Pierce Brosnan Free to Endure Bond Puns

After an investigation, L.A. county prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against actor Pierce Brosnan. (Courtesy New Line Cinema)

The District Attorney's office found that there was insufficient evidence to pursue a battery charge against Pierce Brosnan, who had been under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer at a Malibu shopping center in October.

Apparently, Brosnan lost his cool when a paparazzo mentioned James Bond (legend has it, Pierce hates Bond jokes). Photographer Rob Rosen told TMZ he was complimenting the former 007 star on his movies — when suddenly, "his eyes went crazy" and Pierce shouted, "Why don't you just get the fuck out of my face!"

The photographer also claims Brosnan hit him in the ribs.

This is not the first time Brosnan has lost his cool over a Bond reference. Back in 2006, Star Magazine reported that a bartender at the W Hotel in Seattle made a mistake by assuming Pierce Brosnan would want a 007-style martini when he came to the bar.

When Brosnan sat down at the bar, the clever bartender joked, "Don't tell me, a martini right? Shaken not stirred!"

Brosnan became enraged, yelling that if he hears that line one more time, he's going "to punch someone's lights out!"

Note to annoying autograph seekers: If you see Pierce Brosnan around town, stay away from the Bond jokes. On second thought...

Note to autograph seekers: If you see Pierce Brosnan around town, ask him whether or not he's "Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan." He'll love it!