Netflix hits back at viral meme on Twitter criticizing use of gay characters in shows
Netflix hit back at a viral meme on Twitter that criticizes its use of gay characters in series.
A Twitter user posted the meme of the Spongebob Squarepants character Patrick Star stuffing a giant pumpkin into a small funnel.
The tweet had over 78,000 likes and nearly 22,000 retweets by Wednesday evening.
After going viral, Netflix decided to respond.
“Sorry you have yet to realize that every gay person is very necessary,” the streaming giant tweeted.
Naturally, the reply set off reactions of its own — including a mysterious tweet by “The Walking Dead” account.
This story was originally published May 6, 2020 at 3:42 PM with the headline "Netflix hits back at viral meme on Twitter criticizing use of gay characters in shows."