Patton Oswalt Faces Backlash , After Spending New Year's Eve
With Dave Chappelle.
Comedian Patton Oswalt ran into an
old friend while performing in Seattle, Washington, to close the year 2021.
According to Oswalt's Instagram, the comic ended the year alongside his peer and long-time friend, Dave Chappelle.
Chappelle reportedly reached out to Oswalt, asking if he'd like to make a surprise
appearance with him.
I waved goodbye
to this hell-year
with a genius.., Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.
I ended the year
with a real friend
and a deep laugh.
Can’t ask for
much more. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.
Oswalt immediately faced
backlash from critics of Chappelle.
"The Closer," Chappelle's most recent
standup special, offended many
in the LGBTQ community.
"The Closer," Chappelle's most recent
standup special, offended many
in the LGBTQ community.
Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views
on transgender rights. .
Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views
on transgender rights. .
... we also 100% disagree about transgender
rights & representation. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.
I support trans peoples' rights — ANYONE'S rights — to live safely in the world as their fullest selves. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.
I'll always disagree
with where he
stands NOW on
transgender issues, Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram