Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen had a major falling out leading up to the latter’s firing from the sitcom Two and a Half Men. However, reflecting on the series, many fans have come to believe that the tension had been building up for quite some time, especially with reference to some specific scenes involving Sheen’s Charlie Harper ahead of his exit.
One such setting occurs in Season 7 of the show, which features Charlie Harper throwing up on a baby amid his meeting with Chelsea. It has received significant backlash from the audience, with many sharing their criticism of the showrunner for including such a distasteful sequence in the series.
The Two and Half Men scene that went too far in a potential shot at Charlie Sheen
Starring Charlie Sheen alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones, Two and a Half Men has faced significant criticism despite its popularity. While the show has often been called out for its misogynistic and s*xist undertones, one particular scene has sparked controversy for different reasons.
Season 7 episode 15 of the series, titled, Aye, Aye, Captain Douche, follows Charlie Harper, portrayed by Sheen, who gets jealous of Chelsea’s (Jennifer Taylor) growing closeness to Alan’s attractive lawyer, Brad.
Hoping to resolve their issues, Charlie agrees to meet Chelsea for coffee. However, during their conversation, he ends up throwing up on a baby in a stroller next to him, something that is later mentioned by his mother when she delivers the news to him that Chelsea wants to postpone the wedding.
And many fans of the show have found the scene distasteful for several reasons. Beyond the gross-out humor, which some felt crossed the line from edgy to outright unpleasant, others saw it as a reflection of the lingering tensions between Sheen and showrunner Chuck Lorre.
Given Sheen’s well-documented clashes with Lorre, which ultimately led to his abrupt firing from the show, some viewers speculate that it was Lorre’s way of undermining Sheen amid their escalating feud.
Fans speculate on the behind-the-scenes tensions while reflecting on the distasteful sequence in the sitcom
The Two and a Half Men fans have been well aware of Charlie Sheen’s public meltdown and the controversial, often offensive remarks he made against showrunner Chuck Lorre.
While Sheen was undeniably problematic, Lorre also didn’t shy away from taking jabs at the actor and his real-life struggles throughout the show’s run.
There have been numerous instances of this after Sheen’s departure. And many fans believe it was happening even while he was still on the series. In particular, they speculate that the infamous Season 7 scene, where Charlie throws up on a baby, was Lorre’s way of undermining Sheen amid their escalating tensions.
“I honestly found this to be quite disturbing,” one Reddit user said reflecting on the sequence with others admitting they tend to “skip” it entirely. While some viewers were put off by the gross-out humor, others pointed to the ongoing behind-the-scenes feud.
“This [was] writing during [their] public beef he made Charlie do [a lot] of degrading things that season,” another fan noted in the Reddit discussion, speculating that it could have resulted from the on-set tensions between Lorre and Sheen.
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While the sequence remains a point of debate, Lorre openly mocked Sheen in several instances after his departure, most notably in the series finale, including an appearance by Lorre with Sheen’s infamous catchphrase, “winning.”
However, despite their highly publicized falling out years ago, the two have since reconciled, putting their past conflicts behind them.
Two and a Half Men is available to watch on Peacock.
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