Rob Lowe has coming under significant fire since posting what many consider insensitive Tweets regarding the terror attacks in Paris.
Actor Rob Lowe sparks outrage on social media over #Paris tweet https://t.co/VCd3fGX83X
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) November 14, 2015
While many celebrities took to social media to share their shock, grief, prayers, and concerns, Rob Lowe called out France’s president.
His Tweets began innocently enough.
Vive La France! #Paris
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 13, 2015
Then the feel of Rob Lowe’s Tweets changed dramatically.
Oh, NOW France closes its borders. #Hollande
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 13, 2015
This is either the worst translation of an important speech ever, or one of the worst ever given. #Hollande
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 13, 2015
Rob Lowe was quickly berated for his Tweets.
@RobLowe Probably not the best time to be cracking jokes.
— Jay (@jaysenbowman) November 13, 2015
@RobLowe are you kidding?? We re under hostage taking and gun shooting in Paris right now! Watch the news, 30 persons killed!
— Cecile DRX (@Cdrx290484) November 13, 2015
@GladsteinNigel Unbelievable cruel and uncalled for remark.
— paul modibe (@PModibe) November 13, 2015
Rob Lowe didn’t take kindly to these comments, and did his best to defend himself.
Lived in France, and spend a ton of time there. Been in that stadium. This is all so devastatingly sad for a place I love. #FrenchPrayers
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 14, 2015
Wow. For you trolls out there, the phrase "Vive La France" is the traditional expression of SUPPORT for France. Don't misinterpret my words.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 14, 2015
Were Rob Lowe’s initial remarks misconstrued? Were his more recent Tweets a case of “too little, too late?”
Not everyone believes Rob Lowe is insensitive. At least Scott Baio doesn’t.
Scott Baio comes to the defense of Rob Lowe over France-border tweet https://t.co/SCaEM0YHlt
— TwitchyTeam (@TwitchyTeam) November 14, 2015
What’s your take on Rob Lowe’s comments regarding yesterday’s massacre in Paris?
Might it be that everyone was very much on edge, and lashing out was something they could do to feel proactive?