Spicer suggests critics of Emmy appearance should lighten up
Posted September 18, 2017 7:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean Spicer says his surprise Emmy Awards appearance was a chance to have some fun, and suggested that people who were upset by it were taking things too seriously.
Some people clearly weren't laughing, however. There's a risk the appearance could wind up doing collateral damage to his co-conspirator, Emmys co-host Stephen Colbert.
Spicer wheeled out a podium on the Emmys stage to make a joke about the show's crowd size, a reference to his Inauguration Day appearance in the press room where he disputed reports about how many people watched President Donald Trump take the oath of office.
In an interview Tuesday, he commented on the social media backlash, saying that people are reading too much into things.
Sean Spicer speaks at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
The Associated Press
Sean Spicer attends the Governors Ball during the 2017 Primetime Emmys Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Associated Press
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.