Social Media Reacts to Jason Aldean's 'Saturday Night Live' Performance
Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting began, opened up the [...]
Positivity
The initial response to the appearance was overwhelmingly positive.
Many viewers saw his nationwide address as unifying, comforting and brave.
Which the added touch of Petty, who died on Oct. 2,many thought it was the perfect way to make a statement after such as traumatic week for many.
Excellent @nbcsnl opening with @Jason_Aldean and Tom Petty’s song. Perfect in every way.
— Caroline (@kcpbny) October 8, 2017
@Jason_Aldean Great SNL opening - well done! Thank you
— Julie B. (@JBPNW9) October 8, 2017
prevnext@Jason_Aldean Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. What a great tribute on SNL. We Love ? you!
— Kim Johnson (@TKimJohnson) October 8, 2017
Wrong Venue
The morning after, there was a surprising outcry from conservative fans. Some said the message was just fine, but he shouldn't have delivered in on the show.
Many took to Twitter to criticize Aldean for making the statement on SNL, as opposed to the UFC event in Las Vegas on Saturday.
A lot of onlookers see the sketch comedy show as too advertently liberal with no interest in unifying with the conservative parts of the country.
Good message. Wrong platform to give it from. SNL only seeks to divide and spit on this great nation.
— Sean Freedom (@Mwgfghost) October 8, 2017
Wrong venue. Saturday Night Live doesn’t care one bit about “unity”.
— Chris W (@ChrisDWojcik) October 8, 2017
prevnextI'm sure a lot of people missed it Jason Alden , because S. N. L. Is so political against Prez. another show another time would be nice??
— What's Up (@WhatsUp90780453) October 8, 2017
Defense of Aldean
As those criticisms and other knocks against Aldean for not doing more during the shooting began, numerous people took to his defense.
Fans and non-fans alike joined together to take up for the country singer. Many echoed the previous acclaim for the poignant Petty cover as well as pointing out that he reacted as anyone would during a mass shooting.
"If you have a problem with Jason Aldean performing on SNL, that's a you problem," wrote one user.
If you have a problem with Jason Aldean performing on #SNL, that's a you problem.
Also, anyone on stage during a shooting would take cover. pic.twitter.com/uJ48uXkyFU
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) October 8, 2017
It actually made me teary and even more so with him covering Tom Petty.
Why would anyone have a problem with him performing?
— Ꮆ૯ɱ & ੮Һ૯ Һ૦Ն૦૭Րคɱς (@Gemma__Eleanor) October 8, 2017
Absolutely disgusted by people attacking Jason Aldean. I try not to judge people who have experienced a horribly traumatic event.
— Dr. Nora, PsyD (@DoctorNora) October 8, 2017
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Photo Credit: NBC / Will Heath
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