Comedian John Cleese has been slammed on social media after doubling down on his support of J.K. Rowling with transphobic tweets. Photo / Getty ImagesComedy actor John Cleese has been accused of being transphobic after admitting that he's "not that interested" in transgender rights. It's the complete lack of perspective that bothers meOf course, that goes with a complete lack of a sense of humourHeard a woke joke yet ? https://t.co/97Au5WjuGT — John Cleese (@JohnCleese) November 22, 2020He later complained that critics showed a "complete lack of perspective" as well as a "complete lack of a sense of humor," asking, "Heard a woke joke yet?" That depends who I identify with today... https://t.co/TXKLbPlPyR — John Cleese (@JohnCleese) November 22, 2020His fans were outraged at the statements.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 22, 2020 19:15 UTC