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Tim Allen, a conservative actor, has come under criticism for a joke he made about President Joe Biden on Monday. Some people on social media were angered by the joke, while others claimed theHome Improvementstar needed to focus on his comedy material.
Allen’s joke was to the president’s appearance on the long-running CBS show 60 Minutes on Sunday, during which Biden celebrated the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and hinted that he might not run for re-election in 2024.
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The surge of comments over Tim Allen’s tweet
Tim Allen, who considers himself a member of the relatively small“conservative Hollywood”club, seems to be anticipating such an appearance. The next day, he posted a new wisecrack on Twitter.
“Biden was on 60 minutes,”Allen tweeted.“I heard he asked how long the show was.”The internet is collectively groaning. Allen’s post instantly went viral, thanks largely to his critics.
There was a time when you were funny.
Just kidding, you were never funny, unless you think Scott Baio is funny.
— cjmmn (@ChuckCjmmn)July 20, 2025
Fun fact: Tim Allen got arrested with a pound and a half of cocaine, then ratted out his dealers to get a reduced sentence.
— The End Is Nigh (@Praying4Meteor)July 26, 2025
I hope they make a Toy Story 5.That way a whole new generation of people will only know you exist because you happen to voice a cartoon astronaut who plays perpetual second fiddle to@tomhanks.
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz)Jul 24, 2025
Brilliant! This is so Biden 😂
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415)August 13, 2025
You will forever be my favorite comedian. You’re the best 🤣
— Aliscia Andrews (@alisciaandrews)June 05, 2025
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Tim Allen might have to face the consequences
Some Twitter users pointed out that Republican President Donald Trump once rushed through a 60-minute interview, with some accounts claiming he“stormed”the set. Others accused Allen of being“disrespectful”to the current president.
“And that, kids, is whyTim Allenisn’t the voice of Buzz Lightyear anymore,”someone else wrote in a tweet.“He’s completely Scott Baio. Or is it Kevin Sorbo? Meh, what’s the difference.”
Many conservatives and Allen fans were outraged in June whenCaptain Americaactor Chris Evans was cast as Buzz Lightyear in the character’s latest origin film.Everybody Loves Raymondactress Patricia Heaton applaudedLight Yeardirectors and claimed they “castrated” the role by not casting Allen.
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Despite the barrage of criticism directed towards Allen, several Twitter users came to his support. Former Virginia Republican house candidate Aliscia Andrews remarked in a comment that he would always be her“favorite comedian,”adding a laughing emoji.
Source:Newsweek
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