Metal Anarchy

British politician Nigel Farage was recently tricked into paying tribute to convicted pedophile Ian Watkins (ex-Lostprophets). That disgraced singer was recently murdered in prison while serving a 29-year sentence with an additional six years on licence for 13 counts of child sex offences.

The Reform UK leader said the following as part of a £98 Cameo request:

“This message is to pay tribute to Ian Watkins, a good man, a really good guy who is very much in contact with me. He loved his children and will be sorely, sorely missed by them forever. He will always hold a very special place in everybody’s heart.

Remember what he always said ‘Mad Lolz’, well, tell ya what, that just about sum up the world doesn’t it?’

Sorry for your grief but please try and keep some happy memories.”

The man responsible for the prank, John Smith, told Metro the following:

“I was inspired by the lads that got him to say “Up the Ra” and wondered if he would go for it.

Getting the video was simplicity itself, I just asked him to do a video on behalf of a late friend called Ian Watkins and his family.

I am concerned that he could not see through my frankly paper-thin deception and his willingness to do anything for money without even a rudimentary check.

If he would do this for a small amount of money, what would he do for paymasters with deeper pockets?

I hope to show the world that Farage is a man who will do and say anything for whoever is paying him. I suspect he has no actual ideology and will follow the path to power that offers the least resistance.’

If I could speak directly to him I would ask why he did not do even a rudimentary check? Will he blindly accept what he is told by the Kremlin, the White House or anyone with £70 going spare for a Cameo”

He also added the following when asked if this makes light of Watkins’ crimes:

“No, I am worried that Farage’s support of Grok and its ability to generate obscene images of women and children, his giggling at PMQ’s yesterday makes light of these crimes.’

My favourite part was the fact he knowingly lied saying “Ian” was someone he knew well.

If he is prepared to lie for relatively paltry sums, what is he prepared to do for larger amounts?

I asked him to do Watkins infamous “Mega Lolz” catchprase but Farage f***ed it up. Maybe I should ask for a refund?”

Farage has since responded as well:

“Thank him for the money. There are lots of Ian Watkins. Tell him to send more. I did alter his request.”

[via Loudwire]