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00:00You need to watch this if you struggle with keeping up with controversial news.
00:04Tenacious D rocked Australia harder than expected,
00:07so Tenacious D's Newcastle show just got the axe.
00:11Why?
00:13It all started with a joke about Donald Trump during their Sydney gig.
00:17Kyle Gass, after blowing out birthday candles, quipped,
00:21don't miss Trump next time.
00:23Boom! Controversy ignited.
00:25Senator Ralph Babbé called for their deportation,
00:28saying the joke endorsed violence.
00:30Fans are divided.
00:32Some argue it's just part of their comedic style,
00:35while others are downright furious.
00:37The band's remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand.
00:41Totally up in the air now.
00:43This whole debacle highlights how sensitive political jokes can be in today's world.
00:49Words have power, folks.
00:51So, what do you think?
00:54Was it just a joke or did they cross the line?
00:57Drop your thoughts in the comments.
00:59And don't forget to hit that like button for more updates.