Debunked

Debunked with Murdoc Niccals is a series of tweets from Murdoc's personal Twitter account where he provides his own commentary on the episodes of the Song Machine.

Episode 1: #MomentaryBliss
"Right then, here’s a handful of truth grenades. Don’t say I never give you anything… MomentaryBliss"undefined
 * Numero uno, I am HURT you would think that’s poison. It’s echinacea, a herbal supplement! Good for the immune system, lot of colds going round. Yes, it’s in an old poison bottle, but I rinsed it out. Ever heard of RECYCLING?undefined
 * What is @slowthai looking at on his phone? Simples. The lad needed inspiration, so I sent him something that has inspired me over the years. A picture of myself. #SoFxxkingSpecialundefined
 * That laser-powered owl—one of Murdoc’s little pet projects. Keeps my artists frosty knowing they could be vaporised any second. Work with me, you better be willing to sacrifice everything. Like 2D’s satsuma. (sorry pal, I’ll buy you a new one)undefined
 * What’s all this about Rita? The original lyric was actually 'Ryvita, Ryvita' (2D’s suggestion, I think he was hungry) but I told @Slaves to change it to ‘Oh, Rita’. That’s all you’re getting…undefined
 * Who is the geezer with the horse’s head? Honest answer? Dunno. He snuck in and cooked himself a cheese toastie. Russ booted him out. Best guess? A rival band trying to sneak a peek at Song Machine. I’ve got my suspicions…undefined
 * It’s very touching that you’re all so concerned about my health. BUT - the reason I chucked up violently was simply the gut-wrenching turmoil of my creative process. The emotional cost of artistic genius. But you lovely people are worth it. Until next time...undefined

Episode 2: #Desole
Wotcha peeps. Right, think you can handle the truth? Then strap yourself in, Murdoc’s about to REVEAL ALL. (If however you can’t handle the truth, sling your hook now)…


 * Tres desole to disappoint, but that crying stuff - I was ACTING. Not bad, eh? De Niro, Dench, Prinze Junior - do one. Niccals is here to show how piss-easy acting is. Shake some salt n pepper in the eyes, bit of the old shoulder shaking. BAM. Just a shame I missed Oscar season.
 * Cheers to @skayRuiz, @BecaCookiee1 @shortcakeemoji and the other million concerned citizens for raising that very important question. Your concern for me brings real tears to my eyes. #DebunkDesole
 * Course I have feelings. That's the secret to my great acting ability. I am like a dam holding back a river of regret, bursting and gushing forth onto the world. Available for castings now.
 * Convincing, wasn't it? I used Stanislavsky's Method techniques, and channelled all my pain. My regrets, the shame for how I treated 2D, my concern for planet Earth. Mix em all together, wallop! Not a dry eye in the house.
 * Great Q from @SenseiJussa on that pasty bloke in the tower... yeah weird one that. Lot of celebs own houses there. First thought was ‘bloody hell, George Clooney’s a bit under the weather.’ But also looks a bit like Nosferatu, so can’t be sure. Mystery continues… #DebunkDesole
 * Very good question. I was trying to relate emotionally to Noodle's traumatic time spent in a crates. Just another way I'm working hard to connect better with the team!
 * There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy...
 * I am well aware of that mate. They only haunt my every waking moment.
 * First I thought he'd been binging too much Stranger Things, but think he might be having another vision.
 * Does a bit, yeah...
 * Ta to @Monielponi and @kairose18 for asking: is 2D wearing my captain’s hat from Plastic Beach? Not the same one cos that got eaten (long story). But I bought a new one and gave it to the lad, a little good luck charm for his voyage. You look smashing, matey! #DebunkDesole
 * Really great, thanks for asking dumbass juggalo. We're better than ever. Soon as the weather clears we're going for a lovely ride together on our new tandem bike.
 * Choice is an illusion, my friend. We are but a flea in a tornado of chaos. (Might get that printed on a t-shirt actually).
 * I try, Hadley. Thanks for having my back. Maybe you can convince some of the doubters out there that I really have changed!
 * And look at you supporting my redemption. Cheers. I won't forget this, Sleepy Monk
 * Bollocks, got your name wrong.
 * Right, morons saying I’m short. Ever heard of PERSPECTIVE? When things are nearer to you, they get bigger. E.g., when a fist comes towards you, it gets bigger as it approaches your face. Plus, right, I was STOOPING at that point to convey my sadness (more great acting). OKAY.
 * Thanks to @HeyoMayo15 for the stupid question and this insulting graphic #DebunkDesole
 * PERSPECTIVE. Wot, you think you're bigger than the moon do you?
 * I identify as 6'2, but probably more like 6' bang on. 
 * Bang on. People asking how tall I am? I AM AS BIG AS A DOOR.
 * Thank you, Mike Cherry. Glad to find someone who understands science.
 * Russel’s carrot sticks / Noodle’s gloves are a metaphor for what Gorillaz is like when Murdoc isn’t around. I.e., ridiculous, a broken instrument, a machine missing it’s biggest cog. Very touching tribute to me. Thanks guys! Cheers @GoryPumpkin @melixay for asking #DebunkDesole
 * Wonderful, Lord Sumg WNTR. Feels like a second chance. Technically, more like a 12th chance, but this time I'm gonna make it count!
 * Thanks for noticing, biscotti. That's due to the great new foundation 2D bought for me. Because I'm worth it.
 * * Correction, 2D just informed me he actually found it in a skip down the road. But it's the thought that counts.
 * Annnnd that’s your lot! Hope that clears up some of the stuff keeping you awake at night. And re the other stuff keeping you awake at night - not really my problem. But good luck with that. Until next time, world! #DebunkDesole

Episode 3: #DebunkAries
Allo you lot. Murdoc Niccals here, in da house. I mean, where else would I be. Anyway, I'm back once again to give you lucky chumps an access all (some) areas tour of my latest masterpiece. Enjoy!
 * About that green screen. Rumbled. Yeah, I made the creative call that we film this one from base camp. Just to show the world what wonders can be achieved working from home. My way of inspiring you all.#DebunkAries
 * Getting a lot of love for the cape, some of you asking if it’s my new style. Nah. Just fancied something billowy for the wind machine.#DebunkAries
 * Right, that syringe. Keep your hair on, world. Nothing to soil yourselves over. It was just a bit of truth serum for the lad. Didn’t even bloody work. Reminds me, need to fire my chemist - been supplied a lot of duds lately.#DebunkAries
 * Some of you asked how, on account of my gorgeous complexion, I can use a green screen? Fact: My skin is NOT green, it’s Chartreuse. A French colour and très sexy. Also goes well served over ice.#DebunkAries
 * Geezer in the Lucha libre mask? My old amigo and adversary ‘El Fatto Pollo’. Came up against him on the amateur wrestling circuit in Pueblo a few years back. KO’d him in the third with a top-rope plancha. He retired last year (lumbago) and now works at Kong.#DebunkAries
 * Noodle, bless her, was worried cos 2D wasn’t wearing a helmet. The truth is, the boy’s got so many metal plates in his noggin from various head injuries over the years, his head is already a helmet.#DebunkAries
 * RIGHT. All the eyebrow shamers out there saying I look like Bert from the Muppets! My usual barber’s is closed right now, obvs. So I did them myself with a blowtorch. Burned the lot off by mistake, had to draw them back on.#DebunkAries
 * OK gotta go - Russel’s chilli is ready. To be honest, I’m slightly dreading it, the last one did me a right mischief. But I don't want to offend him so I'll put on a brave face. Until next time, STAY SAFE, WORLD!

Special: Russel Debunks
⚠ A message from Russel Hobbs ⚠ It’s come to my attention that our boy Murdoc’s been shooting his mouth off, spitting out fake news like a rouge AI. Man should be in politics. Anyways, thought I better grab the mic and straighten a few things out… Tomorrow at 4pm GMT.
 * Okay let's do this!
 * First up, we DID shoot Aries in Morocco, for real. Saw those camels with my own eyes. Smelled ‘em too. Murdoc added that green screen shot in later. Why’d he do it? Good question. I’ve got my suspicions though... - Russ
 * Truth serum – that is the truth. Question is, what intel was he after? My take: Murdoc wants control of that phantom tollbooth thing in Kong. He thinks 2D’s pulling the strings, so was after the scoop. Too bad Murdoc suffered an unfortunate blackout before the serum kicked in - R
 * Nah, Noodle wasn’t worried about road safety. She was concerned cuz Murdoc invited 2D on some phoney Che Guevara motorcycle trip, after bromancing him all week long. She knew he was up to something. And she wasn’t wrong. - R
 * Eyebrow thing got me thinking... Maybe Murdoc looks like Bert from the Muppets because that’s his real papa. Could be that Bert had some steamy affair with She-Hulk, then out pops a messed-up little green dude with weird eyebrows and a bad temper. Just a theory, people… - R
 * Désolé, but that blubbing a few weeks back - the real deal. I’ve seen Murdoc act, he ain’t that good. My guess, the man was so cut up he missed out on the lake trip, he cried himself a river back at Kong. Ain't too much sadder than the tears of a clown. - R
 * Russel out.