The unexpected moment Bill Murray broke down in tears–find out why!
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In a world where celebrity appearances on podcasts can range from the mundane to the outrageous, it's not often that we witness a moment of genuine, unguarded emotion.
But that's exactly what happened when Bill Murray, the beloved actor known for his comedic genius and everyman charm, sat down with Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience. Why did the funny guy end up crying?
The episode, which aired on a recent Saturday, took an unexpected turn when Murray was moved to tears.
The catalyst for this emotional moment was a scene from the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, starring Johnny Depp as the iconic journalist Hunter S. Thompson, who was known for his creation of gonzo journalism—a style that blurs the lines between fact and fiction in a bold and subversive way.
As podcast producer Jamie Vernon queued up the clip, Murray was visibly affected by the powerful words and the deep connection between Depp and Thompson.
“It's a beautiful piece. It glistens your eyes to see it. Not just—,” Murray paused, seemingly overcome with emotion. “Thinking of Hunter and the words he said, but seeing Johnny and how close Johnny and Hunter became and how much they loved each other and how much they shared with each other. It's a really beautiful piece, thank you.”
The scene in question reflects on the “wave of change” of the 1960s, a time of cultural upheaval and political unrest.
Rogan and Murray delved into the significance of Thompson's work, with Rogan expressing gratitude for Thompson's unique perspective during such a tumultuous era.
Thompson was a trailblazer of gonzo journalism, a style that, according to Merriam-Webster, is characterized by a highly personal, unconventional, and often provocative approach to reporting.
“Thank God there was a guy like him around to document it from that perspective, to give you this…insight,” Rogan said. "The way he did it with gonzo journalism, where he just would have real facts mixed in with fiction. You couldn't tell what was what and you had to be in on it to understand what he was doing."
The conversation then shifted to the current political climate in the United States. Rogan and Murray discussed the relentless nature of the political machine, with elections every two years leading to a never-ending cycle of competition and division.
"Part of our problem in this country is that we're in competition every two years," Rogan said. "Every two years you have midterms and elections every four years."
“We don't get a break,” Murray lamented, a sentiment echoed by Rogan who added, “We don't get a break from division, we don't get a break from propaganda, we don't get a break from new threats.”
“It's like every day is a new thing, and it keeps us completely in this constant state of stress and anxiety and also this fear of being overcome—like your side's going to lose.” added Rogan.
Rogan continued, saying, “It's very stressful, and it's not healthy for human beings to be constantly in this state of competition and stress.”
Murray, with his characteristic wit, lightened the mood momentarily, joking, “I mean that footage made me cry, now you're gonna make me cry.” You can watch the episode here.
We invite you to share your thoughts on this touching moment. Have you experienced a similar reaction to a piece of art or a historical reflection? How do you cope with the constant political tension and social media bombardment? Let's come together in the comments below!
But that's exactly what happened when Bill Murray, the beloved actor known for his comedic genius and everyman charm, sat down with Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience. Why did the funny guy end up crying?
The episode, which aired on a recent Saturday, took an unexpected turn when Murray was moved to tears.
The catalyst for this emotional moment was a scene from the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, starring Johnny Depp as the iconic journalist Hunter S. Thompson, who was known for his creation of gonzo journalism—a style that blurs the lines between fact and fiction in a bold and subversive way.
As podcast producer Jamie Vernon queued up the clip, Murray was visibly affected by the powerful words and the deep connection between Depp and Thompson.
“It's a beautiful piece. It glistens your eyes to see it. Not just—,” Murray paused, seemingly overcome with emotion. “Thinking of Hunter and the words he said, but seeing Johnny and how close Johnny and Hunter became and how much they loved each other and how much they shared with each other. It's a really beautiful piece, thank you.”
Bill Murray became emotional while discussing a scene from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Image source: PowerfulJRE / Youtube.
The scene in question reflects on the “wave of change” of the 1960s, a time of cultural upheaval and political unrest.
Rogan and Murray delved into the significance of Thompson's work, with Rogan expressing gratitude for Thompson's unique perspective during such a tumultuous era.
Thompson was a trailblazer of gonzo journalism, a style that, according to Merriam-Webster, is characterized by a highly personal, unconventional, and often provocative approach to reporting.
“Thank God there was a guy like him around to document it from that perspective, to give you this…insight,” Rogan said. "The way he did it with gonzo journalism, where he just would have real facts mixed in with fiction. You couldn't tell what was what and you had to be in on it to understand what he was doing."
The conversation then shifted to the current political climate in the United States. Rogan and Murray discussed the relentless nature of the political machine, with elections every two years leading to a never-ending cycle of competition and division.
"Part of our problem in this country is that we're in competition every two years," Rogan said. "Every two years you have midterms and elections every four years."
“We don't get a break,” Murray lamented, a sentiment echoed by Rogan who added, “We don't get a break from division, we don't get a break from propaganda, we don't get a break from new threats.”
“It's like every day is a new thing, and it keeps us completely in this constant state of stress and anxiety and also this fear of being overcome—like your side's going to lose.” added Rogan.
Rogan continued, saying, “It's very stressful, and it's not healthy for human beings to be constantly in this state of competition and stress.”
Murray, with his characteristic wit, lightened the mood momentarily, joking, “I mean that footage made me cry, now you're gonna make me cry.” You can watch the episode here.
We invite you to share your thoughts on this touching moment. Have you experienced a similar reaction to a piece of art or a historical reflection? How do you cope with the constant political tension and social media bombardment? Let's come together in the comments below!
