Twitter is quick to jump all over people it sees as having done some wrong. So when Robin Thicke’s marketing team decided #askthicke was a good idea, you have to wonder what they were thinking.
Thicke’s song ‘Blurred Lines’ has been widely criticised as trivilasing sexual violence, and spurred several feminist parodies.
Now Thicke is using his new album release to win back his estranged wife, Paula Patton. “Even if #GetHerBack doesn’t resurrect his marriage, Thicke will still make a profit from record sales and touring, so total win-win, right?” writes Soraya Nadia McDonald.
Honestly, what did you think was going to happen? #AskThicke http://t.co/vJDxudtpSl
— Michael Scally (@FizzVsTheWorld) July 1, 2014
Fans of @robinthicke are upset that #AskThicke is getting trolled. Don't worry guys. It's okay. We know he wants it.
— YEVANY BERRY (@YevanyBerry) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke How does it feel to lose your woman, make a fool of yourself and watch your career tank all in one shot?
— Diane Mahoney (@otown_di) July 1, 2014
His rape anthem: 99p. His ex-wife stalking album: £8.99. The #AskThicke hashtag tearing his ego in two: PRICELESS.
— Sarah Myles (@sjmyles) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke Can we collaborate on a musical record? Preferably one about pizza. I am passionate about it and often objectify and eat it.
— William Haynes (@MrWilliamHaynes) July 1, 2014
Thicke’s reponse? He’s a big boy. He can handle it.
I'm a big boy. I can handle it. RT @IamEast Man people are brutal on this #AskThicke
— VH1 (@VH1) July 1, 2014
