Orange Is The New Black star Jason Biggs has come under fire this evening after tweeting an insensitive joke in the aftermath of the tragic Malaysia Airlines crash.
The actor, who is also known for his role in the American Pie franchise, took to Twitter just hours after news broke that a plane carrying 295 passengers had been shot down by a missile near the Russia/Ukraine border.
Anyone wanna buy my Malaysian Airlines frequent flier miles?
— Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) July 17, 2014
The quip was met by a barrage of abuse on the social network, with users branding the move “too soon”, “not funny” and referring to him as “a piece of trash”.
However, Biggs didn’t back down and followed up the comment with a series of tweets criticising those who had targeted him.
Hey all you “too soon” assholes- it’s a fucking joke. You don’t have to think it’s funny, or even be on my twitter page at all.
— Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) July 17, 2014
The idea that I wouldnt have any empathy 4 the victims or their families because I make a joke is absolutely ridiculous. U know that, right?
— Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) July 17, 2014
Truly- you losers are literally trying to find shit to get angry about. Channel your issues elsewhere.
— Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) July 17, 2014
