(Doesnt he know that you cant say retarded in this country anymore?)
Then again, many commenters thought Brand was hilarious and spoke truth to power.
Finally, in stepping on Robert Pattinsons introductory remarks, he alienated untold numbers of loyalTwilightfans.
Still, complaining about tackiness at an MTV production is as futile as complaining about lip-synching or product placement.
And Brands political remarks seemed to play well in the room.
Which is why I predict that his controversial emceeing turn may actually have done him more good than harm.
Hell certainly be a solid test case for the theory that theres no such thing as bad publicity.
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