There are few people in the world so universally reviled as British television personality Piers Morgan. Although he’s remained largely off our screens since he was unceremoniously canned by CNN two years ago, the accomplished troll just won’t go away, resurfacing now and then to remind everyone what a sexist, racist piece of crap he is.
Case in point, over the weekend, Morgan caused a stir on Twitter for his poorly timed remarks about the legacy of Muhammad Ali, just after the news of the famed boxer’s death. As Morgan sat back and reveled in all the vitriol hurled his way one might savor a fine glass of wine, he followed up with a tweet to further antagonize the masses.
I hope people don't make me sound too perfect when I die.
No coats of sugar please.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 5, 2016
Although the general rule when it comes to trolls is not feeding them, none other than John Legend decided to take the bait. While Legend’s retort was succinct enough on its own, soon after wife Chrissy Teigen, notorious taker of no crap, jumped into the fray, and then all bets were off.
https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/739579610392723456
Morgan attempted to defend himself, but he was no match for the sharp-witted Teigen.
Maybe I should take up a proper job, like modelling? > RT @chrissyteigen: @johnlegend from what? trolling isn't a job (I've tried)
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/739706201647108097
I'm not racist either, so that makes two of us. > RT @chrissyteigen: @piersmorgan it keeps me nice and not-racist so sure, give it a go.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 6, 2016
And then Teigen delivered the final, finishing blow:
https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/739709455076466688
The townspeople rejoiced and all was good in the world.
https://twitter.com/drew/status/739822591716691970
You are my favorite person I've never met🤗🤗🤗
— Jocelyn (@YoungJoci) June 6, 2016
@chrissyteigen @piersmorgan pic.twitter.com/k5F987sJos
— 🌌 (@melfree) June 6, 2016
BREAKING: Celebrity couple commit murder. pic.twitter.com/5z4i32DlLT
— Alex H (@LLHallJ) June 6, 2016