British comedian Russell Brand's comedy routine at last night's MTV VMAs has been both applauded and criticized. You can see the video here. Brand seems to have a bit of Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean in him. His delivery is good and he has crazy hair. He didn't hold back at last night's VMAs and dove straight into the hot political issues. Brand asked Americans to please elect Barack Obama. Brand also joked about Levi Johnston - the father of Bristol Palin's baby - being forced to go to the Republican convention
BRAND: "Now, as a representative of the global community and a visitor from abroad, I don't want to come across a little bit biased, but could I please ask of you people of America, to PLEASE ELECT BARACK OBAMA. Please! On behalf of the world. (Camera pans to singers Chris Brown and Britney Spears applauding and cheering.) Some people, I think they're called racists, say that America is not ready for a black president. But I know America to be a forward-thinking country, right. Because, otherwise, you know, would you have let that retarded cowboy fellow be president for eight years?
We were very impressed. It was nice of you to let him have a go. Because in England, George Bush wouldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors.
I am obliged by broadcasting law to show some balance in this situation, which means, uh, the Republicans might be alright. Sarah Palin. She's a VILF! A vice president I'd like to...fumble, fondle, I dunno. I do feel a little bit sorry for her daughter, getting pregnant, poor kid. Is it a boy? Is it a girl? It’s a P.R. stunt. Come on. Be honest.
And I feel most sorry for that poor teenaged father. Boy. One minute, he's just a teenaged lad in Alaska having joyful, unprotected sex. And the next minute: Get to the Republican convention. I think that is the best safe sex message of all time. Use a condom or become Republican! ...That boy will spend the rest of his life masturbating while wearing a condom…
...New music, new president, and brand new America. And you people deserve it after eight years of Bush. I promise you, you deserve it...
Transcription hat tip goes to Michelle Malkin who hated Brand's routine. Malkin called last night's VMAs "the latest venue for vicious Palin family-bashing." Some other blogs discussing Brand's performance last night can be found here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
Russell Brand also joked about the Jonas Brothers being virgins and Paris Hilton later came to their defense. Paris said, "That's something cool for a kid to keep, so don't pick on them for that." Paris also said she is still is a fan of Brand.
British comedian Russell Brand's comedy routine at 