The final word on Eminem/Bruno: It was staged, writes head writer

[SBrooks1]

All of you that believed Eminem wasn't in on it are sheep. He even knew Bruno would be wearing the thong underwear......just like I told you

The final word on Eminem/Bruno: It was staged, writes head writer

Reader comments are still pouring in regarding Sacha Baron Cohen's in-your-face crash-landing on Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night, with a debate still raging as to whether or not Eminem was in on the joke. "Mr. Show With Bob and David" writing vet Scott Aukerman has thankfully cleared up the issue -- and stole a bit of thunder from MTV in the process.

He writes on his Tumblr:

Yes, the Bruno/Eminem incident was staged. That’s all anyone wants to talk about, so let’s get it out of the way. They rehearsed it at dress and yes, it went as far as it did on the live show then. Okay, you can stop reading this blog now!

But you shouldn't, as Aukerman provides a nice behind-the-scenes account of working with Andy Samberg and Akiva Shaffer, who tapped Aukerman to be their head writer for the MTV Movie Awards. He details an opening that was scrapped at the last minute, as well as the challenge of bringing Samberg's sketch-heavy comedy stylings to the MTV Movie Awards.

Feel free to pass doubt on trusting social-networking sites on the Web, but Pop & Hiss is tipping our hat to Cohen, Eminen and the entire writing team for offering a much-discussed bit, and moving on.

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[Rob71]

Wow, so he actually agreed to be tea-bagged on worldwide TV? He's actually sadder than I thought.

[king_patrick_7]

lol pretty surprised at this!! Guess he'll do anything for some publicity

[iori]

Either way he sucks.

[Moefiz]

The mans got a new album out, need to sell it to pay the bills.

[Chordata]

Of course it was scripted: this was on MTV.

[mikejet]

I bet Bruno will be one of his music videos.

[Heart&Soul]

He'll regret that decision. Imagine the kidding he's going to take for the rest of his life. He's too insecure to handle that well.

[raskal66]

MTV isn't really know for spontaneity. Did anyone think the famous Super Bowl Wardrobe malfunction was genuine. Every time I see the replay, I see Justin Timberlake grab a piece of her garment and rip it off. There was nothing accidental about it, nor this.

Then again, I'm trusting these press releases since I haven't tuned in to MTV in over 15 years. I just haven't mastered the art of breathing through my mouth for most of the day which I think is their target audience.

[Mike53421]

Wow, that's disappointing... oh well, still a hell of an artist! The Bruno movie still looks like we'll see all the best gags in the commercials.

[Monkey]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Of course it was scripted: this was on MTV.

+1. Not an ounce of reality and barely any music.

[Grevlin]

Originally Posted by Monkey

+1. Not an ounce of reality and barely any music.

My older sister remembers the good ol days when MTV played... you know...music videos!

That's why I got Palladia

Oh and- any publicity is good publicity (believe it) They got ya twice- talking about it when it was an accident, and again now that it's scripted.

[iori]

I miss alternative nation.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

I miss the old MTV raps with Doctre Dre and Ed Lover...lol

[derelicte]

Originally Posted by Grevlin

Oh and- any publicity is good publicity (believe it) They got ya twice- talking about it when it was an accident, and again now that it's scripted.

I wonder how much it will help MTV or Eminem. Sure we're all talking about it, laughing about it, debating it. But will I watch any MTV or buy Em's new album because of it? Hells no!
I wonder if other will, though.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by derelicte

I wonder how much it will help MTV or Eminem. Sure we're all talking about it, laughing about it, debating it. But will I watch any MTV or buy Em's new album because of it? Hells no!
I wonder if other will, though.

Someone must be watching it, it's still around.

[SDon1969]

Originally Posted by JHM

I miss alternative nation.

I miss Headbanger's Ball. Back when MTV played music videos.

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

I miss Headbanger's Ball. Back when MTV played music videos.

Its on MTV2 if you get it. When they brought it back it started out good but now its only an hour and loaded with Rockband commercials. They play like 5 videos lol

[SirSomerville]

Originally Posted by Rob71

Wow, so he actually agreed to be tea-bagged on worldwide TV? He's actually sadder than I thought.

Yah, the top selling artist of the decade....he's pathetic...

[SammyG]

Originally Posted by bandit29

Its on MTV2 if you get it. When they brought it back it started out good but now its only an hour and loaded with Rockband commercials. They play like 5 videos lol

Very dissapointing!