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Joe Rogan is confused as to why Chelsea Handler is trashing him.
Last week, Forbes released a list of the highest-paid podcasters. The outlet put Rogan at the top of the list, and estimated that he earns $82 million/year.
After the list went viral, comedian Chelsea Handler took a shot at Rogan for earning so much money.
“WHO IS PAYING JOE ROGAN 82 million? Give that to our vets, or our children!!! 82 million to be completely uninformed and say ‘whoopsie doodle,’ every time he’s wrong, which is FREQUENT?”
Forbes published its list of the highest-paid podcasters, and Chelsea Handler had something to say about Joe Rogan’s income in the comments. pic.twitter.com/MR9DI5HIWx
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Rogan was made aware of Handler’s comments during his most recent podcast, and wasn’t sure how to react.
“That’s funny. She’s rich. That’s crazy. That’s what she said? I make too much? Is there a certain number I should make?” Rogan asked.
Rogan went on to reveal that he’s friends with Handler, and was confused by her remark.
“I can’t be bothered, but I know her. I’ve known her forever. I wrote a blurb for one of her earlier books. Never had a bad word to say about her publicly. Every time I’ve seen her I think I’ve given her a hug,” he added. “So, I don’t know what’s going on. But, it has nothing to do with me, you know, whatever it is. It’s zero to do with me.”
“I didn’t know” 😂… Joe addressed @chelseahandler‘s recent comments about his income following the Forbes article. pic.twitter.com/cVdIXBClQ5
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