Jack White has been pretty open about his love of taxidermy (you know, stuffed animals that used to be alive?), but now he’s wishing he’d never said a thing at all. Many “thoughtful” White Stripes fans have gifted the musician with strange stuffed presents, and he feels like they’re missing the point. Jack feels that his existing collection is almost like an ode to nature, a way to preserve what once was in it’s “natural state”, but many of the animals he’s been given by fans make a mockery of what I guess he views as art.
The singer has officially asked that fans just stop trying to add to his collection all together. He told Maxim, “I don’t have much choice in the matter – I feel like a rescuer, a Humane Society employee. There’s a majesty to these animals that I want to preserve; I can’t see them looked at in a comedic way. Sometimes people get it wrong, and it’s so insulting. They’ll buy me a squirrel playing pool or some s**t like that.”
If it was any other type of gift, I’d say this guy is a dick for telling his fans to back off, but if we’re talking stuffed dead animals, then Jack’s 100% right. In a way it’s like fans throwing hot pink dyed mink coats at J.Lo because she’s willing to wear the real thing when it’s done right. And he’s right. The thought of a squirrel playing pool is ridiculous.
He is so talented and super hot. That is all.
Let the, “I've got a stuffed beaver right here with your name on it, Jack White!” comments come rolling in.
Yeah, I just wanted to profess my love for him too in the comments.
yes. i was commenting to say the exact same thing. my love for him keeps my heart red.
Can has daily Jack White posts? Yum.