It was funny, in a cheap shot sort of way :)
And by the way, Gibson's apology and request for help suggests that he didn't consider is ranting to be just the alcohol speaking.
I'm not usually so flippant.
I have known angry drunks and sad drunks. It always seems to me that there is a kernel of belief in drunken rantings.
He made some ugly comments about homosexuals and when there was objection to his slur he asked forgiveness and a chance to meet with homosexuals to make amends.
I see a typical PR pattern of offense here.