http://twitter.com/#!/DanIsett/status/277172753818349568 South Korean rapper PSY and the massive YouTube hit Gangnam Style seemingly came out of nowhere, but no one can say they didnt see this coming. After a huge backlash following news that he hadperformed at an anti-American protest in 2004, PSY has issued an apology this afternoon. I'm deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted, reads the statement. Huh? Help me out, Psy. Whats the proper interpretation for Kill those f**king Yankees...Kill their daughters... slowly+painfully? (etc) - Jake Tapper (@jaketapper)December 7, 2012 @jaketapper Its an allusion to the changing of the seasons, the falling off of leaves, the arrival of snow - John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz)December 7, 2012 @jaketapper The interpretation is I want the success and fame and money that those Yankees now give me. - Dave Rubin (@RubinReport)December 7, 2012 @jaketapper I think its a Korean phrase, loosely translated to dont buy my albums. - Neal D. (@Neal_Dewing)December 7, 2012 @jaketapper I believe it is: I never expected to have a song that becomes a hit in America and makes me a lot of money. - AG (@AG_Conservative)December 7, 2012 @jaketapper Maybe you didnt read the whole thing, but it was calling against SPECIFIC soldiers who were killing INNOCENT CIVILIANS. - Rachel Kang (@marlenasmusings)December 7, 2012 @marlenasmusings killing their daughters, mothers slowly and painfully - Jake Tapper (@jaketapper)December 7, 2012 PSY also said that he and other artists performing were caught up in the overall antiwar sentiment shared by others around the world at that time. Is America in a forgiving mood, or is the ugliness of the lyrics enough to shake the nation out of its mania for Gangnam Style at last? Some find the statement genuine, and for others, sadly, no apology is necessary.
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This apology from PSY seems genuine:bit.ly/TKdcr0 - Dustin Hurst (@DustinHurst)December 7, 2012 Very sincere apology by PSY in wake of anti-American comments unearthed from 2004:mediaite.com/a/ibytk - Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak)December 7, 2012 Much respect for @psy_oppas response to todays witch hunt:rol.st/Ussheb via @rollingstone - Stephanie Barto (@balinesecat)December 7, 2012 Why? RT @jazgar: Gangnam Style Rapper Psy Apologizes for Kill Those Fucking Yankees Rapfeedly.com/k/129cO7n#tcot - digitalPimple (@digitalPimple)December 7, 2012 Of course he apologizes AFTER. RT @rollingstone: Psy has issued an apology for his antiAmerican performances.rol.st/TPBooz - Dave Kim (@davekim83)December 7, 2012 Psy apologizes for his Anti-American rap because money. - Mark Campbell (@MrWordsWorth)December 7, 2012 Asshole. RT @mediaite: PSY Apologizes For Anti-American Military Lyricsmediaite.com/a/ibytk - Wes (@FTWes)December 7, 2012 Someone saw their gravy train speeding out of the station:gawker.com/5966713/gangna... - CuffĂŠ (@CuffyMeh)December 7, 2012 Psy can take his Oh, Im making money off of you now, so heres an insincere apology and go straight to hell @psy_oppa - John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn)December 7, 2012 If youve soured on PSY and are looking for a replacement to fill the need for rap in your life, this tweeter has an audition verse. Heres a rap Bye PSY RT @gawker: Gangnam Style rapper Psy apologizes for kill those fucking Yankees rapgaw.kr/gTgNGyn
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- Kelly Cutrone (@peoplesrev)December 7, 2012 No surprise here; the concert in D.C. will go on as planned. Psy to perform at Christmas in Washington concert as planned:tpm.ly/129jfaB - Talking Points Memo (@TPM)December 7, 2012 Read more:http://twitchy.com/2012/12/07/psy-apologizes-for-anti-american-lyrics-but-do-americansaccept/ PSY apologizes for anti-American lyrics, but do Americans accept?
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