Adam Carolla Angers Philippines With Rant About Pacquiao, Sex Tourism (AUDIO)

US Comedian Adam Carolla has angered Filipinos after saying the country had nothing going for it no except sex tourism and boxing hero Manny Pacquiao - who he then branded a "f***ing idiot."

Carolla, famous for his successful podcast series, made the comments during a live radio interview, where he criticized Pacquaio for refusing drug testing ahead of a boxing match with American Floyd Mayweather Jr. The interview was later broadcast in the Philippines.

"Pacquiao doesn't believe, he says, he doesn't give blood the month of a fight or a week before a fight because somehow it's gonna weaken him and what have you," Carolla said, according to Philippines broadcaster ANC.

"I gotta tell you, if that was a white fighter and probably even a black fighter, if the black fighter was from Atlanta or somewhere like that, someone would go, 'What the f**k are you talking about? Give your drop of blood. That's not gonna make a difference," Carolla continued.

"But because he's from the Philippines and because he's prayin' to chicken bones and stuff like that, everyone's kinda like, 'Well you gotta respect him for his belief system.' No you don't. He's a f****n' idiot."

Carolla later widened his criticisms to the entire country.

"They got this and sex tours, that's all they have over there. Get your s**t together Philippines. Jesus Christ. I mean, again, it's fine to be proud of your countrymen. But that's it? That's all you got?"

The comments have greatly angered many in the Philippines, where Pacquiao is considered a national hero. Presidential spokesman Gary Olivar branded Carolla an "ignorant fool."

Carolla later responded to the controversy in a tweet: "Read your comments. Sorry if I offended many of u. I don't preplan my commentary. I try to be provocative, funny but I crossed the line & im sorry."

"By the way, I think manny is a great fighter," he added in another tweet.

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Comments

[ronnie423]

10:10 AM on 04/07/2010

its my guess that Carolla has never travelled to the Philippines and makes him appear culturally illiterate

[francispiol]

10:07 PM on 04/06/2010

Q. How do you kill an Italian? A. Smash the toilet seat on the back of his head when he is getting a drink

[julian101]

01:27 AM on 04/07/2010

An Italian government spokesman condemns your jokes, take that

[francispiol]

08:20 AM on 04/07/2010

now you can't take a joke? funny how it is very easy to poke fun at asians but not with italians? give me a break!

[francispiol]

10:05 PM on 04/06/2010

Q. Why is Italian bread so long? A. So they can dip it into the sewer

[francispiol]

10:04 PM on 04/06/2010

How did they advertise surplus W. W. II Italian rifles for sale? A. "Never fired, and only dropped once."

[francispiol]

10:03 PM on 04/06/2010

How does an Italian count his goats? A. He just counts the legs, and divides by four.

[francispiol]

09:57 PM on 04/06/2010

Why did the Italian staple his nuts together? "If you can`t lick `em, join `em"

[VerizonCells]

07:02 PM on 04/06/2010

this make me miss my last se@x trip to the Philippines

[WindySailor]

03:46 PM on 04/06/2010

Carolla proved he was an idiot on "The Man Show" (so did Jimmy Kimmel). Why would anyone pay a nickel to see this guy?

[FMC651]

03:22 PM on 04/06/2010

Hard to argue against the Philippines on this one. Caolla is not only an idiot he isn't very funny.

[philly282]

02:32 PM on 04/06/2010

as usual with really bad comics...they go after asians. take any joke (from mencia, corolla, larry the cable guy) and replace asian with Black or Jew and people go nuts

make fun of Asians....ah its okay

[crayola 08b]

03:20 PM on 04/06/2010

good point. though i gotta admit the "prayin to chicken bones" part made me LOL.

[Bakunawa]

07:58 PM on 04/06/2010

What's wrong with praying to chicken bones? As a matter of fact, I have one in my altar that looks exactly like the Virgin Mary.

[julian101]

04:35 PM on 04/06/2010

Yes, the next time a Canadian comic makes fun of our health care system, crime in Detroit, or America's evangelicals I expect Obama to deliver a swift condemnation.

[Jezebelle75]

04:22 AM on 04/07/2010

Right? I mean come on--"fat American" jokes are told worldwide, and that's just one example. Lazy Americans, spoiled Americans, etc. ad nauseum. Chill out, Philippines.

[AlexDL]

01:56 PM on 04/06/2010

I didn't read the article but I agree with the Phillipines.

[julian101]

01:46 PM on 04/06/2010

Ya know, the thing is...He does have a point!

Human trafficing in the Philippines is insane, there are entire towns built on sex slavery.
This is a problem, a big one. Superstition is also another big problem there.
These are some major factors in their on going poverty.

Nothing wrong with a *comedian* pointing it out.

[El.Kabong]

01:06 PM on 04/06/2010

I've watched Corolla over the years and I gotta say the description "ignorant fool" is spot on. As for Manny Pacquiao, he's not only the "Sugar Ray" of this generation, I understand he also gives away a lot of what he makes to support his town. There are a lot of people on this planet to pick on. Why not choose someone who deserves it?

[FogBelter]

01:17 PM on 04/06/2010

Pacquiao is very generous with his winnings. After Typhoon Undoy devastated Luzon he donated one million dollars to the relief effort and his wife donated $500,000. When he wins he always gives money to worthy causes in the Philippines. What has Carolla done in comparison? At least Pacquiao exhibits humanity.

[LadyPino]

12:46 PM on 04/06/2010

LOVE YOU ADAM!

[El.Kabong]

06:16 PM on 04/06/2010

love you too, Mom

[LadyPino]

12:45 PM on 04/06/2010

First-you have to know Adam's comedy to understand. He is not a racist by any means. Most comedians clown on eachothers race,nationalities, cultures, etc. That said, that is the problem with todays society. I agree we each should respect eachother and our cultures but at the same time stop taking things so **** offensive. You're probably the same people who agree with the person who sued a fast food place for making her fat. Learn to laugh at eachother. Maybe things wouldn't be so tense everywhere all the time. But maybe thats a personal problem. Those who don't think its funny probably don't have too much of a sense of humor to begin with, right? I have a lot of Filipino friends who think that was funny....get over it : ) luv ya!

[FogBelter]

12:56 PM on 04/06/2010

If this is the vein Carolla needs to tap for his "humor" maybe he should give up Comedy and find a real job. Say, window washer.

[LadyPino]

02:10 PM on 04/06/2010

if u don't like him, just don't buy his stuff or change the channel. SImple solution, don't get your panties in a bunch: )