‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Slammed for Tweeting About Airport Agent’s Comments
“Orange Is the New Black” star Danielle Brooks recently tweeted about an airport experience where an agent told her she was “lucky” to fly first class, but people on Twitter are calling her overly sensitive and a “s— starter.”
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@thedanieb I loved #oitnb but I wont watch season 4 because of your #luckyyou #overreaction. Get over yourself. #youretheracist
— DontCryTooHard (@DontCryTooHard) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb get that chip off of your shoulder it will only hold you down . You are a prime example of what's wrong with this country
— Forever Upgraded (@SBLightsout) July 1, 2016
On Thursday, Brooks, who stars as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson on the Netflix original series, tweeted, “I hate when gate agents look at me like I’ve never flown first class and say ‘You’re in first class, lucky you! Really tho.”
The post has since been deleted, but many responded on social media, calling Brooks out for “pulling the race card” and being “stuck up.”
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However, some fans rushed to the actress’s defense, claiming they’ve had similar situations and have never seen a “white person being told that.”
@thedanieb Darling don't sweat the fools who made your tweet about race, hit dogs will holler. You rock boo. Keep rocking.????
— Ce Anderson (@CeAndersonLive) July 1, 2016
The fourth season of the hit show starring Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Laura Prepon, Natasha Lyonne and Taryn Manning recently premiered on Netflix.
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See responses to Brooks’ tweet below.
@thedanieb they probably just meant you're lucky because the first class seats are larger. I doubt you can fit in a standard seat.
— Shaun (@snapdaddyc) July 1, 2016
I've never flown 1st class. If I do, I won't be as elitist @thedanieb (until now I never heard of) as to act like a snob. #nosilverspoon
— Brockeim Reviews (@Brockeim) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb living a life w/o a black chip on ur shoulder the size of your ass needs to be a priority or you'll keep making a fool of urself.
— Michael Zukerman (@mwzuke) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb really…get a life and quit playing the martyr 10 bucks to a dollar she was giving a compliment #overit & #overOITNB
— Jeff (@YNAGER65) July 1, 2016
@DanielleBrooks The correct response to "Lucky You" when flying first class is "Yes I am lucky" because you are. Enjoy it while it lasts.
— Samantha Noelle (@Samanthawhat) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb So humble of you. STFU. It's a generalized comment because guess what YOU ARE LUCKY to fly in first class. Not everyone can. STFU
— Nate (@nate13a) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb Stuck up much?
— Mark Cain (@Markjr1977) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb get that chip off of your shoulder it will only hold you down . You are a prime example of what's wrong with this country
— Forever Upgraded (@SBLightsout) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb lucky you having ur name spread more because you pulled the race card at the airport attendant who prob can't afford your seat.
— Minas Fakrajian (@MinasFakrajian) July 1, 2016
Danielle Brooks is overly sensitive and a shit starter
— Drunken Ninja (@Super_Shinobi) July 1, 2016
@thedanieb I loved #oitnb but I wont watch season 4 because of your #luckyyou #overreaction. Get over yourself. #youretheracist
— DontCryTooHard (@DontCryTooHard) July 1, 2016
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