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NYT: Comedian Steve Rannazzisi (The League) lied about 9/11 escape
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TheSlySoul
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People still haven't learned that if you have a fandom, don't lie?
Because your lie will be uncovered, it is only a matter of time.
Because your lie will be uncovered, it is only a matter of time.
I wonder if he felt lying about it, would help get him acting jobs?
Hahaha. There's a flag on the anecdote.
HIGH DEF JEFF
Banned
I worked on the 12th Floor of 1WTC.
When people know that they asked me about 9/11.
That week I was covering the 8-4 shift for a guy who was on vacation but that day I was late because I stopped to vote (it was primary day in NYC).
I never made it out of Queens.
Not an exciting story but it at least its the truth.
When people know that they asked me about 9/11.
That week I was covering the 8-4 shift for a guy who was on vacation but that day I was late because I stopped to vote (it was primary day in NYC).
I never made it out of Queens.
Not an exciting story but it at least its the truth.
DoktorEvil
Banned
I died on the Titanic so it makes me really sick to hear bullshit like this thrown around.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Makes no sense to me
Chalupa Batman
Member
* Frittata
I wonder if he had any Stolen Honor bits.
Honestly this kind of behavior stems from America glorifying and valorizing anything resembling war. While he probably still could have made up that he escaped a tragedy, the fact that the tragedy is attached to ra-ra Iraq War 'support the troops' fever probably assists in getting people in on that bandwagon. "I'm one of you, I was there when we were attacked, thank you for defending us."
Honestly this kind of behavior stems from America glorifying and valorizing anything resembling war. While he probably still could have made up that he escaped a tragedy, the fact that the tragedy is attached to ra-ra Iraq War 'support the troops' fever probably assists in getting people in on that bandwagon. "I'm one of you, I was there when we were attacked, thank you for defending us."
old manatee
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brisk tacos
Banned
There is always coming back in the comedy community. Outside of being a Cosby. His friends will rag on him for a few months, he might have some hecklers or quietly bow out of a few dates. That's it. This will not harm his career at all. It will likely be a punchline in his act in the next year.
Did anyone see this documentary when it was on Netflix?
Just disgusting how people can make these stories up.
The woman that documentary is based on took it a hell of a lot further than Rannazzisi, though.
First thing I thought of. It was pretty good.
Oh, man.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
It's frittata you shitsipper.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
This sounds like an episode of the league. Like Kevin lying about being at ground zero 9/11 in order to meet "_______" celebrity football player who had a 9/11 charity.....except I don't think the writers for the league would be so stupid to risk the joke.
backflip10019
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Here's the Marc Maron WTF Podcast audio:
https://youtu.be/5cNJG56A3lg?t=24m30s
It's a pretty egregious lie.
https://youtu.be/5cNJG56A3lg?t=24m30s
It's a pretty egregious lie.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
They had Jenny lie about having breast cancer to get out of baking cookies recently.
The last season wasn't very good, really.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I'm just finished season 5.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
6 is REALLY up and down. More down than anything. Rob Riggle is a high point.
But really, show shoulda ended at Season 4.
But really, show shoulda ended at Season 4.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I could see that the season 5 finale was a let down.
The Lone Courier
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Oh bum shits on me.
Extra Sauce
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I realize you are joking but that does not excuse the insensitive nature of your post. As someone whose entire family perished during the Cretaceous Extinction Event, I am deeply offended.
The Lone Courier
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I also finished season 5 and thought the last few episodes went downhill. Maybe I should just skip the last two seasons.
that's offensive
cloud_sleep
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Holy shit. Its not like it was some passing mention of being there. He really goes deep.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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I just listened to the section of the Marc Maron pod. Made my fucking blood boil.
To this day the people I work with who evacuated still have a hard time talking about it.
Not saying everyone has to be morose but you can just tell when you talk to ANYONE who was ACTUALLY there..they usually give a melancholy answer to any of the prodding questions they get asked. Like..change the subject, please.
To this day the people I work with who evacuated still have a hard time talking about it.
Not saying everyone has to be morose but you can just tell when you talk to ANYONE who was ACTUALLY there..they usually give a melancholy answer to any of the prodding questions they get asked. Like..change the subject, please.
howdyjacker
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Wha!
He only came clean because he was found out.
It was not of his own volition but rather compulsion from whistle blowers .
King Tubby
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Speaking as someone who was burned to death on the Hindenburg, AAAAAAHHHHH
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E the Shaggy
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Right when you thought this couldn't get more awkward:
Pete's dad was a firefighter who died in 9/11
Buffalo Wild Wings dropped him: www.people.com/article/steve-rannazzisi-steps-out-dropped-buffalo-wild-wings
backflip10019
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Right when you thought this couldn't get more awkward:
Pete's dad was a firefighter who died in 9/11
Yeah, that's ridiculous. It was kind of awkward because Pete was just on the You Made It Weird podcast this week and after discussing how his dad died in 9/11, said something to the tune of, "Yeah, it changed everyone's lives. Like I think Steve Rannazzisi actually quit his career and started comedy because he was in one of the buildings when the plane hit."
Really awkward in hindsight.
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Too soon man
RoadHazard
Gold Member
What an absolute ass.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Right when you thought this couldn't get more awkward:
Pete's dad was a firefighter who died in 9/11
Is Steve supposed to know this guy's dad died? If he didn't know, then how is he supposed to interpret that tweet?
Rannazzisi fucked up big time but I'm not going to add this misunderstanding to the case against him.
Risible
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Right when you thought this couldn't get more awkward:
Pete's dad was a firefighter who died in 9/11
Fucking OUCH.
diffusionx
Gold Member
I think he was seeing his career start to gain momentum and decided to try to nip it in the bud and come clean.
Well it's over now.
Extra Sauce
Member
Why else would Davidson talk about going to lunch with his dad in the same tweet? Base level deduction skills would have been enough to figure it out or at least be suspicious enough to look it up.
riskybusinesstomcruise
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The League is a weird show, its a bunch of comedy nerds and Steve Rannazzisi in a show about fantasy football? Doesn't suit Kroll or Scheer IMO. I've never liked Rannazzisi, (probably because I'm still an angry nerd who the jocks picked on in high school) he seems like your generic tough-east coast-sports dude.
I guess I expect things like this from some one like him basically because I don't like his face. LOL
I guess I expect things like this from some one like him basically because I don't like his face. LOL
Discotheque
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Man you're the first person I've ever heard call kevin tough
riskybusinesstomcruise
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I haven't watched a lot of the League, so I'm not referring to his character specifically. I'm referring to an amalgamation of his public persona, stand-up, and roles that he's cast in.
old manatee
Banned
I will never forget the day that Buffalo Wild Wings dropped Steve Ranassizzi as their spokesperson.
"a little controversy when their money is at stake."?
Is that serious or just really bad sarcasm?
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