The joke in question reportedly took place at the Laugh Factory in LA five months after the attack that left 22 people dead. According to The Mirror, Pete said in a stand-up routine that he realized how famous Ariana had become because "Britney Spears didn't have a terrorist attack at her concert." It's worth noting that this occurred several months before Ariana and Pete became romantically involved.
After the joke was brought to light, Ariana responded to a fan's tweet about the insensitivity of Pete's remark. Ariana wrote, "He uses comedy to help ppl feel better ab how f-ed up things in this world are. we all deal w trauma differently." Adding, "Of course didn't find it funny. it was months ago & his intention wasn't/ is never malicious but it was unfortunate."
this has been v tough & conflicting on my heart. he uses comedy to help ppl feel better ab how f-ed up things in this world are. we all deal w trauma differently. I of course didn't find it funny. it was months ago & his intention wasn't/ is never malicious but it was unfortunate