Celebrities clamored to offer pointless support for Paris on Twitter — while others were facing fierce backlash for not jumping on the cyber-bandwagon.
Photos of the Eiffel Tower and the hashtag #PrayForParis flooded social media following the violence that shook the French capital, killing over 100 people — led by bold-faced names, including Kim Kardashian, Emma Watson, LeBron James and even Snoop Dogg.
“Guys, it’s time to #PrayForParis right now,” Katy Perry tweeted to her nearly 78 million fans.
The tragedy is just the latest to be appropriated by celebrities for so-called “hashtag activism,” allowing them to do little more than hit “post” and feel as though they’ve made an impact on the world.
In return, these attention-hungry celebs get to keep their names in the headlines as the world briefly turns their attention from the Kardashians to actual news.
“Celebrities from David Beckham to Beyoncé post moving tributes to support Paris victims,” read a trending Buzzfeed headline.
Even Justin Bieber managed to make the Paris attacks about him, bursting into tears during his concert in LA Friday evening.
Rabid fans are even quick to attack celebs who don’t immediately flaunt their support, as if by not using #PrayForParis, then they must be a member of ISIS.
“Orange Is the New Black” actress Ruby Rose tweeted “Pray for the entire world.” The backlash was vicious and swift.
“Because the whole world is under a terrorist attack right now. Yeah okay,” tweeted one unsatisfied fan.
“Wow! Guys my ‘pray for the world’ post is not taking away from Paris. It’s about the other incidents today,” Rose responded, referencing Friday’s bombing in Lebanon. “Love breeds love. Hate breeds hate.. My heart and my love goes to Paris and everywhere in state of emergency right now. Heartbreaking day.”
Even Rob Lowe wasn’t immune to the Twitter trolls.
“Vive la France!” the “Grinder” star tweeted Friday evening.
“are you kidding?? We r under hostage taking and gun shooting in Paris right now! Watch the news, 30 persons killed!” one angry Parisian tweeted back, apparently unclear of what “Vive la France” means (“long live France”).
“could you please try to refrain being such a moron for next few days and respect the victims and families? thanks” tweeted another unsatisfied fan.
The actor was dumbfounded by the angry remarks.
Credit:NYPost
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