It seems Jack Black’s mouth has gotten him into trouble and cost him a pretty penny! The actor’s anti-Trump comments have tanked his concert ticket sales, leaving him $15 million in the red. Who would have thought that being a Trump critic could be so costly?
Jack Black, the beloved actor and frontman of Tenacious D, has taken a financial hit of nearly $15 million. And why? All because of a controversial comment made by his bandmate, Kyle Gass, about Donald Trump.
At the Sydney show, Gass made a shocking comment, hoping that some future assassin wouldn’t miss Trump. Boy, boy! And as expected, this sparked outrage among fans and immediately reduced ticket sales. Poor Jack had to cancel the rest of his tour and distance himself from the explosive comment.
This attack on Trump was supposed to be a jaw-dropping moment, but it turned out to be an epic fiasco. Maybe next time, think twice before opening your mouth wide enough to stick your foot in. They say “loose mouths sink ships” — and band tours, too.
But let’s face it, Black’s comments were hardly revolutionary. Criticizing Trump in Hollywood is like wearing something fashionable on the red carpet. It’s a safe bet, but not exactly new.
Despite all this, his fans have penalized him for that one statement. Why? Nowadays, you can pay dearly for expressing your opinion in a politically divided environment like ours, unless you’re a Kardashian, who can say whatever she wants and still get paid millions of dollars, even if it’s absolute nonsense or off-topic.
All joking aside, it’s clear that Black underestimated the power of Trump’s base. They may not be the most demanding audience, but they are loyal — and will not hesitate to boycott a celebrity who dissents from their beloved leader.
So will Black recover from this financial fiasco? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: He won’t be winning fans among Trump supporters anytime soon. That ship has sailed — and sunk.
Meanwhile, Trump is probably tweeting about this, saying something like: “Jack Black’s failed concert tour is a total disaster — as is his career! Sad!”
Ouch, that must hurt. You could say Black’s comments were a huge mistake. It looks like he won’t be winning any awards for being the “Most Diplomatic” anytime soon.
But at least Black can take comfort in knowing he’s not alone. There’s a whole club of celebrities who have suffered the wrath of Trump’s base — just ask Colin Kaepernick or Kathy Griffin about that.
As for Jack Black, let’s hope this turbulent chapter doesn’t keep him down for long. In the grand theater of American politics, this episode is just another act. But for Democrats, the lesson is clear: adapt or get left behind.
Stay tuned, folks. The show is far from over!