Jonathan Last

“I’m only flesh and blood. I’ve got instincts.”
June 19th, 2013

I always thought Russell Brand was pretty funny. But not this funny. MSNBC has now justified the entire network’s existence with this guest spot.

Best cable news segment ever I’m Ron Burgundy?

No, really: “Thank you for your casual objectification.”

Adam June 20, 2013 at 9:25 am

Who’s worse: the featured dipstick guest, or the dipstick that booked him and handed him a live mic?

Galley Friend J.E. June 20, 2013 at 10:55 am

Brand is a human feather down the throat. Here’s hoping that when he gets to Abu Dhabi, he includes Mohammed in his discussion of messiahs.

Brett June 23, 2013 at 8:22 am

Ick — autoplay.

Kdf June 23, 2013 at 7:36 pm

As neither a fan of Mt Brand (never really seen him before) or of Morning Joe (which I have seen) I’m not sure if he is the master of his audience or if Mika is terrible at handling hers. He took that over with little effort, enabled by the bizarre “open” staging. I think msnbc is probably not aware how neatly their presentation was skewered by a man who had no respect for their pose.

Kdf June 23, 2013 at 7:37 pm

Dagnabit. Mr, not Mt.

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