MANILA, Philippines - TV host and personality Joey de Leon once again drew the ire of netizens after he posted an “insensitive” remark about drowning.
De Leon posted on his Instagram account a photo of himself enjoying a dip at the beach. The photo may seem innocent except that it contains a seemingly insensitive joke about drowning.
The veteran Eat Bulaga host captioned the photo: “Nuknukan ka na ng katangahan pag sa DEAD SEA nalunod ka pa!”
The TV host was referring to the famous Dead Sea where the water’s very high density makes it impossible for swimmers to drown, they just float.
But, netizens have strong words for De Leon. They called him out for his insensitivity after the recent death of Hashtags member Franco Hernandez due to drowning.
It’s Showtime hosts and friends of Hernandez were quick to share their opinions on the matter.
Musician Teddy Corpuz tweeted: “Sana binigay mo na lng muna sa amin ang maipagluksa ang kaibigan at kapatid namin, kahit isang araw lang. kahit ngayon lang. Nakakalungkot ka po. Ipapag pray po kita na gabayan ka ng puong may kapal.”
Hernandez’s fellow Hashtag, Paulo Angeles, didn’t bother with pleasantries and posted, “Tanda mo na bastos ka pa. Wala akong pake kahit sikat ka. Mga joke mo wala sa lugar. Sobrang bastos mo.”
Several netizens also didn’t hold back stating that this isn’t the first time De Leon had been tactless and rude.
Back in October, De Leon also earned the ire of netizens after he commented on Eat Bulaga that depression is “gawa-gawa” lang. Days after, the brother of actress Nadine Lustre committed suicide due to depression. The controversial remarks prompted De Leon to take a long break from work.
De Leon didn’t remove the post but edited the caption into a more subtle one: “TBT, Dead Sea 2014.”
— Sally, The Summit Express
De Leon posted on his Instagram account a photo of himself enjoying a dip at the beach. The photo may seem innocent except that it contains a seemingly insensitive joke about drowning.
The veteran Eat Bulaga host captioned the photo: “Nuknukan ka na ng katangahan pag sa DEAD SEA nalunod ka pa!”
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| Joey de Leon’s original post Screengrab credits: Twitter/JamOneDirection |
But, netizens have strong words for De Leon. They called him out for his insensitivity after the recent death of Hashtags member Franco Hernandez due to drowning.
It’s Showtime hosts and friends of Hernandez were quick to share their opinions on the matter.
Musician Teddy Corpuz tweeted: “Sana binigay mo na lng muna sa amin ang maipagluksa ang kaibigan at kapatid namin, kahit isang araw lang. kahit ngayon lang. Nakakalungkot ka po. Ipapag pray po kita na gabayan ka ng puong may kapal.”
Sana binigay mo na lng muna sa amin ang maipagluksa ang kaibigan at kapatid namin, kahit isang araw lang. kahit ngayon lang. Nakakalungkot ka po. Ipapag pray po kita na gabayan ka ng puong may kapal. 😔— teddy corpuz (@teddspotting) November 15, 2017
Hernandez’s fellow Hashtag, Paulo Angeles, didn’t bother with pleasantries and posted, “Tanda mo na bastos ka pa. Wala akong pake kahit sikat ka. Mga joke mo wala sa lugar. Sobrang bastos mo.”
Tanda mo na bastos ka pa. Wala akong pake kahit sikat ka. Mga joke mo wala sa lugar. Sobrang bastos mo— Paulo Angeles (@angeles_paulo) November 16, 2017
Several netizens also didn’t hold back stating that this isn’t the first time De Leon had been tactless and rude.
JOEY DE LEON IS ANOTHER OLD HUMAN CRAP WHO'S TRYING TO GET ATTENTION FROM THE SOCIAL MEDIA. THIS OLD GUY DOESN'T HAVE RESPECT AT ALL. SHAME ON YOU. pic.twitter.com/t62381nApu— 💝 (@JamOneDirection) November 16, 2017
At this point Joey de Leon is just trying his best to gain media attention in which he lacks of. Pathetic. Ignore the fool and give the poor fella what he deserves. Retirement.— barnes (@daawnut) November 16, 2017
Back in October, De Leon also earned the ire of netizens after he commented on Eat Bulaga that depression is “gawa-gawa” lang. Days after, the brother of actress Nadine Lustre committed suicide due to depression. The controversial remarks prompted De Leon to take a long break from work.
De Leon didn’t remove the post but edited the caption into a more subtle one: “TBT, Dead Sea 2014.”
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| De Leon’s edited post Screengrab from Instagram/Joey de Leon |
— Sally, The Summit Express
