"Good vibes only" - Remembering the time Millie Bobby Brown chose positivity over twitter hate
Millie Bobby Brown's Twitter exit in 2018, resulting from a baseless hateful meme, stands as a stark reminder of the sinister side of social media, and her enduring resilience.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTMillie Bobby Brown's Twitter exit in 2018, resulting from a baseless hateful meme, stands as a stark reminder of the sinister side of social media, and her enduring resilience.
Millie Bobby Brown (Source: Billboard)
Five years ago, 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown became the unfortunate focus of a despicable Twitter meme that ultimately forced her to leave the platform. As reported by Mashable in 2018, the 19-year-old actress and anti-bullying advocate was attacked by an incredibly hateful hoax.
The Meme That Sparked a Hashtag
It began when a Twitter user, @KelsFiona, claimed that the then 14-year-old actress had snatched her hijab at an airport. This claim, widely recognized as false, spiraled into the creation of the hashtag #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown. The outrageous allegations and hateful memes under this hashtag led to Millie's Twitter departure.
It was a call-to-arms of sorts, prompting the sharing of fabricated stories and altered Snapchats aimed at painting Millie as homophobic. "Because she ripped it off me," @KelsFiona alleged in a now-deleted tweet, a statement that arguably stoked the flames of this repugnant social media movement.
Stan Communities and the Dangers of False Accusations
This incident, while unique in its magnitude, was not an isolated event. Twitter users had previously targeted Demi Lovato, adding deceptive captions to her Snapchat to portray her as fatphobic and ableist.
"Good Vibes Only": The Silent Fightback
Millie chose not to issue any public statements following her Twitter deactivation, maintaining her resilience in the face of adversity. Instead, she shared a selfie on her Instagram with the caption "good vibes only." A clear message from the young actress - she would not let the online hate deter her from spreading her own positivity.
Millie continued her anti-bullying efforts through her side Twitter account, designed to "share love and positivity." Even though it hasn't tweeted since December 2017, its very existence is a testament to Millie's commitment to countering hate with love.
Five years on, this event remains a stark reminder of the dark side of social media - a world where a child can be targeted with unverified and malicious allegations. But in the midst of this, Millie Bobby Brown's resilience and positivity still stand strong.
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