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Hootie to Clown: Bring It On!
Darius Rucker, lead singer of the popular 90's group Hootie and the Blowfish, lashed out Saturday at fans, critics, and Ronald McDonald.
Rucker, who was enjoying the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Columbia, South Carolina, became agitated when fans taunted him about his most recent endeavor, a commercial for Burger King. In the commercial, Rucker is seen in a purple cowboy costume, singing about the new sandwich at Burger King, "The Tender Crisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch."
"I'm really sick of people giving me grief!" exclaimed Rucker Saturday. "What's the big deal? Some guy dresses up as a purple dinosaur for a living and I doubt you guys ride him about it!" After pausing for a second, a calmer Rucker explained, "You guys quit buying our albums and now I'm just trying to build up a nest-egg for my daughter's college fund. I mean, seriously, can't a guy provide for his family anymore?"
Following his initial comments, Rucker's friends were able to pull him away from the growing crowd. However, this sojourn would only last momentarily. After a few "green" beers at the Budweiser truck, Rucker returned to engage the onlookers yet again, this time more intoxicated.
"You guys are full of [expletive deleted]!" shouted Rucker. "You should be happy that Burger King is trying something new on TV. Aren't you sick of those tired McDonald's ads? How many times can you stomach Yao Ming or Justin Timberlake slinging burgers in your face?
"The King is where it's at," exclaimed Rucker. "The King and I could take anyone that clown Ronald McDonald could pair up with. ANYONE!"
Embarrassed, Rucker's friends grabbed him and escorted him from the festival. When questioned about the incident, Rucker's publicist would only say that he's been out of town and would return calls next week.
While the McDonald's Corporation refused to comment on the record, commercial star Ronald McDonald offered reporters his views on the incident.
"Hootie wants a piece of me? That's just funny," remarked McDonald. "Perhaps the Fry Guys, Grimace and I should pay him a visit and see how tough he's talking then?"
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