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Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson
At this point no one’s surprised to see Piers Morgan in the news, being dragged for one inappropriate comment or another. We’ve already seen him getting blasted for criticizing Daniel Craig. And criticizing is putting it softly, as Morgan went out of his way to mock James Bond himself for carrying his daughter in a baby carrier, stating that it’s ’emasculating’. And before that drama subsided he managed to slip right into another, taking a shot at David Beckham. Piers Morgan called the football star creepy for kissing his daughter, and people weren’t exactly on his side. This time the TV personality turned his head not to a single person, but to an entire group of people.
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It’s no surprise that Piers Morgan is being blasted for his comments yet again
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The 53-year-old TV personality recently expressed a controversial opinion regarding mental health awareness and celebrities. He shared an article agreeing with Beverley Callard’s comments about mental illness becoming ‘fashionable’ and that famous people are promoting this idea to their fans.
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Morgan’s tweet didn’t go unnoticed as many people replied, with comments varying from complete disagreement to some defending the TV presenter to an extent. However, one person decided to be very vocal and very clear about her stance on the matter. Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner went on a tweet spree to voice what dangers such comments on mental health might present.
Sophie Turner disagreed with Morgan’s comment in a Twitter thread
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Piers, of course, replied in a ‘Piers Morgan’ way
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Sophie decided to go on and make her stance clear
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Turner pointed out that celebrities using their status and promoting mental health awareness to their fans is no joking matter and expressed her belief that only people unaware of the struggles that those with depression go through would make fun of it. She also encouraged fans to share their experiences and keep the dialogue regarding mental health going, adding that people who are suffering are not alone and they have support.
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Of course, Piers couldn’t resist replying once more, trying to clarify his stance on the matter. Unfortunately, it seems like in his eyes only Piers Morgan can judge which people are genuinely suffering and which are just ‘shirking reponsibility for normal life challenges’.
Some people went on to agree and thank Sophie for being a voice of reason in the conversation
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However, other people had reservations regarding Sophie’s words
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Monika Rhodes 6 years ago
Also he is attention seeking, racist, know- nothing hoe.
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Jarno Flinkers 6 years ago
I suffer from panic-attacks and anxiety. Since there's some sort of taboo on this subject, a lot of people think it's some made up thing. Don't get me wrong, i've got plenty of support, but there are also people (relatives) who think i made this stuff up and don't want to work. (Yes, they are THAT shallow) Now for a b-celeb to speak up like this, it feels like a kick in the nuts. But the big difference between people with mental health problems and this jerk; we can change ourselves and be proud of the, sometimes little, things we accomplish, while he will forever remain a f##ktard.
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 6 years ago
Not so many years ago I believed depression was a trend, something cool to say when you were sad. Later I learned how devastating it could be for many people and started to act consecuently to people who suffered it. Your relatives may not understand u, but hope they open their eyes soon. Have a nice day and life.
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Han 6 years ago
It's actually called normalising, not fashion. The isolation often felt alongside maladaptive symptoms can be decreased if others speak about similar experiences. Famous or not, stigma is prevalent and does impact those who suffer. I don't believe many people fake having mental conditions, and those who do are also unwell.
Parmeisan 6 years ago
Better fashionable than stigmatized. I think we're a LONG way from people claiming fake illnesses because they think they'll be cooler that way. (In general. I'm not saying it's *never* happened, just that it's surely not "a thing".) We need to keep going in that direction!
Bumble 6 years ago
The second I read the word 'snowflake' I stop reading. I have no further interest in anything that person has to say because (and I may be slightly judgemental here) I assume they have nothing intelligent to add.
anarkzie 6 years ago
Seconded but would also add the terms: virtue signalling, social justice warrior, cuck, PC handbook, PC agenda and any mention of George Soros "being behind something".
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Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
After reading the title (After Piers Morgan Implies That Celebrities Glamorize Mental Illness, Sophie Turner Responds) and the intro (reminding me of previous articles about him): What the hell is wrong with this guy!?! Does he *want* to ruin his public image and sabotage his career or something? ... and things went downhill from there at least in regard to any image I may have had about Piers Morgan
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 6 years ago
Any publicity, good or bad, is publicity non the less. Check out Private Parts, Howard Stern's movie, and watch the ratings scene, you'll understand a little more then. And yes, he's a tool also. Have a nice day, owls rock!
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Riaan 6 years ago
Piers Morgan took Roger Stone's advice to Donald Trump to heart. "If they don't talk about you, you're nothing." Unfortunately he has a platform and he attracts attention. Deep down inside we all know he's just a little boy with big man issues. It must be amazing to be that hated and still think that you are the most loved person in the world. A true narcissist. Ok next topic.
Scott Brynildsen 6 years ago
We all thought Robin Williams was okay till we learned how horribly wrong we were. You can mock an illness because you don't fully understand it or how it changes a person mentally and physically, but the pain is still real. Regardless if you're someone who has autism or Down's syndrome, making fun of it so others don't feel bad for thinking it is still really f*****g painful. Soph is on point. Stigmas and paradigms need to shift, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us, ill or not. A healthy dialogue needs to happen because there are a lot of people suffocating themselves to fit in.
Isog Sargent 6 years ago
All this from a guy whose parents named him after the place they park their boat. Must have been conceived there. A day later and he might have been named Kitchen Table Butter Dish.
Monika Rhodes 6 years ago
Also he is attention seeking, racist, know- nothing hoe.
Load More Replies... Jarno Flinkers 6 years ago
I suffer from panic-attacks and anxiety. Since there's some sort of taboo on this subject, a lot of people think it's some made up thing. Don't get me wrong, i've got plenty of support, but there are also people (relatives) who think i made this stuff up and don't want to work. (Yes, they are THAT shallow) Now for a b-celeb to speak up like this, it feels like a kick in the nuts. But the big difference between people with mental health problems and this jerk; we can change ourselves and be proud of the, sometimes little, things we accomplish, while he will forever remain a f##ktard.
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 6 years ago
Not so many years ago I believed depression was a trend, something cool to say when you were sad. Later I learned how devastating it could be for many people and started to act consecuently to people who suffered it. Your relatives may not understand u, but hope they open their eyes soon. Have a nice day and life.
Load More Replies... Han 6 years ago
It's actually called normalising, not fashion. The isolation often felt alongside maladaptive symptoms can be decreased if others speak about similar experiences. Famous or not, stigma is prevalent and does impact those who suffer. I don't believe many people fake having mental conditions, and those who do are also unwell.
Parmeisan 6 years ago
Better fashionable than stigmatized. I think we're a LONG way from people claiming fake illnesses because they think they'll be cooler that way. (In general. I'm not saying it's *never* happened, just that it's surely not "a thing".) We need to keep going in that direction!
Bumble 6 years ago
The second I read the word 'snowflake' I stop reading. I have no further interest in anything that person has to say because (and I may be slightly judgemental here) I assume they have nothing intelligent to add.
anarkzie 6 years ago
Seconded but would also add the terms: virtue signalling, social justice warrior, cuck, PC handbook, PC agenda and any mention of George Soros "being behind something".
Load More Replies... Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
After reading the title (After Piers Morgan Implies That Celebrities Glamorize Mental Illness, Sophie Turner Responds) and the intro (reminding me of previous articles about him): What the hell is wrong with this guy!?! Does he *want* to ruin his public image and sabotage his career or something? ... and things went downhill from there at least in regard to any image I may have had about Piers Morgan
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 6 years ago
Any publicity, good or bad, is publicity non the less. Check out Private Parts, Howard Stern's movie, and watch the ratings scene, you'll understand a little more then. And yes, he's a tool also. Have a nice day, owls rock!
Load More Replies... Riaan 6 years ago
Piers Morgan took Roger Stone's advice to Donald Trump to heart. "If they don't talk about you, you're nothing." Unfortunately he has a platform and he attracts attention. Deep down inside we all know he's just a little boy with big man issues. It must be amazing to be that hated and still think that you are the most loved person in the world. A true narcissist. Ok next topic.
Scott Brynildsen 6 years ago
We all thought Robin Williams was okay till we learned how horribly wrong we were. You can mock an illness because you don't fully understand it or how it changes a person mentally and physically, but the pain is still real. Regardless if you're someone who has autism or Down's syndrome, making fun of it so others don't feel bad for thinking it is still really f*****g painful. Soph is on point. Stigmas and paradigms need to shift, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us, ill or not. A healthy dialogue needs to happen because there are a lot of people suffocating themselves to fit in.
Isog Sargent 6 years ago
All this from a guy whose parents named him after the place they park their boat. Must have been conceived there. A day later and he might have been named Kitchen Table Butter Dish.
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