Jesse Eisenberg Clarifies His Comparison of Comic Con to Genocide

The cast of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice appeared at San Diego Comic Con, the biggest celebration of everything pop culture in the country. During that time, Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Lex Luthor in the upcoming film, made remarks that made many people upset.

"It is like being screamed at by thousands of people. I don't know what the experience is throughout history, probably some kind of genocide. I can't think of anything that's equivalent,"

Without a doubt, being a celebrity at comic con, must be a jolting experience, but comparing the annual event to genocide seemed a bit much. Reported by AP, Eisenberg clarified his statement and got a bit more in-depth about his feelings for the show.

"Maybe on some cellular memory level, that's the only thing that seems like an equivalent social experience... Even if they're saying nice things, just being shouted at by thousands of people, it's horrifying."

For those who have been to the convention, it can be a lot to take in, even for the regular con-goer. Comparing it to genocide is a bit much, but nevertheless, Eisenberg continued to explain how the event itself is so different for him:

"I of course was using hyperbole to describe the sensory overload I experienced. I sometimes do employ that... I'm a normal person who has normal sensory experiences, so Comic-Con was very overwhelming for me. That said, it was really an honor to be on that end of such jubilation."

He did have something else positive to say about the event by saying that the fact people are excited is thrilling. What do you think about what Eisenberg said?

I can understand the point about being yelled at by thousands of people.

Serious Answer- I think people are weenies and society today takes things to seriously.

Joke Answer- Honestly, I expected no less from Lex Luthor,

It was a stupid way for him to dampen the hype that surrounded the launch of the new trailer. As an actor who was there for the sole purpose of promoting the film, to turn around and say what he did like the day after just acts completely counter to why he went there in the first place. He really should have better control of the words which come out of his mouth at this point in his career imo. Not that I really cared but its just like why go and try to promote a movie at the biggest cc in the universe then use the word genocide to describe your experience there? It isn't going to help you or the movie you were promoting.

I think Eisenberg is an arrogant rat whose ego was inflated by getting roles in movies for

(1) Talking fast

(2) Being nerdy looking

That said, I do honestly believe his comment was harmless here. Really nothing to get worked up over.

I knew what he meant all along. It was a hyperbole, like saying work is murder, was it in bad taste? Yeah, but nothing for people to get their Jimmies rustled over.

Did people complain about a silly comment like that?

Oh quit whining about everything. Jesus.

Maybe he is just an introvert.

Friggin' Luthor, man.

People blew it way out of proportion

Did that really make people upset? lol

hahahahahaha

It's too easy to offend.

I've said from day one the guy is a tool.

Wait people actually cared, Jesus.

^^^

I'm honestly baffled that some people think making anaologies to genocide isn't a big deal. Jesse says that he had a sensory overload--people get killed in a genocide, guys. In inhuman fashions, too.

I mean, seriously, he was out of line with that comment.

There are actual genocides happening. People who think this is funny are perhaps just heartless.

Yes. Everyone could just ignore everything said in public even if it offends them (you seem to think people pretend to be offended for ??? I can't even think of a reason to do such a thing) OR people could be polite in mixed company and in public. Be an azzhole on your own time in your own mother's basement.

You rich, arrogant little prick. Having people adore you is the same as being killed en masse with your friends and family.

whoever took offence to that statement should really be sat down and talked to. and if they were professionals or any form of media coverage; should loose their jobs. that's ridiculous.

talk about sensationalizing and making something salacious out of something innocuous.

People overreacted to his words in the first place. It was obviously an exaggeration and he doesn't have to explain himself to anyone. He can say whatever he wants. People always go crazy over every little thing a famous person says that is even a little bit wrong, but everyone exaggerates things and says dumb stuff everyday.

Supes said it best; it's all you can expect from someone as self-centered as Luthor. =P

That comment was probably a little excessive but people make a huge deal out of the littlest mistakes

@edblank: Don't be a baby.

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!

THIS!!!

I think it was poorly worded response, however Jesse should be aware of the project and audience that he is participating in.

Disturbingly so.

I finally grasped the scale of stupid and butthurtness on the internet.

eh, no biggie. Chill people.

I'm a Satanic priest, and I'd really appreciate it if you didn't use the name of the realm of our lord and saviour in vain like that.

I don't know the full story about Eisenberg, or what he was thinking or what compelled him to say this, but it sure is not going to help him win fans over who are already very skeptical of him playing Lex Luthor. This is the sort of thing that can lead to a boycott of the film.

And what is with people comparing ComicCon, Comic films, and Comic Medias, to the biggest evils in the world? Eisenberg here saying its like a Genocide, the director of Birdman saying comic films are "Cultural Genocide", and the church protestors outside ComicCon acting as if Comics and ComicCon is nothing but sinners. What is with people targeting Comic stuff?

Who really cares what he thinks anyway. He's just a whiny little bitch. I can't get over why he still has the goofy ass hair don't.

It seems like all the drama from Gadot being casted as Wonder Woman shifted towards Jesse Eisenberg being casted as Luthor.

Don't be a jerkface

People are such crybabies these days.

@flameboy298: Its the wig and in the trailer he kind of just seemed like Jesse Eisenberg in a wig nothing more nothing less. Plus Gal looked pretty cool in the trailer from the 3 seconds we saw her. So of course all the hate went from her to him and well comments like this dont help because it makes him seem ungratefull especially sense barely anyone wants him as Lex and he's compairing meeting the fans to genocide.

People today get offended by everything.. Stop crying about these stuff, people can say whatever they want.
What happened to the freedom of speech?!

+ He's Lex Luthor what were people expecting!?

non issue, why was this even posted? Dumb-butt celebs are always running their pie-holes saying stupid things, who cares?

Cons are overwhelming. If I was the subject of the screaming of those thousands of gaudily costumed revelers it would probably scare me senseless. Clearly that's what happened here.

Yes, it was a completely idiotic thing to say. Is it something to get up at arms over? Nope.

I thought it was pretty funny. My girlfriend and I use hyperbolic statements all the time to describe mundane things. That's just some people's sense of humor. Doesn't necessarily mean you're insensitive. Hell, in the last 30 minutes she's compared the guys at Valvoline to back alley abortionists and our cat's wiggling to a seizure.

Not a big thing.

People overreacted

His clarification was so pretentious my hand automatically closed into a fist.

I wanna punch him.

Not everyone enjoys crowds, or being screamed at in any fashion, or being the center of attention. No normal person does. The article doesn't include his bit about how messed up you would have to be to feed on that kind of attention. It's true, some people do not want to be worshiped by screaming fanatics.