British comedian Russell Brand learned that there are lines not to be crossed in the United States, even jokingly. While we will apparently stand for our president being called retarded and giggle at the expense of R. Kelly’s legal troubles, no one on this planet is allowed to poke fun at the Jonas Brothers’ promise rings. That’s the kind of humor that requires a hasty apology. Though most in the music industry are willing to let this small hypocrisy die down, Courtney Love is not going to let the incident pass without mention. Love recently posted on her MySpace page that she “loved” Brand, and “was damned proud of him.” Lest the message be entirely positive, Love also noted that the Jonas Brothers were “assholes with chastity rings.” Though it’s nice to see a musician speak out in favor of Brand’s humor (if not the views that inform it), if the only person willing to defend Brand is Courtney Love, he should buy a ticket back to London. The United States either isn’t ready for his comedy or to admit that the VMAs enforced a morals code. [Contact Music]