Criticize Gene all you want for being the definition of narcissism, but he definitely LOVES this beautiful country. Emigrated from Israel with his mother who survived the Holocaust, couldn’t speak a word of English, and Gene found success in his life, thanks to the American Dream. He and the Van Halen family are great examples of how the American Dream does happen if you put your heart, mind, and soul into it
I agree !! Also, I believe that Gene's "narcissism" is mostly a product of his business sense..Half the people see him as someone with a cool confidence and the other half think he is arrogant and self absorbed. This makes him polarizing and that sells. He is just a smart man.
@Patrick Kowalski Seriously, grow the F up, the american dream is a fairy tale, plain and simple. I don't care how much you love this country, just stop with the BS.
Everyone somewhat has a case of narcissism, some just have more than others. I love gene because he doesn’t give a shit, and he speaks his mind. That’s a good business man and surprisingly a person
He gives a ton of money to charity, including kilitary charity. He almost never gets infront of the camera when he does this...His arrogant act on real life bis just an act. Not sure why he does it??
I go back to this interview anytime I need a good cry. Every time I watch this video, I cry hysterically. The idea of his scared Jewish mother raising her arm in the nazi salute breaks my heart, and it makes me get very emotional. Gene Simmons makes me feel patriotic to be an American.
yeah, Gene is a loudmouth and people accuse him of greed, but he's got a great heart, is generous, and is overall a good man despite his many flaws. Even if you hate his music, you can't help but love him. Paul Thtanley, on the other hand, is a mental case.
Probably when his mom passed it was probably after this video he's a wonderful man I cried watching this I wish everyone felt this way the country would have so many less problems 😢
I never knew the background of Gene Simmons but after hearing it and his love for this country I have a new found respect for him. As an immigrant myself and a United States Army Veteran I too love this country.
I went to go see Kiss live with my Momma in green bay. She got sick (worked all day had a drink or two and mixed it with smoke.) So she went to the hotel in which we were staying. I saw the concert on my own (had an amazing time.) Well, I was rocking out getting all crazy y'know bouncing around and shit stuck my tongue out at Gene Simmons (Lol) To the right of me there was a guy playing an air guitar jammin out I'd keep bumping into him just a tad bit and he'd give me a nasty sneer it made me noticeably feel bad I was just trynna rock out and have fun. Well, I guess Gene had seen and had enough of it, he and ended up throwing a water bottle at himor something. All I saw was the guy all soaked looking up on the stage saying really? I know what happened though it happened fast and I didn't see it initially. I'll never forget it. That was the coolest thing I'll ever have happen to me. Lotta people dislike Gene Simmons for whatever reason..Well the man made a friend in me for life.
I absolutely love watching this video! The way Gene talks about his mother is so beautiful! I loved watching Florence Klein on"Gene Simmons family jewels"what a lovely sweet lady!
I get it Gene. I get it man. I fucking can't stand you, but dude, I get it. Nothing but respect for him though. He takes it serious and I wish more people who were BORN HERE would do the same
You just never hear people talking like this anymore . Schools teach us to separate and descriminate based on race and skin color. We are f'd. I used to think Gene was such an ass but that was very powerful. I felt that.
Ask anybody "what does a Muslim look like?" "what does a Hindu look like?" "what does a person from China look like?" Easy answers. "What does an American look like?" Gene is right.
lidia bastianich talked once on her show about coming to America. She and her mother went to the supermarket and she was stunned by the amount of food. What really dazzled her was the baking isle with cake mixes. It was for me, seeing my culture through the eyes of an immigrant. Now we have migrants. People here for just a job, allegiance to their home country. Sad. How soon will China join the world and designate sancuary cities? No? Tell me why Nancy Pesosy.
Not the type of man to be left alone with female members of your family or your female girlfriend or partner. I know some narcissists. At least Simmons is up front, honest and disgusting about. Take me as I am or be prepared for an onslaught of abuse centered around his superiority, mostly all sexual. And of course your inferiority, mostly all sexual. Did Simmons, being so readily taken in by the country he professes to love so much it makes him cry to speak about, repay America by blighting his obvious intelligence with a preoccupation with money and sexually penetrating, and keeping a record of how many, presumably all women, he can bed in his lifetime. Not to forget how objectionable he can be to his fellow Americans. When confronted in conversation he can’t help but to reveal a shortcoming most narcissists have. The shortcoming is having a very fragile ego, such that their ego requires them to respond by attacking the other person as if they have an “id” and that it is identical to Simons’, founded on money and sex acts. Don’t get me wrong, I accept that bad boys get lots of sex. It is the way of the wild, nature. Can’t be helped. Gene Simmons is a bad boy, racking up thousands of penetrations. I hope his ego allowed condoms, otherwise imagine how many times he impregnated women or gave or received STDs. Simmons says his behavior in life is natural. It is because he is a man. Otherwise, I assume they is a great person. God help us. Why doesn’t they?
But Gene did you ever accept JESUS as your savior, the last prophet of Israel the son of god, the son of man, or all you a lost soul going too hell like most people
That was kinda low Uncle Gene....Elvis is the King of Rock.....He died tragically at a very young age addicted to drugs....Not funny.. I still love u but sometimes u got ....ummm...bad taste...even wit all dat dough
While I can totally appreciate his emotional honesty regarding his mother's fight for freedom, however, it is not true that individuals do not get murdered or killed in the US. My infant daughter was tortured and medically murdered at All Children's Hospital in St.Pete, FL in 2007, and I have almost been killed multiple times by vehicles, a plow, by exiting the bus and other means. Thank God I looked prior to exiting the bus, or I would have gotten hit by a bald African American male driving a white van in downtown Hartford, CT. This was two weeks ago, and the terrorizing still continues with illegal entries in my rented LOCKED room where my belongings are getting stolen /destroyed. My vehicle was vandalized (2010-2015- State of Connecticut) and other items from (2015-2021-Arizona, Connecticut) have been stolen/ destroyed: clothing-"cut"+"punctured" footware-(Hiking boots-2 pairs, 3 pairs of running sneakers, 1 pair almost destroyed- "cut") 2 computers, cell phones, backpack, bicycle tires, bicycle seat, sunglasses, facecloth "cut", cookware, a spatula (this is not in chronological order)and a host of other items. In addition, I was "set up" to be fired twice 2009-Wachovia Bank)(2011- Town of Monroe, CT) after the loss of the baby (2007) and divorce (2007). My life has been horrible for decades (1979-2021) filled with financial abuse, psychological abuse, (gaslighting, manipulation, exploitation) in addtion to, attempted physical destruction, and I am still waiting for financial restitution ! Also, add in the LIES that the some of the local city police write (NBPD) when they state that I have a SUD and mental health issues ! That is a LIE - Defamation of Character and I just found out yesterday that my social media account may be possibly hacked into (need to verify). The hacking with my cell phone, internet, work + school sabotage has been out of control ! On another note, while I am happy that Gene Simmons as a child was able to leave with his mother, and avoid further torment, many of us have been tormented within the US. In addition, the victimization still transpires despite my best attempts to obtain justice for the REAL crimes/abuse that have occured for over 40 years, for I and others have been BLOCKED and thwarted.
"you're never gonna have to do that ever again!"......gives me chills.
It's not a true story.
@@sobbyhasselhoffHow so? Do you have proof?
@@extrasouthdoes gene?
@@sobbyhasselhoff You made the claim. The burden of proof is on you, not Gene.
Grow up, son.
@@peteywheatstraws4909 "the burden of proof" 😂 it's the TH-cam comments section.
It never happened.
Criticize Gene all you want for being the definition of narcissism, but he definitely LOVES this beautiful country. Emigrated from Israel with his mother who survived the Holocaust, couldn’t speak a word of English, and Gene found success in his life, thanks to the American Dream. He and the Van Halen family are great examples of how the American Dream does happen if you put your heart, mind, and soul into it
I agree !!
Also, I believe that Gene's "narcissism" is mostly a product of his business sense..Half the people see him as someone with a cool confidence and the other half think he is arrogant and self absorbed.
This makes him polarizing and that sells.
He is just a smart man.
Sunglasses on during interview- he is a dick.
@@Dozereyes
He's got you right where he wants you...
@Patrick Kowalski
Seriously, grow the F up, the american dream is a fairy tale, plain and simple. I don't care how much you love this country, just stop with the BS.
Everyone somewhat has a case of narcissism, some just have more than others. I love gene because he doesn’t give a shit, and he speaks his mind. That’s a good business man and surprisingly a person
This should be required watching by all Americans!
@Eric Kartmann no you missed the point
ya thats all u guys need more propaganda 'dont forget n even google it Australia's the lucky country lol and it always will be PMSL
Yes instead of the garbage that's being taught now.
His love for America is infectious
You're never gonna have to do that ever again!!!, that line fills my eyes with tears, God Bless America 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
God Bless Australia
Mine too, and I'm Canadian not American, however I feel exactly the same way!
Gene Simmons is a wise man. Blunt and honest but very wise, that cannot be disputed.
Name one thing wrong with being blunt and honest lmao
He gives a ton of money to charity, including kilitary charity. He almost never gets infront of the camera when he does this...His arrogant act on real life bis just an act. Not sure why he does it??
@@charliemunk2947to keep relevant. He wants to make sure KISS is known till the earth explodes
@@charliemunk2947nicely said n good point 🙏
I’m with Gene regarding patriotism in America 🇺🇸 and there’s a unique energy and atmosphere to this place many of us call home. God bless.
I go back to this interview anytime I need a good cry. Every time I watch this video, I cry hysterically. The idea of his scared Jewish mother raising her arm in the nazi salute breaks my heart, and it makes me get very emotional. Gene Simmons makes me feel patriotic to be an American.
Thank you, Gene! God bless America!
yeah, Gene is a loudmouth and people accuse him of greed, but he's got a great heart, is generous, and is overall a good man despite his many flaws. Even if you hate his music, you can't help but love him. Paul Thtanley, on the other hand, is a mental case.
No such thing as being embarrassingly patriotic Gene! You're awesome! Say it!!😊
Probably when his mom passed it was probably after this video he's a wonderful man I cried watching this I wish everyone felt this way the country would have so many less problems 😢
Wow. Every American should hear this
God Bless America and God Bless Gene Simmons.
I never knew the background of Gene Simmons but after hearing it and his love for this country I have a new found respect for him. As an immigrant myself and a United States Army Veteran I too love this country.
👍✌️🙏🇦🇺
You're the best, Gene!
He knows and he appreciates it.
Hand Salute to the Great Mr. Gene Simmons!
did you really salute to you monitor... you ding dong?
Who would have thought Gene Simmons would be the voice of reason.
I went to go see Kiss live with my Momma in green bay. She got sick (worked all day had a drink or two and mixed it with smoke.) So she went to the hotel in which we were staying. I saw the concert on my own (had an amazing time.) Well, I was rocking out getting all crazy y'know bouncing around and shit stuck my tongue out at Gene Simmons (Lol) To the right of me there was a guy playing an air guitar jammin out I'd keep bumping into him just a tad bit and he'd give me a nasty sneer it made me noticeably feel bad I was just trynna rock out and have fun. Well, I guess Gene had seen and had enough of it, he and ended up throwing a water bottle at himor something. All I saw was the guy all soaked looking up on the stage saying really? I know what happened though it happened fast and I didn't see it initially. I'll never forget it. That was the coolest thing I'll ever have happen to me. Lotta people dislike Gene Simmons for whatever reason..Well the man made a friend in me for life.
Gene you said best USA
I absolutely love watching this video! The way Gene talks about his mother is so beautiful! I loved watching Florence Klein on"Gene Simmons family jewels"what a lovely sweet lady!
You are a great AMERICAN 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is why I love Gene Simmons
Make being patriotic cool again! 😎
I get it Gene. I get it man. I fucking can't stand you, but dude, I get it. Nothing but respect for him though. He takes it serious and I wish more people who were BORN HERE would do the same
Why don't you like Gene???
Great interview with Dan
Gene Much Respect!!
Gene chews his cheeks to keep from crying 😭
God bless You and your family!
Never liked this guy but he loves America thats wonderful.
God bless America!!!
Thank you Gene!
You just never hear people talking like this anymore . Schools teach us to separate and descriminate based on race and skin color. We are f'd. I used to think Gene was such an ass but that was very powerful. I felt that.
God Bless Gene and his Mother!!!
Every American needs to see this!
All Democrats!!!!
I dont have enuff thumbs to give for a thumbs up! Show this to all of the America bashers.
You’re god dam right 😎🎩
This is why I love Kiss so Very much they have wonderful family extended family friends crew managers promoters big hugs and high fives
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Love this man.. 😊😘
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
ooowee cool talk..!!
Amen!!!!!!
What with the poor audio? WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!
Ask anybody "what does a Muslim look like?" "what does a Hindu look like?" "what does a person from China look like?" Easy answers. "What does an American look like?" Gene is right.
His hair looks like Darth vadars good. " Luke, I am your father."
Was going to watch it, however as soon as I saw his sunglasses on I immediately turned the channel. I was taught not to be that disrespectful indoors.
Bizarre.
Cool you cut off Paul's ear!!! Saw this on AXS and you'll gonna line God out???
Respeck, mate!
Like-minded decency, reasonableness, and intelligence!
Nice shades.
🆒💯💙😇🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
👹 No texting
lidia bastianich talked once on her show about coming to America. She and her mother went to the supermarket and she was stunned by the amount of food. What really dazzled her was the baking isle with cake mixes. It was for me, seeing my culture through the eyes of an immigrant. Now we have migrants. People here for just a job, allegiance to their home country. Sad. How soon will China join the world and designate sancuary cities? No? Tell me why Nancy Pesosy.
Now we all cry when we see Trump.
❤️
Pentagon's a biiiig ring, isn't it.?
Not the type of man to be left alone with female members of your family or your female girlfriend or partner. I know some narcissists. At least Simmons is up front, honest and disgusting about. Take me as I am or be prepared for an onslaught of abuse centered around his superiority, mostly all sexual. And of course your inferiority, mostly all sexual.
Did Simmons, being so readily taken in by the country he professes to love so much it makes him cry to speak about, repay America by blighting his obvious intelligence with a preoccupation with money and sexually penetrating, and keeping a record of how many, presumably all women, he can bed in his lifetime. Not to forget how objectionable he can be to his fellow Americans. When confronted in conversation he can’t help but to reveal a shortcoming most narcissists have. The shortcoming is having a very fragile ego, such that their ego requires them to respond by attacking the other person as if they have an “id” and that it is identical to Simons’, founded on money and sex acts.
Don’t get me wrong, I accept that bad boys get lots of sex. It is the way of the wild, nature. Can’t be helped. Gene Simmons is a bad boy, racking up thousands of penetrations. I hope his ego allowed condoms, otherwise imagine how many times he impregnated women or gave or received STDs.
Simmons says his behavior in life is natural. It is because he is a man.
Otherwise, I assume they is a great person.
God help us. Why doesn’t they?
😊😊😊😊
A giant.
Then became a xav naztie
Chewing gum during an interview?
But Gene did you ever accept JESUS as your savior, the last prophet of Israel the son of god, the son of man, or all you a lost soul going too hell like most people
Gene plumpo
hey there. Gene sports an afro now?? who knew??
Traitor.
What is it with his HAIR!? 👀🤯🤮
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Promiseland?! Who paid him to say that?!
That was kinda low Uncle Gene....Elvis is the King of Rock.....He died tragically at a very young age addicted to drugs....Not funny..
I still love u but sometimes u got ....ummm...bad taste...even wit all dat dough
While I can totally appreciate his emotional honesty regarding his mother's fight for freedom, however, it is not true that individuals do not get murdered or killed in the US.
My infant daughter was tortured and medically murdered at All Children's Hospital in St.Pete, FL in 2007, and I have almost been killed multiple times by vehicles, a plow, by exiting the bus and other means. Thank God I looked prior to exiting the bus, or I would have gotten hit by a bald African American male driving a white van in downtown Hartford, CT. This was two weeks ago, and the terrorizing still continues with illegal entries in my rented LOCKED room where my belongings are getting stolen /destroyed.
My vehicle was vandalized (2010-2015- State of Connecticut) and other items from (2015-2021-Arizona, Connecticut) have been stolen/ destroyed: clothing-"cut"+"punctured"
footware-(Hiking boots-2 pairs, 3 pairs of running sneakers, 1 pair almost destroyed- "cut") 2 computers, cell phones, backpack, bicycle tires, bicycle seat, sunglasses, facecloth "cut", cookware, a spatula (this is not in chronological order)and a host of other items.
In addition, I was "set up" to be fired twice 2009-Wachovia Bank)(2011- Town of Monroe, CT) after the loss of the baby (2007) and divorce (2007).
My life has been horrible for decades (1979-2021) filled with financial abuse, psychological abuse, (gaslighting, manipulation, exploitation) in addtion to, attempted physical destruction, and I am still waiting for financial restitution !
Also, add in the LIES that the some of the local city police write (NBPD) when they state that I have a SUD and mental health issues ! That is a LIE - Defamation of Character and I just found out yesterday that my social media account may be possibly hacked into (need to verify).
The hacking with my cell phone, internet, work + school sabotage has been out of control !
On another note, while I am happy that Gene Simmons as a child was able to leave with his mother, and avoid further torment, many of us have been tormented within the US. In addition, the victimization still transpires despite my best attempts to obtain justice for the REAL crimes/abuse that have occured for over 40 years, for I and others have been BLOCKED and thwarted.
You have had a miserable life. How much of it your fault?
@@edwardkennedy2257 What are you inferring ? You have no idea what I, and perhaps others have been through ...do you ?
I understand some countries will accept people seeking asylum from the USA.
the promise land.....yeah right. look closer gene. watch michael moore 11/9 about flint and america...
This is the same person who said who cares about your rights