Patton Oswalt Faces Backlash , After Spending New Year's Eve br With Dave Chappelle.br Comedian Patton Oswalt ran into an br old friend while performing in Seattle, Washington, to close the year 2021.br According to Oswalt's Instagram, the comic ended the year alongside his peer and long-time friend, Dave Chappelle.br Chappelle reportedly reached out to Oswalt, asking if he'd like to make a surprise br appearance with him.br I waved goodbye br to this hell-year br with a genius.., Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.br I ended the year br with a real friend br and a deep laugh. br Can’t ask for br much more. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.br Oswalt immediately faced br backlash from critics of Chappelle.br "The Closer," Chappelle's most recent br standup special, offended many br in the LGBTQ community.br "The Closer," Chappelle's most recent br standup special, offended many br in the LGBTQ community.br Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views br on transgender rights. .br Oswalt said he and Chappelle remain close friends, though they hold opposing views br on transgender rights. .br ... we also 100 disagree about transgender br rights & representation. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.br I support trans peoples' rights — ANYONE'S rights — to live safely in the world as their fullest selves. , Patton Oswalt, comedian, via Instagram.