By Chad Love

Stop me if you think you've heard this one before: a fading, self-important rock star/celebrity pitches a fit, makes unreasonable demands, then cancels a scheduled performance in support of his pet political cause. Former Smiths frontman and dour vegan pedant Morrissey, the man who soothed my angst-ridden teenage years with such uplifting songs like "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" and "Girlfriend in a Coma" recently cancelled a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live because, and I'm not making this up, the "Duck Dynasty" guys were also scheduled to be on the show that night. And they're like, you know, "animal serial killers."

From this story on foxnews.com:
Jimmy Kimmel always has the last laugh. Morrissey learned that lesson on Tuesday night, after the former front man for The Smiths canceled his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at the last minute because he learned the cast of “Duck Dynasty” would be guest on the same night. Never one to back away from controversy, Kimmel addressed the cancellation on his show, thanking the band Churchill filling in for Morrissey on such short notice. Kimmel read the statement Morrissey issued to explain his refusal to appear on the show. “[Morrissey] is a vegan and a staunch animal rights activist,” Kimmel explained. Morrissey stated he could not “morally be on a television program where the cast members of ‘Duck Dynasty’ will also be guests.” He added “as far as my reputation is concerned I can’t take the risk of being on a show alongside people who, in effect, amount to animal serial killers.”

In response, the Duck Dynasty crew and Kimmel tried to make the ever-glum Morrissey feel better by shooting a commercial for a special Duck Commander carrot call, but apparently that didn't work, either. Despite the heartfelt overture, Morrissey cancelled the performance, anyway, which undoubtedly sent lonely, middle-aged emo rockers everywhere into a tailspin of despondency and self-loathing. The rest of us, however, enjoyed the show.

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from Dcast wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Never heard of him or any of the music mentioned. You have to love EMO's and their skinny jeans, make-up, piercings, tats, and the constant state of hating the world. I wonder what kind of kid would come of an EMO and a Goth getting together?

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from MICHMAN wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Duck Dynasty: God, Family, Hunting, Humor, Morals and Good Times! Gotta love them!!!

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from JPMNTMAN wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

loved the video and to heck with that old guy never heard of him anyway.

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from clinchknot wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Duck Dynasty dudes are some funny fellers. Sounds like my rabbit call that I tell folks works so well. You make a noise like a carrot.

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from Steward wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Ha!

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from Sarge01 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Thank you Jimmy Kimmel for having the Duck Dynasty guys and to he## with the other weird thinking creep.

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from Gtbigsky wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

I dont care who you are that right there is funny! Keep up the good work Duck Dynasty!

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from themadflyfisher wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

That's great!

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from Bioguy01 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

LOL!

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from RJ Arena wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

I'm confused, is it duck season or rabbit season?

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from 007 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

What on earth is an EMO? Or do I want to know?

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from redfishunter wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

007 - EMO is basically a new fashion trend. Guys wear women's skinny jeans. Get as pale as they can. Grow their haircut to look long, most look like women. Listen to crappy music. The girls will dye their hair some neon color. As far as what they actually do, I'm not sure. They aren't the worst of the freaks out there though. At least they are peaceful. I think they know they are sissies.

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from 007 wrote 15 weeks 12 hours ago

Holy moley..............................

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from Jerry A. wrote 14 weeks 6 days ago

Emo is actually short for emotional. That should tell you all you need to know about that subset of the youth. Some of the girls can be cute though, in a strange way.

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from Amflyer wrote 14 weeks 5 days ago

I don't consider myself to be a "serial animal killer." I prefer to be called a parallel animal killer.

It makes me feel less impeded.

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from cb bob wrote 14 weeks 4 days ago

I think Duck Dynasty is the best show on Television. Nothing wrong with Faith, Family, and Ducks. I'd rather my children followed their lead, than some emu, or what ever kind of bird he is!

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from CCMJS wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

I just went to youtube to see who morrissey is. If you don't know him or his music your not missing anything.

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from OMuilleoir wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

Morrissey is a joke.

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from CameronWYO wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

Sucks To Suck Morrissey!

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from usahuntingblinds wrote 12 weeks 6 days ago

How can you not love these guys? Some of the most down to earth people we know.People should really lighten up.

www.usahuntingblinds.com

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from MICHMAN wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Duck Dynasty: God, Family, Hunting, Humor, Morals and Good Times! Gotta love them!!!

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from clinchknot wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Duck Dynasty dudes are some funny fellers. Sounds like my rabbit call that I tell folks works so well. You make a noise like a carrot.

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from redfishunter wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

007 - EMO is basically a new fashion trend. Guys wear women's skinny jeans. Get as pale as they can. Grow their haircut to look long, most look like women. Listen to crappy music. The girls will dye their hair some neon color. As far as what they actually do, I'm not sure. They aren't the worst of the freaks out there though. At least they are peaceful. I think they know they are sissies.

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from Dcast wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Never heard of him or any of the music mentioned. You have to love EMO's and their skinny jeans, make-up, piercings, tats, and the constant state of hating the world. I wonder what kind of kid would come of an EMO and a Goth getting together?

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from JPMNTMAN wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

loved the video and to heck with that old guy never heard of him anyway.

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from Sarge01 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Thank you Jimmy Kimmel for having the Duck Dynasty guys and to he## with the other weird thinking creep.

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from Gtbigsky wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

I dont care who you are that right there is funny! Keep up the good work Duck Dynasty!

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from Bioguy01 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

LOL!

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from CCMJS wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

I just went to youtube to see who morrissey is. If you don't know him or his music your not missing anything.

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from Steward wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

Ha!

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from themadflyfisher wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

That's great!

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from RJ Arena wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

I'm confused, is it duck season or rabbit season?

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from 007 wrote 15 weeks 1 day ago

What on earth is an EMO? Or do I want to know?

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from 007 wrote 15 weeks 12 hours ago

Holy moley..............................

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from Jerry A. wrote 14 weeks 6 days ago

Emo is actually short for emotional. That should tell you all you need to know about that subset of the youth. Some of the girls can be cute though, in a strange way.

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from Amflyer wrote 14 weeks 5 days ago

I don't consider myself to be a "serial animal killer." I prefer to be called a parallel animal killer.

It makes me feel less impeded.

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from cb bob wrote 14 weeks 4 days ago

I think Duck Dynasty is the best show on Television. Nothing wrong with Faith, Family, and Ducks. I'd rather my children followed their lead, than some emu, or what ever kind of bird he is!

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from OMuilleoir wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

Morrissey is a joke.

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from CameronWYO wrote 14 weeks 3 days ago

Sucks To Suck Morrissey!

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from usahuntingblinds wrote 12 weeks 6 days ago

How can you not love these guys? Some of the most down to earth people we know.People should really lighten up.

www.usahuntingblinds.com

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