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    Have You Seen Denis Leary’s Parody Showing Charlie Brown Converting to Islam & Becoming a Jihadist?

    charlie-brownIn the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may have missed one of the Christmas season’s most intriguing — and potentially inflammatory – parody videos.

    Comedian Denis Leary‘s production company, Apostle, posted a Charlie Brown spoof that is sure to cause some laughter, anger and — confusion.

    Perhaps Gothamist describes it best as a “very uncomfortable jihadist joke.” The premise of the short clip is that Charlie Brown converts from Christianity to Islam. As the video progresses, its themes become increasingly controversial.

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    What starts with Charlie saying, ”I’m so depressed. I think I’m losing my faith in Christianity,” ends with the beloved character in hell awaiting 72 virgins. Leary, who’s been known for his controversial work and commentary in the past, tackles other issues as well: praying facing mecca and Islamic garb, among other elements.

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    Here’s what the blog “Islamophobia Watch” had to say about the project:

    Just what the world needs. Another 72 virgins joke. A jaw-droppingly Islamophobic video has been posted by Irish-American comedian Denis Leary on WhoSay. Some years ago Leary took a firm stand against Mel Gibson’s antisemitism. But apparently crude anti-Muslim stereotyping is fine with Leary.

    Watch the clip below (caution: language):

    Leary also posted an anti-Santa song (another parody, of course) on the same day called “Merry Fu**ing Christmas” (caution: strong language when you click the link — and the video autoplays).

    What do you think? Comedy, or too over-the-top?

    (H/T: Weasel Zippers)

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    72 comments

    • InfidelHere  •  5 mths ago
      Love it! BTW - - You refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to liquor. You may be a Muslim
      You own a $3,000 machine gun and $5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes. You may be a Muslim
      You have more wives than teeth. You may be a Muslim
      You wipe your butt with your bare hand, but consider bacon unclean. You may be a Muslim
      You think vests come in two styles: bullet-proof and suicide. You may be a Muslim
      You can't think of anyone you haven't declared Jihad against. You may be a Muslim
      You consider television dangerous, but routinely carry explosives in your clothing. You may be a Muslim
      You were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses other than setting off roadside bombs. You may be a Muslim
      You have nothing against women and think every man should OWN at least four. You may be a Muslim
      Your cousin is president of the United States. You may be a Muslim!

      :-) LOL
      • Robert 5 mths ago
        That's as good as the video!!! Thanks!!! LOL!!!
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        Sorry for plagiarizing but I had to share that in an email to my friends...laughed so hard I almost #$%$ myself.
      • InfidelHere 4 mths ago
        Now - please - spread it around! We need to laugh at this cult ideology that is responsible for 99% of the world's terrorism made in the name of this "religion".
    • Mark  •  5 mths ago
      50 years of being dogged by Lucy, no wonder Charlie Brown became a jihadist.
      • George Patton 5 mths ago
        Son, you are correct. Lucy is a code word for that lsd anywho.
    • XOXO  •  5 mths ago
      Can someone answer my question?
      If Islam is such a peaceful religion ( just like every organized religion claims to be nowadays), then why are all the extremists in our current world Muslim? Is it something about the culture maybe ( not the religion) that causes a " few strays" to become this way? I'm just curious- why are they hating on everyone where-ever they are? ( in India they're hating on the Hindus, in Africa, they just bombed 5 churches on Christmas, here of course 9/11, plus a few failed attempts in the UK, then there was also that bomb in times square that was found)..Why do all the attempts to mass murder come from extremists of this religion in such an advanced, educated generation?
      • GW 5 mths ago
        Muslims aren't the only ones with their extremists unfortunately. Judaism, Christianity and even Hinduism has them. But sadly the largest number of nutcases does seem to come in from the Islamic end of things.
      • Chicago 5 mths ago
        They are indoctrinated as children. The same as other religions. It's just theirs is a little more heavy on the violence.
      • Rich W 5 mths ago
        You seem to have a complete lack of knowledge about the 2000 years of Christian history. War and violence is what religions do. Religion is what apostates use to commit war and violence.
    • METALRAM  •  Brockport, New York  •  5 mths ago
      Comedy
    • the dark horseman  •  Houston, Texas  •  5 mths ago
      How much money are the Muslims going to offer for his head. It may be in bad taste but it is a little funny.
    • Daniel B  •  Burlington, North Carolina  •  5 mths ago
      But it's ok for Muslims to murder Christians in churches on Christmas morning?
      • Captain Tripps 5 mths ago
        No it isnt. Just as it wasnt ok for the Nazis to kill millions of jews, just as it isnt ok for the KKK to kill and torture blacks.
      • bill 5 mths ago
        Why stop there, Cap'n? There's plenty more bad things to list. Why list only those things? You're only listing anti-white items, like you've got some hate yourself.
      • 9 tray_Cowboy 5 mths ago
        Bottom line is.... two wrongs don't make one right. Problem is... those that hate, tend to follow each other off the same cliff!
    • Jimmy J  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  5 mths ago
      All I have learned is that AVENGING ANGEL is a total loser.
    • Boris  •  5 mths ago
      Spot on!
    • chuckg  •  5 mths ago
      C.mon, has anyone seen Leary's TV show. He's made his living poking fun at the Irish, Italians, Puerto Ricans, Gays and just about everybody. So, now he takes on Muslims. Does the Quran also proscribe having a sense of humor or is it just civil libertarian nut jobs getting worked up; cause it's what they do.
      • Copeland 5 mths ago
        Civil Libertarians are the ones who protect this sort of thing. A dictionary could teach you a lot!
    • Dave  •  Butler, Pennsylvania  •  5 mths ago
      It's about time someone had the testicular fortitude to make moozlums the butt of a joke. If it,s OK for SNL to doa routine on Jesus and Tebow, then this is equally acceptable. BTW,how come Mexicans never name their kids Mohammed, the way they do Jesus?
    • armymediccampbell  •  Danbury, Connecticut  •  5 mths ago
      Avenging Angel, take a chill pill. Oh, and lay off the caps lock.
    • Joe Russell  •  5 mths ago
      YES now that's entertainment! Good Job Denis !
    • Budman99989  •  Austin, Texas  •  5 mths ago
      Grape Jelly!
    • LaReina de Todo  •  Las Cruces, New Mexico  •  5 mths ago
      Does anyone on really believe the story about the 70 + virgins? Srsly.
    • Don  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  5 mths ago
      The really funny part about Muslims is all the killing and bombings and terror attacks. Worldwide we are seeing a massive amout of killing for Islam. Be nice if people knew what Islam is. It sort of funny after 1400 years of violence from Islam we are expected to call this evil religion peacful.
    • mindstar3000  •  Brooklyn, New York  •  5 mths ago
      It's called freedom of speech. Just like Bill Maher's vile rant about Tebow this weekend. In America we have freedom of speech not so under Islam
    • Robert  •  Gainesville, Florida  •  5 mths ago
      That's a great cartoon Denis! But #$%$ you've blown Charlie Brown's cover...now we'll have to redouble our efforts to find and kill Ayman "Death Doctor" Zawahiri before he can kill our beloved Charlie B.... #$%$!!!!!
    • BIGBLUENATION  •  Olympia, Washington  •  5 mths ago
      Not far enough over the top for me.
    • robin  •  New York, New York  •  5 mths ago
      C'mon Denis. This is not your best work. I miss Rescue Me.
    • George  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  5 mths ago
      What idiots!? This thing has got to be at least 5 years old, it gets replayed on Comedy Central every year. Considering how they play comedy specials from people bashing all religions, especially Christianity, theres nothing wrong with showing something like this.
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