Tim Allen's tweet on US President Joe Biden's interview draws sharp criticism on social media

An apparent wisecrack on Twitter about President Joe Biden has put veteran American Actor and comedian Tim Allen under fire. Allen's joke was about the President's appearance on the Sunday CBS show, Sixty-minutes. Allen tweeted the next day (Monday), which created a controversy.

The Tim Allen Tweet

Allen wrote about the President being on the sixty-minute show and apparently heard him (The President) saying what the duration of the show is) how long is the show?) Allen soon became viral, and controversy erupted soon after, with many tweets slamming Allen for his disrespectful comment on the President.


Critics on Fire

Several Twitter users claimed that Allen's act of being disrespectful (to the President) was not only foolish but perhaps his desperate bid to stay relevant. Few said that Tim needs to improve on his comedy material. Detractors also brought in the dimensions to the controversy. A Twitter user wrote that Allen's frequent unsavoury comments, like the latest one, are responsible for being replaced as Buzz Light-year from the recent version of Toy Story, The Light year. Some critics also raked up the issue of Allen's prison term.

Tim’s Arrest

Tim Allen was arrested in 1978 for possessing over a pound of cocaine at the Michigan Airport. He served a two and half year prison term. Tim avoided possible life imprisonment by becoming an approver and disclosing details of other drug dealers. However, after his release, he promised his fans to lead a sober life and maintain a sober lifestyle for over two decades.

Allen Not without Support

Several fans, however, supported the actor in the controversy. A fan exclaimed that if Tim is being replaced (in Toy Story) for a silly comment on Twitter, it's a shame on the channel producers.


In an interview, Allen's Toy Story co-star Tom Hanks said that he fails to understand why Tim is being replaced. Patricia Heaton (of Everybody Likes Raymond fame) blasted the show producer Disney, saying they made a huge mistake by replacing Tim. Heaton took to Twitter after watching the trailer for Buzz Light Year.

1. Who is Tim Allen
   Timothy Dick Allen, a.k.a Tim Allen, 69, is an American actor and comedian. The character of Tim 'The Toolman'' Taylor on ABC's sitcom Home Improvement has made Tim famous and popular. (1991-1999). He has also done the voice-over for Buzz Light year in Toy Story.

1. Does Tim Allen have a political agenda?
   Many consider Tim Allen to be a conservative Hollywood club member. However, he has not been active politically.