1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Chris O'Dowd says celebrities' 'Imagine' cover was a mistake

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by jiggyfly, Jul 6, 2020.

  1. jiggyfly

    jiggyfly Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2015
    Messages:
    21,011
    Likes Received:
    16,856
    'We were in that first wave of creative diarrhea' -- Chris O'Dowd says celebrities' 'Imagine' cover was a mistake
    By Toyin Owoseje, CNN



    Updated 8:01 AM ET, Wed July 1, 2020



    the coronavirus pandemic was not the greatest idea.

    The "Bridesmaids" and "The Sapphires" actor was among the stars who featured in Gal Gadot's much-mocked viral sing-along in March.
    The three-minute clip saw actors, comedians and singers including Kristen Wiig, Jimmy Fallon, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Sia and Norah Jones, taking turns to sing a line of Lennon's classic in what was supposed to be a show of solidarity.
    But after Gadot shared the star-studded video montage on her Instagram, critics took to social media to express their disdain and accused the celebrities of being out of touch. Singer Nick Cave even called it "the most panic-inducing version ever recorded."


    [​IMG]

    Chris O'Dowd told Louis Theroux he thinks the backlash against 'Imagine' was justified.
    Appearing in Monday's episode of Louis Theroux's "Grounded" podcast, O'Dowd said the criticism surrounding what was intended to be a heartwarming gesture was justified.
    "In terms of my interpretation of it, I think the backlash was justified," the Irish actor and writer said.


    O'Dowd also revealed he got involved at the request of close friend and "Bridesmaids" co-star Kristen Wiig and only participated because he presumed it was "a charity thing."

    "I'll do anything Kristen asks me to do so, of course, we just did it," he said. "It took five minutes, didn't think about it. I presumed it was for kids."
    O'Dowd also attributed the misstep to "that first wave of creative diarrhea" that occurred at the start of the pandemic.
    He said in hindsight he believes they "just needed to chill out and just take everything in" and described the video as "the thing that we didn't need that everybody hated."
    In April, actor Jamie Dornan defended the video, saying it was just Gadot's attempt to lift the spirits of those affected by Covid-19.
    "Essentially, she was trying to do a good and kind thing," the "Fifty Shades" star told Shane Todd during an appearance on the "Tea with Me" podcast. "I just got dragged along with it."
     
    RayRay10 likes this.
  2. RayRay10

    RayRay10 Houstonian

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2015
    Messages:
    4,629
    Likes Received:
    11,032
    Yep, that was pretty cringy.
     
    jiggyfly likes this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now