American comedian Jay Leno is under fire for his “insensitive” joke referencing Jeremy Renner’s snowplow accident. The comedian recently survived a motorcycle accident that caused him some broken bones and a fire accident in his car garage.
Commenters Have Mixed Opinions
Leno discussed his motorcycle accident with a tweet saying he crashed into Renner’s snowplow because it happened in Lake Tahoe. Although he got over 18,000 likes, he received over one thousand comments chastising him.
Backlash Floods In
One commenter reminded Leno that Renner’s run-in with the snowplow saved his nephew’s life. Also, the actor underwent two life-threatening surgeries and is in physical therapy to recover utmost mobility.
Supporters Chime In
Leno had supporters who said he had a right to joke about his accident because it was his story. The comedian also went through two life-threatening ordeals, and it’s his job to poke fun at any and everything.
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The Aftermath Of The Motorcycle And Car Fire Accidents
Lenos’ motorcycle accident caused him a broken collarbone, two broken ribs, and two cracked kneecaps. A few months ago, he sustained second-degree burns from the car fire in his garage.
Becoming A Cliché For Bad Luck
The comedian considered keeping his motorcycle accident secret because he didn’t want people to see him as an accident magnet. Someone in the comments said he should stay away from Harrison Ford, and he coincidentally referenced the older actor saying,
It’s Jay Leno’s Style
It’s not the first time the veteran comedian would make a controversial joke, nor would it be the last time. He made many of those jokes during his time on The Tonight Show and often included himself in the jabs.
Not The Same Accident
Fans ensured Leno understood the difference between his accident and Renner’s because he didn’t break as many bones as the MCU actor. However, that doesn’t make his accident any less life-threatening.
Laughing At Personal Pain
Laughing at your pain is a coping mechanism for many people, and Leno is top of that list. Recently Renner had a funny exchange with his pal Chris Evans about his snowplow accident. The actor joked about Renner winning a fight against the snowcat and asked people to check on the equipment.
Renner Would Be A Good Sport
One commenter noted that Renner was a sensible person who’d understand where Leno. The person cited the Hawkeye actor’s tweets on his accident.