As the ol’ Us Weekly proverb goes: “Stars — They’re Just Like Us!” Traditionally this proclamation is accompanied by the stunning pic-equipped revelation that Patrick Dempsey dropped a corn dog outside a Circle K or something, but on Thursday an assortment of famous folks followed another normo trend. They watched Comey’s Senate Intelligence Committee testimony and had some thoughts. Were those thoughts shared online? Lordy, they sure were.
Thursday’s activity in D.C. cracked open the Twitter take piñata with an impressive variety of stars of weighing in. Not just American celebrity types, either. For example, New Zealand’s pop gift Lorde shared her thoughts on the surreal events unfolding before her.
https://twitter.com/lorde/status/872818588951904256
It was the sort of matter that had Captain America, Bill O’Reilly and Rosie O’Donnell all providing commentary on the hearing and its tethered issues. (Not all at from the same account, you silly goose.)
https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/872827299414102020
https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/872831421215330304
Comey gave his memos of conversations with the Prez to his "friend" who gave them to the New York Times.
— Bill O'Reilly (@BillOReilly) June 8, 2017
Outrageous for an FBI director to do this when he hasn't even given the memos to the Senate committee. Leaking anyone?
— Bill O'Reilly (@BillOReilly) June 8, 2017
donald defamed comey – he defamed me – he's trying 2 defame #OBAMACARE – calling it a death spiral" – a BLATANT LIE – don't believe him EVER
— ROSIE (@Rosie) June 8, 2017
Responses, quips and the occasional photo funny rolled in throughout Thursday. As a result, John Cusack and Dan Rather are rubbing Twitter elbows in this roundup.
Comey is the first person I've ever heard who hopes he was being taped. "are you wearing a wire? WELL WHY NOT"
— Aparna Nancherla 🇵🇸 (@aparnapkin) June 8, 2017
Comey " there should be no fuzz on this"
– No fuzz on obstruction of justice – impeach— John Cusack (@johncusack) June 8, 2017
Comey behaving how a president is supposed to behave- trump a disgrace- repubs hanging all there hopes on the words I hope – context setting
— John Cusack (@johncusack) June 8, 2017
All matter – shocking stunning. Obvious obstruction
— John Cusack (@johncusack) June 8, 2017
Highlight so far, right at the start, Comey testifies that President Trump “lied" (about the FBI being in disarray).
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) June 8, 2017
Don't forget Comey same guy who wrote pre-election letter saying they were re-opening inquiry into mishandled Clinton emails. #ComeyDay
— Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) June 8, 2017
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/robinthede/status/872821099620429830
Testifying #JamesComey reminds me of when #DonDraper pitched the @Kodak Carousel. Aside from his use of "Lordy", he's eloquence in a suit.
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) June 8, 2017
I am so amped up watching this hearing is this what Coachella is like
— Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG) June 8, 2017
Minnie Driver shared that she wore a special themed ensemble for the occasion.
Just so you have a clear visual of how 44 and I are watching #ComeyDay pic.twitter.com/BdVjcHIDCs
— Minnie Driver TICKLESS WONDER (@driverminnie) June 8, 2017
Comey looks like the cat that got the cream, but also the cat who very much likes to be petted + also the cat who leaves a bird in your shoe
— Minnie Driver TICKLESS WONDER (@driverminnie) June 8, 2017
"Lordy I hope there are tapes!" — Comey, and literally all of us, too.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 8, 2017
The one sure loser of the hearings is @nytimes. Basically they've gotten just about everything wrong. #FakestNews
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 8, 2017
Is McCain OK?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 8, 2017
@realDonaldTrump how you doin', my man? You good…?
— Armie Hammer (@armiehammer) June 8, 2017
Let me just host the freaking reunion show so we can GET ON WITH IT!!! #ComeyHearings
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) June 8, 2017
As is the case with all things in high profile politics, expect both normos and celebs to continue weighing in and taking advantage of the current age of instant commentary at a 140 characters or less pace.