Staff Reports
Mark Hamill, the actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars,” recently called for a boycott of Elon Musk’s new platform, “X.” Hamill, who is a vocal liberal, took to Twitter to urge users to refrain from tweeting on August 1, which he dubbed #TweetlessTuesday. He also criticized the rebranding of the platform and referred to the new logo as “eXecrable.” However, Hamill’s call for a boycott seems to have backfired, as Twitter (X) remains unaffected.
Mark Hamill's Call to Boycott Elon's 'X' Platform Gets Hilarious Reaction https://t.co/I6j0C6d5JH
— RedState (@RedState) August 1, 2023
As a conservative Republican, the writer of this article finds Hamill’s call to boycott the platform amusing. The writer notes that despite the left’s claims of wanting to leave Twitter, they continue to complain on the platform. The writer also argues that a day without liberal whining on Twitter would be a welcome break for many users. Additionally, the writer suggests that liberals rely on the platform for virtue-signaling and self-affirmation, implying that they are unable to go without it.
This is not going to go the way you think pic.twitter.com/NRpyHHvPMA
— Dan Dillon (@dandillondev) July 31, 2023
Nobody is going to do this. And even if they did, the rest of us won’t even notice. 😂
— Five Times August (@FiveTimesAugust) July 30, 2023
https://t.co/Llnfnj8CaE pic.twitter.com/5tSFnyYcyf
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) July 31, 2023
HOORAY!!! I've successfully created a distraction. I feel like the new Green M&M! Thanks to all who helped make this a thing & yes, it already IS a thing. A dumb thing, but still…Now how BIG CAN YOU MAKE IT for no apparent reason?🤪 #TweetlessTuesday https://t.co/5UoEPkzFn4
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) August 1, 2023
Has everybody seen the (eXecrable) new logo? 👀🙄#ByeByeBirdie 🕊️#TaTaTwitter 👋 pic.twitter.com/Bwc2P4h4fS
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 24, 2023
This will only be effective if EVERYONE refrains from tweeting (X-ing?) on August 1st a/k/a #TweetlessTuesday. Let's show the owner the POWER OF THE PEOPLE. Honestly, would it kill you to keep your thoughts to yourself for 1 damn day? Read a book! 👀 #August1stTweetOutDay https://t.co/0apu2XsbAC
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 30, 2023
While some liberal voices praised Hamill’s boycott, the writer mocks him by pointing out that he immediately returned to Twitter to talk about being reported on Fox. The writer concludes by emphasizing that the boycott was a failure and suggests that liberals do not have the same power of boycott as the right does. They also take a jab at Bud Light, claiming that the right’s boycott against the brand has been more successful. Finally, the writer suggests that Hamill’s return to Twitter on Wednesday shows that he cannot live without the platform, highlighting what they perceive as a hypocrisy among liberals.
Overall, this article provides a conservative perspective on Mark Hamill’s call to boycott Elon Musk’s platform. It uses humor and sarcasm to mock Hamill and diminish the impact of the boycott, while also taking a dig at liberals and highlighting the importance of Twitter (X) under Musk’s leadership.
