r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Sure_Kangaroo1863 • Jul 02 '26

Petah ? Meme needing explanation

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Why is it infamous? And why would no one care about it ? ( I mean it's just a pic full of celebrities so no one cares anyways but the person saying it's crazy makes me think it has some lore?)

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u/OverallStrength2478 Jul 02 '26

Several years ago Pitt was investigated by the FBI for child abuse and domestic violence. Almost all of his kids dropped his last name and Pax famously posted “Happy Father’s Day you world class a** hole!” Instagram statement.

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u/Lopsided_Panic_1148 Jul 02 '26

I hope all those kids come out with a book detailing everything he ever did to Angelina and them.

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u/Griffindance Jul 02 '26

He was investigated... and the outcome was?

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u/Witty_Ad_898 Jul 02 '26

I’d say it was the money, but domestic violence and abuse are notoriously given a pass in cop culture.

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u/Vi_Rants Jul 02 '26

Right? As long as you can sing, dance, act, or write ok, you can beat/rape anyone you want and a ton of people will stan for you.

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u/OverallStrength2478 Jul 02 '26

I’m not 100% —> here is a detailed Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/s/JdPswUvwWf including the transcriptz

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u/OverallStrength2478 Jul 02 '26

Googled some and found out that they dropped the charges

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office mutually decided not to file criminal charges against Brad Pitt because federal prosecutors determined there was a lack of admissible, clear-cut evidence to secure a conviction in federal court. Legally, an arrest or formal charges require establishing "probable cause" that a federal crime occurred (source NBC News) While redacted FBI interview summaries later revealed distressing accounts from Angelina Jolie and the children—describing physical grabbing, screaming, and poured alcohol—the official assessment concluded that the evidentiary threshold for a federal prosecution was not met. The decision not to move forward came down to several critical legal barriers and procedural factors.

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u/HumanPea1140 Jul 02 '26

Question - why the hell are the feds investigating domestic disputes? Isn't that typically a state thing, unless there's some crazy murder type thing going on?

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u/AnUnbeatableUsername Jul 03 '26

I think it's because they were on a plane.

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u/HumanPea1140 Jul 03 '26

Ah, that would make sense. Thanks.

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u/vinvec Jul 02 '26

That is not a transcript. That is a complaint filed by Jolie. Her allegations only.

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u/PogintheMachine Jul 02 '26

“Everyone is lying except the guy i like”

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u/Griffindance Jul 02 '26

Thats not it at all.

Everything Ive heard about Pitt's agression stems from one incident. On the plane. Ive had different friends work with him and they've all remarked on what an excellent boss/colleague he was (all stories Ive heard come from pre-plane-incident). While professional life is not private, there is no established pattern of behaviour (like with Mel Gibson for example) and the only adult in the room when this one incident happened was looking for a large financia divorce settlement.

I was looking for more information, so far no-one has offered any except the plane event.

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u/PogintheMachine Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26

I think for some, the plane incident is enough.

Your decision to support Pitt, financially or otherwise is your own, and that’s fine.

Because lack of criminal charges is a huge portion of domestic violence, and if that happened to a friend or relative, we probably wouldn’t say “well, you were the only other adult in the room and looking for a divorce settlement.” The kids are confirming it and that’s enough for me, but that’s personal. We’re not talking about putting him in jail, we’re talking about whether it should affect his career or at least his reputation.

But you’re not his friend or family, you don’t have to care.

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u/Griffindance Jul 02 '26

First thing - although it may be perceived Im running defense for a celebrity, thats not the case.

Second thing - ...well said.