Hugh Laurie Apologizes After Clash With House Critic
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Key Points:
- Hugh Laurie admitted he was "very slightly drunk and already upset about something" unrelated when he responded sharply to British journalist Janet Murray's criticism of the TV show House on X (formerly Twitter).
- Janet Murray had criticized House for its repetitive narrative structure, highlighting the recurring plot of misdiagnosis and near-death scenarios across eight seasons.
- Laurie defended the show's format by comparing it to artistic variations on a theme, citing examples from music and art, and joked about audience preferences for different plot outcomes.
- After Murray reported receiving significant trolling from House fans, Laurie apologized, explaining he was defending the show's writers and acknowledging his own thin skin in the exchange.