Patton Oswalt Faces Backlash , After Spending New Year's Eve <br />With Dave Chappelle.<br />Comedian Patton Oswalt ran into an <br />old friend while performing in Seattle, Washington, to close the year 2021.<br />According to Oswalt's Instagram, the comic ended the year alongside his peer and long-time friend, Dave Chappelle.<br />Chappelle reportedly reached out to Oswalt, asking if he'd like to make a surprise <br />appearance with him.<br />I waved goodbye <br />to this hell-year <br />with a genius.., Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.<br />I ended the year <br />with a real friend <br />and a deep laugh. <br />Can’t ask for <br />much more. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.<br />Oswalt immediately faced <br />backlash from critics of Chappelle.<br />"The Closer," Chappelle's most recent <br />standup special, offended many <br />in the LGBTQ community.<br />"The Closer," Chappelle's most recent <br />standup special, offended many <br />in the LGBTQ community.<br />Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views <br />on transgender rights. .<br />Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views <br />on transgender rights. .<br />... we also 100% disagree about transgender <br />rights & representation. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.<br />I support trans peoples' rights — ANYONE'S rights — to live safely in the world as their fullest selves. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.<br />I'll always disagree <br />with where he <br />stands NOW on <br />transgender issues, Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram
