:D Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/justin-bieber-on-anne-frank-hopefully-she-would-have-been-a-belieber-1.1237385 Justin Bieber raised eyebrows again this weekend with his life off the stage, the latest hiccup to hit his tumultuous worldwide tour. The Canadian pop star was taking a beating online Sunday for a note that the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam said he left in its guestbook after touring the museum with his entourage for more than an hour on Friday. On its Facebook page, the museum said Bieber wrote he hoped Frank "would have been a Belieber," the nickname embraced by his fans. Some Twitter users took a more lighthearted tone, listing other historical figures -- including Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller -- who might have been fans under the hashtag #wouldhavebeenbeliebers.The comment sparked outrage on Facebook, with many accusing the 19-year-old crooner of being disrespectful and ignorant. Frank was a Jewish teenager who kept a diary while hiding from Nazi occupiers during the Second World War. She died in a concentration camp. Her diary has become the most widely read document to emerge from the Holocaust. Museum spokeswoman Maatje Mostart confirmed Sunday that Bieber visited Friday evening. She said the museum was happy to have received Bieber and didn't see anything offensive in his remarks. She said he called ahead and was given a guided tour. "Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a belieber," the museum said he wrote. "That little idiot is way too full of himself. She's an important historical figure so show some respect," one commenter wrote. "What a immature and disgusting thing to write in her book!" read another message. Others came to Bieber's defence, saying he should be commended for trying to learn about Frank and likely meant to say he would be proud to count her among his supporters. A source from Bieber's camp said the young star meant "that it would have been an honour if she had been a fan" and that the visit was a positive, educational experience. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, a Canadian advocacy group, declined to comment on the incident, and other groups could not immediately be reached Sunday. The singer has made waves in recent weeks, stirring drama both on and off the stage with bizarre fashion choices, outbursts, and concert disruptions. In one instance last month, the teen heartthrob was forced to leave a monkey in quarantine after German authorities said he didn't have the proper paperwork to take the animal into the country. His tour has him booked with shows through August. --With files from The Associated Press Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/justin-bieber-on-anne-frank-hopefully-she-would-have-been-a-belieber-1.1237385#ixzz2QUAtztCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:D Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm not a fan of Bieber (I've met the kid once and he's nice enough, just not a fan of his music), but I don't see any disrespect meant in his entry. He seemed to be acting polite throughout his visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledude Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I think Anne Frank had bigger things to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Bearded Stoner @beardedstoner 8h Would Anne Frank have been a Belieber? No. In fact, millions blindly following an idiot is why she was in that attic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 yes bieber is a bawse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 She probably would have been. She was into pop culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Helen Keller definitely would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 anne frank would have been in to death metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Chances are Hitler would've killed Bieber too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I wash my hands of this weirdness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I don't see the problem. People making something out of nothing. The fact he visited the museum is a classy move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 His comment is not offensive, it's stupid but not offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 All of biebers fans are deaf anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 84-year-old women are his niche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsCanuck Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Blown out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Bieber is a twit but I agree - it's blown out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hellen Keller would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosalie52 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Bah, at least Bieber took some time to visit the museum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Helen Keller definitely would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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