Sean Penn Wishes "Rectal Cancer" on His Critics
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Sean Penn is slamming cynics who have criticized his recent trip to Haiti.
In January, the actor, 49, brought 11 doctors to the earthquake-hit nation, where he also helped establish a private Haitian relief organization.
But some have argued that celebs like Penn should stay out of aid efforts, insisting that stars use tragedy merely to rebuild their public image (Penn recently went through a divorce with actress Robin Wright). Critics also say that stars' efforts are hypocrtical: They complain about the injustice of others, critics say, only to return to their holiday homes and lavish lifestyles.
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But in an interview this weekend on CBS News’ Sunday Morning, Penn says he ignores the negative chatter.
"I guess I've been so away from it all-- and our tent camp in Haiti that I haven't had an awful lot of time to pay attention to them," he says. "You know, do I hope that those people die screaming of rectal cancer? Yeah. You know, but I'm not going to spend a lot of energy on it."
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He said he even plans to get his two children - Hopper Jack, 16 and Dylan, 18 - involved.
"Oh, they're gonna help," he says, adding that they even visited Haiti with him. "I think that they've had the experience, as I have, that the first person served by service is the server. You know, there's nobody in the world that isn't looking for a kind of purpose in life, and tangible purpose is the most immediately recognizable. You know, there's no time that you're over there, there's not something to do to lend a hand."
Penn says the more than $1 million he brought to Haiti with the help of his friend, businesswoman Diana Jenkins, has been a big help.
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"We were able to get X-ray machines, and ventilators, and do all kinds of things," he says, adding that they literally took suitcases of cash to Haiti.
"We don't do that anymore," he says of lugging money around. "We now have a bank account, so-- so no one comes up for cash on the ground in Haiti."
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101Maybe Sean Penn is genuine in wanting to help others and maybe he isn't. Regardless, he's helping people who need it. Does it really matter why? That said, the "rectal cancer" comment shows he's not the most mature or well-adjusted guy.
Sean Penn an "activist" Actively rebuilding his domestic abuser image on the backs of poor Blacks. Yeah, ok. Humanitarian. LMAO. The rectal cancer has eaten the brain of celebrity worshippers who have made up their minds about their beloved stars (who are garbage in this case) despite ample evidence to the contrary.
"Tireless work" that Penn and other stars are doing to rebuild Haiti. LMAO Only if there is an interview or photo op involved. Otherwise they are chillin' at one of their lavish mansions. My favorite is when they ask us to give money knowing that one week's worth of their salary could save a whole nation. Yet, you sheeple do it. And you believe them. Ha. Joke is on you. Actually, you are the joke.
I agree with him. I wish "Rectal Cancer" on His Critics too. He helped out people in Haiti and here's the result: everyone's slandering him. Someone wrote that he wouldn't have paid attention to the negative critics if it had been for unselfish reasons. Yeah, sure. But then I have a question: how would you react to something like this? Noone would leave it unsaid...I guess I'd react the same way. Fucing media, only they have the ability to make things look larger than they are. Finally someone stood up and that's exactly why most people hate him. He may have this "everybody else is an idiot but me" attitude, but you know what? He is RIGHT. I totally support him.
What Sean Penn said was inexcusable BUT - it does not negate the tireless work he is doing to help rebuild Haiti. Everyone here has said and done things out of character and out of line - but it doesn't bring into question everything you have ever done in your life, nor does it negate the good things you have done. We are the total sum of our parts.
Sean Penn: clear evidence that a blighted ovum can survive even after the better part of him ran down mommy's fanny.
Yes, why shouldn't stars help out? Sean Penn is an activist and yet everytime he tries to do good someone jumps on him for it. All you people who hate him for helping out the people of Haiti just because they are black should be ashamed. His comment though brash was just a comment like someone saying oh drop dead. People take the things he says too seriously. And he has grown up to be a responsible and caring man. Now everyone jump on the band wagon and tell me what an a-hole I am. I lost my youngest daughter and husband to cancer and I don't take offense at his words, they are just that, words of anger at stupid people who don't understand him.
Can't stand him. He always looks like he has this bad boy look/image. How'd he get famous? Go away now.
My favorite TV show of all is CBS Sunday Morning. Usually a peacefull respite from the rest of the crap on network TV. But not today. I should have knew what was coming when I saw the promo. This a-hole never misses a chance to show his "everybody else is an idiot but me" attitude. Almost as maddening was the interviewer who didn't bat a star-struck eyelash as he spewed his vicious, unforgivable comments.
What is with the "n" word. That's almost as bad as what Penn said:( Haters are haters no matter what they're attacking. I feel very sad for people like Penn and this person that is so full of hate!
I thought Sean Penn grew up, but he disproved that with his comment about rectal cancer. Do I wish that "he" dies screaming of rectal cancer? No, I have stage IV and wouldn't wish that on anyone, not even an ahole like him!
I think Sean Penn is an a-hole and the public should stop going to his films to show him they disapprove of his stupid comments. He doesn't deserve financial success with his attitude towards others.
What a kind, caring, compassionate liberal. What a celebutard. Penn seems a little obsessed with that particular part of the human body. Perhaps he should just come out of the closet.
What a tolerant, compassion, caring liberal. Penn sees a little too obsessed with that particular part of the human body. Perhaps he should just come out of the closet.
This guy proves once again what a total asshole he is. I won't say that I wish rectal cancer on his kids, but what he said about others is the equivalent. Somebody makes a remark and you wish rectal cancer on them?? You have to be the biggest idiot on this earth. What a douche bag!!
If he were really doing it for unselfish reasons, he wouldn't have paid any attention to the negative crap and he wouldn't have said something as asinine and terrible as wishing rectal cancer on his critics. Things like this make me believe it is just publicity, because if he were doing it because it's needed and he wanted to help, he wouldn't have responded to the negative comments at all. Or he would have shrugged them off and know that people are going to think what they're going to think.
I like his humanitarian efforts...his comment is idiotic. How very human.
This one is for a comment from ASSWAD. Wake up this is 2010. Your IQ must be 3, no make that 0. You better start praying that you don't get Cancer. Or maybe you do have a Brain Tumer and you can't think either. You are PIG.
You IDIOT!!!! I have Advanced Prostate Cancer, It dosn't look to good for me. How you can wish cancer on anybody is amazing. Its great your family is helping. I know you were not thinking very well, An appolagy would be great!
Since this nig lover wishes rectal cancer on me, I hope your children are butchered by the same nigs you are trying to "help" out. Go play another tard, Penn, you have the role down pat.