John Waters Names Eminem as the Last Person He Still Wants to Meet

The legendary “Pope of Trash,” John Waters, recently made a stop on the Las Culturistas podcast with hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, where he revealed that there is still one major name on his bucket list of people to meet. Despite his long and storied career rubbing elbows with icons, Waters admitted that Slim Shady remains his “final frontier” in terms of celebrity encounters. “The only person left I want to meet is Eminem and he still hasn’t called me. I’ve said it for two years,” Waters shared. When asked why the rapper holds such a high spot on his list, he simply replied, “because I like him! I’m all for him. Maybe he’s better than me.”

Waters also took a moment to defend Slim Shady against long-standing criticisms regarding his lyrics and reputation. He pointed to a famous anecdote regarding Eminem’s friendship with Elton John as definitive proof of the rapper’s true character. “He’s not homophobic. He gave Elton John and David matching gold cock rings for the wedding. He’s not homophobic!” Waters declared, highlighting the subversive and humorous bond between the two music legends that aligns perfectly with his own provocative sensibilities.

The filmmaker’s connection to Eminem’s discography also includes a specific, recurring personal tribute in his hometown. Waters recalled his affinity for the rapper’s music, specifically mentioning a track from the 2004 album Encore. “I like his records. I used to go to this Redneck bar in Baltimore where it was all the white guys dressed like black rappers and every time I walk in they’d played ‘Puke’ by Eminem as a tribute to me,” he told the hosts, noting how the song became an anthem of sorts during his visits to the Baltimore establishment.

When the conversation turned to what a potential meeting between the director and the rapper would actually look like, Waters emphasized that he isn’t looking for a public spectacle or a professional collaboration. He expressed a desire for a genuine, low-key connection, albeit one with a very specific request. “Just in private, we are not exploiting it. I want to be friends with him. ‘Say puke to me please!'” he joked, before reflecting on his career and the many legends he has already crossed paths with, noting, “I have met almost every famous person I ever want to meet.”

You can watch the interview below:

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