KEEP DIGGING! Matt Damon's not doing himself ANY favors with these takes on sexual misconduct

Sarah D | 1:30 PM on December 15, 2017

Matt Damon’s responses to the sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein left a lot to be desired from a lot of people. This isn’t likely to do him any favors:

Matt Damon on the current reckoning currently dismantling Hollywood: “You know, there’s a difference between, you know, patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, right?” https://t.co/JQey6TQfbo

— Vulture (@vulture) December 14, 2017

We’re not gonna quote Vulture’s post at length because, frankly, Damon’s remarks are so cringeworthy and tone-deaf, we’d have to copy and paste all of them in here. Suffice it to say, it seems that there’s a lot of sexual misconduct he’s willing to overlook or excuse because it doesn’t rank high enough on “the continuum.”

For example, when it comes to his pal Casey Affleck, who’s been accused of rape, here’s what he had to say:

“It depends on what the accusation is. It depends what’s going on. If it’s a friend of mine, I’m always talking to them. I know the real story if it’s my friend.”

Unless, of course, your friend is lying.

You should really read his other remarks. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself agreeing with these reactions:

AYFK ? https://t.co/gsMfH9CmwL

— Kerfuffle Actual? (@shoshido) December 15, 2017

Maybe Matt needs this is terms he can better grasp:

There’s a difference between Ben Affleck as Daredevil & Ben Affleck as Batman but it doesn’t mean both aren’t bad. https://t.co/el2j9iAMbs

— Cher (@thecherness) December 15, 2017

Sure, offered the choice, I'd choose the former. But the fact that he feels the NEED to make the distinction is troubling. I think he's viewed himself as a "good guy," and now has to rethink that and it troubles him. Otherwise, why make the rationalization?

— Erin O'Neill (@Erinindc) December 15, 2017