Even celebrities are not immune to social media mishaps. From thoughtless typos to controversial tweets, here are some hilarious celebrity social media failures that left us cringing and laughing.
- Donald Trump’s “Covfefe”: In 2017, former President Donald Trump sent out a tweet containing the word “covfefe,” which seemed completely nonsensical. The tweet went viral, prompting confusion and countless jokes.
- Lindsay Lohan’s Arabic Translation: Lindsay Lohan attempted to show support for refugees in 2016 with an Arabic phrase. However, due to an incorrect translation, her tweet ended up saying something comically different, referring to “you have no brain.”
- Oprah Winfrey and Microsoft Surface: Oprah sent out a tweet in 2012, praising the new Microsoft Surface tablet, but she mistakenly used an iPad to post it. The irony was not lost on Twitter users, igniting a flurry of mocking responses.
- Scott Baio’s Misspelled Tweet: In 2017, actor Scott Baio tweeted support for President Trump’s inauguration with the phrase “class vs. ass” but inadvertently misspelled “class” as a certain inappropriate word. The typo led to widespread mockery and amusement.
- Epic Kevin Bacon Typo: Kevin Bacon tweeted in 2014 about his love for “kale chips,” but a typo changed it to “lake chips.” The unintended reference to an imaginary snack sparked a wave of humorous commentary.
- James Franco’s Selfie Fail: In 2014, James Franco posted an almost-nude selfie to Instagram, seemingly accidentally including a mirror reflection of his private area. The post quickly went viral, leading to embarrassment and speculation about his intentions.
- Bill Cosby’s Memorable Tweet: On Thanksgiving in 2014, Bill Cosby’s social media team tried to generate positive PR by inviting fans to meme him on Twitter. Unfortunately for them, the campaign backfired as users responded with memes referencing the sexual assault allegations against Cosby.
- Donald Trump’s “To Big to Miss” Error: Trump, known for his infamous typos, made another one in 2020 when he tweeted “to big to fail” instead of the correct phrase “too big to fail.” The mistake didn’t go unnoticed, garnering laughter and ridicule.
- Oprah’s Overenthusiastic Tweets: Oprah, in an attempt to promote her magazine, sent out tweets expressing her excitement but mistakenly included multiple exclamation marks or misspelled words. Her overly eager and error-filled tweets became a source of amusement.
- Rihanna’s Photoshop Blunder: Rihanna caused a stir in 2011 when she tweeted a photo of herself with her behind Photoshopped to an exaggerated size. Fans and followers were quick to point out the editing fail, leading to a mix of laughter and disbelief.
These hilarious social media failures remind us that even celebrities are not immune to the occasional embarrassing mistweet or misstep. However, these moments also humanize them and provide us with amusing anecdotes that showcase the unpredictable nature of social media.