Yahoo / Launch: Elton John Calls Taiwanese Photographers 'Pigs'

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news.asp?contentID=217116



Sir Elton John warmed up his vocal chords for a concert Thursday in Taiwan by telling photographers they're a bunch of "rude, vile pigs." The media ambushed the rock star after he arrived by private plane Thursday shortly after midnight at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. John was angry that police allegedly did not properly restrain the pack and protect him "from the ensuing chaos," a statement issued by the singer said.

ETTV cable news showed footage of John, dressed in a royal blue track suit and matching sunglasses, berating the photographers and TV crews as he cleared immigration. The fuming star was also shown clenching his teeth and muttering expletives as he stood with his arms crossed tightly across his chest.

"Rude vile pigs," shouted John, who performed later in the capital, Taipei. "Do you know what that means? Rude vile pigs. That's what all of you are."

One of the photographers shouted back, "Why don't you get out of Taiwan?" John answered, "We'd love to get out of Taiwan if it's full of people like you. Pig! Pig!"

[bobbobbins]

1. While Elton John is my favorite performer of all time...

he can be something of a spoiled brat.

[the Kelly Gang]

2. throws a few tantrums since he gave up the drink/drugs

[Sparkle]

3. Did they interrupt John in something or is he just grumpy

sometimes?