Judd Apatow blasts Bill Cosby and his defenders
In a series of tweets posted over the weekend, filmmaker Judd Apatow called out Bill Cosby, his defenders and venues that have not canceled the embattled comedian's stand-up performances, despite the sexual abuse allegations made against him by numerous women.
On Friday, Apatow tweeted at two Canadian venues that have Cosby performances scheduled for next month.
so @Centre_Square - are you really going to let Bill Cosby perform on your stage January 7?
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
You too @BudGardens Jan 8? Is Cosby only popular in Ontario Canada at this point? Do people still find him delightful after 30 accusers?
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
Apatow also criticized other Twitter users who chimed in defending Cosby, and responded to a Page Six report that claims the 77-year-old hired a private investigator to "dig up dirt" on his accusers:
“@mikeandrewb: @JuddApatow @Centre_Square and ur obsession is because...?” I guess it's because guys who rape a lot aren't cool.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
“@woofmachine: @JuddApatow @Centre_Square innocent until Proven”. He should speak publicly about how false this all is. 30 alibis.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
.@nvraine @Centre_Square I always wonder why some people try so hard to not believe women who have been assaulted. What is the root of that?
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
@cherri_may it is not extortion when most of the accusers do not want anything. These are much older woman who suffered for decades.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 27, 2014
@ACJudd @Martytude @MarcAardvark all of that info is out there if you want to be informed.Even in 2006 suit 13 victims were not in it for $
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 28, 2014
.@thebestshave first of all, your Twitter handle is troubling. Also- I am pretty sure I have had sex with less people than he raped.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 28, 2014
I think one in a Hundred thousand people support Cosby. I am gonna stop responding to them so often. It is just maddening though. So cold.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 28, 2014
.@PageSix they should remake the Cosby show with scenes of Dr. Huxtable doing what Cosby has been doing. A perfect show for FX.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 28, 2014
Cosby has largely stayed silent about the accusations, but did open up in a brief interview earlier this month about his wife and the media's coverage of the claims against him.