Actor Shia LaBeouf faced backlash after it was revealed that his short film 'HowardCantour.com' closely resembled a comic by Daniel Clowes, without giving proper credit. When confronted, LaBeouf apologized, but several of his apologies appeared to be copied from other sources, further fueling criticism. The incident sparked a public conversation on social media, especially as LaBeouf continued to post contrite messages that referenced or duplicated the work of others. The controversy highlighted issues of originality and accountability for public figures.