{"id":2084037,"date":"2023-10-30T13:37:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-snl-writer-under-fire-for-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-i-do-love-it-when-junkies-die\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:40:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:40:21","slug":"ex-snl-writer-under-fire-for-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-i-do-love-it-when-junkies-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-snl-writer-under-fire-for-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-i-do-love-it-when-junkies-die\/","title":{"rendered":"Former SNL writer faces backlash for mocking Matthew Perry&#8217;s death, expressing joy over the demise of addicts."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fex-snl-writer-under-fire-for-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-i-do-love-it-when-junkies-die%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2084037&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ex-SNL Writer\u2064 Under Fire for Mocking Matthew Perry&#8217;s Death: &#8216;I Do Love It When Junkies Die&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Laughing at \u2064the death of actor Matthew Perry is certainly one way \u200dto get your \u200cname out there.<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Saturday Night Live writer Kevin Brennan, who operates the\u2064 \u201cMisery Loves Company\u201d podcast, took to social media and \u2062made a \u2064series of disparaging remarks about the deceased Perry \u2014 all of which quickly \u200dgarnered attention for the general callousness of them.<\/p>\n<p>Perry, 54, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-matthew-perry-emmy-nominated-friends-star-died-54-reports-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found dead<\/a> from an apparent drowning \u2064in his Los Angeles home on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps best\u2064 known for portraying the \u200dwildly popular Chandler Bing on the even more popular \u201cFriends\u201d sitcom, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-justin-trudeau-friends-actors-fans-mourn-matthew-perry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tributes and memories<\/a> for the actor swiftly poured in all across\u200b the world.<\/p>\n<p>Brennan\u2019s tenor in terms of Perry\u2019s death was decidedly different than most of the world.<\/p>\n<p>The first salvo fired by Brennan simply laughed at Perry\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DROWNED IN A HOT TUB. HAHAHAHA<\/p>\n<p>Friends\u2019 Star Matthew Perry\u200d Dead at 54 After Apparent\u2064 Drowning <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fSA7d7hZ2f\">https:\/\/t.co\/fSA7d7hZ2f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718439668973474245?\">October 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDROWNED IN A HOT TUB. HAHAHAHA,\u201d Brennan posted\u2064 to\u2063 social media.<\/p>\n<p>That social media post set off a firestorm of \u200bcontroversy as it began to gain traction and coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Brennan,\u2062 clearly dedicated to the bit, doubled down on his \u200dremarks as people began calling\u2062 him out for it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>WARNING: The following post contains language that some \u200dreaders may find offensive<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thank\u2062 you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/87OwCukY3e\">https:\/\/t.co\/87OwCukY3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718795038828740903?\">October 30,\u2063 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI will never\u200c understand the mindset of someone who posts s*** like this. I wish you\u2063 well \u2063bc you must be sick,\u201d one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-snl-writer-under-fire-for-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-i-do-love-it-when-junkies-die\/\" title=\"Former SNL writer faces backlash for mocking Matthew Perry's death, expressing joy over the demise of addicts.\">social media \u2064user wrote<\/a> to Brennan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you,\u201d the podcaster responded.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sounds like fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2AeGnIPExh\">https:\/\/t.co\/2AeGnIPExh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oLlWTaX8h6\">https:\/\/t.co\/oLlWTaX8h6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718801869319929920?\">October \u206230, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhat a prick I hope you never are affected by this insidious disease,\u201d \u200bone social media user \u2063posted, in reference to Perry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/friends-star-matthew-perry-rushed-to-emergency-surgery-rep-releases-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long-documented<\/a> struggles with alcohol \u2064and\u200c opioid addiction, and the bevy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/2-percent-chance-live-friends-star-confesses-opioid-problem-led-coma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adverse health effects<\/a> that those\u2064 addictions would lead to.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSounds like fun,\u201d Brennan retorted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Because it\u2019s not very deep. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cPnFaNLSOW\">https:\/\/t.co\/cPnFaNLSOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718807651172208739?\">October\u200c 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhy is drowning in \u200ba hot tub funny,\u201d one social media user wanted to know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause it\u2019s not very deep,\u201d Brennan said.<\/p>\n<p>But the\u2062 most biting remarks made by Brennan came when he\u2064 quote-posted a TMZ\u2062 article covering his comments regarding\u200b Perry.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I didn\u2019t \u2064mock it. I just thought it was funny. But I do love it when junkies die. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kfQmIkOQwD\">https:\/\/t.co\/kfQmIkOQwD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718795487048835316?\">October 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t mock [Perry\u2019s death],\u201d Brennan said in his social media\u200c post. \u201cI just thought it was funny. But I do love it when \u200bjunkies die.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western Journal has been labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply because we have \u200da biblical \u200cworldview and speak the truth about what is happening in America.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech and woke advertisers dictate the \u2064content we share with our community. We stand for truth. We stand for freedom. We stand with our readers.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re asking you to help us in this \u200cfight. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do this without you<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newt-gingrich-calls-8-republicans-traitors-they-should-all-be-driven-out-of-public-life\/\" title=\"Newt Gingrich labels 8 Republicans as 'traitors', demands their removal from public life.\">donation directly\u200d helps fund<\/a> our editorial team of writers \u200band editors. Your \u2063support means we can continue to expose false narratives\u200c and defend traditional American \u2062values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with us by donating today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for your support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ex-snl-writer-fire-mocking-matthew-perrys-death-love-junkies-die\/\">Ex-SNL Writer Under Fire for Mocking Matthew Perry&#8217;s Death: \u2063&#8217;I Do \u2063Love It When Junkies Die&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How should those in the public eye use their platform responsibly<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Er.com\/mlcpodcast\/status\/1718811001203831410?&#8221;>October 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When confronted with the criticism of\u2064 his insensitive remarks, Brennan did not back down. In fact, he went even further by stating, \u201cI didn\u2019t \u2064mock it. I just thought it was funny.\u200c But I do love it when\u200b junkies die.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This statement sparked outrage across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, with \u200bmany users expressing their disgust at Brennan&#8217;s \u2063callousness.<\/p>\n<p>Perry&#8217;s\u200d struggles with addiction have been \u2062well-documented, making\u200b Brennan&#8217;s comments particularly \u200binsensitive. The actor had openly spoken \u200cabout his battles with alcohol and \u2064opioid addiction, and his efforts to overcome them.<\/p>\n<p>It is not \u200duncommon\u200c for celebrities to face backlash for their\u2063 comments\u200b or actions, but Brennan&#8217;s \u2064remarks went beyond mere controversy.\u200d They represented a lack of empathy and an utter disregard for the \u200bpain and suffering\u200c of others.<\/p>\n<p>As a former\u2064 writer \u200dfor Saturday Night Live, Brennan should be well aware of the responsibilities\u200d that come with being in the public eye.\u200c His podcast, &#8220;Misery Loves Company,&#8221; should have provided him with \u200ba platform to\u200c uplift \u200band entertain, not to spread negativity and contempt.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b disheartening to see someone \u2062in a position of influence and\u2063 prominence use their \u2062platform to spread hate and fuel negativity. The \u200bpower of words \u2063should never be underestimated, and it is imperative that those in the public eye exercise their influence \u200cresponsibly.<\/p>\n<p>Grief and \u200closs are\u2064 deeply personal experiences, \u200cand mocking someone&#8217;s death is \u2063not only cruel,\u2063 but it also shows \u2063a \u2064lack of compassion and understanding. The\u2062 entertainment industry has a long\u200b history of\u2064 grappling with issues of addiction and mental\u200c health, and it is important to address these issues with empathy and support.<\/p>\n<p>It is my hope that Kevin Brennan reflects \u200don the impact \u2062of his words and takes responsibility for the\u2062 harm he has caused. Instead of using his platform to\u2062 further perpetuate negativity, he has an opportunity to educate himself,\u2062 learn from his mistakes, and promote compassion and\u2064 empathy.<\/p>\n<p>In times of tragedy, it is crucial that we come \u200btogether as a community and support one another. 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