No Doubt Apologizes for 'Looking Hot' Music Video: Do You Think the Video Is Offensive?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/11/05 18:00:00

Related Topics: No Doubt, Looking Hot, Gwen Stefani

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Reformed pop band No Doubt have been forced to apologize after the video for their new single “Looking Hot” was accused by some fans of being insensitive to Native Americans. The video, which features Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal as Native Americans being kidnapped by bandmates Adrian Young and Tom Dumont, who are dressed as cowboys, has been removed from their official YouTube channel.

In an official statement, the band said that “as a multi-racial band” whose foundation is “built upon both diversity and consideration for other cultures,” they never intended to “offend, hurt or trivialize Native American people, their culture or their history.” They “sincerely apologize” to the Native American community and end by saying that “being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are.” Do you think that the video is offensive to Native Americans?

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wsundbec 2012/11/05 18:28:13

No

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Enough with the stupid political correctness!
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babygirl1234 2012/11/26 16:37:04

Yes

very offensive

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T 2012/11/13 01:25:34

No

Not offensive to me, but I'm sure it is to someone. There are people out there who find the word "moist" offensive. Don't apologize for offending people. Only apologize for offending yourself.

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Autumn Brooke Tanney 2012/11/12 05:04:59

No

No its called freedom of expression in the media world. There are many things that many different cultures get offended by every single day...driving down the road etc... but in the US those are the laws, the media is free to pretty much as much as they want and it is up to the viewer to ignore the offensive because its not personal and/or avoid those types of media.

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MrSexyPants 2012/11/12 04:02:48

No

i can't say i've seen the video in question (since it was taken down n all), but from the few pictures i've seen, i can honestly say the people who got offended are being WAY too overly sensitive. Gwen was dressing in Native American dress as a fashion statement. nothing else. its NOT that serious.

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GG 2012/11/11 22:12:16

No

I'm part native american and I don't find it offensive at all.

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/11/10 12:52:04

No

Get over it !!! Get some common sense !! Life goes on ..........

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HailScience 2012/11/10 06:45:01

No

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people seem to be complaining that "it's offensive because she's not native american"

my question is, is EMIEM offensive because he is acting black?(although to be fair, e is offensive, that's the point of rap, but no one seems to care)

was ELVIS PRESLEY offensive because he imitated the music scene as well?

it's a style of fashion people, she's not making grandiose claims of being native american, she just dressed up in a native american getup, it's the same as if she dressed in a kimono .

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Nuke 2012/11/10 02:49:49 (edited)

No

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:| Stop the madness please... I didn't get upset when the Wayans brothers did white chicks... People need to stop being so touchy.

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HailSci... to Nuke 2012/11/10 06:38:03

to be fair, white chicks was a horrible movie

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Nuke to HailSci... 2012/11/11 04:38:14

That's what I mean, I didn't get all offended even if it was a horrible movie or that they dressed up as white people, it's nothing to get worked up over really and I don't know why everyone else is getting offended by anything else.

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MrSexyP... to Nuke 2012/11/12 04:03:34

lol i thought white chicks was awesome. :)

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Nuke to MrSexyP... 2012/11/28 01:28:37

Eh, really the point is I didn't get offended by two black men playing white women, people get worked up over stupid reasons, glad you enjoyed it but I'll pass. lol

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MrSexyP... to Nuke 2012/12/01 23:16:32
Nuke to MrSexyP... 2012/12/02 00:55:16

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yes they are and it's annoying.

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AskZilla to HailSci... 2012/11/29 08:01:59

If it was horrible, then how do they get so many people to watch that nonsense? I guess most people have vulgar tastes.

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Skyllar 2012/11/09 23:17:03

No

People are such babies about race and ethnicity, get over it.

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Lee 2012/11/08 23:33:27

Yes

Okay, so maybe it's not that offensive, but it was extremely stupid.

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Nuke to Lee 2012/11/10 02:53:05

Really? like the movie white chicks? it's just stuff and I think people are way too touchy these days.

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Lee to Nuke 2012/11/27 02:51:16

People are too touchy, and it's annoying. Racism & such could be dead if people weren't so retarded. But I myself did not enjoy this video at all, and am happy it was pulled.

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Nuke to Lee 2012/11/28 01:31:17

the nice thing about stuff we don't want to watch is we can choose not to watch them, there's stuff I don't care for but instead of complaining about it or censor people I simply don't watch or listen to it, if there's a song I don't like on the radio I just change it, problem solved. lol

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Jessie 2012/11/08 00:08:51

No

People make all sorts of videos... If you find it offensive then I apologize but get over it, it'll happen eventually.

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Gabie Garcia 2012/11/07 19:37:09

No

music now a days are different we all know who we are and where we come from. something as dumb as a music video does not change your culture or backgrounds, your history or who you are now.

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ClintAustin26 2012/11/07 19:31:43

No

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Just another example of the hypersensitivity that's plaguing America

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YoursTruly 2012/11/07 19:25:51

No

why do people keep focussing on the small things?

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TeamKauLiSchaf 2012/11/07 18:10:16

No

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didn't get to see it, but by the look of things, no. Videos with naked women are more offensive than "looking hot" seems to be..

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Kigan 2012/11/07 16:08:15 (edited)

No

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People are too damn sensitive and make a fuss out of NOTHING!

I've seen far more "offensive" music videos that nobody makes a peep over.

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Lady Serena 2012/11/07 14:54:20

No

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Native Americans often took "Outsider" wives or husbands. So to see a "blonde" Native American wasn't all that rare. Because of that, I don't see it as offensive.

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Cunning Stunts 2012/11/07 13:37:18

No

I don't get it.

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joe.bessler 2012/11/07 10:37:11 (edited)

No

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And why it's it offensive?

Team half breed!
I'm half Mexican and German. Problem?

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Avi Rosen 2012/11/07 08:17:15

No

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Over-sensitivity, everything for rating

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Tpem 2012/11/07 07:38:45

No

Get over it!

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El Prez 2012/11/07 05:38:23

No

Stupid but not offensive.

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alissa for romney 2012/11/07 02:51:49

No

WELL I REALLY DONT KNOW

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C. C. Rider 2012/11/07 01:41:20

No

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What a shame that now we are losing out on music.

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Sir Bud 2012/11/07 01:24:30

No

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If that is offensive,then 90% of all Music Videos are offensive in some way or another.And "yes"I have seen the whole Video.

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C. C. R... to Sir Bud 2012/11/07 01:27:51

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LOL I stll love that song!!

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Sir Bud to C. C. R... 2012/11/07 01:33:47

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Me too!.Was just a quick find.

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Noor al... to Sir Bud 2012/11/07 07:13:58 (edited)

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At least Cher has Cherokee blood in her. That is where her incredible cheekbones come from. She is not a flaxen blonde. Stefani looks ridiculous.

However, enough with the PC already!

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Sir Bud to Noor al... 2012/11/07 15:50:10

Ohh..I dont do "Cat fights"-I just like to watch!.LMAO.Peace!.

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Noor al... to Sir Bud 2012/11/13 16:11:59

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I love Alphonse Mucha!

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