Seth MacFarlane Tweets Thoughts On Trump And Why Hollywood “Hates” Him; Trump Fans Hate Seth Back
Seth MacFarlane got into a Trump Twitter tussle today when he posted his answer to the pressing question: “Why do Hollywood folks hate Trump?”:
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
Trump supporters were not shy about responding. To his credit, MacFarlane engaged several, including a disciple of Aristophanes, who suggested, maybe instead, “its actually because most of you #Hollywood scumbags live in a f*cking bubble behind fancy gates and believe ur own press.” MacFarlane pointed out:
Pretty big generalization there. My parents were teachers. I made my own money at every step. Trump's daddy handed him his. Big difference. https://t.co/fnxmiUjdSX
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
A cat-fancier, meanwhile, suggested, “Why don’t you just become a politician. Politics is clearly the only thing you’re focused on now.” MacFarlane disabused Twitter of that idea:
Fella, all I want to do is make my shows. If I wasn't watching the formation of a Cabinet of Jafars, I could just drink & write. https://t.co/XkPukbRe8W
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
Other Twitter wags appeared to doubt MacFarlane’s sincerity or understanding of Trump’s tax proposal. He attempted to set them straight:
Alas, no. Guys like me are going to rake in the dough under Trump. Tax breaks for the rich came with the candidate. That's the problem. https://t.co/4GXzv49lnz
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
Ohhh trust me, I'm doing just fine. But it makes the whole country stronger if everyone else is, too. We all win. Rich guy tax breaks = bad. https://t.co/niH9keB5eg
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
Another commenter, who seemed genuinely interested, asked a fair question: “Why does Hollywood feel the need to constantly involve themselves, and why should anyone listen?”
Hollywood celeb makes a political comment: "Stfu!" Koch brothers pour billions into a campaign: Silence. Both private industries. Comment? https://t.co/fTU71PWcPC
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
And so the day wore on. Eventually the Family Guy creator appeared to sense the gag has run its course upon discovering that a discerning super-fan of his “Teds 1 & 2” could nonetheless pronounce him “delusional” because he would rather “have a criminal in the White House” than “a con man who puts USA first.” He wrapped up the discussion:
I feel like this sums up my complex relationship with my viewers. https://t.co/ByMELxS0WV
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 2, 2016
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