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Justin Bieber Takes Reporter to Task Over Overalls Commotion

11/26/2012 at 02:45 PM ET

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After the drop-crotch pants controversy of 2012, we were hoping Justin Bieber would listen to our advice and invest in some sexy slim-cut jeans or a nice pair of trousers.

But wow, we were wrong.

This past weekend, the pop star received a Diamond Jubilee Medal from Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and wore half-buckled overalls for the occasion. But after being raked over the coals by the Daily Mail (“Would a suit hurt, Justin?” they wrote) and Gawker — which called him a “white trash prince” — the Biebs fought back:

“The pic of me and the Prime Minister was taken in a room in the arena where I was performing that day,” he wrote on Instagram on Sunday, specifically targeting Daily Mail writer Hayley Peterson. “I walked straight from my meet and greet to him, if you “Hayley” expect me to have a change of clothes let a loan [sic] a suit at that specific time that’s crazy, It wasn’t like it was like I was going into his environment we were at a hockey arena. Wow am I ever white trash hayley peterson lol.”

We understand Bieber’s point — it’s not like he was at the Prime Minister’s residence, and the boy is crazy busy — but on the other hand … overalls. Really Justin? Tell us: Do you think Bieber’s overalls were trendy or tacky? Vote in our poll below! 

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haters27 on November 26th, 2012

Let the guy wear what he wants this is a free country

ProudAmericanWoman on November 26th, 2012

Since he was in the middle of doing his job related to a performance, I can understand- but that is the only acceptable excuse. Beiber has definitely gotten too big for his britches recently! I personally have a far bigger issue with his ignorance- he can’t even spell the simplest of words (“let a loan” instead of of “let alone”, etc.). He does this all the time. He IS becoming a major brat and an ignorant one at that.

Thoughtful on November 26th, 2012

It’s not so much that overalls are tacky to wear to meet the prime minister as it’s that overalls are just a bad idea unless you actually work in an environment where they’re accepted (ie: a farm).

zjm on November 26th, 2012

I love Justin, so I honestly I don’t care what he wears<3

MEC on November 26th, 2012

Shame on Justin for being so disrespectful to our Primeminister. What were his handlers thinking? Glad that everyone in the U.S is commenting on it. So disgraceful.

alexis on November 26th, 2012

cool justin i like you and am a fin

SuzyQ on November 27th, 2012

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is something that should be recieved with honor, pride and dignity and should be reserved for individuals that truly represent Canadians that have positively contributed to our country, not some snot nosed, over paid kiddy pop star who has worn out his 15 minutes of fame. Evidently someone failed to teach the brat about respect and decorum when it comes to meeting a representative of Canada.

no. on November 27th, 2012

for god’s sake. the prime minister went to him, justin had no idea about him coming to give him this medal. people need to calm the heck down, i mean im sure if they knew about this he would’ve changed out of his rehearsal clothes. just stop.

ali on November 27th, 2012

I agree! Even though it is Stephen Harper (i hate that man) he should have worn something a little more classy!

Peggy Smith on November 27th, 2012

Everyone is always picking on Justin – he can do nothing right in the eyes of the public. Leave him alone! He’s a good kid and a good performer. Save your negative comments for people who really deserve them.

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