to throw more money at it” bit. Oh, and how long ago was U2′s last good album?
Captain Awesome | February 24, 2006 at 3:07 pm
I’m sick of this overrated douchebag.
dr. kenneth noisewater | February 24, 2006 at 3:10 pm
shut up and sing bono! even your bandmates are getting sick of your bleeding heart. why don’t you give all of YOUR money to 3rd world tyrants?
MrPloppy | February 24, 2006 at 3:12 pm
I’m sorry 190 people, how ?.
Seems like we have 189 people working very, very quietly and 1 who never shuts the fuck fuck up.
Binky | February 24, 2006 at 3:15 pm
I’ve checked the records.
No Nobel Peace Prize has ever been won by a guy who wears sunglasses indoors.
Although Bono probably still has more rhythm than past nominees,like say, Gandi – I think he’ll probably lose on style points.
transition-vision | February 24, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Bono uses his campaigns to further his own personal agendas. His ‘charity work’ is oddly enough in sync with album releases. Enlighten yourself…
http://www.edthesock.com/News/article/sid=87.html
ESQ | February 24, 2006 at 3:27 pm
I say, “Go Bono!” Seriously I never hear or see this guy acting like a bitch.
Populist | February 24, 2006 at 3:27 pm
Britney Spears should probably qualify too. Think about it–all those teen boys peacefully masturbating in their rooms, then being too tired afterward to cause trouble. Yes, she may be overweight and stretchmarked now, but in her day she’s done as much for world peace as Bono (excuse me, I’m getting a little verklempt).
BibaBui | February 24, 2006 at 3:28 pm
Bono is in Brazil right now. He’s “enjoying” the Carnival. He even made a duet with a brazilian performer. He singed with all his might:
- Chupa toda! Chupa toda!
Then he asked “what am I saying?” The lady told him “it means suck it all!”
Nobel prize material.
Check the pics of him surrounded by ugly people and trying to…dance the samba or something:
http://noticias.uol.com.br/carnaval/2006/ultnot/ult2666u497.jhtm
Click on “Veja as fotos do camarote”.
Spindoc | February 24, 2006 at 3:29 pm
I remember when my parents thought they were doing something nice when I was in school and they paid off my debt….I’m betting Somalia and and Bolivia do the same thing all my friends and myself did…..Run up some more debt baby!!!!!!
I wish I was a rock star so I could know all. Oh, funny story though, Bono was on Capital Hill visiting Senators and all these 35 year old senior staffers were following him around, and two 18 year old interns walk buy and said “Whos the old dude with the sunglasses?” Classic.
knayte | February 24, 2006 at 3:33 pm
This is no big deal, really. The rules for nominating a person for a Nobel Prize are very loose. Being just “nominated” doesn’t really mean much. I think President Bush was nominated last year or the year before.
mamacita | February 24, 2006 at 3:36 pm
(Smiling sheepishly) Well, I guess I’m the only one who doesn’t have something to say about Bono. Ah, well, I’ll admit I don’t really keep up that much with what he does in his everyday life and that as a general rule, celebrities who are very outspoken about their political views annoy me (think Ben Affleck), but I stand by the fact that U2 is an awesome band.
Spacedog
Maybe our tastes in music differ, but it’s my opinion that their last good album was How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, which was released in November of 04. But, obviously, it’s not required for everyone to agree with me on that. I do have to differentiate between their last good album, which I mentioned above and their last really great album, which I’d say was a tie between Achtung Baby and The Joshua Tree.
HiTech LoLife | February 24, 2006 at 3:36 pm
Hell, even “Tookie” Williams was nominated for the Peace Prize. That was before we executed him.
All it takes to get nominated is a cover of Time with your picture on it.
not-one-of-you | February 24, 2006 at 3:43 pm
whatta bunch of tossers. if you knew what being Irish is all about, then you would understand Bono. charity work to sell records? as if. guess who does not have to promote anything and they are the biggest rock band performing today. I agree you can buy just about any ‘award’ out there, but don’t slag on Bono for doing something decent.
LoneWolf | February 24, 2006 at 3:58 pm
HiTech, you stole my thunder about Tookie. Well played, Sir, well played.
As for Bono – last I heard, he still hasn’t found what he’s looking for.
Sheva | February 24, 2006 at 4:05 pm
Haven’t followed him closely on his causes but he spoke at the President’s Annual Breakfast and that was on CSPAN maybe a few weeks back.
I went from neutral to positive. The guy is genuine and spoke very movingly about doing what we can.
You could tell that his words were well received by the reaction of everyone there including the President.
I’m not impressed easily but call me impressed. And I did see U2 twice this year by good luck at Madison Square Garden. Good show.
pixelbasic | February 24, 2006 at 4:08 pm
#16 actually all it takes is to be anti-American.
Still kudos to Bono the world is now a better place since he successfully lobbied for bankruptcy for a few despot
SMF121490 | February 24, 2006 at 4:16 pm
I have never liked this guy. And, I still don’t like this guy. He gives me the creeps.
LaydeeBug | February 24, 2006 at 4:16 pm
Remember Ren & Stimpy “You have just won the Nobel Peace Pry.” (God, I love Ren & Stimpy)..
Look, I LOVE Bono, the Edge and U2 and what they stand for but a Nobel Peace Prize? Thats like a million dollars, isn’t it?
When did HE write the Theory of Relativity? No, he wrote “Under a Blood Red Sky.” GOSH! Well, I want one too!!!!
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 4:19 pm
I got so sick of spending $150 on a concert ticket to see the band I used to call my favorite and instead got what seemed to be some sort of ticket to a fucking UN meeting because there was a 10 minute speech in between every song about these people starving over here & this one dying over there. I pay good money to hear their music & stare at Larry Mullin’s ass when I can… not to hear some hippie propaganda.
As The Onion so brilliantly put it “The Rest of U2 are Perfectly Fine with Africans Starving” and so should Bobo, I mean Bono.
LaydeeBug | February 24, 2006 at 4:21 pm
Oh, ManU I’ve missed U. Thanks for the belly laugh. And Larry Mullins ass, yummm!
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 4:22 pm
I’ve missed you too Laydee! I have had the crappiest week ever at work and now I’m ready to rock & roll.. what have I missed?
tits_on_snack | February 24, 2006 at 4:26 pm
“whatta bunch of tossers. if you knew what being Irish is all about, then you would understand Bono.”
You’re absolutely right. Irish history is all about rich old famous rock star millionaires who never have to sweat or get their hands dirty and live lives of splendor with plenty of food on the table, and can’t let go of their 80′s heyday fashion statements.
In all seriousness, I get what you’re saying. But Bono’s still annoying.
tits_on_snack | February 24, 2006 at 4:27 pm
And by the way, Bono seems to be about as in touch with his poor struggling Irish roots as Pam Anderson is with her modest Canadian upbringing.
LaydeeBug | February 24, 2006 at 5:14 pm
#25, ManU, well just some psycho named susie (shhhh, she may hear me) was stalking mamacita and PAPA is M.I.A. I got a new awesome job and I start Monday, so you guys may hear from me “Sporadically” (there’s me channeling Tai from Clueless)
It’s been kinda dead and just started to liven up today.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 5:24 pm
ladybug – you think you can just make things up and that’s the way it is?
Mamacita is a retard and when she insults me and others, I will respond to her insults. She is a retard, her posts are mind-boggling drivel, and if she insults me, I’ll be damned if I’m not going to tell her what a retard she is.
It’s so obvious it’s almost pathetic. You might pity her, but I don’t.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 5:24 pm
#28: Yeah I’ve noticed in the past couple ‘o days there are some Kooks out there lately. Duckboy loving Britney, blackblackfart.
Susie just wants to have sex with you guys – that’s her kinky way of showing affection. At least that’s what she told my puppy yesterday after kicking his dick in.
Congrats on the new job. I have 2 beers at my desk *cheers*
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 5:25 pm
#29: So are you saying mamacita is a retard or are you saying she is she a retard?
mamacita | February 24, 2006 at 5:29 pm
manunited
I think she’s saying I’m a retard.
Sheva | February 24, 2006 at 5:29 pm
talk about kooks. one rich Irish rocker tries to spread some positive apolitical messages and is condemned with some manu wanker types talking about eating ass.
Aw, let me spell it out for ya: g-r-o-s-s
Shaun | February 24, 2006 at 5:30 pm
All the power to him. U2 never acts up like attention whores.
Xanthia | February 24, 2006 at 5:30 pm
I may get my teeth kicked in for having the unmitigated gall to speak out of turn here; but what the hell! I have always been a fan of U2 and will always be one. They at least do not pretend to be anything other than who they are…. and they are well read and able to carry on a full conversation using words with more than one or two syllables. Yeah – they are keepers – not so sure about the Nobel Peace Prize thing, but frankly, I don’t think Bono even gives a hoot about that.
Now, having said all that, I am out of here for the entire weekend…. everyone play nice and if you can’t play nice…… oh well.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 5:32 pm
Sheva – are you a retard? In America we use the word “stare” (as in stare at someone’s ass) to mean I “look” at said person’s ass…not eat it. No go toss your own salad and stop using the word “wanker” – it makes you sound all sorts of gay.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 5:32 pm
yeah manunited – something like that
I’m not asking is she a retard … that’s obvious.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 5:34 pm
and I’d pity her if she didn’t start with insulting me and asbo
no pity for the hypocrite
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 5:36 pm
thanks manunited – I needed a good laugh
BEAM | February 24, 2006 at 5:51 pm
The Nobel Peace Prize is based on politics unfortunately. Not that Bono is a bad guy. I kind of like him and his music. But you have to be vociferously leftwing to win the award, which he sort of is.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 6:05 pm
#30 and dont lie to the girls. If you would think I would ever hurt a puppy, that’s just wrong.
And I’m not going to let some immature, mentally-challenged flake hurl her unprovoked insults without responding.
HughJorganthethird | February 24, 2006 at 6:07 pm
This should have been renamed the Nobel Douche Prize after they gave it to Arafat. It’s impossible to cheapen it any more.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Oh my lord in heaven susie cooz – you need to give it all up STAT! If you were here in front of me right now I would give you $25 to go out & get yourself a sense of humor and try to understand “sarcasm” & “satire”.
Why do you feel the need to want to hurt puppies? That’s just wrong & evil.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 6:14 pm
no reason to make me the butt of your satire and sarcasm when we both know who the flakes are
amma | February 24, 2006 at 6:21 pm
Hmmm. Insanely rich rockstar preaching how we should spend our money. Hmmm.
Most of his audience can barely afford the tickets to their shows. And, not to slight Africa, but Ireland isn’t exactly the richest country in the world.
If he feels preachy, maybe his energy would best be spent elsewhere?
He is starting to remind me of a creepy Elvis with the sunglasses on all the time.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 6:26 pm
#44 suzy cooz: I happen to think mama & laydee are witty & funny. I only like people that can make me laugh. You have never said one funny thing as far as I can see because you are too busy flipping your shit out on everyone else.
Constructive criticism: lighten up & laugh a bit, you’ll find you won’t be so uptight and sex will feel that much better.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 6:26 pm
cooz: oh and don’t kill puppies.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 6:37 pm
mamacita is not funny (unless you find her dim wit amusing) or witty and if you think so, maybe you should go re-read her posts. she is, at best, mentally challenged.
She just ought not to go around insulting other posters because, yes, she is a dim-wit and she just makes herself look worse when she stirs things up and someone responds to it. Yes – if she flips it first, I’ll flip it right back.
And I don’t claim to be a comedian.
manunited | February 24, 2006 at 6:48 pm
If you’re not a comedian then go to some other website where you share recipes & stories about killing puppies. Leave the funny to the funny and get. fuck. out.
Have a fantabulous weekend! I sure hope this doesn’t make you too mad and you go on some coke bender causing a mass puppy-killing spree.
susie-q | February 24, 2006 at 6:49 pm
my my why sucn agression?