Line Out Music & the City at Night

  |  

Monday, November 26, 2012

News "Andrew WK named US cultural ambassador to the Middle East"... Almost

Posted by on Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Yesterday NME.com reported that Andrew WK has been named a cultural ambassador to the Middle East, and the party animal would "travel to Bahrain to 'promote partying and positive power.'"

Andrew WK said: "This is a tremendous invitation. I'm very thankful to the Department of State for giving me the opportunity to visit a place I've never been before. I feel very privileged and humbled by the chance to represent the United States of America and show the good people of Bahrain the power of positive partying. I can hardly wait for this adventure!"

Crazy! And kind of neat, right? Sure.

But I hope you didn't book your plane ticket, Mr. WK. Salon.com is reporting that "The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain rescinds an invitation for a cultural exchange to the debauchery expert."

Noel Clay, a spokesperson from the State Department, said via phone that the invitation has been rescinded.

Calling it “a mistake and not appropriate,” Clay said the program has been canceled.

So close.

 

Comments (2) RSS

Oldest First Unregistered On Registered On Add a comment
1
probably concerned that they'd get steev mike instead
Posted by Someone is trying to confuse you and make me look bad on November 26, 2012 at 3:42 PM
2
TIME TO RIOT
Posted by redemma on November 27, 2012 at 8:51 AM

Add a comment

 

Want great deals and a chance to win tickets to the best shows in Seattle? Join The Stranger Presents email list!


All contents © Index Newspapers, LLC
1535 11th Ave (Third Floor), Seattle, WA 98122
Contact Info | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Takedown Policy