<p>Actor Ryan Reynolds hilariously trolled the few celebrities who have engaged in self-important grandstanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, like those who joined in a collective rendition of John Lennon&#8217;s tired song &#8220;Imagine.&#8221;</p>
<p>Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday, Reynolds advised everyone to practice social distancing while acknowledging that celebrities like himself are not nearly as important as the people keeping the Western world stable right now: grocers, healthcare workers, truckers, etc.</p>
<p>“We need to work to flatten the curve and fight off COVID-19. I think in times of crisis, I think we all know that it’s the celebrities we count on most,&#8221; Reynolds cheekily said. &#8220;They’re the ones that are going to get us through this.”</p>
<p>After a brief pause, Reynolds then remembered that celebrities are actually the least important during these trying times.</p>
<p>“Right after healthcare workers, of course,&#8221; he said. &#8220;First responders. People who work in essential services. Ping pong players. Mannequins, they’re great. Childhood imaginary friends, sure. Like 400 other types of people.”</p>
<p>Finished with the laughs, Reynolds finally reminded people to practice social distancing while driving home a positive message about resolve.</p>
<p>“Look, stay at home, practice social-distancing, wash your hands. We are gonna get through this thing. We’re gonna get through this thing together,&#8221; he concluded.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another important message from an important celebrity. Let’s spread the word not the virus. I happily nominate, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenpage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stevenpage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sethrogen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sethrogen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TerryR49776917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerryR49776917</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlankTheCurve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlankTheCurve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StayAtHomeSaveLives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StayAtHomeSaveLives</a> <a href="https://t.co/IRJNI9Y6G9">pic.twitter.com/IRJNI9Y6G9</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1242237138239881216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>In fairness, not all celebrities have engaged in vacuous coronavirus-themed vanity projects to reinforce their need for affirmation. Some, like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Neil Diamond, have used the moment to bring people together with funny PSAs that shine a little light at a time of darkness. Over the weekend, singer Neil Diamond <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-neil-diamond-sings-covid-19-edition-of-sweet-caroline">even performed</a> his own COVID-19 edition of his classic 1969 hit &#8220;Sweet Caroline.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I know we’re going through a rough time right now, but I love ya,” Diamond said. “I think, maybe if we sing together, well, we’ll just feel a little bit better. Give it a try, okay?”</p>
<p>Diamond changed out key lyrics to his famous song – “Hands, touching hands”; “reaching out / Touching me, touching you&#8221; – to instead sing, &#8220;Hands, washing hands /Reaching, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you.&#8221;</p>
<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger also reminded people to thank the real heroes during this pandemic.</p>
<p>&#8220;Thank you to our heroes,&#8221;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B97yeEOg_D7/"> he said</a> in a video posted to social media. &#8220;Remember to thank the heroes who are serving so selflessly right now &#8211; from doctors &amp; nurses to grocery store staff and delivery people. I play an action hero in the movies &#8211; they are the real action heroes.&#8221;</p>
<p>Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams encouraged celebrities to raise awareness about social distancing, considering that young people were not taking the pandemic seriously.</p>
<p>“What I really think we need to do … [is] get our influencers — [NBA players] Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, we need to get Kylie Jenner, we need to get our social media influencers out there and helping folks understand that look, this is serious,” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/surgeon-general-calls-on-celebrities-to-instruct-millennials-on-social-distancing">Adams said</a> on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”</p>
<p>“This is absolutely serious. People are dying. We again are seeing new data emerging from Italy that suggests that young people may be at higher risk in different situations than what we previously thought,” he said. “Stay off the beaches.”</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

WATCH: Ryan Reynolds Mocks Self-Important Celebrity Responses To COVID-19 Pandemic

CONTINUE READING

POLL: Three-Quarters Of Catholics Believe Pro-Abortion Authorities Should Not Receive Communion

CBS Anchor Muses If Famed Walgreens Shoplifter Is ‘Probably Getting Something You Need,’ ‘An Act Of Desperation’

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Says He Will ‘Listen And Learn’ After 46% Favor Him For President

J.K. Simmons Praises ‘Juno’ Co-Star Elliot Page (Formerly Ellen): ‘Iconic In A New Way’

Kevin Hart Blasts His Critics: ‘The Hate/Slander Fuels Me To Do More’

‘Bachelorette’ Contestant Gets Big Applause After Revealing He’s A Virgin

News and Commentary

COVID

Ryan Reynolds

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Menu

— News and Commentary —

WATCH: Ryan Reynolds Mocks Self-Important Celebrity Responses To COVID-19 Pandemic