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| Prior to starting ''Vice'' magazine, McInnes published ten issues of a Montreal-based ] called ''Pervert'' (1993–95) and played in a number of Ottawa-area ]s (Anal Chinook and Leatherassbuttfuk, with ], among others). | Prior to starting ''Vice'' magazine, McInnes published ten issues of a Montreal-based ] called ''Pervert'' (1993–95) and played in a number of Ottawa-area ]s (Anal Chinook and Leatherassbuttfuk, with ], among others). | ||
| McInnes split from the other founders of ''Vice'' in 2007 due to "creative differences,"<ref>Pareene. Gawker (Jan. 23, 2008).</ref> a possible reference to their recent affiliation with Viacom via VBS.tv{{ |
McInnes split from the other founders of ''Vice'' in 2007 due to "creative differences,"<ref>Pareene. Gawker (Jan. 23, 2008).</ref> a possible reference to their recent affiliation with Viacom via VBS.tv<ref>{{cite news|first=Pareene|title=The ‘Vice’ Boys Are All Grown Up And Working For Viacom|url=http://gawker.com/324484/the-vice-boys-are-all-grown-up-and-working-for-viacom|date=November 19, 2007}}</ref>. | ||
| ⚫ | McInnes started the website '''' with Derrick Beckles. He also co-founded an ] called '''' where he serves as Creative Director.<ref>{{cite news|last=Braiker|first=Brian|title=Creating Ads For People Who Hate Ads|url=http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/creating-ads-people-who-hate-ads-132667|accessdate=24 August 2011|newspaper=Ad Week|date=June 20, 2011}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | He recently finished a book of memoirs for Simon & Schuster entitled ''How to Piss in Public''<ref>.</ref> He also develops shows for television, is a columnist for '']'', and is a regular on the Fox News show ]. McInnes is also currently in a 1980s ] ] called . | ||
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| === Personal life === | === Personal life === | ||
| McInnes attended ]’s ] and received a BA in English from Montreal’s ] in 1994. In 1999, he moved to New York City. In 2004, he married Emily Jendrisak, a ] ] |
McInnes attended ]’s ] and received a BA in English from Montreal’s ] in 1994. In 1999, he moved to New York City. In 2004, he married Emily Jendrisak, a ] ],<ref>Jessica. Gawker (Sept. 17, 2004),</ref> and has two children with her. | ||
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| *In 2009, McInnes convinced a journalist at '']'' that he had been knocked out after losing a challenge to an ] fighter.<ref>Baron, Zach. ''Village Voice'' (May 5, 2009).</ref> The footage was actually an outtake from a failed TV pilot.<ref> Relevant Pictures. Accessed April 5, 2011.</ref> | *In 2009, McInnes convinced a journalist at '']'' that he had been knocked out after losing a challenge to an ] fighter.<ref>Baron, Zach. ''Village Voice'' (May 5, 2009).</ref> The footage was actually an outtake from a failed TV pilot.<ref> Relevant Pictures. Accessed April 5, 2011.</ref> | ||
| *In 2010, McInnes convinced a "journalist" at ] that he had eaten a bowl of urine-soaked ] after not winning their “Hipster of the Decade” competition.<ref>Kamer, Foster. Gawker (January 2, 2010).</ref> The footage was actually an outtake from a collection of comedy sketches called | *In 2010, McInnes convinced a "journalist" at ] that he had eaten a bowl of urine-soaked ] after not winning their “Hipster of the Decade” competition.<ref>Kamer, Foster. Gawker (January 2, 2010).</ref> The footage was actually an outtake from a collection of comedy sketches called | ||
| *In 2012, McInnes faked a serious car accident for the stand-up comedy movie ''The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants''. <ref>Grant, Drew. The Observer (March 27, 2012)</ref> | |||
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| Born | Hitchin, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse | Emily Jendrisak |
Gavin Miles McInnes (born 1970) is a British Canadian writer, musician, and comedian. Referred to as "The Godfather of hipsterdom" and "the primary architect of hipsterdom" McInnes is often credited with starting the contemporary hipster movement mostly via Vice Magazine’s “DOs & DON’Ts” column.
Biography
Early life
McInnes was born in Hitchin, England and moved to Canada when he was 4. His parents are Glaswegian. His father is the Vice-President of Operations at Gallium, a high-tech company specializing in defense. His mother is a retired business teacher.
Career
Along with Suroosh Alvi and Shane Smith, McInnes founded Vice Magazine in 1994. Originally a low-budget magazine entitled Voice of Montreal, Vice has since expanded itself into a glossy, mass-market magazine, a record label, a film company, and a clothing line — among other projects.
Gavin McInnes was the most public figure associated with Vice, due to the popularity of his contributions to the magazine, and his outspoken, occasionally controversial nature. He wrote hundreds of articles for the magazine, including The Vice Guide to Eating Pussy, and he was the author of the magazine's regular "DOs and DON'Ts" feature.
In 2006, he appeared on the Toronto-based Canadian comedy show Kenny vs Spenny as the judge of that episode's competition, Who is Cooler?
Prior to starting Vice magazine, McInnes published ten issues of a Montreal-based minicomic called Pervert (1993–95) and played in a number of Ottawa-area punk bands (Anal Chinook and Leatherassbuttfuk, with Aidan Girt, among others).
McInnes split from the other founders of Vice in 2007 due to "creative differences," a possible reference to their recent affiliation with Viacom via VBS.tv.
McInnes started the website StreetCarnage.com with Derrick Beckles. He also co-founded an advertising agency called Rooster NY where he serves as Creative Director.
He recently finished a book of memoirs for Simon & Schuster entitled How to Piss in Public He also develops shows for television, is a columnist for Taki's Magazine, and is a regular on the Fox News show Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld. McInnes is also currently in a 1980s hardcore cover band called 80s Hardcore.
Personal life
McInnes attended Ottawa’s Carleton University and received a BA in English from Montreal’s Concordia University in 1994. In 1999, he moved to New York City. In 2004, he married Emily Jendrisak, a Ho-Chunk Amerindian, and has two children with her.
Pranks
- In 1995, McInnes convinced a journalist from Quebec’s Le Devoir that he and fellow co-founder Shane Smith were gay lovers. The resulting story featured the two embracing.
- In 1999, McInnes convinced a journalist from Ottawa’s The Citizen that Vice was merging with MTV. The resulting article was three full pages. This prank later became somewhat true when MTV launched The Vice Guide to Everything in 2010.
- In 2009, McInnes convinced a journalist at The Village Voice that he had been knocked out after losing a challenge to an MMA fighter. The footage was actually an outtake from a failed TV pilot.
- In 2010, McInnes convinced a "journalist" at Gawker.com that he had eaten a bowl of urine-soaked corn flakes after not winning their “Hipster of the Decade” competition. The footage was actually an outtake from a collection of comedy sketches called "Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole".
- In 2012, McInnes faked a serious car accident for the stand-up comedy movie The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants.
Film & TV
McInnes also acts and stars in documentaries and usually plays himself. In 2009 a short film he produced and starred in, called Asshole, was included in the Sundance Film Festival.
Film
- 2006 The Vice Guide to Travel — as himself
- 2008 Sophie Can Walk — as himself
- 2009 Asshole — as Vincent Allen
- 2010 A Million in the Morning — as host
- 2010 Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
TV
- 2006 Kenny Vs Spenny — as a Cool Judge
- 2006 Air Guitar Nation — as a judge
- 2008 Last Call With Carson Daly — as himself
- 2010 Last Call With Carson Daly — as himself
- 2012 Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld — as himself
Books
- 2003 The Vice Guide to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll (Warner Books)
- 2004 Vice Dos and Don'ts: 10 Years of VICE Magazine's Street Fashion Critiques (Grand Central)
- 2008 Dos & Don'ts 2: 13 Years of Vice Magazine's Street Fashion Critiques (Powerhouse)
- 2009 Street Boners: 1,764 Hipster Fashion Jokes (Grand Central)
- 2012 How to Piss in Public: From Teenage Rebellion to the Hangover of Adulthood (Scribner)
References
- "Vice" Founder Gavin McInnes on Split From Glossy: "It's Like a Divorce," NBC New York.
- Haddow, Douglas. "Hipster: The Dead End of Western Civilization," Adbusters (July 29, 2008).
- "GAWKER", http://gawker.com/127848/vows-emily-jendriasak-and-gavin-mcinnes
- Pareene. "Goodbyes: Co-Founder Gavin McInnes Finally Leaves 'Vice'," Gawker (Jan. 23, 2008).
- "The 'Vice' Boys Are All Grown Up And Working For Viacom". November 19, 2007.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - Braiker, Brian (June 20, 2011). "Creating Ads For People Who Hate Ads". Ad Week. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- "How to Piss in Public on Amazon".
- Jessica. "Vows: Emily Jendriasak and Gavin McInnes," Gawker (Sept. 17, 2004),
- Baron, Zach. "Gavin McInnes Gets Knocked the Fuck Out," Village Voice (May 5, 2009).
- "The Immersionist with Gavin McInnes," Relevant Pictures. Accessed April 5, 2011.
- Kamer, Foster. "Hipster of the Decade Loser Gavin McInnes Accepts 'Award' by Eating Bowl of Pissed-In Cereal," Gawker (January 2, 2010).
- Grant, Drew. "Gavin McInnes Wrecks Car, ‘Loses’ Best Friend in An Attempt to Win Back Dignity After Observer Punking (Video)," The Observer (March 27, 2012)
- Park, Steve. "Gavin McInnes In ASSHOLE," StevePark.com (Jan. 21, 2009).