Summary

Drew Barrymore's innocent TikTok video of frolicking in the rain sparked controversy on Twitter, with accusations of cultural appropriation and disrespect towards black creators, leading to widespread confusion and debate.

Abstract

Actress Drew Barrymore posted a video on TikTok where she joyfully danced in the rain, intending to encourage others to embrace such simple pleasures. However, the video unexpectedly led to a backlash on Twitter, where she was accused of cultural appropriation and disregarding boundaries set by black creators. The situation escalated when a TikToker criticized Barrymore for her actions, sparking a broader discussion about the importance of crediting original ideas and the nuances of cultural appreciation versus appropriation. Despite the controversy, many people found the accusations against Barrymore perplexing, as the video seemed harmless and far less concerning than other content on the platform. The incident has prompted reflection on societal values and the impact of social media on public discourse.

Opinions

The author of the article expresses confusion over the backlash against Drew Barrymore's rain video, finding it difficult to understand what she did to provoke such a response.
A TikToker voiced strong opinions, suggesting that Barrymore's actions, intentional or not, undermined the efforts of black creators and contributed to a broader pattern of disrespect.
The article suggests that the controversy may have merit in highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and the importance of acknowledging the origins of trends and ideas.
The author seems to empathize with the sentiment that seeing others happy in ordinary situations can be uplifting, and implies that the TikToker's reaction might be disproportionate to the situation.
There is a hint of skepticism about the state of society where even the most innocuous actions can lead to significant controversy, with the author questioning the tendency to 'copy' others' ideas on social media platforms like TikTok.
The author concludes by acknowledging the complexity of the issue, recognizing that while imitation can sometimes surpass the original, it can also fall short and lead to misunderstandings or conflict.

Social media

It’s Raining Negativity on Twitter, and I Say Let Drew Barrymore Frolic in the Rain

Yes, even the rain is contentious

Singing in the rain, oops … wait, you might be accused of ‘cultural appropriation.’ Drew Barrymore uploaded a video of her frolicking in the rain, and before she can even dry herself, she has been accused of ‘disrespecting black creators.’

Say it again … Whaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttt!

She didn’t get the memo!

Apparently, none of us did, because it created so much confusion on Twitter that Drew Barrymore remains a trending topic.

Here is the clip of Drew Barrymore frolicking in the rain,

So, here’s the Tea,

“You and I both know that you’re capable of enjoying the rain and frolicking freely without filming it and posting it to TikTok,”

“You’ve just co-signed at least 3 million, 8.5×11 front and back people who go out of their way to disrespect and dismiss the boundaries that Black creators have set. And now you’re one of those people. … Why is it so important to all of you to treat us like we don’t matter?” — TikToker

And like the Twitter account Libs of TikTok, I have watched the Drew Barrymore TikTok video, and for the love of Buddha, I can’t figure out what Drew did that catch the ire of this TikToker.

A very innocent video, and believe me there are tons of TikTok videos more disturbing than seeing Drew Barrymore getting wet in the rain.

All Drew Barrymore said in her 13-second video was,

whenever you can go out into the rain, do not miss the opportunity

And when Twitter came after the TikToker, she doubled down and had this to add to the controversy.

To end, what has become of our society? I would not discredit anyone for having an opinion.

Maybe there is some truth to what she is saying, people always ‘copy’ other people’s ideas.

Sometimes some people do it better than the original and many times imitations are nothing but a poor copy and fall short of the original.

I don’t know who was the first person who uploaded their rain video on TikTok, and if that was a black person or creator, bless him/her/they for frolicking in the rain.

Sometimes it is all that we needed to see for someone else to be happy in a very ordinary situation to make us happy too, but in the case of the TikToker, it triggered something inside her, that nobody else can fix but herself.

Thank you for reading.

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TikToker Implied Drew Barrymore Was Racist For Frolicking In The Rain And Folks Are Very Confused

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