Mel Brooks on Wednesday did something he has never done in his 94 years — he starred in a political ad.
The iconic actor-director (joined by his son and grandson, albeit socially distanced) made a short video encouraging people to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket this November.
"I'm Mel Brooks and behind me, you see my son and my grandson. And they can't be with me. Why? Because of this coronavirus," Brooks says. "And Donald Trump is not doing a damn thing about it. So many people have died. And when you're dead, you can't do much."
He continued, "So, I'm voting for Joe Biden. I like Joe. Why do I like Joe? Because Joe likes facts, because Joe likes science. Joe will keep us going. Take a tip from me, vote for Joe."
Not taking a chance to miss a quip, the funnyman tells his family, "OK, you can leave. See you soon. I've got to fill out my ballot. Bye, bye."
Donald Trump responded by repeating one of the famous lines from Blazing Saddles , " hey, where the white women at? "
Only two things wrong with that picture. One, it should show Dr. Atlas driving the science van. Two, it should have "Trump" on the door of the U.S. Economy considering he's the one who was actually President when the economy went off the cliff.
The onboard GPS (aka real scientists and immunologists) was telling Dr. Atlas "Turn left." "Turn left.." "Turn left..." "Fucking Turn Left!!"... all Atlas did was shrug and turn the wheel right while saying "I think it's this way to herd immunity...".
Something we can agree on. I have been dying to see it again.
That said sorry mister Brooks. I don't need your, your son's or any other celebrity's or anyone elses endorsement for that matter, endorsement to tell me who or how to vote. I am capable of making up my own mind and decide on who I will vote for. Anybody that votes for someone because someone famous likes the candidate does not deserve the right to vote. They are not smart enough.
It's the people who AREN'T smart enough who DO vote for Trump, but since they aren't so smart they are easily influenced by celebrity endorsements, rather than having creative thinking ability themselves.
It was a liberal who seeded the article about a celebrity endorsing Biden. It was another liberal elsewhere in these comments that mentioned celebrity endorsements. (Yes I wrote some down to but only to counter her assertion that only in Biden had real celebrity endorsements. Isaid that I didn't need to hear from celebrities or anyone else to decide who to vote for and I am a conservative so that blows you statement out of the water.
It does? I stand by my statement. I did not include you because, as you stated, you are capable of thinking for yourself. You have not indicated personal support for Trump, and I can respect a conservative, even a Republican, who doesn't, so I wish you well.
Donald Trump responded by paraphrasing one of the famous lines from Young Frankenstein...... "I'm that six foot tall, 300 pound tub of goo you put that abby normal brain in!"
Maybe I'm a bad parent, but we introduced that movie to our kids when they were about 5 and 6. They loved that movie and still do today. They even quote from it.
Donald Trump responded by repeating one of the famous lines from Blazing Saddles , " hey, where the white women at? "
Only two things wrong with that picture. One, it should show Dr. Atlas driving the science van. Two, it should have "Trump" on the door of the U.S. Economy considering he's the one who was actually President when the economy went off the cliff.
The onboard GPS (aka real scientists and immunologists) was telling Dr. Atlas "Turn left." "Turn left.." "Turn left..." "Fucking Turn Left!!"... all Atlas did was shrug and turn the wheel right while saying "I think it's this way to herd immunity...".
LOL! Classic!
Best... comedy movie...ever!
Something we can agree on. I have been dying to see it again.
That said sorry mister Brooks. I don't need your, your son's or any other celebrity's or anyone elses endorsement for that matter, endorsement to tell me who or how to vote. I am capable of making up my own mind and decide on who I will vote for. Anybody that votes for someone because someone famous likes the candidate does not deserve the right to vote. They are not smart enough.
It's the people who AREN'T smart enough who DO vote for Trump, but since they aren't so smart they are easily influenced by celebrity endorsements, rather than having creative thinking ability themselves.
It was a liberal who seeded the article about a celebrity endorsing Biden. It was another liberal elsewhere in these comments that mentioned celebrity endorsements. (Yes I wrote some down to but only to counter her assertion that only in Biden had real celebrity endorsements. Isaid that I didn't need to hear from celebrities or anyone else to decide who to vote for and I am a conservative so that blows you statement out of the water.
It does? I stand by my statement. I did not include you because, as you stated, you are capable of thinking for yourself. You have not indicated personal support for Trump, and I can respect a conservative, even a Republican, who doesn't, so I wish you well.
I have already voted and I voted for Donald J. Trump for president of the United States.
No comment. I'm not into trying to earn points on this site.
Donald Trump responded by paraphrasing one of the famous lines from Young Frankenstein...... "I'm that six foot tall, 300 pound tub of goo you put that abby normal brain in!"
I saw this. Mel is great.
One of the all time greats finally had enough to speak out.
Mr. Brooks is a national treasure. I hope he sticks with us for many more years
His parodies are brilliant. A good example - Spaceballs. This line from that movie will stay forever in my mind: "I'm surrounded by assholes."
Maybe I'm a bad parent, but we introduced that movie to our kids when they were about 5 and 6. They loved that movie and still do today. They even quote from it.
Are you kidding TG? I'd say that makes you a great parent. Also a cool one too.
Thanks, Gordy. There are some people who would frown at letting a 5 year old watch a PG-13 movie.
I think my kids think I'm pretty cool.
My kids have seen all of the Mel Brooks films. Their favorites are Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
Those are the same people that believe that their teenagers aren't out having sex.
Mine love those, two. We taught our kids right about what's funny and what's not
lol
I never had any delusions about my teenagers
Exactly.
Considering I grew up on things like Benny Hill...
OMG! So did I! My dad watched it every Saturday night
Benny Hill was awesome.
But did they see Star Wars first? To appreciate it as a parody that would be a necessity, but I guess it's funny anyway.
Of course they did! Those kids cut their teeth on Star Wars
It's good to be the king
A classic Mel Brooks movie. But I'd say his magnum opus has to be Blazing Saddles.
That followed by Yogurt in Spaceballs. May the schwartz be wit you!
"You have the ring! And I see your schwartz is as big as mine. Now let's see how well you handle it." --- Dark Helmet
Mel certainly has an eye for the ladies. I think that is Cleo Rocas in that scene. She was quite the beauty there.
He was married to Anne Bancroft wasn't he? She was no slouch in the looks department
Boom shakalaka, Mel!!!!!
I wonder what Trump is going to tweet about this. Or has he already?
That's one sure thing this era of Trump has taught us...
Hail president Skroob!!
Most likely his favorite tweet; "Loser"
Brooks should have a parade in his honor every day!
Donald Trump should be run out of town on a rail...
At least out of the White House tarred and feathered and on a rail.
Kudos to Mel, a national treasure.
Agreed.
In this video he looks a lot like Billie Crystals 'Miracle Max', perhaps crossed with a little 'Yogurt'...
"Merchandising, merchandising, where the real money from the movie is made"
I still want a Spaceballs the Flamethrower.
It seems that Sam Elliott narrated a great ad for Biden/Harris.
That movie is a guilty pleasure of mine.
Biden has Sam Elliot, Mel Brooks, and the Rock. Who does Trump have....Scott Baio, Kyle Rittenhouse, and the couple threatening protesters with guns.
Trump has
Johnny Rotten
John Bought
Kirstie Alley
Trace Adkins
Rosanne Barr
Among others.
Rotten? Bought? It figures.
Rotten hey that's his name take it up with him.
In stead of bought it should be John Voight but I got hit by the autocorrect genie.
So are you going to list anyone employed, relevant or sane?
I did
Don't forget Kirstie Alley and Roseann Barr