Jackasses Blunders Gaffes and Stupidity

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A world full of Jackasses, stupid people their gaffes and their blunders

Inspired by President Obama's remark about Kanye West's interruption of Taylor Swift, this lens takes a close look at the Jackass phenomenon. Who do you think is the biggest Jack Ass the world has ever seen? How did they earn the right to held in such low esteem? How come famous and clever people make serious public blunders? Is it extreme haughtiness or arrogance the stuff of hubris or simply a lapse in judgment. In today's hyper connected world we see more of it faster.

So, of the three Jackasses, Blunders, and Stupidity, which is the worst? How do they rank? Well top of the tree has to be the Jackass, the ultimate anti-accolade, given to the individual or individuals who are so socially inept, so unaware of the consequences of their actions that there is almost no hope for their rehabilitation, extreme almost pathological stupidity is the defining aspect of their character. Next comes stupidity itself. I guess we all may have found ourselves in this category at some time. Someone who is stupid shows a fairly frequent lack of judgment over a period of time but shows signs of learning from their mistakes. A blunder is an uncharacteristic gaffe, someone who makes a blunder is often regarded as the epitome of decorum. A blunder is more of a slip than a habit.

Gaffe

"A verbal mistake usually made in a social environment"

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Top Gear Celebrity Jeremy Clarkson Causes Furore

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Jeremy Clarkson caused a storm when, by exaggerating for effect, on a BBC chat show he suggested that British Public Service workers who went on strike on the 30th November 2011 should be shot. His comment was part of an interview on the BBC show The One Show in which he lampooned the BBCs remit to make balanced comments by suggesting on the one hand he had no problem with the strikers whereas on the other hand they should be executed!

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Richard Keys and Andy Gray Off Air Remarks Are Offside

SKY Sports TV commentators slide tackled over remarks about female referees assistant

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In January 2011 soccer commentators Andy Gray and Richard Keys were caught making off air remarks about female referees assistant Sian Massey and her the supposed extent of her grasp of the Soccer Offside Rule.

Their remarks caused indignation and were brought into focus the institutional sexism that allegedly pervades British soccer. Something that Vice-Chair of West Ham United Karen Brady is leading the fight against. She was also in the 'firing line' of Keys and Grays remarks when they said ""See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Yeah. Do me a favour, love,"

On January 25th 2011 Sky TV sacked Andy Gray following the emergence of more sexist remarks.

Andy Gray Richard Keys Jackass? Blunder? or Stupidity? - You decide

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Student Edward Woollard is sorry for being a Jackass

Student Throws Fire Extinguisher At Police

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Student Edward Woollard faces up to five years in jail for throwing a fire extinguisher at police from a building roof top. An act of jackassary Woollard is said to be very sorry.

Caught up in the intensity of student protests against rising university and govenment cutbacks Mr Woollard decide it would be a good idea to drop a fire extinguisher several from sseveral stories high on the heads of the police who were assembled below. Luckily no one was hurt.

He was sentence to Two Years and Eight Months in prison on the 11th January 2011. His mother was praised by the judge for encouraging her son to own up.

Student Protests At Conservative HQ Millbank Tower

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click link for photos of Student Protest that Edward Woollard was engaged in.

Lord Young Says We've Never Had It So Good

an unbelievable blunder by top UK politician

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British politician caused outrage in November 2010 when he claimed in an interview with the Daily Telegraph. that despite being in a 'so called' (his words) recession that most people in Britain had never had it so good! His comments have provoked outrage in the general public and embarrassment for Prime Minister Cameron. What a jackass!

Orlando Figes Admits 'gaming' Amazon Reviewer System

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Academic Professor Orlando Figes has severly tarnished his reputation as a leading Russion historian, after he has admitted to providing anonymous positive reveiws about his own work and knocking the publications of other academics.

Like so many people Figes has fallen prey to the disinhibiting effect the social media and networking space has on many people. He has now admitted his error and is paying libel damages and costs to Dr Rachel Polonsky and Professor Robert Service.

How I Rumbled Lying Professor

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BP's Tony Hayward insists on blowing a hole in the bottom of his boat

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Can anything more be said about the public relations ineptitude of Tony Hayward? His verbal clumsiness has now degenerated into a form of helpless socio-pathic disregard for the feelings of others. By taking a holiday on boat at one of the worlds most prestigious yachting venues in Britian he is basically say "drink oil!" you plebs

Dear Tony...

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Wayne Rooney Behaves Like A Jackass

England soccer player Wayne Rooney behaved like a Jackass after the dismall nil nil draw against Algeria in World Cup 2010. He seems to think that his massive wages and celebrity status place him beyond reproach for a below par performace. Why should he need more motivation to perform than the England shirt itself? He is merely a self absorbed celebrity that believes adoration places him above criticism.
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Sarah Ferguson Alledgedly Taking A Bribe

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Lecturer Destroys Reputation In The Shower

Paul Hwang Loses Job After Illicit Shower Film

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University Lecturer Paul Hwang was foud gulity of voyeurism after he rigged a camera in an air freshener

"Defending, James Turner said that Hwang, a business studies expert, would find it difficult to revive his career following his suspension and dismissal." What a Jackass!

Thierry Henry Handball Against Ireland

2009 World Cup Qualifier

Thierry Henry is included in Jackasses because of his lack of thinking about the implications of his cheating behaviour. He failed to realise that his lucrative sponsorship deals are likely to be canned because the brands don't want to be associated with a cheat.


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Philip Laing Acted Like A Jackass in October 2009

Sheffield Hallam University student Philip Laing, 19, from Macclesfield, Cheshire outrages public decency and offends war dead relatives



University student Philip Laing acted like a Jackass when he captured on film relieving himself on a War Memorial in Sheffield.

The Judge in case said that part of the blame lay with drinks promoter Carnage UK who encourage a binge drinking culture in student locations.

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Jackasses Can Be Real Fools

Foolish behaviour in the world about us

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How To Spot A Jackass

Some definitions to help you

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Princeton say, "fathead: a man who is a stupid incompetent fool."

Wiktionary says, "A foolish or stupid person; An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person."

Mirriam Webstersays, "a stupid person : A Fool"

Jackass Quotes

Let the Jackass speak!

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"Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything." - Paris Hilton.

"Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass." - Mark Twain



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Was Fred Bowers a Jackass?

Fred Bowers performed live on British televsion whilst claiming disability benefit from the government.

I'd never say you are Jackass Fred. He drummed up quite alot of attention.

Faker To Pay Back Benefits.

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Books about Jack-assery

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The Jackass Syndrome

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Jackass Violates Presidential Airspace Cordon with Forty Pounds of Reefer
President Obama was in California for a series of fundraisers Thursday, when a small plane carrying about forty pounds of pot wandered into a no-fly zone near the President and Los Angeles Airport. According to a statement from NORAD : "Two F-16 ...
How to Use a Smartphone without Looking like a Jackass
There are still those of us who insist on being a complete jackass when it comes to using them. This guide is for them. If you're too lazy to read all of this, just consider this rule: your smartphone is like your penis. You should never do anything ...
Raising Hope Exclusive First Look: See Which Jackass Star Is Stopping By!
He finds himself recovering next to Jackass star Chris Pontius. Pontius plays Albert, Jimmy's nosy hospital roommate suffering from a run-of-the-mill arrow-in-neck injury. "[Lucas] looked really screwed up. His character gets bit by a spider and he has ...
Smoke Break #924: Tory Jackass Moves To Quash Right To Privacy With Orwellian Move
So Dick Cheney and George Orwell have had a freakish love child, and his name is Tory MP Vic Toews. He's a man who thinks that warrantless domestic spying by law enforcement is a grand idea that's good for Canadians. He's put forward a bill that will ...

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Jackass Take Fireworks on US Plane

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Fireworks The BBC say "Paul Jones, 29, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, flew across the US from Kansas to Houston and back to the UK with a bag of bangers and a lighter."

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    Ramkitten Sep 26, 2009 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Amazing ... right now at least, Kanye West is beating Adolf Hitler as the #1 jackass on the list. Wow! Actually, I think Hitler is in a category all of his own, way worse than jackass, but other than that, yes, Kanye is right up there. If I had been a fan to begin with--which I wasn't--I certainly wouldn't be any more. Some folks got all bent out of shape about the President's remark, but I personally think it was a completely accurate statement.
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    a_willow Sep 18, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    LOL Good lens! Made me laugh!
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    kimmanleyort Sep 17, 2009 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    I loved this lens! Especially the video and your "Jackazzle" heading. Very clever!
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    Laniann Sep 17, 2009 @ 12:16 pm | delete
    Really enjoyed your lens! I know there are a lot of Jackasses around, but I never knew there was so much information about them. LOL 5*
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    jkvkdailey Sep 17, 2009 @ 10:25 am | delete
    I love this lens! I would agree that Kanye is a jackass - Hitler and Oswald though, they go way beyond Jackass to really qualify for the name. 5*!
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    Stazjia Sep 17, 2009 @ 4:18 am | delete
    I just watched the last video and felt something like, horror, amusement and complete amazement. What is the matter with those people? They must be crazy. Oh well, there's no accounting for folk.

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