Whether this is a top-down marketing decision or simply a rogue social media intern’s idea of fun, someone at Netflix deserves a promotion.
Yesterday, the streaming giant sent tongues a-popping with the announcement of Dancing Queen, a new docuseries following Drag Race fan fave and matriarch of the House of Edwards, Ms. Alyssa Edwards.
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But not everyone was so pleased. In the comments section of the Facebook announcement, which included a trailer, some trolls drunk on hateraid felt the need to voice their opposition to the show.
How about we take this to the next level?
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Rather than let their huffing and puffing slide, someone at Netflix started clapping back.
Judging by how many likes each response received, it was a job very well done.
Here’s what it looks like:
This last one led to yet another satisfying exchange, as Andrew attempted to come out on top:
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The response from the company did not go unnoticed:
Dancing Queen premieres October 5 on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
The queen you know. The stories you don't.
Watch #DragRace fan-favorite @AlyssaEdwards_1 in #DancingQueen, a brand new docuseries premiering October 5! pic.twitter.com/ohG4QQwtvQ
— Netflix Queue (@netflixqueue) August 22, 2018
djmcgamester
The funny thing here is that no one is requiring anyone to watch this show. Not interested? Don’t watch. I probably don’t watch 80% of what’s available. I just don’t have to time to look for it all and there’s plenty that just flat out don’t interest me. I’m not holding that against Netflix because someone probably likes something I don’t like.
fur_hunter
I am so glad there is someone at Netflix who has the brass and the verbal ability to come back on these trolls. The ones I read were excellent. Kudos to Netflix.
Dakotahgeo
NETFLIX does it again… for the best in entertainment! You rock! (Heyyy, fur__ long time no see… 🙂 !
screwtop
I once asked my sister in law (who was a leading psychiatrist, and had 4 sons to worry about) what she thought of homosexuality. She stopped for a moment. Then said very slowly and carefully that “The only people who ever worry about anyone else’s sexual preferences are people who are not confident in their own sexuality.”
So there you have it. Be confident in your own sexual preferences and enjoy YOUR life. And if you think of the critics, don’t waste time worrying about them – they’re all screwed up and foaming at the mouth.. More to be pitied than despised.
Brian
They’re not anti-religion. They also have lots of “documentaries” about Jesus, Joseph, and Mary. (And Hinduism and a bunch of other faiths.)
Anyway, this show wouldn’t come up as a suggestion if the whiners always watch a different genre like horror. They’d never know it was there. They’re getting themselves riled up over nothing.
Vince
Andrew will complain and threaten with your losing subscribers (they’re not) while continuing to be one. Real boycott.