As you may have heard by now, Mel Gibson's in some serious hot water. Actually, "hot water" is pretty much the understatement of the century. It's more like a steaming vat of nuclear waste, if a vat of nuclear waste could also spew out endlessly vitriolic rants that manage to offend and horrify virtually anyone unlucky enough to be in earshot. After years of making headlines for his homophobic, sexist and anti-Semitic episodes (read our full roundup of Mel Gibson WTF-ery here), a much-buzzed-about audio tape leaked last week, containing sound bite after cringeworthy sound bite of Gibson's verbal assault against ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva (whom he has a child with). And naturally, like any Gibson project, there's a sequel. And like any good sequel, it's about a thousand times more explosive than the first. Our analysis of the newest release, or as we call it, stop two on the Mel Gibson farewell tour, after the jump.Tape 2 of Mel Gibson's Continuing Downward Spiral of Rage Emerges
By Steven Avalos Posted Jul 12th 2010 04:30PM
As you may have heard by now, Mel Gibson's in some serious hot water. Actually, "hot water" is pretty much the understatement of the century. It's more like a steaming vat of nuclear waste, if a vat of nuclear waste could also spew out endlessly vitriolic rants that manage to offend and horrify virtually anyone unlucky enough to be in earshot. After years of making headlines for his homophobic, sexist and anti-Semitic episodes (read our full roundup of Mel Gibson WTF-ery here), a much-buzzed-about audio tape leaked last week, containing sound bite after cringeworthy sound bite of Gibson's verbal assault against ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva (whom he has a child with). And naturally, like any Gibson project, there's a sequel. And like any good sequel, it's about a thousand times more explosive than the first. Our analysis of the newest release, or as we call it, stop two on the Mel Gibson farewell tour, after the jump.Let's be honest, folks -- there is no bouncing back from this. At this point, the only thing that could make us think any less of PEOPLE magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for 1985 would be if he, well, actually there is nothing (until the threequel, of course). That's how destructive these tapes are. Can anyone legitimately picture him headlining a film ever again? Some light romantic comedy with Meg Ryan perhaps? Voicing an animated fairy tale prince? More like retreating to a far-off island (which he presumably owns) and living a life of isolation and hopefully some serious remorse. That's only if he doesn't end up in jail first. Yes, our forecast is grim for old Mel and we're definitely curious to see how this unravels (or explodes as the case may be).
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YO MEL......YOUR GETTING AS CRAZY AS YOUR DAD.....OFF THE HOOK. PUT HIM IN THE SAME CELL AS LL. DON'T LAUGH IT JUST MIGHT WORK.
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Having grown up with an abusive, untreated borderline mother who engaged in frequent rages like this, I really feel for Oksana. I know some people will be suspicious of her for taping the conversation, but she has to do what she can to make sure law enforcement and the courts understand how unhinged Mel is. I hope he gets some help (though it doesn't seem likely) and I really hope she and her child get far, far away from him. Oksana, don't try to reason with him. Just get the hell away from him and cut all contact ASAP.
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I don't know why anyone would want to see his latest movie which sucks or any of the other duds he has cranked out. Mel is a mean, oafish, piece of crap. What could any woman find attractive about him? His looks alone are a turnoff; his face looks like he got run over by an 18 wheeler. Maybe that's because he's a lush. Maybe he looks tired from beating his girlfriend; it's such a chore. Maybe his rotten appearance is due to his obnoxious attitude toward women and any other ethnic and racial groups. I hope he never makes another flick. I, for one, wouldn't cross the street to see one of his movies, even if they tried to pay me to do so. Why doesn't he just kill himself? I, for one, would be pleased with that development.
Exactly @Drayke, besides I think his handler's first excuse for him was that she was lying. Well now she has the tape( proof of how crazy he really is) so he has to face the music.
I always heard that you have the face your were born with til you are in your thirties, they you get the face you have earned by your thoughts and actions. Take a look at Mel and you already know what to expect. He looks horrible. Much older than he should for his age. From the sound of those tapes, looks like he earned that face fair and square. Thank god she taped his threats because otherwise no one would have believed he could be so evil.
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Mel Gibson is the biggest idiot and bigot out there. I still believe she is a golddigger, but after the tapes, listening to them, he should have wore protection, has he never heard of AIDS. He is an A..h.le and if he does'nt like it here, go back home to Australia. Now I hope she tricked him and sues him on top. He should pay childsupport and on top, pay her for pain and suffering and mental abuse. Smart woman she made a tape, so now we all know what he is about.
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Mel, the son of a hate monger and HOLOCAUST denier, like father, like son. No caring human being, should ever go to see any of his films. He and his father, represent the lowest in humanity.
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I just listened to the 2nd tape of mel Gibson's tirade, and it is scary. That woman needs to take her child and FLEE, go into hiding, go to a domestic violence sahelter, and file for divorce. Mel Gibson is CLEARLY showing psychotic signs of possible homicidal tendancies. I heard some of the recorded phone calls that OJ Simpson made to Nicole, and they sound very similar to Mel's increasingly deteriorating mental condition. I am very afraid for this woman! Where are the police in this?
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Give us the lowdown on the BLACK PANTHERS as you do with Mel Gibson...he really is a basket case.
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I dont think Mel is really a bad person. sounds like the booze talking. unfortunatly some people are mean when they drink. when they sober off they dont even remember what they said . too bad the damage is already done. I hope he gets the help he needs tough to climb out of a bottle once you jump in. Good Luck
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I agree with you about the alcohol being a huge factor in his tirades. Does this excuse his actions? Of course not! I had the unforunate experience of being involved with a person that was verbally abusive when alcohol became a factor. He would transform right before my eyes and it took a final incident when he exploded on my child for me to end that relationship!
Go BACK to AusTRAALia Mel. Your 'services' are no longer needed nor wanted here. Goooo Hooooome, you fool.
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He sounds like my ex boyfriend and he was a drunken alcoholic/drug addict ranting exactly like that thank god she got away from him and keep the baby daughter a way from him also. I feel he has really screwed up. What a idiot
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I think he is a great actor, He has been through a lot in his life.. His career will do great no matter what goes on in his life.. I have much respect for this man.. God Bless you Mel, Keep moving forward don't let anything or anyone hold you down,
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Your as dumb as he is!! HAHAHA losers always stick together.
Howard your so stupid.. Grow up
Vicky -- you are the idiot and "your" so stupid! Dear God, typical blindsided goofy fan, just blindly following the pack of the devoted who have no other lives than to follow along with the beautiful people. Some of which will be spending time in a jail cell, if the law upholds itself. Go away and take your People and Star with you.
he still has a job.. this what i dont understand why would she have to tape him.. i mean dont u think if ur being abuse wouldnt u want the law there in the begining? this isnt 1700 wheres theres no phones or cell phones to call for help..you would do everthing in ur power to protect ur childern and u dont wait until the last minuate for that...
Gosh. He was sober this time. So what's his excuse? I have never cared for this man; I wish he wouldn't keep doing things in order to cement my initial dislike. Now just shut up. We all know what you are.
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