Logan Paul’s video: Chrissy Teigen, Sophie Turner and Anna Akana all respond
Just as Logan Paul has taken to Twitter to apologize for his latest vlog, celebrities like Chrissy Teigen have also used the platform to comment.
Warning: This article contains discussion of sensitive content, including suicide.
Logan Paul’s already-deleted video showing what appears to be a suicide victim in Japan caused a furor over the long holiday weekend — to the point where he has not only put out an apology on social media per Entertainment Weekly, but also posted a brief video titled “So Sorry.” to his vlog account on YouTube.
However, actors and other celebrities have weighed in on the situation. Chrissy Teigen, who has since protected her tweets, has written “Re: Logan Paul, something I always think about is when people make…ethical mistakes, as in, not-illegal, should we really be trying I ruin their lives and end their careers or accept the apology, personally make a choice to stop watching, and move on [sic]” as well as, in further responses, elaborating on her point that she’s worried about how society is quick to react (and also saying she may be “watching too much” Black Mirror).
“I’m not concerned about his personal well being at all. I think this is a longer conversation about…and I hate this phrasing but…us as a society,” she added later.
Meanwhile, Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner responded directly to his apology by tweeting out the following:
She also retweeted some hotlines to help those in crisis, which we encourage you to use if you feel you may need them. There’s also the Crisis Text Line, available in the United States by texting HOME to 741741:
If you watched the Logan Paul video and it made you feel uncomfortable, here are some hotlines to call that will help:
— Matt 🇳🇴 (@thcfastestman) January 2, 2018
Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
Depression Hotline: 1-888-640-5174
Self Harm Hotline: 1-877-455-0628
Mental Health Hotline
866-677-5924
More Twitter users also joined in, including actresses like Supernatural‘s Samantha Smith and fellow YouTuber Anna Akana.
Logan Paul appears to be a first rate idiot, displaying Trumpian sensitivity and discernment of propriety. #ByeLogan https://t.co/dtYOHDFPrq
— Samantha Smith (@SamSmithTweets) January 2, 2018
that boy logan paul said he wasnt thinking.... you know how much thinking go into going to film a video,filming a video then, exporting the video, then looking over clips, then editing the video, then reviewing the video, uploading it then titling it
— Meech Arlert (@DemetriusHarmon) January 2, 2018
My New Year’s resolution was to talk less and do more. I want to be angry right now but instead I made a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you make a contribution please reply with a picture, I’ll like as many as I can.https://t.co/Ap9W011NAX pic.twitter.com/HcMuoJ5acl
— Mark (@markiplier) January 2, 2018
If you’re hurting, reach out. #ItGetsBetter https://t.co/vMKwUpfnR8
— Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) January 2, 2018
It does not appear that as of this writing, YouTube has responded aside from a statement to BuzzFeed News reporter Davey Alba, which was then posted to Twitter:
The image reads:
"Our hearts go out to the family of the person featured in the video. YouTube prohibits violent or gory content posted in a shocking, sensational or disrespectful manner. If a video is graphic, it can only remain on the site when supported by appropriate educational or documentary information and in some cases it will be age-gated. We partner with safety groups such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to provide educational resources that are incorporated in our YouTube Safety Center."
If you’re not sure who to talk to, here is a list of international suicide hotlines. The Mayo Clinic has also compiled some information on warning signs for people who may be suicidal and where to find help.
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As previously mentioned, the video has been taken down.