This man is a joke! I love humor just as much as the next person but seriously, there is a line that has to be drawn. I can't imagine going to another country and calling their leader a "retarded" anything! Have some respect!

Layla, Peoria, US

Why they thought this would be a good idea escapes me, nobody likes him over here either

Marshall, Manchester, England

Why would you get so offended over a few little jokes? Maybe you just don't get his sense of humour, or maybe it's just the fact that he is not american...
There's many american shows that make fun of other countries. Seems like you can dish it out but not take it back huh?

mandy, manchester, england

It doesn't have anything to do with being liberal or conservative. It's matter of respect. Why do we americans always allow foreigners to come to our country, critisize it, ridiculize it. Worst of all we..... give them the stage and permission to do so. MTV failed in their choice. Dissappointed!

Stephy, miami, USA

Russell Brand, what can you say? I guess it would be in the best interest of all Americans to make him and MTV our hobby. We all know that we are willing to spend many hours, money and so on to enjoy what we enjoy most. So lets enjoy a hobby and boycott both for being anti American!

Gary, Billings,

Its pretty simple. Liberals loved it. Conservatives hated it. The rest of America thought is was so-so - we've heard our president is a retard so often, it no longer surprises or amuses. I don't think his shtick was that "controversial"; it just wasn't that amusing or interesting.

drew atfield, Mt. Kisco, NY, US

I for one am a proud american and i believe that people should stop being so PC! You are watching MTV - a channel known for not sticking to the rules - look at the likes of Jackass and the osbornes - alot of it doesn't really send out a good message but you're not meant to take it seriously!!

Carlo, Tunbridge Wells,

"Funny no! Offensive yes."
" I was very much offended."
"someone from MTV owes the American public an appology."

Give it up. Why are you all so pathetic? It seems like people go out of their way to be offended. Stop being so pink and fluffy.

Paul, East Aurora,

Russell Brand's humour is often in bad taste. I, for one do not like it and it seldom makes me laugh. But satirists have a long tradition from Aristophanes through Hogarth and Gilray. Democracies need them. An annoying pain is sometimes a useful indicator of an underlying and dangerous disease.

Tim Veater, Penzance, England

"I was very upset at MTV for allowing such unpatriotic displays by their host. Thank god for Jordin Sparks stepping in, but I believe someone from MTV owes the American public an appology. Thank god their viewership is down."
Mindy,

This is a perfect example of why McCain must NOT win!

Chris, Preston, UK

Thanks for taking him - at least this idiot is off our airwaves. No one here is quite sure why he was ever considered a wit at all....Meanwhile I will keep watching Larry David and the late and lamented Bill Hicks.

Simon, London,

You are complaining about vulgar language, whilst giving the award to a performer who sung "Hit me baby one more time" aged 16, with a video set in a school.

Yeah, but watch out for the language...

Chase, London, UK

Personally I think the guy was great and pretty spot on about everything he said...unfortunately I also think he may have been a bit too "high-brow" for most of the people who watch the VMA's.

Tyler Roberts, macon, ga, united states

offensive! not Funny!? It takes a english comidian to show americans how stuck up and ridiculous they are.

gabriel, gainesville, usa

No one said he cant have his say or that we cant take a joke, the VMA Awards are where people tune in to be entertained, not filled with ones political propoganda, no matter who he's supporting or bashing! Also, don't think parents appreciated his vulgar language with many teens watching...NOT COOL!

Kelli, Bismarck, USA

Russell Brand is outspoken yes, though it must be said he's pretty spot on with everything he said, realize your countries decisions not only effect you, but also effects the world outside of the US and therefore Russell has every right comment on the situation

Brian Summers, Gold Coast, Australia

Russell brand provided top quality entertainment! America as a whole needs to take a long hard look at itself. The VMA's was a disgrace as well with Britney Spears winning 3 awards, thats 3 too many. The whole show was a fix for her. Russell Brand = LEGEND

steven, boonville, indiana,

"A gag utilising a pun on the current president’s surname..."

Hmmm, I remember Whoopi telling a similar joke in 2004 at Radio City: John Kerry was laughing uproariously. Then, he told the crowd "every performer tonight ... conveyed to you the heart and soul of our country."

Dan Schwartz, Sayreville, NJ, US of A

I thought he was funny, and gave the MTV VMAs some much-needed flavor.
Did anyone notice the number of non-musician "celebrities" in the spotlight? Every year MTV and its award shows get worse and worse, and more irrelevant. I miss '80s MTV. There was a crowd that would have appreciated Russell.

Jeanie, Miramar, USA

Hey I agree with Chelsea, I can't believe he got away with saying that! What does he think this is; a free country? I think he should be burned at the stake on account that he looks likea which also.
"War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength"
-Slogan of the ,Republican, Party

Travis, Houston, U.S.A.

A comedian!!, surely you jest, Joe. you know the old saying, 3000 comedians are out of work and this Brand guy is trying to be funny?
as for the Country, we do need change, I am tired of having a job, tired of having electricity 24/7, tired of my AC providing comfort in the house, etc.

Larry, Houston, Tx, USA

I thought we seperated ourselves from England when we told King George a few hundred years ago that we wabted no part of their politics. What Gall! Funny no! Offensive yes.

terry, Anaheim, USA

I want RusselL Brand's "performance" to get as much U.S. exposure as possible...it's a wonderful vote-getter -- for McCain.

William F Naegele, Albuquerque, New Mexico

He was hilarious!!!

Lindsay, Toronto, Canada

The funniest thing to come from all this coverage is how much the American response validates and proves, beyond all shadow of a doubt, how incredibly conservative, narrow-minded and frankly, dim-witted the general American populace is. The only response to difference is, as Marcus says 'offence '.

Calraigh, Dublin,

The VMAs were AWESOME… because of Brand. I’m a Republican and I voted for Bush (twice). Brand’s a comedian and last night he just told ‘his’ truth about the way things are and have been. I thought he was crude, but then again, pretty funny! Politics is about debate. We now have alot more of it!

Nick, birmingham, alabama, usa

It's amazing that someone who looks like that thinks that he can pass judgement on the United States. It's even more amazing that he seems the be getting away with it. Whether or not he has values and morals doesn't give him the right to belittle those of us who do!!

Chelsea, Raleigh,

I thought he was hilarious! Stop taking yourselves so seriously. And if you can't make fun of the Jonas Bros., who can you make fun of?

Jennifer , Philadelphia, USA

Thank God for Russell Brand. The Mtv awards were becoming as bland and predictable. For once someone who had a different point of has expressed it. When did America stop being able to laugh at themselves. Russell Brand can have my chastity ring any time.

Megan , Chicago, America

The only thing offensive about Russell Brand is that he's not funny. I thought his so called political jokes we're actually kind of watered down. Has anyone never watched Carlin or Chris Rock? His jokes we're actually kind of weak in my opinion, but I wasn't offended.

Shaun Peeterson, Overland Park, KS, USA

i think that russell was hilarious and spoke the truth in a refreshing comical way. I am looking forward to seeing him much more in the future!

caty, New York,

So,"Russell is not welcome in our country. I am appalled at MTV for allowing this clown (literally) to rant his nonsense in OUR COUNTRY! on our TURF! in our AIRWAVES !it's beyond words.
Expel the bozo our of here!"

Hmmmm, the land of the free?

They can be dangerous things, comedians with brains.

Juan Kniveton, Salt Lake City, USA

Quite frankly, I don't want an apology from Russell Brand. There is really no reason for one. RB was making jokes; he is a comedian is he not? How many times have we cracked jokes about the brits? Just because it's not on "live" television when you say it doesn't mean you are any better. :)

Joe, Milwaukee,

for as progressive as this country likes to think it is, it lacks the ability to laugh at itself. people take themselves & this government too seriously; it's a joke, BUSH is a joke, - we're a joke to the rest of the world. Americans are all for free speech, so long as it agrees with them.

Jules Lynn, West Palm Bch, USA

yo, lighten up. Russell is a legend, and the show would have been extremely boring without him

martina, toronto, canada

I was so upset when he used the word "retard" I am a parent of an MR/DD child and for those of you who does not know what that means it is Mentally Retarded /Developemental Disability. Why do people think it is funny to use this word? I watched another show and am glad I did. He is disgusting.

TMI, Dayton, USA

I was very upset at MTV for allowing such unpatriotic displays by their host. Thank god for Jordin Sparks stepping in, but I believe someone from MTV owes the American public an appology. Thank god their viewership is down and not as many people saw the show as would have in the past.

Mindy, Boiling Springs, PA,

Russell Brand was funny!! Open your minds people!!

Theresa, Bronx, USA

Russell Brand is a legend and it just shows how some americans have NO sense of humour. I've seen Russell Brand do and say MUCH MUCH worse and he would get away with it... except when he got fired from MTV, but that was pretty bad. Read his book, it's legendary and you'll maybe understand him more.

Cassie, Winnipeg, Canada

I thought he was good. He did pretty much what he is famous for in the U.K. When did MTV go from edgy to beyond uptight?

Marie, Ann Arbor, MI, America

Russell Brand is not welcome in the United States. I was very much offended. He owes the viewers of the VMA and the people of the United States an apology.

Karen, Albuquerque, USA

Russell is not welcome in our country. I am apalled at MTV for allowing this clown (literally) to rant his nonsense in OUR COUNTRY! on our TURF! in our AIRWAVES !it's beyond words.
Expel the bozo our of here!

MLR, Los Angeles, USA

No one makes fun of joe bros and gets away with it

debby, chicago,

Give him a freakin' break, already!! It was somewhat refreshing to see somone other than the run of the mill "big name" hosting - and besides, he was no more offensive than had Howard Stern (or similar) been the host!!

Get over yourselves - it's true - we"re the United States of the Offended!!

marcus, huntersville, usa