Tenacious D Settle Differences, Reunite After Controversy Over Trump Joke
Band members Jack Black and Kyle Gass have put their differences aside, confirming that Tenacious D will make a comeback after the band's Australian tour was cancelled following a joke about an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump.
During their Sydney show in July 2024, Black made a birthday wish comment while blowing out candles on stage, prompting Gass to quip "Don't miss Trump next time." The remark sparked widespread outrage, with media outlets globally covering the comments and Australian senator Ralph Babet demanding that the band be deported. The ensuing backlash led to the cancellation of their entire tour and a hiatus for all future creative plans.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gass revealed that he and Black have "hashed it out" after the controversy, likening their reconciliation to navigating the ups and downs of marriage. Gass acknowledged that his initial joke was made with "terrible judgment," which led to a tsunami of criticism and even targeted attacks on him, including from someone who called his 95-year-old mother.
The Tenacious D duo had initially appeared to be at odds in their response to the backlash, with Black writing a statement condemning hate speech and Gass apologizing for his part in the incident. However, Gass later deleted this apology, sparking speculation about whether he had tried to take it back. In reality, Gass confirmed that he still stands by his initial apology and defended Black's attempt to protect himself from criticism.
Both band members have assured fans that Tenacious D will return someday, with Black stating that "everybody takes a break sometimes" in August 2024.
Band members Jack Black and Kyle Gass have put their differences aside, confirming that Tenacious D will make a comeback after the band's Australian tour was cancelled following a joke about an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump.
During their Sydney show in July 2024, Black made a birthday wish comment while blowing out candles on stage, prompting Gass to quip "Don't miss Trump next time." The remark sparked widespread outrage, with media outlets globally covering the comments and Australian senator Ralph Babet demanding that the band be deported. The ensuing backlash led to the cancellation of their entire tour and a hiatus for all future creative plans.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gass revealed that he and Black have "hashed it out" after the controversy, likening their reconciliation to navigating the ups and downs of marriage. Gass acknowledged that his initial joke was made with "terrible judgment," which led to a tsunami of criticism and even targeted attacks on him, including from someone who called his 95-year-old mother.
The Tenacious D duo had initially appeared to be at odds in their response to the backlash, with Black writing a statement condemning hate speech and Gass apologizing for his part in the incident. However, Gass later deleted this apology, sparking speculation about whether he had tried to take it back. In reality, Gass confirmed that he still stands by his initial apology and defended Black's attempt to protect himself from criticism.
Both band members have assured fans that Tenacious D will return someday, with Black stating that "everybody takes a break sometimes" in August 2024.
. I mean, it's not like they're the first band to make jokes about politicians or anything 
. But for real though, Jack Black and Kyle Gass seem pretty chill about it all. I don't know if I would've been able to take that kind of backlash from my friends or family 
. And what's with the Australian senator dude? Like, come on Ralph 
. It's just a joke, man! I guess sometimes you gotta take a step back and think about what's really important 
. Anyway, I'm kinda hyped for their comeback tour 
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they literally had to cancel their tour because of a joke about trump like come on guys can't we just laugh at stupid stuff 
its not cool when people get angry to the point of trying to deport a band 
maybe they'll tour again soon and bring back the silly antics we all love about tenacious d 
. And let's be real, the fact that Tenacious D got cancelled due to a joke about Trump suggests we've got a long way to go in terms of comedy freedom and free speech 
. Can't we just have a good laugh without getting politicized all the time?
don't wanna be that person who gets deported over a joke 
... anyway, glad they're good now, gonna miss Tenacious D though 
it's crazy how one joke can cause such backlash. i think jack black handled it well though, calling out hate speech and standing up for himself 
anyway, i'm super stoked that tenacious d is back on track 
You gotta draw the line somewhere, right? But you know what they say: "old habits die hard"... seems like it's taken them a while to hash it out (marriage analogy, yeah, I get it). Gass knew he messed up with that joke and owned up to it, even if Black took some heat for trying to protect himself. On the bright side, they're back on track now, so fingers crossed Tenacious D comes roaring back 
2b honest, i dont think kyle should've deleted his apology cuz that was pretty low 
. And can we talk about how Australia is all over this situation? Like, I get that the band member's joke sparked outrage, but c'mon Ralph Babet 
But seriously, their reconciliation is a great reminder that even when we disagree with each other, we can work through our issues. And, yeah... Gass' initial apology was pretty sloppy 
. Let's just hope they bring some more humor that doesn't target sensitive folks 
Like they were already back on track after the Aussie cancellation and then BAM! They gotta settle those differences all over again. I feel bad for Kyle Gass, dude got roasted hard by people calling his mom out 
. And that joke about Trump was just a low blow, you know? I get what Jack Black was trying to do, but come on, it's just not worth it. Glad they're good now tho 
and more Tenacious D content is needed in our lives, stat!
. And it's awesome that Tenacious D is taking their time, doing their own thing, and not rushing back into anything until they're ready 
. They've got some amazing shows lined up for the future, so I'm stoked to see what they come out with next! 
Anyway, I'm SOOO down for Tenacious D's comeback! 
Let's get this reunion party started!! 
didn't think it was funny either when I saw those vids of people getting angry... don't wanna be in their shoes 
and yeah 95yr old mum got bullied too? that's just cruel 
can't wait to see what they come up with next!! 
it's crazy how a joke about Trump could lead to all that craziness 
anyway, I'm hyped that Tenacious D is back on track! They need to bring the funny & make up for lost time 
It's like they're saying that if you make someone mad, you have to be punished forever. And what's with the "terrible judgment" excuse? That just seems like a cop-out to me... I think both guys got a little too worked up and now they're trying to salvage their rep. But honestly, who are we to judge them? Maybe they were just trying to make light of something that could've been taken way more seriously...