The next torch protest may well be the last: Jackie Chan warns torch protesters

Labcoatguy · April 15th, 2008, 08:29 PM

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Kung-fu action hero Jackie Chan has warned anyone planning to stop him carrying the Olympic Torch he will come out fighting.

The Hong Kong hardman, whose films include Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon, is due to carry the torch when it nears Beijing, the venue for this summer's Olympic Games.

The Torch Relay's journey through Europe and North America has seen it become a magnet for protestors angry at China's human rights record and the clampdown in Tibet.

However, Chan insists anyone trying to protest on his watch can expect short shrift, warning: 'Demonstrators better not get anywhere near me.'

And the 54-year-old, speaking at the launch of latest movie Forbidden Kingdom, claimed many of the protestors are simply publicity seekers.

'They are doing it for no reason. They just want to show off on the TV,' he said. 'They know, "if I can get the torch, I can go on the TV for the world news".'

And the actor said he's excited about his homeland hosting the Olympics for the first time, insisting it will speed up China's development.

'It will provide another way for us to tell the world about Chinese culture,' added Chan.

'We are not right about everything. Things are getting better in China but we can change and are changing. We want to learn from the rest of the world as well as teach others about our ways and our culture.'

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddball...&in_page_id=46

VillageIdiot · April 16th, 2008, 03:11 AM

Haha, sweet, I want a vid of Jackie pwnzoring some protestors. images/smilies/happy.gif

Scooby5 · April 16th, 2008, 04:41 AM

Okay but let's face it, he's carrying the torch in Beijing...... what are the chances of protesters getting even a sniff of the torch

vegasrebel29 · April 16th, 2008, 05:11 AM

I hope a monk drenches himself in gasoline, runs up and sets himself on fire with the torch while Chan's holding it.

Blind_Io · April 16th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Points for style, but negative several hundred for good thinking.

DTMracer · April 16th, 2008, 09:53 AM

I eagerly await the youtube videos..

tigger · April 18th, 2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby5

Okay but let's face it, he's carrying the torch in Beijing...... what are the chances of protesters getting even a sniff of the torch

I bet the cops want to see Jackie round house kick someone as much as we do ... someone may accidentally slip through images/smilies/lol.gif

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British_Rover · April 18th, 2008, 09:23 PM

I can totally see this as a bit from one of his movies...

Jackie is running with the torch.

Four guys rush him he throws the torch high into the air kicks one in the head then puts the second one in a head lock catching the torch as it falls and bashing him over the head with it.

Throws the torch up again as he runs at the last two guys hitting them multiple times in the face and chest before catching the torch as the last guy falls to the ground.

Olympic peace fuck yeah. images/smilies/mellow.gif

Lilleput · April 18th, 2008, 09:26 PM

Who cares what actors 'think'

Labcoatguy · April 19th, 2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilleput

Who cares what actors 'think'

It's not what Jackie Chan thinks that people should be worrying about. It's what his feet and fists do.

Why don't we have a list of Jackie Chan Facts out there already?

petarkb · April 19th, 2008, 05:23 PM

^ We could, but it would be unfunny.

JipJopJones · April 23rd, 2008, 06:52 AM

I want to see some protesters get beat up... images/smilies/smile.gif

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