Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke is being mercilessly trolled by Twitter users who have hijacked an #AskThicke webchat – the jibes have proved so popular it’s now trending in Manchester.
Users are bombarding the VH1 chat hashtag with references to the 2013 summer hit featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I. that some users have dubbed ‘misogynistic’ and a ‘rape anthem’.
Have a burning question for @robinthicke? Submit your ?s for tomorrow’s Twitter Q+A using #AskThicke! pic.twitter.com/LwWKWlBysg
— VH1 (@VH1) June 30, 2014
An OBJECT spokeswoman submitted the organisation’s question on Twitter, and asked: “Do you have any plans for songs or music videos that don’t promote rape or stalking?
#AskThicke Do you have any plans for songs or music videos that don’t promote rape or stalking?
— OBJECT (@ObjectUpdate) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke When you’re not busy objectifying women, making light of rape and justifying sexual violence, how do you like to relax?
— Josephine Liptrott (@JoLiptrott) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke How far across that blurred line do you have to be before it constitutes rape?
— Jeff Leach (@jeffleach) July 1, 2014
The American-Canadian singer also coming under fire on the social networking site for doggedly pursuing his ex-wife Paula Patton.
Last weekend he dedicated a performance at the BET Awards to her and also named his latest album Paula.
@VH1 @robinthicke #AskThicke Yeah: why won’t you stop stalking your ex via media platforms?
— Kristen McHugh (@kristenmchugh22) June 30, 2014
One user deviated from the general line of questioning and instead asked the singer about his hopes for Manchester United.
Kiran Wylie asked: “Do you think Louis van Gaal will restore Manchester United to their former glory?”
#AskThicke do you think Louis van Gaal will restore Manchester United to their former glory?
— Kiran Wylie (@KiranWylie) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke On a scale of 1 – Robin Thicke, how creepy is your next single going to be?
— Emma Cameron (@emmaensign) July 1, 2014
Image courtesy of Star Trak and Interscope via YouTube, with thanks
