Jackass is a fandom, right?
So obviously we all know that Ryan Dunn from "Jackass" was killed in a horrible car crash early yesterday morning. And many family members, friends, and fans are in mourning right now. But then Roger Ebert had to speak up. Needless to say, many are pissed at his insensitivity.

Sadly, I kind of figured something like this was going to happen considering the stunts "Jackass" is known for (and we all remember the "Steve Irwin had it coming" wank), but still... that doesn't excuse Ebert's words at all.

Beware the comments in the MSN article, they are just as bad as Ebert's original tweet.

ETA: I would normally agree with the comments here as well, except that the police haven't actually confirmed that he was drunk. If it turns out that that's what happened, that's one thing. But... I'd rather wait to find out the results before I agree with one side or the other.

ETA 2: Apparently Ebert has apologized to Dunn's family and friends saying he tweeted too soon. From People.com

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	ekaterinv 2011-06-23 10:17 am UTC (link)
	I'm with you. I've been lucky -- I haven't lost anyone to drunk driving. I've come REALLY close though. I wonder how many of the "Ebert should have been ~nicer~" comments are coming from people who have not been close to someone who drove drunk. My reaction is definitely not to tsk tsk at a man who pointed out that driving after drinking is stupid. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	napalmnacey 2011-06-23 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	Especially when your driving is speeding over the limit by several times and having a blood alcohol level where you're twice over THAT limit and also seriously close to poisoning yourself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	napalmnacey 2011-06-23 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	My gramer is vurry good tonite. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	kita0610 2011-06-24 05:38 am UTC (link)
	I would bet some of those comments are coming from people who frequently choose to drive after drinking. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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