Ex-SNL Writer Under Fire for Mocking Matthew Perry's Death: 'I Do Love It When Junkies Die'
Laughing at the death of actor Matthew Perry is certainly one way to get your name out there.
Ex-Saturday Night Live writer Kevin Brennan, who operates the “Misery Loves Company” podcast, took to X and made a series of disparaging remarks about the deceased Perry — all of which quickly garnered attention for the general callousness of them.
Perry, 54, was found dead from an apparent drowning in his Los Angeles home on Saturday.
Perhaps best known for portraying the wildly popular Chandler Bing on the even more popular “Friends” sitcom, tributes and memories for the actor swiftly poured in all across the world.
Brennan’s tenor in terms of Perry’s death was decidedly different than most of the world.
The first salvo fired by Brennan simply laughed at Perry’s death.
DROWNED IN A HOT TUB. HAHAHAHA
Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54 After Apparent Drowning https://t.co/fSA7d7hZ2f
— The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) October 29, 2023
“DROWNED IN A HOT TUB. HAHAHAHA,” Brennan posted to X.
That X post set off a firestorm of controversy as it began to gain traction and coverage.
Brennan, clearly dedicated to the bit, doubled down on his remarks as people began calling him out for it.
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Thank you. https://t.co/87OwCukY3e
— The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) October 30, 2023
“I will never understand the mindset of someone who posts s*** like this. I wish you well bc you must be sick,” one X user wrote to Brennan.
“Thank you,” the podcaster responded.
Sounds like fun. https://t.co/2AeGnIPExh https://t.co/oLlWTaX8h6
— The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) October 30, 2023
“What a prick I hope you never are affected by this insidious disease,” one X user posted, in reference to Perry’s long-documented struggles with alcohol and opioid addiction, and the bevy of adverse health effects that those addictions would lead to.
“Sounds like fun,” Brennan retorted.
Because it’s not very deep. https://t.co/cPnFaNLSOW
— The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) October 30, 2023
“Why is drowning in a hot tub funny,” one X user wanted to know.
“Because it’s not very deep,” Brennan said.
But the most biting remarks made by Brennan came when he quote-posted a TMZ article covering his comments regarding Perry.
I didn’t mock it. I just thought it was funny. But I do love it when junkies die. https://t.co/kfQmIkOQwD
— The MLC Podcast (@mlcpodcast) October 30, 2023
“I didn’t mock [Perry’s death],” Brennan said in his X post. “I just thought it was funny. But I do love it when junkies die.”
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