JOHNNY ROTTEN VS. MTV

John Lydon always gives MTV a hard time...rightfully so.
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[@mightybison15]

"Don't talk to them, it's MTV. They're wankers" Never a truer word said.

[@generalyellor2187]

Who exactly is "they're" you're whining about? Because, you know, MTV is not a person for you to pathetically so resent. And this douchbag poseur has always done this rebelious shtick of his that has long since become just that, a shtick to gain attention. Now, he's just another fat schlub living in Southern California.

[@chanjackie2299]

@@generalyellor2187 They : MTV. Grow a brain. This guy is not a poseur, he was a true punk. Which you will never be.

[@atescobleachbottledrinkme4314]

@@generalyellor2187 stop trying 2 be a smart ass

[@primitivo67]

"Don't talk to HIM, he's a nazi. They're wankers" Never a truer word said.

[@mightybison15]

@@generalyellor2187 well, MTV is run by a number of people. That's why I/John said "they're". I cant believe you took time out of your day to take issue with this.

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

Interviewer: "What can you offer a 16 year old green day fan, that green day can't?" Johnny: " A big willy!" 🤣🤣

[@tyresesmith6799]

😂😂😂 too funny

[@SalDOWN]

That was fn perfect!

[@josephwalker1853]

Green days singer does have small Wang too lol makes it even funnier.

[@heb430]

I think of this clip, JR, the SEx Pistols and that authentic punk rock movement whenever I realize that those dumb kids out there can only think of Green Day as punk or rock in general. It disgusts me.

[@jayanxiety]

He's "Rotten" but NOT evil. Though he often turns on the heat during interviews, he's a man who speaks against monsters like Jimmy Saville (back when it was taboo to do so), respects genuine artists like Kate Bush, is against racism of any kind and stays true to himself.

[@johngold9475]

doesn't stay true to himself at all

[@Brewzerr]

@@johngold9475 How so? Examples?

[@TheHollandHS]

That makes a real PUNK

[@jayanxiety]

@@TheHollandHS EXACTLY! The trouble with most who identify themselves as "Punk" still live by a set of rules (I.e. You can't listen to mainstream music, wear company logos, etc.), sometimes stricter rules than other lifestyles. I saw a funny comic strip that had about 20 young Punks, complete with exaggerated Mohawks, piercings and ripped clothing. One of them spots a single man walking down the street wearing a business suit and he says to his large group of look-a-like friends, "Hey guys! Get a load of this conformist!". This is funny because the guy in the suit is the ONLY ONE dressed differently.

[@solinvictus4366]

And voted Trump in 2020.

[@MrChezlor]

'Staying in character' johnny rotten is a person and one of few people who truly know and embrace who they really are.

[@user-eg3cx5oz2f]

🙄

[@maxcohen13]

You can love him or hate him, but you _must_ respect him for his genuineness.

[@chanjackie2299]

only losers hate him, they are envy, cause they never gonna be cool

[@doscwolny2221]

I see a lot of people getting pee'd off with johnnys attitudes to some of your favourite bands. I love his attitude and the pistols music. He absolutely hates my fav band the floyd. Who cares?. Nothing wrong with HIS opinion. Honesty makes the world still turn.

[@iamdamosuzuki_]

I heard that he just did that whole "I hate Pink Floyd" thing as a joke.

[@omagine]

maybe he hates Floyd, maybe he just was being his usual contrary self, getting a dig at the easy-going hippies. I'm guessing once in a while he wishes he could be like that. But he's wise to let the aggression out. It made him famous, and there's nothing better than your natural self being what sells you? That's how it should be. His honesty is what makes me love the shit out of him, even if being pissy all the time sucks. (i speak from experience. haha)

[@xdavie3]

dość wolny he actually likes and appreciates Floyd , his i hate pink Floyd shirt was just merely a joke

[@Brewzerr]

He actually doesn't hate Pink Floyd at all. He just wore a Pink Floyd t-shirt with "I hate" inscribed in marker over the band's logo as a bit of 'fuck you' attitude towards the trendy people of the time. It was way back in 1975, when being into Pink Floyd was a very trendy thing to do. That's really all there was to it. He has said publicly several times that he does actually, in fact, like Pink Floyd.

[@sex6cult9revolution]

As others before me have said, it's true that he doesn't actually hate Pink Floyd but he does hate Yes.

[@TheTVisions]

It's like watching a Rik Mayall character the way he behaves... lol

[@josephgooding9863]

Rik probably based his character on him

[@3DPeter]

Rik mayhall acted and john is for real

[@thebatman4279]

I think Ade Edmondson definitely based Vivian off him!

[@albertochirinos80]

...agreed.

[@NigelFortune]

The difference between Mr. Lydon and MTV? - One is still going strong and the other has gone to shit..

[@MultiShampain]

he should stick to his butter adverts the washed out fake has been

[@DTD110865]

Sham Pain Aw, fuck! Even with that, he's still better!

[@smellygoat]

Sham Pain sounds like someone needs to rub some butter on their sore arse.

[@MultiShampain]

smellygoat sounds like your upset your hero was a fraud never mind am sure you can latch onto Katy Perry now

[@smellygoat]

Sham Pain Double assumption there. Just showing everyone how much more butthurt you are getting.

[@jaimek990]

"How would you like a nice smack in the head" love that line.

[@gcallananpainting]

It never gets old that line.

[@yaelfeder9042]

He is Plankton in a human body😂

[@Deathshuck]

that drum beat jingle between every clip is infuriating.

[@puffpuffyogi]

Deathshuck it's a no doubt song...lol

[@trueblue8145]

I'm pissed off.

[@Brewzerr]

MTV's entire existence is infuriating.

[@billylovesfries2529]

Its FOCKIN STUPID

[@billylovesfries2529]

@@trueblue8145 So am i

[@MrGiorgioud]

Lydon is a legend. What else can you say? He is a human being with a big heart, firmly in the right place, a fierce intelligence, and he changed the world. What more can you wish from your idols?

[@ECNIV2000]

You'd think much different if you had ever met him. I don't deny his legendary status, but he's hasn't been relevant since 1989

[@damienholland9244]

To not support someone as corrupt as Trump. Johnny isn't correct about all things, ya know.

[@TheDarkWizard-161]

It’s like having a crush on the person that bullies you lmao

[@MrCLangfitt]

Johnny Rotten the philosopher king.

[@jonroton4241]

thonks

[@En1gmaticSoul]

I love this guy. Always brings a smile to my face.

[@WolfgangVonPoserkila]

John you fucking legend

[@gj11009]

I’m 22 born in 2001 and I’m a huge fan of him and his band, love Sex Pistols as well, I love Sid and his style and attitude, but I def know it should not be copied 🤣

[@thommyvonstrom4604]

He has mellowed in recent years of course since he has gotten older but respect for this man for being real, speaking for individualism and never selling out.

[@Ami483]

ahaha , that was funny

[@thytoe]

Apart from the butter ad you mean

[@Brewzerr]

@@thytoe He did the butter ad for the sole purpose of funding a new PiL album and tour. No record companies would give him the time of day or offer up a decent contract, so he did a one-off ad campaign for Country Life, had fun doing it, and guess what? The album came out, got good distribution, and PiL pulled off a huge international tour. How exactly is that "selling out"?

[@drea4195]

@@thytoe Selling out would be promoting something you don't believe in. Are punks not supposed to eat butter?

[@garysellars8914]

Never selling out! His whole career has been one big sell out to the highest bidder. All he's ever been interested in is money.

[@MISTERMOODYHYADD]

MUSIC FACT: The reason Green Day and Blink 182 are playing in the background is nothing more than a personal jab from MTV at Lydon who hates the two bands...rightfully so.

[@finlaymead2821]

Lydon hated blink?

[@Umplow]

obviously yes !

[@smellyfish36]

who doesnt hate blink other than 14 year old girls

[@kha3584]

+Llama Im a 14 year old girl and I don't like them lmao

[@smellyfish36]

Whatsername101 guess everyone hates blink then

[@MarginWalker]

I met John after a show once, nicest guy. He was talking selfies with me and shit. Autographed stuff for me, I almost asked to finish the tour with them.

[@-Vitalis-]

Plot twist: John was measuring your IQ level.

[@paulhaynes561]

You have to love how Steve, Paul, and Glen just stand there and smile.

[@eleveneleven572]

John gives vent to what many of us bottle up. We could learn from him.

[@middlefingermotionpictures4772]

Not in the puritanical 21st century! People are expected to be Pollyanna nice or they'll lose their jobs!

[@laurih.t.8723]

Amen!

[@dominospizza4386]

MiddleFingerMotionPictures hes just a smug little bastard, deserves to be smacked up

[@danish-italian-with-no-lif602]

the top two things on my bucket list 1 Visit Sid Vicious' grave 2 Meet John Bonus: Get cussed out by him

[@johnlaperuta8385]

Sid has no grave..he was cremated and his ashes are who knows where..there's a rumor his druggy mother accidentally spilled them at Heathrow airport but who knows what is true

[@sidvicious4760]

@@johnlaperuta8385 His ashes were spilled on Nancy's Grave

[@jdw99]

"A big willy".... classic!

[@JohnWiIkesBooth]

Well.... even if he's joking he's not wrong, Billie Joe Armstrong probably holds the world record for the smallest penis ever. A quick google search will prove this true.

[@BrodyLuv2]

@@JohnWiIkesBooth Genuinely googleyeballing that now, lol.

[@classicontario1776]

The face dude gives when he’s exposed for wearing a wig 😂

[@johnnyrotten5507]

I am just permanently agitated !!!!!!!!.........classic

[@Brewzerr]

I can relate.

[@ECNIV2000]

This, I still share with him. Everything else...... he's Bill Grundy now.

[@dboboc]

It's called depression.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Johnny has always been the real deal. In fact his general attitude toward MTV would be much more apropos with regard to today's MTV than it ever has.

[@lAMRIGHTYOUAREWR0NG]

I'm with Johnny: MTV is shite.

[@tinog1257]

I love how this dude thinks and responds to people 😂 ❤️

[@LateNightPerson]

Johnny loves to troll journalists and it is entertaining

[@nonameyet9165]

I love john. he aint punk, he's john

[@ReisterJP]

Johnny is a hero he used his own celebrity and lost his career outing guys like Jimmy Savile.

[@Anarchik654]

Well that isn't true because when he spoke about savile he was censored

[@ReisterJP]

@@Anarchik654 doing it anyway makes him a hern and punk as F

[@JungliZtSoldier1]

got to admire his attitude, a lot of people have it they just don't express it to be honest

[@winnipegperfectcircleflyin7859]

The most hilarious John Lydon was when he was outside of an award show with a micro phone interviewing celebrities.😂 worth tracking down

[@MISTERMOODYHYADD]

"A Wig!!"

[@goldenaura949]

Maybe if Dave Kendall wasn’t sitting so close to him, John would’ve never tried to snatch his wig. Seriously, he was all in John face with his face.

[@demetridabum]

“It’s a shame that journalist don’t” lmfaooo

[@riffraffrichard]

Hes good fun, prickly but a big softie at heart

[@beto12345]

He's like my grandparents, tons of fun, straight true and honest in everything, they care about you, just don't mess with them. Thats the secret to get along with them.

[@AlecWithAHeartOfGold]

I saw the interview in the black and white coat on TV in Paris while it happened. MTV was one of two stations in English. I thought Johnny Rotten was so cool.

[@missmiawallis706]

"Hello Kurt baby" what a terror, too funny!

[@1991Pijus]

"Don't talk to them, it's MTV, they're wankers" - I'm gonna remember this fraze for the rest of my punk life :-D

[@BrodyLuv2]

So, five years later... You luv HipHop now, aye !?

[@1ntoTheAbyss]

@@BrodyLuv2 xD

[@BenjaminBowling777]

John Lydon isn't afraid to speak his mind to anybody.

[@Magspiper]

i love Johnny so much I've seen you in the mirror when the story began And I fell in love with you I love your mortal sin Your brains are locked away but I love your company I only ever leave you when you got no money I got no emotions for anybody else You better understand I'm in love with myself, Myself, my beautiful self

[@richie6921]

I fkn love the guy, national treasure. Same for Sid, who is obviously no longer with us

[@TomMusick]

I don't blame him, he may have an abrasive personality and i admit he is kind of an asshole BUT those VJ's failed to realize HE was the talent. Just because you're on TV doesn't mean you're a celebrity, 20 years later people still know who Johnny Rotten is. Meanwhile, all those various VJ's have pretty much faded out back into obscurity.

[@JulioAvalos3000]

You have to give props to John. he is the last of of the antiheroes in the music world.

[@edengardner4616]

Who says he's the last?????

[@alansinclair394]

A living legend.

[@middlefingermotionpictures4772]

And cue the faux tough guys complaining about Lydon's behavior because they don't have the balls to be that honest in public.

[@endaohalloran6649]

Man, I like people, why tf would I want to be an arse 24/7 lmao

[@becomematrix]

Indeed!

[@bryanmckinney1098]

Honestly... I love his honesty.

[@cultureofcritique9735]

"A big willy." That must rank as one of the greatest rejoinders of all time.

[@JAKOB1977]

Damn, he would k'ill those journalists we have today, who feel they entitled through their-media power to parenting the public image with their own personal views hence "activism".

[@josh-cf4kk]

The sex pistols are the best . Without then you would not have punk today as we know it . Bands model themselves on the sex pistols now , and if that doesn't prove how amazing they are I don't know what does , THEY ARE THE BEST

[@gromitpesley]

yeah not all bands, just punk bands I'm guessing.

[@bunnyfish714]

Joshua Lafferty The Sex Pistols paved the way for bands,just like the Beatles did.I still love them

[@seedkered]

Joshua Lafferty go back and learn your history, young man.

[@josh-cf4kk]

Hha trust me I know my history better than most

[@seedkered]

"Bollocks!" HAYOOOOOOOOOOOO000ooo…!!

[@desertfox7478]

Johnny Rotten is a goddamn clairvoyant. MTV and Jimmy Savile, need I say more.

[@JiTiAr35]

MTV was pretty legendary back then. Kinda sad it's not a thing any more.

[@Belzughast]

If you invite Johnny to a interview on a commercial station what do you expect.

[@ianwhitehead691]

Met him twice now in person, he's a lovely top bloke. And it's John Lydon to YOU.

[@CF-cm2ye]

At a concert someone yells out you're shit and Jonny says calmly what does that make you. A verbal sword.RIP

[@JackieNihil]

Best attitude ever, haha!

[@stephenkane2464]

John will always be a wizard.

[@getthoseskills4451]

Johnny Rotten really is unique. Gotta love the guy. Respect to him and other subversive free thinking artists like RATM, Public Enemy, Henry Rollins, Ho9909, Idles, Bob Vylan, Allflaws

[@sophiebutler733]

The ironic part is they where playing some green day & blink 1 82 in the background & he hates green day & probably blink 182 to

[@jamesshoemaker684]

He hates everything

[@TowellSnake]

He also hates The Offspring as he did say “Punk is like looking at a mirror. I already have a mirror so I don’t need The Offspring to remind me how gorgeous I am.”

[@Brewzerr]

Yeah, it was MTV's lame little passive-aggressive way of taking the piss at John. Typical cunt move from a cunt establishment like MTV.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

My idol . The most fascinating, intelligent, authentic and captivating singer in my opinion.❤❤

[@benfrompiltown]

Hes the biggest legend ever

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

That drum/jingle music in between clips makes me laugh so much 😂😂😂

[@katitadeb]

1:18 Did Johnny called 'wankers' MTV? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 love this guy

[@dskywalker3397]

Turns out that MTV destroyed music.

[@MarkGloverMasterson]

Still one of the greats...sad that the press and public turned on the Pistols. They weren't as "rock friendly" as The Clash", etc.

[@isabel1983]

“Interviews to me are like war” 🤣

[@flashcat945]

Hahah! I'm glad he gave them hell! MTV was a self-righteous overlord of music when it was actually relevant. Then, it sank itself with Real World, and everything since '92.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Ain't got nothing to prove to anyone. I LOVE it! Great clips. John 's s.o.h is completely lost on those guys!!

[@missdee4927]

lmao. Johnny Rotten gives no fucks. His personality IS punk rock.

[@davidwillis2416]

I love the man for this attitude. He is actually really nice in real life face to face. Respect to Mr Lydon.

[@xdavie3]

1:19 "don't talk to them they're mtv, they're wankers."

[@kylesaunders5979]

In most cases he got angry when they asked him a question that was designed to make him look bad. In which case he gave the appropriate response.

[@kronedererschopfung5234]

60 yrs🌟💟

[@captainhowdy3104]

I bet mr rotten takes hours to pick out his outfits… he really cares about fashion

[@davidleon9206]

Imagine the Sex Pistols producing a 2nd Album 38 years in the making:) They owe it to the world and are still more than capable>Go Johnny GO..GO!

[@Brewzerr]

They don't owe the world anything.

[@theawesomenan]

1:28. “”Sid was nothing more than a coat hanger filling a empty space on stage”” sounds sad to me

[@pessimystica]

Lol... I'm just permanently agitated by everything & everyone too, & I'm not joking to try & sound cool. It's no wonder I like this guy, even if he can be a little much in some interviews. It still cracks me up every time. I suppose adversity does that to ya & makes you see life in a different lens.

[@michaelstevenmartin3478]

What's great is John's less someone to be feared and more someone worthy of condescending laughter.

[@Brewzerr]

This comment gets condescending laughter from me.

[@RayFromLUCKYSHADOW]

I can just picture John getting pumped in the mirror pre-interview. "What can I pretend to be pissed off about today? Argghg." And I'm someone who literally had SEX PISTOLS spray-painted in big block letters on my bedroom wall when I was a teenager. I love the guy, but come on, man, the "I'm so angry" routine might have more resonance if you chose your battles a bit. It kind of takes on an "Eminem arguing w/ Triumph the Insult Comic Dog" feel after a bit. It's like, dude, you hate talking to reporters so much, who the fuck's making you do it?

[@swirlingfudge]

It's embarrassing, I agree. I think he's relaxed quite a bit lately though

[@Eggnoodlesandketchup3]

He's great to watch. Very entertaining. Wouldn't want to be his interviewer though.

[@watchulla]

I love him!! He is as real as they come. Not fake!!

[@ECNIV2000]

He is now.

[@colinmoore5991]

Steve and Paul never react when John goes scorched earth, but Glen usually has this sheepish grin on his face as he tries to keep from laughing. 😂

[@duaneanderson9921]

I SAW THIS YEARS AGO AND LIKED IT.... I like it better now this is the man who was in the band with the guy that got up on a conference room table, pulled down his trousers and wiped his arse with the contract that the music industry hacks expected them to sign ... and threw it in there faces. what do the music industry sock puppets expect ... m.t.v., rolling hite box and the lot of them, this is not Paul McCartney, Courtney Love, or Milli Vanilli .

[@Brewzerr]

I'm not quite sure how Paul McCartney factors into all that, but other than that I agree 100%.

[@winnipegperfectcircleflyin7859]

A life of backlash from the establishment put a permanent target on John.

[@BenWhigham]

1.19-1.38 Green Day Minority in background!!!

[@stephenkane2464]

+Benny Boy warning is also in there too.

[@CORRIGEEN71]

john lydon a complete original with many imitators in tow

[@lrosex8953]

1:25 that was a bit extreme..

[@asabrailz]

it iswas true. sid couldnt play bass to save his life he was too lit all the time and on nancy's leash. he just fit the stereotype of the punk scene

[@odw_99]

Absolute legend....end of

[@lanahoward2209]

Most brilliant man alive!!

[@marymestecky4073]

Just imagine been in a comma for a year aged 7 and waking up with no memory and 2 strangers telling you they are your parents. You have to trust them? But from then on what do you think of liars and insincere people?

[@flintmcgerty]

Overall he's a nice guy

[@inaminuteanimations8430]

Never been one who was more punk 😎🤙

[@Hellwyck]

This is what happens if you give a spoilt kid enough attention.

[@Hoganply]

You mean someone who doesn't suffer fools, the pretentious, or the condescending gladly?

[@Hellwyck]

No, there's a difference between not suffering fools and treating interviewers with contempt.

[@middlefingermotionpictures4772]

If the interviewer asks for it, they shall receive...

[@korypo303]

Legend. True punk!

[@juanpijimenez9850]

he fucking rules

[@aliciakitten9590]

well at least he has his own personality and individuality..not like most people who just mimic others...he has also gr8 sense of humor, we could call it the Aquarian humour ,which not everyone is meant to get:D

[@lawrencegoodrow6910]

Henry Rollins ??? You mean the spooge swab on the History Channel ???

[@justrollin1210]

This is when the only difference between crass and class is the R and L. Classic.

[@Dave9966-]

Lol why the fuck did they put a Blink song on this

[@yerbaristo]

Johnny Rotten you are Beautiful!!! All ways....