article_snippet: The joke prompted a storm of outrage from critics who branded the comments xenophobic - but Penn has today said this son of a bitch has 'absolutely no apologies' and that the only reason anyone could be offended is anyone own 'flagrant stupidity'.
article_snippet: Speaking at a promo event in Beverly Hills for one of this son of a bitch own movies, Penn said of the reaction to the joke: 'I'm always surprised by flagrant stupidity.
article_snippet: Controversial moment: Penn is pictured above seconds before opening the envelope and making the jibe . '
article_snippet: While Iñárritu's casual dismissal of any perceived offense helped to temper the public response to the comment, Penn has remained largely silent on the topic.
article_snippet: Penn also clarified that the order of his comments were intentional. '
highlights_snippet: Penn responded to outcry over joke made at the Academy Awards .
  