Thursday, November 12, 2026

Pop Singer Shawn Mendes, Hitless for Years, Joins Free Palestine Campaign Hoping it Will Ignite Renewed Interest in Moribund Career

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“Free Palestine” is the home of has been artists looking for a push.

Shawn Mendes hasn’t had a hit since flip phones. He’s mostly became famous for nervous breakdowns and being shirtless. He’s a model for Gucci.

So what to do? Join the bandwagon.

Mendes, who’s Canadian, says he’s “educating himself.” A high school or college degree might come in handy. His new post on Instagram doesn’t mention what Hamas has done to Israel or to Gazans. There’s certainly no indication that he’s read a word about October 7th. Maybe someone could read that to him.

Perhaps Mendes could join the Macklemore tour. He was also without hits or even PR mentions until he picked up antisemitism as a cause.

I’m sure Mendes will not be touring in Gaza this summer. If he does, he’ll need more than sunscreen!

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Roger Friedman
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