Michael Owen responds to criticism after a childhood anecdote he shared online—about being “brave” as a youngster when he threw an apple into a bin at his family home—circulates widely as a meme. The story includes the idea that, as a child, he attempted the throw while knowing he could miss.
According to the outlets, Owen’s comments spark mockery and debate, prompting him to address his critics directly. In response, he describes those who mock him as “muppets” and adds that they still live with their parents, framing his retort as a dismissal of the people questioning his account.
Both sources focus on the same sequence: a viral social-media moment built around a childhood detail, followed by Owen’s public backlash toward those who criticize him. The coverage differs mainly in emphasis and phrasing, but they align on the core facts—what the anecdote was, that it became meme-worthy, and that Owen then used personal language toward his detractors.
