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WWE News: "Target" of Chris Jericho's drunken slur turns the incident into a joke (w/VIDEO) Nov 7, 2009 - 11:42:15 PM
The apparent "target" of WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's "anti-gay slur" at a film festival a few weeks ago is using his 15 minutes of fame to turn the incident into a joke.
The "target," simply known as Mr. Lobo, recorded a mock press conference in Andy Kaufman style complete with a neckbrace and insults for Jericho, whom he called "Chris Irvine Lionheart Fozzy Y2J Jericho."
The press conference ended with Mr. Lobo challenging Jericho to a make-believe thumb-wrestling contest. Mr. Lobo, who appears to be channeling Kaufman and former ECW ring announcer Joel Gertner, mockingly said he responded to Jericho's non-apology through TMZ earlier this week because he couldn't allow an important issue such as "drunken celebrities embarrassing themselves" go without comment.
Earlier this week, GLAAD issued a statement critical of Jericho for his slur in a public forum. Mr. Lobo added later that he was offended by Jericho's words and actions, but the mock press conference indicates otherwise. Video of Mr. Lobo's mock press conference is below.
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