Jerry O'Connell's Tom Cruise and Scientology spoof - video

KenJan 26th, 2008 - 03:26:44

One has to wonder the reason why someone would do a parody that makes fun of someone. It is not certain why Mr. O'Connell felt that he needed to do a parody on a video that just has surfaced on the internet of Mr. Cruise and Scientology.
It is well known that Mr. O'Connell earlier in his career had worked with Tom on the film 'Jerry McGuire'. Tom has been an actor and in this business for many years and has worked with many actors, he has always been respected by his peers and people he has worked with. The fact that Tom is a Scientologist was never an issue. I think that when actors get the opportunity to work with someone who knows the business and has been in it so long would look at this as a learning experience. I do not think that Jerry fully understands and appreciates the fact that he was very lucky that he had the opportunity to be part of a successful movie. Many young actors do not get this chance. Rather than taking it for granted he should have been thrilled that he was able to learn from this experience and gain valuable knowledge of the entertainment industry.
Doing this film along side Tom may have helped his career and may have helped him establish himself as an actor.
For many actors getting into the business and making a name for themselves is never easy.
Who would have figured that years later Jerry would mock Tom, someone who probably even may have helped him in his career. I personally think that Jerry made a huge mistake when he made the parody about Tom and most very likely it is going to effect his future as an actor. I am sure he has lost the respect of many in this business. He will be thought of as a person who really could cares less who he hurts or offends. Doing a parody about someone without their permission is an invasion of privacy and very disrespectful. Yes, parodies can be funny but as long as everyone involved agrees to it especially the person who is being mocked. When a parody is done without the other person knowing then it has gone too far and then it is more about hating someone or something. This parody was not done in fun but it was meant to attack someone on a personal level by insulting their beliefs and private lifestyle it should really be no ones business what that person does with his/her life and how they want to live it. I think that most people are intelligent that they are capable of thinking for themselves and they can decide what they want or what they do not want to be a part of and this includes Scientology.
Val I must say that I am disappointed in your comments. I strongly get the impression that you hate Scientology and you are so entitled to your opinion that is definately your choice no one is saying you can not feel this way. But when you get upset just because someone may have a different opinion than you you quickly assume that that person must be a 'Scientologist' which I think we know is not true. Not everyone is going to be a Scientologist and I think everyone out there is entitled to their opinions just like you.
You are absolutely right about the freedom of speech, with that said, everyone has the right to voice their opinion no matter what that opinion may be, and some may have a different opinion than you but then not everyone is going to think the same as you.
There is already too much hate in this world why do we need to make matters worse!

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I dislike XenuJan 26th, 2008 - 04:27:24

Ken, that's right. Comedians and parodists are on notice. They need to get permission before they make fun of someone in a joke or a parody. Cruise was just voicing his intense beliefs about Scientology. What's so funny about that? If you think that's funny and you get it in your mind to make some stupid video about it, then you might just find yourself out of work because no one is going to talk to you or hang out with you anymore. I don't think O'Connell is going to be invited to any parties with Ben Stiller, John Travolta, Adam Sandler, Will Smith, and etc. Just leave Tom Cruise alone and go see his movies. Avoid any movies with O'Connell in them.

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ValJan 26th, 2008 - 06:57:02

Dean, again I'm amazed,

I guess being a critic of fair game laws make me a hateful person. Maybe you are not a scientologist, but the rational you use sounds familiar... But lets say you're not. So do you think using fair game laws on people who are critics of scientology is ethical?

As far as the asking permission on jokes and parody thing, if that is your belief, then whatever, fine.... No parody can ever be as vicious and mean as fair game tactics.

But I can only take so much of this Tom Cruise, Scientology craziness.

Dean if you want the last word...

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ValJan 26th, 2008 - 17:04:14

Oh I guess your name is Ken. KSW!

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simonJan 26th, 2008 - 19:42:22

Avoid all the movies that O'Connell is in.....


I dislike Xenu I do not thing that will be a problem cause what movies is he in anyways??? And after that crazy attack on a fellow actor I doubt that he will ever get work as an actor in Hollywood.

I guess what we learned from this is if you want to kiss your career goodbye all you need to do is a shallow parody judging someone's private life and beliefs

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DemonicaJul 21st, 2008 - 16:32:44

Hillllarious! Like Reading the Onion. What a clever parody of scientologists vs parodies. Because surely if these posts aren't faux... It's proof positive of flagrant cultist inbreeding (ala 'The Hills Have Eyes' dressed as wee sailors).

Yes, truly ruinous scoffing at a ridiculous alien pyramid scheme and its blithering, washed-up cheerleader. Poor jerry. He's about as ruined Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

The daft rarely have a grasp of irony or reality. Perfect marks really. haha got a bridge for sale.

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