Social media was meant for moments like this.
There’s plenty wrong with the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. Fake news is everywhere, bullying is a very serious issue, trolls can be a nightmare, and some cruel people take twisted pleasure in sharing sensitive, personal images in vengeful acts of ‘revenge porn’.
That said, it can also be amazing. Not to downplay the above, but social media can be ‘social’ in the truest sense of the world. Shy, introverted people can find a comfortable way of communicating; those who feel alone in their particular circumstances can reach out t0 others just like them; meaningful relationships can be forged.
Plus, it’s a great waste of time for those of us who take great joy in procrastinating and having a laugh. And when a critical mass of people all join in on the same joke, it can be a thing of beauty. Such was the case when a New Zealander asked Twitter who the celebrity he had just asked for a selfie with was.
James Malcolm asked his (then) circa 500 followers who a clearly famous man was when he noticed that people were asking for his autograph. ‘Does anyone know who this is? People keep asking him to sign their t shirt’, he innocently queried.
Does anyone know who this is? People keep asking him to sign their t shirt pic.twitter.com/Md4fU1uKZD
— James Malcolm (@Jimbo_Malcolm) January 17, 2017
Not to miss out on the (possibly) golden opportunity, James went and took a photo with the (to him) mystery celebrity, whilst again questioning: ‘Can someone please tell me who this celeb is? Everyone was asking him for pics and I didn’t wanna feel left out’
Can someone please tell me who this celeb is? Everyone was asking him for pics and I didn't wanna feel left out pic.twitter.com/s67vF5rZKZ
— James Malcolm (@Jimbo_Malcolm) January 17, 2017
If you haven’t already figured it out, the famous face in question belongs to world-renowned Australian musician, singer-songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer and actor, Nick Cave, of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Many people knew this fact, but weren’t going to disclose the information without taking the piss first with some inventive suggestions to the contrary. What transpired was a glorious who’s who of who Nick Cave isn’t…
@dannolan that’s joe biden
— rstevens 🐳💨 (@rstevens) January 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/Kenny__Stewart/status/821507385894301698
That's John Travolta mate. pic.twitter.com/Ii4JGdaFKf
— Rusholme Ruffian (@lev_yashin) January 18, 2017
@adrianshort umm it's Hugo Weaving obviously. pic.twitter.com/7LOcNTzjU0
— Amanda 🏳️🌈🔮 (@ayymanduh) January 17, 2017
Elrond from Lord of the Rings. pic.twitter.com/0hFnSGv0lk
— Adrian Legg (@memenow) January 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/taylorhamtakes/status/821504180754018309
https://twitter.com/adrianshort/status/821505234535063552
That's Bono without his shades.
— Cian (@CianMcGar) January 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Dream_Brother_/status/821508880240807936
https://twitter.com/FuckingMorgan/status/821504758351626242
https://twitter.com/j4mesburke/status/821510820353998849
Samuel L Jackson
— don.jackson (@donjackson81) January 17, 2017
That's James Blunt, right?
— Mark (Eras era) 🎲 (@markh110) January 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/c_h_o_p_s_y/status/821533449341149185
that's Michael Gove
— Brian Jones 🦎✌️ (@geckojas) January 18, 2017
Steve Buscemi
— Hector.B.Gabozz (@HectorBeegabaw) January 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/MaxGA92/status/821514405032689664
@SteveMolk Wow you met Eddie Murphy!
— Wet Patch Adams (@Mattch_Almighty) January 18, 2017
Of course a lot of kind people did correctly identify Nick Cave, but it must be noted that James Malcolm is a ‘stand-up comedian’ according to his Twitter bio, so perhaps he knew all along.
