As Twitchy told you yesterday, back in 2013, Seth MacFarlane made a joke about pervy dirtbag Harvey Weinstein:
https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/917800886268817409
That flashback left a lot of people wondering: How much did MacFarlane know about what was going on? And if he knew what was happening, why the hell would he make a joke about it?
This afternoon, MacFarlane addressed it:
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) October 11, 2017
So much loathing and anger that instead of speaking up on behalf of his “friend and colleague,” he joked about what had happened to her? Could he have done more? A lot of people think so:
He made a joke and smirked. He doesn't look angry and he didn't take a hard swing. Mild ribbing at most.
— NeoN: Automataster (@neontaster) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/TTNPL/status/918197951356321792
Translation: "I knew of a specific incident, kept my mouth shut but made a Weinstein joke so I'm kind of brave if you think about it." pic.twitter.com/nYeQgi4szE
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) October 11, 2017
It’s not courageous if you wait for everyone else to say something
— GT (@its_GTdawg) October 11, 2017
Sorry even priests can break the confessional seal under circumstances and you get to live with your decision to enable Harvs. https://t.co/pryY4FkEbe
— Jay (@OneFineJay) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/Murphy4849/status/918198514404003840
Not sure why you thought making a joke about it was the appropriate course or action, but whatever allows you to sleep at night.
— Vicky Syred (@catvix) October 11, 2017
at least you called him out…but you should have done more considering your powe rand status in Hollywood… so Im disappointed in you!
— Josh (@jrb2032) October 11, 2017
You're bringing attention to the fact that you knew and all you did was make a joke? Might want to rethink this strategy.
— ???™ ???? ?? (@kayarghbee) October 11, 2017
not trying to be a dick here Seth, I enjoy your work and agree with many of your stances BUT…as a powerful guy shouldn't you've done more?
— #CURENF (@jakeburke) October 11, 2017
Let's not act like he's a hero or did anything about this said behavior. He made a joke about it and let this continue for years after
— Boobs4Bregman (@boobs4hubes) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/52Mercer/status/918195818955464709
That "hard swing" should have been to his chin. Instead a meaningless gesture. But hey you got a laugh from an all to knowing crowd. Weak
— Tim Kelley (@timkelley1521) October 11, 2017
For what it’s worth, Barth is supporting MacFarlane:
To the people slamming Seth for not "doing" anything, please STOP! He stood by me and respected my wishes that he not retaliate in any way. https://t.co/0mlKILP1Gi
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
My friend Seth was respecting my wishes. Please be sensitive to that. https://t.co/0mlKILxqhI
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
Oh my god, seriously!? STOP! He was respecting my decision! And, only after he discussed this with me did he make a statement.
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
To everyone bad mouthing Seth, how about applauding him for being one of FEW men in Hollywood speaking out! @SethMacFarlane
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
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