Bassist Gets Fired For Sharing “Offensive” Ozzy Osbourne Meme

In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, US comedy rock band Green Jellÿ has fired their bassist Michael “Fr33to F33t” Snyder for sharing a meme deemed offensive by the group. Known for their quirky hits like “Three Little Pigs” and “The Bear Song,” the band moved swiftly to distance themselves from the post, which poked fun at Osbourne’s long-standing battle with substance addiction.

The controversial image, posted shortly after Osbourne died on July 22, showed the Black Sabbath legend holding a sign that read “one day sober.” Green Jellÿ, previously called Green Jello, removed the post quickly, with founder Bill Manspeaker directly blaming Snyder for the “distasteful” content. Manspeaker said in a now-deleted comment:

“He [Snyder] posted an extremely rude video about Ozzy dying that I found highly offensive and I immediately took it down.”

Band Tensions Surface Amid Fallout

Snyder, however, claims his firing wasn’t just about the meme but also about questioning Manspeaker’s authority. “I’ve been requested to stop the fun and laughter,” Snyder told fans. “It’s always been his band, which I respect. I’ll honour his request, and we’ll all have the fun without him, here.”

Despite the backlash, Snyder offered an apology to Osbourne’s family:

“I don’t know if they’ll ever see this, but I’m truly sorry if I offended any of you. We’ve done lots of dark humour on the Green Jellÿ page, and I never meant to hurt anyone. I would apologise to anyone who was seriously offended.”

The incident comes as Green Jellÿ prepares to headline the Psycho Sideshow tour this September, sharing the bill with acts like 96 Bitter Beings and The Bunny the Bear.

Ozzy Tributes Stir Mixed Reactions

This controversy isn’t the only posthumous tribute stirring debate. Rod Stewart has incorporated an AI-generated video into his recent US shows, featuring Osbourne snapping selfies with other late rock icons in heaven. The clip has been met with mixed reactions, with many fans calling it “disrespectful.” Stewart’s representatives have yet to respond to requests for comment.

Osbourne, who had been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2019, died at 76. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief worldwide. Thousands flocked to the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, his hometown, to pay their respects with flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages.

On July 30, the Osbourne family visited the bench to leave their own tribute ahead of a private funeral for the metal legend.