Riddle Solved
I've been trying to understand the root of my animal dislike of MSNBC's David Gregory. The man makes me twitch with rage. It's partly his seeming determination to make points and ask questions in his interviews that cast doubt or uncertainty upon Barack Obama, and give whatever credit he can to the John McCain side. But it's not just that, I've told myself. Some indication of essence is suggested in his features. Those beady black eyes, that goofy smile, creepy mop of gray hair, monkey mouth and monkey nose.
MSNBC commentator/host David Gregory; Maurice Evans' Dr. Zaius
Then it hit me...of course! Being a movie guy through and through, I've realized that all along Gregory has been strongly reminding me of Maurice Evans' Dr. Zaius, the orangutan defender of the faith, in Planet of the Apes. It's not just their similar facial features, but their obstinacy. Gregory's constant insistence on giving an open and fair hearing to the shameless mud and lies of the McCain campaign is like Zaius's refusal to consider that Charlton Heston's "Bright Eyes" might be intelligent and literate.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on September 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Aris P
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Awesome.
Posted by Aris P
at September 19, 2008 8:05 PM
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buster
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You're shameless. Too bad you were called Dr. Zaius (by me) a few weeks ago (and have proven it since) for not only not tolerating anything approaching objectivty regarding Obama, but for being completely shut off to any criticism or thoughts that might rattle your narrow world view.
The results of your terminal myopia are plain to see. It's all very sad. It's obvious advertising revenue is bad now, but god,I wonder how you'll feed your cats once Drudge drops you.
I know, I know, don't worry, I'm gone.
I'm the asshole? I'm the asshole? I wouldn't never eat here anyway.
Posted by buster
at September 19, 2008 9:37 PM
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D.Z.
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BTW, those movies are heading to BD.
Posted by D.Z.
at September 19, 2008 9:47 PM
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Chapman Carruthers
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Buster's posts remind me of his namesake's rantings on Arrested Development. The bitter, psychotic drivel of a man typing with one hand and one hook.
Here's today's quote. Just sub in Wells for Lucile (mom).
Buster: It's like she gets off by being withholding.
Job: Look who's got something to say.
Buster: I'm mom and I want to shoot down everything you say so I can feel good about myself. 'Cause I'm an uptight -- [Incredibly extended BLEEP] -- Buster! -- [Extended BLEEP] -- You old horny slut!
Michael: [pause] Well, no one's gonna top that.
Posted by Chapman Carruthers
at September 19, 2008 10:19 PM
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BurmaShave
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To be frank, his simian features remind me much more of W.
Posted by BurmaShave
at September 20, 2008 12:41 AM
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JaggedUnderpants
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I believe I pointed out the Planet of the Apes similarity a week or more ago in the original (?) David Gregory thread... what do I win?
Posted by JaggedUnderpants
at September 20, 2008 1:16 AM
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NotImpressedYet
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OK, what besides that press correspondents skit can Wells point to in making his case that Gregory is a McCain shill? I just don't see it. He seems like far more of a news man to me.
He does look like Dr. Zaius though!
Posted by NotImpressedYet
at September 20, 2008 6:17 AM
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swordandpen
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I do find buster's remarks funny in that he accuses others of being hateful and angry by writing hateful and angry posts while trying to convince us that he's above it all.
This is like the recent trend of right-wingers and supposedly fair-minded Obama supporters accusing most Obama supporters of being mean by directing personal insults at them. Please stand back and appreciate the irony, guys.
Posted by swordandpen
at September 20, 2008 6:43 AM
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Jubal Troop
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Now I won't be able to watch PotA without thinking of David Gregory. That's just cruel.
Posted by Jubal Troop
at September 20, 2008 11:55 AM
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George Prager
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He's an ass. Part of the Nantucket NBC clique. He said that it was "kind of cool" that Sarah Palin flew 8 hours to Alaska after her water broke. I guess he doesn't have kids.
Posted by George Prager
at September 20, 2008 12:12 PM
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