To think Keanu Reeves should keep his opinions to himself?

[SamanthaBrique]

Seen on Facebook just now.

Now obviously I know it's not really Keanu behind this page so how can anyone think it is? Has social media robbed people of the ability to think critically?

[GooseberryRoolz]

Are you sure he said that?

[TensionWheelsCoolHeels]

Eh? I've no idea what he's on about. Sounds like drunken ramblings to me.

[MitzyLeFrouf]

Keanu's face is saying 'Weirdo super fans. I ain't got time for this shit'.

[LucilleBluth]

Having been a fan of his face for many years, I don't think that is him.

[LaurieFairyCake]

Hope he's ok, sounds like there's some specific stuff been directed at him

[ByThePrickingOfMyThumbs]

Eh? Do people think that page is real then? It's obviously a fan page as you say. Not really him. Celebrities who are legit on FB have a blue tick. I thought everyone knew this.

[Grilledaubergines]

YABU for thinking he can't voice his opinion. Although those words aren't his anyway.

Not an opinion I agree with but, like arse-holes, everyone has one.

[GooseberryRoolz]

No it's a fan page, but OP seems convinced that the quote is genuine.

I can't see it myself.

[DoreenLethal]

What does that even mean?

[SoupDragon]

Celebrities who are legit on FB have a blue tick.

This.

I also suspect they do not add "the actor" after their name. Particularly when it is as unusual as Keanu Reeves.

I guess some people just want to believe everything they read.

[LucilleBluth]

Keanu is the most chill actor there is, he's not known for pushing his private opinions.

[SoupDragon]

but OP seems convinced that the quote is genuine.

No she doesn't. She clearly states that she knows it's not really him behind it.

[RudeElf]

No way that is KR.

[RudeElf]

And even if it was him, why should he keep his opinions to himself yet you get to voice yours OP?

[AnchorDownDeepBreath]

It's not real...

Now you've said that you know it's not real and questioned why people think Keanu said it, but your title suggests that you think Keanu did say it?

He didn't. Anyone who is stupid enough to believe that a spoof fan page, featuring controversial essays all accompanied by old pictures of Keanu was actually written by him, probably didn't have critical thinking skills in the first place. I don't think we can blame social media for that.

[RudeElf]

toddler!

[APlaceOnTheCouch]

I think people are confused by the conflict between the title and the OP. The title implies Keanu said it. The OP says he didn't say it. Since the poster knows he doesn't say it then it makes the AIBU redundant.

Unless the title should have been AIBU to think it's obvious this isn't Keanu?

[SamanthaBrique]

Now you've said that you know it's not real and questioned why people think Keanu said it, but your title suggests that you think Keanu did say it?

Maybe I should've put "light-hearted" or "sarcastic" in the thread title? Anyway, the basic premise of the thread was more about questioning why people believe everything they read on social media, rather than aiming anything at Keanu himself. And I thought it was perfectly clear that I'm well aware that he never said this - I was being sarcastic!

[APlaceOnTheCouch]

It's a pretty horrible post . No-one would entertain it if it wasn't accompanied by a famous name and pic. It makes me feel quite queasy that some idiot is rubbing their hands together with delight that their crappy words are being shared through the ether under false pretenses.

But people are incredibly gullible on social media. I'm constantly telling people about snopes when they share obviously made-up crap. It makes no difference. And don't get me started on Twitter where it's all about 'the feels' and people thinking if they shout loud enough then they win.

Meh I've just read that bloody open letter thread so I'm not at my most light-hearted but rather raging at all the crap that has a platform nowadays

[LifeofI]

cant see it to small

[MrsTerryPratchett]

Since Keanu is a vampire, we should expect him to have slightly outdated ideas. keanuisimmortal.com/