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      I don’t understand how people are framing this as Jack black fucking up. What’s the problem, exactly? I haven’t really followed this saga, but from what Ive gathered, KG made a joke about the assassination attempt, they got backlash for that and they canceled the tour for safety reasons. How is this a failing on JB’s part?

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        It’s because of Jack Black’s response. He said he was blindsided by Kyle’s joke and that it was his decision to break up the band.

        I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.

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          Oooh, so he’s kinda throwing KG under the bus a bit. Interesting.

          At least, that’s how that statement comes off. It sounds like he’s considering never working with Kyle again over the joke? If that’s what he meant, then yeah, that’s a really shitty thing to do just to save face for himself. Jesus. Thanks for the info.

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    From my understanding this is kinda a stunt to prevent backlash and such, and I assume they’ll get back together after the election

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      That’s my line of thinking.

      Given the image Jack Black cultivated for himself, being around anyone who wished for a political figure’s death will work against that image, no matter how much Black may agree or disagree with Kyle. It’s a perfectly understandable decision and I doubt it’s permanent.

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    Those are inside thoughts Kyle! Keep those thoughts on the inside! Mind bullets not real bullets.

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    Prove that they don’t care about “cancel culture”. They were just angry that they were not the ones doing the cancelling.

    They have always cancel and will always cancel others.