Bjork - interviews/reports during her Asian and Australian tour in 1996

TV reports of Bjork beating up a reporter in Thailand, and reports of her visit to Australia. I was a big fan of her in the day.

[@Carpettower]

its kind of gross how everyone constantly exoticized her and patronized her "oh what a cute creature from Iceland isn't she so strange but somehow likeable" Maybe that's part of the reason that she became a lot more serious in interviews later in her career, because she got sick of people talking about her like that and wanted to be taken more seriously

[@mqbitsko25]

Are they wrong?

[@plaque__pixie]

Mickey Bitsko that’s how they interpret her...

[@japo8757]

@@mqbitsko25 in treating her that way? Yea

[@maya_jones3411]

@Mickey Bitsko Da fuck do you mean? Doesn't matter how young or tiny she looks, she was still a grown up woman who had a kid during the peak of her fame. They shouldn't have treated her like a kid just cuz she looks young.

[@anaemiczombie]

I frickin despise how they treated her like that, she should be treated normally just like any other Human being, that probably wouldn’t have ruined her spirit to become more serious. She probably just wanted to be herself.

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

The perfect combination of cute and wild.

[@search895]

Conway79 like a cat

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

At 32 and still looks like a 16 year old.

[@falsedmitry4745]

Her Asian like features make her look young.

[@sandynas4181]

Her accent sounds so much more British here...also props to her for protecting her son

[@wonderwallflower]

Thats what I thought lol

[@deddydj1860]

Its kind of weird, ive also seen a video right after the ricardo Lopez suicide, she sounded so british there

[@deddydj1860]

*her interview after his suicide

[@syntheticsilkwood2206]

@@deddydj1860 she lived in england ppl catch accents

[@david_elxfin]

dam, those reporters are empty

[@dejakeith2291]

Mothers are the real ride or dies

[@estebansteverincon7117]

Then why are so many on welfare?

[@ashphoenix123phoeboe9]

Exactly .. your animalistic nature to.protect your Cubs just kick in. It changed me when I had a son. I was nice and quiet and never spoke out or up for myself until I had my kid. Then my back bone just formed and hardened somehow. It's a forever changing experience.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Sometimes i feel like a psychotic lunatic mom. I'll fight whales and Pitts for her... But my kid is amused by me. I asked her the other day if she thinks I'm a good mom. My 10 yr old says," you're not conventionAl. You're not typical. But yes, you're a good a mom." Something like that. Screw what other ppl think about parenting. That's why my kids a baby genius___-annie :p

[@Imxel21]

@@estebansteverincon7117because a lot of men aren’t fathers. They are cowards who walk out or abuse their children

[@HandyAndyTechTips]

This goes to show why pop music went down the gutter. Most people in the media can't really comprehend a true talent like Björk. Back then, such groundbreaking artists were ridiculed, but now they're simply denied any mainstream exposure. Pity.

[@festivalkyrie]

Rule 1: never mess with a nordic lady.

[@stopbunsen]

Or an Irish woman.

[@dyffevaughnranen1414]

Lili Izabella Kovacs then you have never seen Asian woman

[@dyniaz65]

i bet you've never seen the rage of East Asian women 😂😂

[@ekk4674]

@@dyffevaughnranen1414 yes I saw her, she got attacked in this video. Lol.

[@ekk4674]

Or slav and irish

[@klaatubaradanikto1490]

I love bjork, though she is a bit of a mystery to me. being a star definitely has its pressures - she was a new mother. seeing the footage of her beating up that journalist is kind of heartbreaking - but if there's anyone who puts everything they are out there, it's bjork, one of the most honest, curious, and expressive artists in mainstream music.

[@herelegance4123]

klaatu baradaNIKTO she was stalking her

[@Ethericrose]

That reporter said to her son. " It must be really hard being the child of a pop star"? That reporter did not respect Björks wishes with no interviews granted so instead the reporter targeted Björks son to get some sort of story. Thats a big No! No! The child was a minor, we don't go around talking to minors without first speaking to the parents and this minors mother had clearly stated before arriving at the airport. No Interviews! Björk was bashed in the media yet the media didn't explain the truth, as they never do, they'll spin anything to get a story. MSM are like parsites.

[@hamupinhere]

Damn, I never actually noticed the news reporter getting in a few good wacks on Bjork with the microphone before. I always saw this as a one-sided beat-down.

[@MannieGregg]

"with her 1994 album dayBOO"

[@mattthompson6281]

that's the right way to say it. it's French.

[@tysonprice6094]

Thats the name of the album

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

LMAO

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

omg they said it twice, two different ppl I-

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

a third time djdksskdks

[@eggplantparmesan4348]

"Well I think it's a bit of an accident now I'm so popular. I never planned it." 4:17

[@ScottOrKaze]

I remember really distinctly the last interview where Bjork said that honestly, she wasn't all that crazy about Australia, and I found it hilarious how many people got so wildly offended by it. I just liked the honesty really. I don't think it's a crazy statement to say us Australians are similar to Americans and Europeans, I liked how up front she was that it wasn't for her.

[@k-leb4671]

Australians and tourists alike are obsessive over how much of a paradise Australia is, or whatever. A lot of celebrities in particular rave about it (despite almost never visiting it...why can't my favourite bands come here more often?!) I've never cared much about it. It's nostalgic to me but there's other places in the world I'd rather be in. I don't know how humans even thrived in this wasteland of an environment.

[@venus_as_a_boi2278]

"Chinese singer" 😂😂

[@themisanthropechannel8052]

Little Cube Mixed race with Chinese and Caucasian looks like.

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

Looks Native American.

[@SCA84]

Little Cube She said tiny

[@burgessurgessurgesofknowle2937]

SCA I thought she said "Chinese" the first time but you are correct, she said "tiny". Had to listen again. Chinese whispers, eh?

[@Peterrdee]

LMAOOO

[@yourmoistgrandma3202]

Most of the time, reporters tend to do their best to annoy, offend and disregard their subjects privacy, resulting to this kind of beat down. It happened around the world, and will still be happening in the future if they kept doing it.

[@dopepuppy7656]

Damn bjork is badass I love her

[@xosc3nequ33nxo7]

Björk is how I feel daily, they way she rages for that woman is how I feel towards my art teacher

[@SmarkusAurelius]

Not only is she an incredible artist she's also such charming and sweet person too

[@iqbaler9911]

SHES SO PRETTY!!!!😩

[@user-gi9fk8rr8r]

4:39 the year Vulnicura was released!

[@marioe.4400]

Really?! Day-BOO??

[@OnceWasRStrathfield]

Most people in the Australian media are morons... However, pronouncing 'day boo' is no where near as bad as this stupid woman who read the word as Deb Butt.

[@RossWasTaken]

OnceWasRStrathfield HAHA REALLY?

[@tysonprice6094]

Pretty sure day boo or dae boo or whatever is the name of the album not the word debut

[@wonderwallflower]

Im Aussie and yes thats how we pronounce Debut

[@waltage]

maybe Björk just has native American ancestors from Vinland genetic contact?

[@Rokinevythng14]

She looks mixed though, like half Asian and half white

[@franzferdinand4996]

yeah she is an icelandic keanu reeves

[@MissXi_Jinping]

she will hit you

[@daniellee1722]

If you see a photo of her parents you'll be even more confused

[@octodaddy4494]

00:37 LOL BERSERK BJÖRK!! XD XD

[@domcisco6591]

I love Berserk Bjork.

[@kasiaporowiczka]

Tiny singer, not Chinese,

[@FaptainMurica]

LMFAO i had no clue that was bjork, i saw this clip so many times too

[@jayandrews3509]

day-boo

[@nikolayordanov3115]

Her honesty is inspiring

[@modernguy6002]

What a lucky journalist

[@arly2281]

Posibly Maybe. ..!

[@4ndr3wro42]

My mom would do the same tbh, if someone would be harassing me, she would be there to defend her child. The actions are questionable, yes. But sometimes you just can’t control yourself.

[@yourmegapintdoll7.997]

Hello everyone! Can anyone tell me please what interview is the one in minute: 5:57? Thanks.

[@miznofiziksolajika470]

history of spectacular unprovoked violence? jesus lol

[@TheBAZOOKABUBBA]

How come no one helped the journalist?

[@shopart2170]

Its just sad that her son sees this.

[@Peterrdee]

She hopes to get it sorted out by 2015 ohun you're a legend by 2005

[@Peterrdee]

So excited for utopia

[@thmpr69]

dead people I think she actually said 2050

[@OutaDark]

Kansman absolves herself from blame and cites that Bjork's child was there, conveniently forgetting to mention that Bjork's reaction was PRECISELY because Kansman tried to address her son. Gutter press personified.

[@joescerri8301]

OMG that's me at 12:20!!! never seen this! How exciting

[@iantuition]

The angle at 1:17 I've never seen before.... wow she was pissed.

[@leoharker734]

Lmaooo

[@DiggyDwarf-wc2qj]

Would Horror Stories make a video about Bjork attacking reporter on live tv?

[@jaykohootech]

"I like to be stupid" Björk, why?

[@davidmiranda4745]

Part of the human experience

[@aleciachirino5038]

Jay Kohootech hahahaha

[@alanquintero7]

Jay Kohootech I like to shut down my brain for moments too. I'm very intelligent, so when I drink alcohol, I do all kinds of stupid things, is kind of a relief

[@adeleoneill4298]

She took her down with a limp!!!! HAhahahhah

[@the_locker_room]

I wish my dog was like her.

[@wonderwallflower]

Wait why does she sound incredibly British here?

[@null1949]

She lived in Britain for a while

[@Ethericrose]

That reporter said to her son. " It must be really hard being the child of a pop star"? That reporter did not respect Björks wishes with no interviews granted so instead the reporter targeted Björks son to get some sort of story. Thats a big No! No! The child was a minor, we don't go around talking to minors without first speaking to the parents and this minors mother had clearly stated before arriving at the airport. No Interviews! Björk was bashed in the media yet the media didn't explain the truth, as they never do, they'll spin anything to get a story. MSM are like parsites.

[@juliajelic1695]

90s news reports are so odd ! Look the picture of her at 0:37 :)

[@GargaGaming]

6:07 killed me :D

[@martyfunkhauser4663]

Dayum

[@JqnVld]

3:43

[@heywannaplay6094]

Heard she actually got Hanged For Assaulting that Reporter...

[@syntheticsilkwood2206]

Lol and she was screaming "i can't see anything" the whole time

[@yanceyeloquina3063]

A berserker. It's in her blood.

[@TetsuKurono]

Please, is there any photo of this moment?? 3:06 She's so sweet and nice!

[@thbltmusic]

yes!!!!

[@TetsuKurono]

Where??? Link please!

[@thbltmusic]

TetsuKurono here you go! farm1.static.flickr.com/43/86854861_65d21ad475.jpg

[@ofhumanaction9051]

@@thbltmusic you're an angel for this!!

[@damonking9938]

i love it

[@fishsticks6969]

8:45 that's a mask from Sri Lanka

[@dilushix]

I LIKE FISH STICKS I LIKE FISH STICKS I LIKE FISH STICKS I LIKE FISH STICKS I LIKE FISH STICKS yes that’s what I thought too!! Wonder how she got it

[@idrewthetable4you306]

She's cute not gonna lie

[@michealjacksonssock9823]

*HYPERVENTILATING INTENSIFIED*

[@wakingthewitch7855]

LMAO I LOVE HER

[@kj2139]

This shit is so funny 😂

[@arly2281]

So fckng funny!

[@beyerrkluva1]

13:05 What's that guy taking pictures of. Her feet?

[@syntheticsilkwood2206]

💀

[@ihateandreykrasnokutsky]

Well, probably it can make everyone angry, when people violate your privacy even if you ask them not to do it! It's not obvious for usual people, who wouldn't care about 1 such incident. Bet when you see such disrespect every day, it's very different story! So I wouldn't blame her! Especially for the desire to protect her family!

[@itshardtofindabandname]

Dae boo @ 3:06

[@uploaderofmonkeybath.mp4761]

voltagenic that’s how it is pronounced, it’s French

[@tysonprice6094]

Thats the name of the album

[@inika3]

wait what song is this 5:23

[@inika3]

nvm its a remix of big time sensuality

[@AlienGenotype]

Now don't get me wrong, i understand Ricardo López was a nutcase, but he definitely had a fine taste in women.

[@wilmer89]

Meh

[@coralinejones9967]

Like attracts like I guess

[@brentalanadamlandgrave7635]

...IS Bjork part-Asian?? I'd be curious if Icelanders have Mongol DNA in them.

[@Endzeitstille]

Brent Alan Adam Landgrave some inuit blood probably

[@SA-rb5xq]

Iceland is thought to have been uninhabited before Nordics (& Irelanders) settled on the island. She looks very Nordic to me (_as a Finn living_ (& _born_) _in Sweden_). s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ed/33/38/ed3338dc4500cc4bfda9b4eb7a743d76--inspiring-people-amazing-people.jpg

[@ZeRoRuLeS561]

"National Geographic offered to take a DNA swab and they sent me the results and I got really excited. I found out they my mother’s side is phoenician, and ancient civilization from present day Syria that actually became celtic and went to Ireland. Icelanders still today tell stories about when the vikings picked up irish women on the way to iceland… And then on my father’s side I’m from a really big-time common oceanic western european branch which is sort of portugal and west of France and Britain and Iceland… So I did this song after I found that about DNA. Before that I had always been kinda anti family trees because Iceland is obsessed with its ancestors -probably because we happen to have all the information on us in the sagas like 1200 years back." - Björkwww.bjork.fr/Hollow

[@Thaleya1]

I've heard (not entirely sure, but I saw a documentary), that most native people of different countries are somewhat related to eachother but the sami people that live in northern parts of Sweden, Norway and Finland weren't related to the asian genes that many other native cultures were. So i would not guess mongol dna. She is probobly Related to the Sami people or she might even have some Inuit blood in her from Greenland.

[@elizabethcortes1900]

Hahahahahaha😂😂

[@vulnusetcura6462]

😂😂😂

[@venus_as_a_boi2278]

Vulnicura lmao

[@mylovelyway200]

lol why do i find this funny

[@coralinejones9967]

Pull out the mom card when in trouble. This is very disappointing. Bjork and everybody in the comments. Aparently in this society mothers are allowed to beat up whoever they want. Anytime for any reason including saying welcome.

[@OnceWasRStrathfield]

As the uploader of this video, I have to agree with you.... I don't know how persistent the journalist was in pursuing Bjork, but I can say that her stress was visible when she was interviewed by Australian music journalist Ian Molly Meldrum in Japan, which I believe was just a few days before this meltdown. She shows no embarrassment, nor regret about her action. All she does is boast about her strength, even though she did assault somebody who was just doing their job. I got off the Bjork train after this, and stopped recording her whenever she came on TV. The 'meltdown' was genuine, and she was obviously stressed about something (the Bjork stalker? The touring?). Eitherway, there's no excuse and there have been plenty of male celebrities who got into much hotter water when behaving like that (Jack White, to name one out of a few)

[@josephine1465]

THAT REPORTED HAD BEEN PESTERING BJÖRK FOR FOUR DAYS. SHE DEFINITELY DESERVED IT. SHE'S ASKING FOR IT 🙄

[@uyuniangels]

why did she say dayboo

[@ameerkadiri7045]

Goony loony

[@dominicsidhu520]

What a babe

[@TheKonga88]

The reporter told her son that Bjork had sex with a giant octopus and Bjork told him that it was a frog from outer space but the reporter didn't like it so she kept putting a teddy bear in her face..🐸🐸🐸🐸🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻

[@edgaraxtli2970]

Unstqble unbalanced woman attacking reporter,Ricardo Lopez was crazy for this crazy lady.

[@artemregenesis629]

She’s kinda lucky she wasn’t somewhere where she could have been locked up for life!!

[@danielilie6881]

4 defending her kid.ur smart

[@solene6625]

This is terrible.......

[@jwhiteout]

Shoulda sued.

[@larrybarnhill572]

Her accent changes depending what countries she in. Kind of annoying

[@tonyhussey3610]

That’s how humans learn language by imitating it... she can fight like a boss.

[@philipandersson6916]

Well she has lived and toured in a lot of different places so I guess she talks like the people she is around

[@syntheticsilkwood2206]

Idiot she lived in England i speak a lot of languages and i havemixed different accents too This generation is seriously hopeless

[@jossleo]

I'm sorry but her music isn't very memorable or good.

[@sherrynoff]

and sorry you should be

[@callumwarren3342]

That's bullshit and you know it

[@tonyhussey3610]

Kailem Warner You can say that if you think but you can’t deny she was the most Unique Artist of the 90s

[@boobella899]

jose leo She’s one of the most influential contemporary artists of all time

[@TheLorewade]

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