Henry Winkler Is Trending on Social Media for the Most Simple Reason
'DILF'
Henry Winkler learned a new vocab word while reading a thirst tweet at the #EMMYs 😭 pic.twitter.com/aaP2vH6yX1
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) September 12, 2022
One of the most popular clips of the night showed Winkler learning the slang term "DILF" in real time thanks to a tweet from a fan.
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he loved them!! https://t.co/hIOtlI8DPb
— t (@cinedruig) September 13, 2022
Die-hard fans of Abbott Elementary were pleased to learn that Winkler was one of them. The actor could not say enough nice things about the sitcom.
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I love him https://t.co/kZ8POsSFMr
— megz (@meganreillyxo55) September 13, 2022
Henry Winkler representing all of the Hacks fan in front of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder: #Emmys2022 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/X73KRu0tP3
— Flav⎊ (@Darveyinbed) September 12, 2022
Henry Winkler representing all of the Hacks fan in front of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder: #Emmys2022 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/X73KRu0tP3
— Flav⎊ (@Darveyinbed) September 12, 2022
While Winkler himself is an A-lister as far as most people are concerned, fans were amused to see him starstruck by other popular performers such as Lizzo and Jean Smart.
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The difference is authenticity. It's not hard to do social media when you are just being yourself rather than trying to construct some publicly-acceptable façade. Can I say "Potemkin celebrities"?
— Jake Zelten (@JakeZelten) September 13, 2022
the real winner of tonight is henry winkler. not one photo of him looking anything less than just ecstatic to be there and included in the festivities. absolute sunshine of a human being. favorite person on the planet.
— avery | justice for barry (@barryroyco) September 13, 2022
Admirers noted that Winkler succeeds on social media generally by using it without pretensions or agendas. He simply posts like any other daily user.
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the way tyler is so overwhelmed by THEE henry winkler complimenting him and the way henry is so sweet and kind while he’s gushing about tyler and his role i love them https://t.co/1bVQZDRdBx
— elise | nandor’s pr manager (@bisexualcrises) September 13, 2022
#Barry star Henry Winkler on the best part of working with co-star Bill Hader: “He’s generous, he’s precise, he’s demanding, he’s warm, all in the same moment. How can you beat that?” #Emmys #Emmys2022 | Variety On the Carpet presented by @DIRECTV https://t.co/UW947lxW8g pic.twitter.com/HaPvWNkRDr
— Variety (@Variety) September 12, 2022
Winkler's moment with Williams resonated with a lot of fans in a very particular way. Meanwhile, Winkler also raved about his Barry co-star Bill Hader.
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We need to pause now and then to appreciate that Henry Winkler became famous for playing a character who was the epitome of detached coolness, when in reality he is a totally sincere dork. Just a gem of a human. https://t.co/OLgX6uj2Dl
— Eric D. Snider (@EricDSnider) September 13, 2022
Fans remarked that Winkler's real-life persona has become the opposite of the character that made him famous, and yet is no less beloved.
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bill hader said “i won’t be the one to kill henry winkler” and i respect that https://t.co/9KkIAJHDu4
— xan (taylor’s version) (@xandoesread) September 13, 2022
I'll be genuinely sad for absolutely ages when David Attenborough dies. And Michael Palin. Miriam Margolyes. Margaret Atwood. Judi Dench. David Gilmour. Billy Connolly. Henry Winkler.
They made my life more interesting and joyous. All without any pomp. pic.twitter.com/s1tQlTUChC
— Russ Jones (@RussInCheshire) September 12, 2022
When photos showed that Hader wore a mask for most of the night, many fans presumed it was to add another layer of protection for Winkler, who is at high risk for COVID-19 because of his age. In fact, Hader himself has said that he takes COVID-19 precautions because he is personally immunocompromised, but it still kicked off a conversation about fiercely defending Winkler from any harm.
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