Pointless Hashtags, or, Celebrities not Doing Sh*t

The new thing for celebrities these days is to hear about a national or international issue in passing, feel like you need to do something, and then take a picture of yourself for Twitter using a clever hashtag, and then not doing a god damn thing to fix the issue or contribute to the discussion. This pisses me off to no end, because it gives celebrities a false sense of accomplishment. Things like #BringBackOurGirls and #JusticeforTrayvon and #Kony2012 seem clever, but it is empty. You posting a picture of yourself on social media with a sad face holding a sign that says #BringBackOurGirls doesn't do a fricking thing. These fads tend to last about two weeks until people feel like they have done their part, but it is all just a way for people to act like the blowhards they are without having to actually take action or spend money.

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