Robin Thicke’s #AskThicke Q&A is epically backfiring
Last year, he had the song of the summer. This year, Robin Thicke has… A legion of sarcastic anti-fans.
The folks over at VH1 thought it would be a good idea to host a Q&A session with the Blurred Lines singer. To have a question considered, people are simply supposed to use the #AskThicke hashtag. Unfortunately, a simple search of that shows there are relatively few legitimate queries and lots of critical, mocking Qs.
Here are the top 10…
Since you know what women want, will you be applying for a role distributing health benefits at #HobbyLobby? #AskThicke
— Steve Leichman (@SteveDashOh) July 1, 2014
When you thought to yourself "This suit looks good on me" how high were you?
#AskThicke pic.twitter.com/RXqxroLaUF
— Nixster (@OriginalNixster) July 1, 2014
"What if I did an #AskThicke hashtag on twitter?"
"Robin that's a terrible idea. No don't do it."
"I'm hearing yes."
"No."
"Yes."
— Josh William Evans (@JoshEvans_) July 1, 2014
#AskThicke If you sang in a forest and nobody was there to hear it would you still sound like a creepy, rapey, pound-shop Justin Timberlake?
— Stay Lucky Clothing (@StayLuckyCo) July 1, 2014
How often should I delete my internet search history? You strike me as a good person to ask. #AskThicke
— Toby Whithouse (@hanniganspiteri) July 1, 2014
If you HAD to choose, would you rather be remembered for a rape anthem, the public stalking of Paula or cultural appropriation?#AskThicke
— Rachel McKibbens (@RachelMcKibbens) June 30, 2014
#AskThicke how much do you hate mirrors now? pic.twitter.com/0YByMS1tkY
— Luke James (@lukejamesbgn) June 30, 2014
If you were to do a Christmas album, would "Baby It's Cold Outside" be the title track? #AskThicke
— Lara Morton (@laraemorton) July 1, 2014
Exactly how many feet are you required to stay back from High Schools? #AskThicke
— Nixster (@OriginalNixster) July 1, 2014
Then, finally, one legitimate question…
#AskThicke Just how much do you regret the whole #AskThicke thing ?
— Reverend&TheMakers (@Reverend_Makers) July 1, 2014
The #AskThicke Q&A is still scheduled to take place today at 1:30/12:30c… Wishing Robin’s PR team good luck with that!