Donald Trump Ridicules Parasite In Jaw-Dropping Anti-South Korean Rant
Donald Trump has demonstrated an impressive double-whammy of casual racism and a total misunderstanding of the concept of time in a rant about the Oscar-winning South Korean film Parasite.
Speaking at a rally in Colorado, the president bemoaned the film’s success and instead lauded the 1939 film Gone With the Wind, that although is seen as a classic, has been criticised for glorifying slavery.
“How bad were the Academy Awards this year?” the he asked, prompting boos from the crowd.
“The winner is – a movie from South Korea! What the hell was that all about?
“We got enough problems with South Korea with trade. On top of that, they give him best movie of the year? Was it good? I don’t know. Let’s get Gone With The Wind. Can we get Gone With the Wind back, please?”
The most revealing part is that Trump asked for ‘Gone with the Wind’ back. Patriarchy, slavery, celebrating the Old South. Yikes. Trump really does signal to his voters’ worst instincts https://t.co/9xeKW70lcj
— Robert E Kelly (@Robert_E_Kelly) February 21, 2020
So Donald Trump disses “Parasite” for winning best picture because it’s Korean. And he says “lets get “Gone With The Wind” back please”. Really?!! A movie set in 1861 with slaves all up and through that joint! That’s probably the America he wants to go back too.
— Tony Baker (@TonyBakercomedy) February 21, 2020
Trump also aimed a barb at Brad Pitt, who mentioned the president’s impeachment trial during his Oscars acceptance speech.
“And then you have Brad Pitt,” Trump said. “I was never a big fan of his. He got up, said a little wise guy thing. He’s a little wise guy.”
Parasite is one of the most acclaimed films of recent years.
Director Bong Joon-Ho’s searing commentary on class struggle made history at the Academy Awards this month when it became the first foreign language film to win the top prize.
On a memorable night, Parasite also earned Bong best director and won both best original...
