Tom Hanks' Son Chet Hanks Earns the Ire of Social Media After Controversial Post
03/29/2021 12:42 pm EDT
Tom Hanks
As always, many of the comments consisted of incredulity that Chet could be the son of famously reserved actor Tom Hanks. The same goes for Wilson, though she appeared in fewer comments.
Absurd
Some commenters continue to laugh of Chet's comments, discussing hime like he's a character from an Andy Kaufman sketch. However, this latest backlash was more hostile than before.
Hot Summer
Many people joked that Chet was missing the point of the "hot" in "Hot Girl Summer." They joked that his complexion would not serve him well for the season.
Black Girl Summer
Hanks' follow-up comment about having a "Black Girl Summer" was the one that didn't sit right with many readers, and they were quick to let him know. Many did not seem to know that Chet has a daughter with a Black ex-partner.
Type
While many comments called Chet Hanks some kind of cultural anomaly, others argued that he actually matched a well-established type.
Auditions
Some people posted satirical auditions to be a part of Chet's hyper-specific "White Boy Summer" — including comedian Andy Milonakis.
Outcome
Finally, many people joked about how the "white boys" in Chet's audience would take this call to action themselves. Many feared the cringe-worthy confidence that might come out of it all.
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