New York Post writer Kyle Smith is catching plenty of heat for writing an op-ed stating that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star Carrie Fisher should be judged on her looks since she is an actress.
“Fisher is a public figure. If she didn’t want the public to talk about her, she could have spent the last 40 years teaching kindergarten,” Smith wrote in a piece published Wednesday.
Many took to Twitter to defend Fisher and bash Smith, with several liberally using the term “douchebag” to describe the writer and critic.
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Read some reactions below.
Here’s your hot garbage take of the day by hot garbage person @rkylesmith. Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/UFeWIKglPN
- Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) December 30, 2015
Douchebag of the day goes to a fellow by the name of Kyle Smith. pic.twitter.com/R3sVr0NGuK – Amy Berg (@bergopolis) December 30, 2015
And today’s “mistook his douchebaggery for brave truthtelling” award goes to … @rkylesmith! https://t.co/wHcEQ2EoA7
- David Roberts (@drvox) December 30, 2015
If Kyle Smith doesn’t like people criticizing his dumb @carrieffisher column, maybe he should quit writing. – Robert McNees (@mcnees) December 30, 2015
@rkylesmith Yeah she lost weight but you’re pretty much stuck with that face and hairline.
- Lost Turntable (@LostTurntable) December 30, 2015
Hey @rkylesmith, nowhere in the definition of acting does it say anything about a person’s looks. pic.twitter.com/61Kya8D0nK – Lauren Cox (@Iaurencox) December 30, 2015
Dear Kyle Smith, Where’s your disdain for Al Pacino‘s shrivelled up visage? That’s what I thought. Class dismissed.
- Ashley Lynch™ (@ashleylynch) December 30, 2015
@rkylesmith @nypost You love it! All part of your plan. You wouldn’t have a writing job if you weren’t a troll. #ConservativeVictimCulture – Bryce Edwards (@plasticaisle) December 30, 2015
@rkylesmith @nypost If you don’t care to be called out for being a raging tool, don’t be a raging tool.
- The James Rocket (@TheJamesRocket) December 30, 2015
@rkylesmith @nypost pic.twitter.com/lYNwadxDDH – tukru; vampire queen (@kissakerho) December 30, 2015