Kremlin TV Just Declared War on… Arnold Schwarzenegger

[pecksniff]

No, really.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video appeal to the Russian people has been remarkably effective. The famed film star and former California governor posted it not only on Twitter, but also on Telegram, which is used almost exclusively by Russians. For days, Russian state media tried to ignore it altogether—but millions of views across multiple platforms forced them to address Schwarzenegger’s powerful message.

“That face is the cover page of American imperialism and colonialism,” TV host Vadim Gigin declared on state TV show Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovievon, raging about Arnold Schwarzenegger and his video clip. “Not the caricature image of Uncle Sam, but this Schwarz, in a Hollywood production.”

Gigin seemed particularly peeved with the first comments Arnold made in his video. In an effort to dodge state media’s propensity to immediately dismiss any criticism as “Russophobia,” Arnold had opened his address with reminders of his fondness for the Russian people, with years of positive interactions long before Vladimir Putin started a full-fledged war against Ukraine.

“He, in California, will tell us, who live here… the truth?! That is their approach towards us,” Gigin fumed.

 

[colddiesel]

I am only surprised that Russian State media has not portrayed Arnie as the second Austrian to attack Mother Russia.

 

[pecksniff]

I am only surprised that Russian State media has not portrayed Arnie as the second Austrian to attack Mother Russia.

Wouldn't even be the second -- the Austro-Hungarian Empire always had fraught relations with Russia, and fought them in WWI.

 

[Rightguide]

The question is, does Arnold give a shit?

 

[hobbit.]

The question is, does Arnold give a shit?

no idea, except to say he'll be back.

That video did seriously mess with the ruSSian psyche though.