Russell Brand Banned From Awards Party for Speaking Truth to Rich People
The comedian, who received the ironically titled Oracle Award from GQ last week, went on to poke fun at his hosts, the fashion world and event sponsor Hugo Boss, who made the Nazis "look fucking fantastic." He was banned from the afterparty. Judging by this video of his speech, Brand probably welcomed the disinvitation.The comedian, who received the ironically titled Oracle Award from GQ last week, went on to poke fun at his hosts, the fashion world and event sponsor Hugo Boss, who made the Nazis “look fucking fantastic.” He was banned from the afterparty. Judging by this video of his speech, Brand probably welcomed the disinvitation.
GQ editor: “What you did was very offensive to Hugo Boss.” Me:” What Hugo Boss did was very offensive to the Jews.” #GQAwards #nazitailor
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) September 4, 2013
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