Don’t worry, Twitter has a million uplifting celebrity stories to soothe your soul because not everything is bad
With all of the sexual assault and harassment allegations hitting the airwaves, the industry, including Twitter, has been a total wreck. And to make matters worse, a lot of the conversation surrounding sexual assault has been awful, too. Victim-blaming and slut-shaming are being disguised in supposed apologies, further feeding into rape-culture. And it’s all disheartening to watch unfold.
Along with Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick, Star Trek star George Takei, and legendary comedian Louis C.K. are also making headlines for sexual misconduct allegations. And unfortunately, the number of accusations against other celebrities are increasing as the days go on.
Finding out that your former celebrity hero was allegedly involved in some criminal activity sure can put a damper on your dreams. Although pretty tough to do, many on Twitter wanted to try and lighten the mood a bit. While still focusing on the terrible goings-on in the entertainment space, and raising awareness of sexual assault in the industry, users also wanted to highlight some of the good that celebrities have done throughout the years. Because… balance. And, TBH, we need a little hope right now.
It all started when user “BAKOON” requested that his followers share some nice and memorable run-ins they’ve had with celebrities.
if anyone has any nice allegations against a celebrity that would be great too. does a famous actor give good christmas presents. does lady comedian alwyays smoke people out
— BAKOON (@BAKKOOONN) November 9, 2017
And that’s when the flood gates of positivity opened on the social media platform.
Twitter users told up-lifting celebrity stories about Gucci Mane, Mindy Kaling, Carrie Fisher, Bill Nye, Stanely Tucci, and more.
Celebs and fans alike joined in.
harmony korine paid for a pack of smokes i was short for in a deli once
— BAKOON (@BAKKOOONN) November 9, 2017
Stanley Tucci puts on a big fake mustache and cooks for the homeless
— dansplainer (@JawlessMonk) November 9, 2017
Paul Reubens sends great Christmas cards and always calls people on their birthdays. https://t.co/b8C8eZWicQ
— Jesse Thorn (@JesseThorn) November 9, 2017
My friend was going through a divorce and we went to party. Mindy Kaling was there, talked to us about Game of Thrones, and (tried to) set my friend up with a date with one of her writers. This cheered her up. https://t.co/KxhSPUSoyH
— alex abad-santos (@alex_abads) November 10, 2017
robin williams was the nicest, most compassionate celebrity I ever had the pleasure of knowing in person. personally saw him threaten to beat the hell out of some rando harassing a homeless person in the ocean district six or so years ago
— Dimsdale! (@caylenb) November 9, 2017
The tales of good deeds and kind words just kept rolling in.
Gucci Mane is exactly as nice as he portrays. I told him I was nervous interviewing him and he told me that I was doing a great job and I had a wonderful future ahead of me.
One of the best days of my life. https://t.co/W3mQU34za8— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) November 10, 2017
Kesha had "red skittles" on her rider and laughed a lot/came out to thank us profusely for the extra effort when we misinterpreted that to mean "only red-colored" instead of just "the regular kind"
She was v sweet—
Alex Retweeted (@pyrosmiley) November 10, 2017
On the night of the San Bernardino attack, I ran into Bill Nye the Science Guy on a midnight subway train and he seemed kinda hammered but lectured me and two other dudes about how we must still look to the stars and be optimistic, "or else everything sucks" https://t.co/0zqwyYAytr
— Jennifer Morrow (@jenniferemorrow) November 10, 2017
carrie fisher followed me on my old twitter before and out of nowhere i dm'd her bc i was having a breakdown and two days later she responded in the middle of the night with an advice i'll forever hold in my heart
— maria (@umathurmcns) November 10, 2017
When I went to the set of X-Men: Days of Future Past Hugh Jackman had paid for additional catering out of his own pocket for the cast and crew because he found a restaurant in Montreal that made Australian food like how he liked. https://t.co/08yYBFEqCm
— Spencer Perry (@TheSpencerPerry) November 10, 2017
Just when you started to give up hope on the human race, you’re reminded that there is still some good out there.
It is a reflection of our times, and the state they've left me in, how absurdly grateful I am for this thread. https://t.co/VGrIEJjFzx
— David Roberts (@drvox) November 10, 2017
It seems like everyone needed this thread just as much as we did.
