Twitter is a dangerous beast. It’s easy to set-up, you can access it from practically anywhere, and it appeals to the narcissist in all of us. (Why wouldn’t the world want to know what I’m having for lunch today?)
Of course, Twitter’s ease of use means that it’s also easy to misuse. If you’re not careful about what you say online, you can invite the wrath of the Twitterverse down upon you, especially if you’re a celebrity. Just ask Scott Baio.
According to the Huffington Post, former Happy Days actor and current reality TV star Scott Baio has caught some major heat on Twitter for posting a joke about First Lady Michelle Obama. The joke itself is nothing of major consequence, Baio shared a picture of the First Lady looking less than lady-like and said “WOW He [President Obama] wakes up to this every morning,” but that hasn’t stopped Twitter users to come out in droves calling him a racist and even threatening his life.
One would think that given his celebrity, Scott Baio would know better than most the importance of showing discretion online. Yet, along with many other celebrities, Baio doesn’t seem to understand that what they do on the web is going to put under a microscope and analyzed by thousands of people. In an age where we are all microcelebrities, the real celebrities should be even more concerned about their online reputations.
While I doubt Baio’s problems will be enough to drive him off Twitter (like some other celebrities) it’s become increasingly apparent that everyone who tweets should be careful about what they say and how they say it.
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