The Airplane Tweet by Matt Rife has sparked outrage among many individuals, who found it to be disrespectful and offensive. Rife, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, gained recognition through his comedic talent showcased on platforms like TikTok, self-produced specials, and appearances on major comedy shows such as Wild’ n Out and Bring the Funny. However, his career has been marked by controversies due to his comedy often toeing the line between entertainment and offense, leading to backlash from various quarters.
Matt Rife Airplane Tweet
Rife’s latest controversy arose from a tweet about airline accidents, a sensitive topic due to the tragic repercussions of such events. His comment about surviving a car accident offended many people, prompting accusations of insensitivity towards the victims.
In his tweet, the comic wrote, “Bro, I’m DYING at how people think surviving plane crashes would go down. If someone causes MY bag to ‘not survive’ an emergency landing, YOU aren’t suited for this earth.” Subsequently, he added, “I know you were all concerned. I made it with my backpack. Now I can sleep well, knowing I irritated so many people who care much too much.” His dismissive response to the criticism further fueled the controversy, exhibiting a lack of remorse for the offense caused by his dark and edgy comedy.
Matt Rife Scandal & Controversy
Rife’s previous tweets, often appearing and disappearing rapidly, have been marred by allegations of bigotry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a now-deleted tweet targeted the cast of “Parasite” at the Oscars, drawing severe criticism for its racially charged implications. The tweet insinuated that the Asian actors were infected with the coronavirus, leading to a fiery backlash.
“You’re not funny, you’re a douchebag,” remarked one Twitter user. “Apart from the obvious fact that the cast is from KOREA rather than China, racism isn’t funny, PERIODT.”
Despite swiftly deleting the tweet, the comedian defended himself by stating that he had shared the same joke on Instagram with vastly different reactions, labeling the platform as the “worst social media platform” and its users as “cry babies.” His apparent nonchalance towards the criticisms only exacerbated the ongoing dispute, emphasizing a recurring pattern of behavior.
Resurfacing of Matt Rife’s Past Tweets
Rife’s past tweets, featuring racial and homophobic slurs from 2012, resurfaced in 2016. Following a Twitter altercation with another user, his previous posts were brought to light, revealing his regular use of such offensive language.
Rife attempted to justify his actions on Snapchat, but faced widespread dissatisfaction and disgust. In addition, he posted an insensitive joke that year, further fueling the backlash against him. Despite vehemently denying accusations of racism and homophobia in a 2017 interview, attributing his actions to adolescent inexperience, another controversial statement resulted in renewed trouble, signaling that past issues continued to haunt his career.
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