Some Staggeringly Original Jokes About Shia LaBeouf's Plagiarism
As has been reported, actor and short-filmmaker Shia LaBeouf is in the middle of something of a scandal, involving a short film he directed that borrowed heavily from a comic book from Daniel Clowes, followed by a public apology that borrowed heavily from a slightly less accomplished source: Yahoo! Answers.
Naturally, we all took to Twitter, and the responses have easily fit into several well-populated categories.
The Meme
In related news: Shia looks to rebound from this scandal with his next film, Forrest Gump.
The Meta
This tweet about Shia's plagiarism is plagiarized.
The Name
Dane Cook: Fellow Plagarizer
Joaquin Phoenix: Erstwhile Fakey-Fake Performance Artist
Hey, it could be worse. Indiana Jones, amirite?
This article was originally published at http://www.thewire.com/entertainment/2013/12/shia-labeoufs-plagiarizing-scandal-reveals-stunning-lack-originality/356249/
