"Anything is possible": X users laugh as Billy Corgan claims Bill Burr might be his half-brother on Howie Mandel’s show

The possibility that the well-known singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, and the popular American comedian, Bill Burr are half-brothers has captivated fans, primarily because of their striking similarity and some comments made by Billy Corgan's stepmother. During their discussion on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, the two candidly and humorously put an end to the rumors.

(Post via X/@barstoolsports)

Bill Burr answered on the podcast with witty quips, saying he didn't like the public debate on such a personal, hypothetical issue. Bill Burr's comedy and Billy Corgan's music both have the capacity to captivate audiences, but there is no evidence that they are related.

Both celebrities made fun of the rumors during their in-person conversation, which Mandel arranged. Bill Burr's incapacity to sing was evidence that they were unrelated, Billy Corgan joked. In response, Bill Burr made light-hearted references to his father's problematic past, bringing up things like emotional abuse and unpredictable conduct.

Billy Corgan refrained from verifying any family connections to Billy Burr while he considered the intricacies of his own father's past. As soon as the news broke out, netizens couldn't hold back but flooded social media with mixed reactions. Someone on X (formerly Twitter) commented:

"anything is possible"

The pair's light-hearted back and forth highlights their respect for one another and their easygoing approach to the matter. Both Bill Burr and Billy Corgan made it apparent that the accusations were hypothetical and meant to be amusing, even though the rumor added an element of intrigue to their discussion.

When Billy Corgan and Bill Burr sat down together, it seemed like the perfect crossover episode that everyone secretly wished for, but no one asked for. Bill Burr made the joke that his inability to sing was the ultimate DNA test, and Billy Corgan made the remark that having Bill Burr's last name might be more painful than his father's history.

Their encounter demonstrated, if nothing else that humor and music do have one thing in common: laughing. However, netizens also turned this into a memefest. Let me walk you through how netizens have reacted regarding this news!

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Here's how netizens have reacted as Billy Corgan claims Bill Burr might be his half-brother on Howie Mandel’s show

A user (@PudgyPops_777) on X wrote:

"The most entertaining outcome"

A netizen (@AWOL323) on X commented:

"If you can’t see two trolls I don’t know what to tell you…"

Another netizen (@TheCoachandTex1) expressed:

"What about Sean McDermott?"

A folk (@jdanger940) hilariously commented with a gif:

A user identified as @GregGlockovich on X expressed:

"They both have that funny head shape so Maybe"

The Burr-Corgan rumor was swiftly transformed into a comedy goldmine by netizens. Their similar skull shapes were cited by some as a potential hint, while others thought the conjecture was the most amusing development to yet.

Not everyone was impressed, of course; some said that even the most recent rumors about the Hawk-Tua girl were more interesting. The internet undoubtedly enjoyed the story, whether they were amused or irritated.

Ultimately, the half-brother drama between Bill Burr and Billy Corgan was more about having a good laugh than it was about learning family secrets. Even though the rumors were politely and humorously disproved, the online buzz they created demonstrated that sometimes the most outrageous theories, even when completely baseless, make for the most engaging tales.

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