“There are three things you must ask yourself before saying anything, which is: does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me now?” — Craig Ferguson
“My basic, bulletproof solution is that everyone should just shut the f*ck up, all the time, forever.” — TK
What is it about the Covid era that has so many celebrities showing their entire ass? Maybe like us they’ve got so much extra time on their hands that they feel compelled to fill the silence with whatever nonsense fills their head. Maybe the fame convinced them we need their (imaginary) wisdom. From racial slurs to vaccines, from personal hygiene to the Holocaust, it’s been two years of the dumbest statements ever said by a rich person. Not a day goes by without someone cramming their whole foot in their mouth like it’s a psychological compulsion. It’s over the dumbest stuff. So out of the kindness of my heart and for the sake of my sanity, I’ve compiled a brief list of topics celebrities should avoid on Twitter, Facebook, and in interviews. Or, if you prefer, The STFU List.
1. The First Amendment
Let’s get this out of the way right now, because it’s what’ll cause the most outrage. Well, besides taking Joe Rogan’s name in vain. This list isn’t censorship because I have no power. It’s a list of gripes. I can’t order Evangeline Lily to take her anti-vax foot out of her mouth. I am advising the rich and famous that perhaps their…
