39 Times These Twitter Users Have Embarrassed Themselves For Saying The Stupidest Things To Celebrities

Some celebrity encounters end with a great story, and others end with instant regret. This collection of tweets is all about the second kind, where fans tried to say something clever, only to embarrass themselves in front of the famous people they admired.

The thread began when @rachyymarshall asked users to share the stupidest things they have ever said to celebrities. The replies quickly turned into a parade of awkward moments, from confused introductions to wildly unnecessary comments, and the whole thing struck a nerve with thousands of people.

Scroll through the thread and enjoy the cringe, because these stories get painfully relatable fast.

The thread started by a Twitter user.

Twitter/@rachyymarshall

#1 Just him in the picture.

Twitter/@jill8277

#2 Can't think of a better reply, though.

Twitter/@royaltyloki

#3 You can search for it first.

Twitter/@thismomentxox

#4 At least the first three letters of their names are the same.

#5 Credits to the gnome.

#6 Guess you can cook another set of scrambled eggs.

#7 That moment when you wanted the Earth to swallow you alive.

#8 How to make the sandwich.

#9 Thought he'd reply, "You're welcome."

#10 Maybe from a common friend?

#11 You will need some judges and a referee to find out.

Twitter/@rosedummu

#12 Good thing he had a good laugh.

Twitter/@bowhowe

#13

#14 That was embarrassing.

Twitter/@twentyirons

#15 Just making sure it's positioned correctly.

It’s giving the same energy as the friend who asked her pregnant pal to delay the pregnancy announcement for her engagement.

#16 She can probably donate those panties if she doesn't like them.

#17 Maybe she wanted to invite you instead.

Twitter/@tracesofswift

#18 Just kidding, Bebe Rexha.

#19 Yep, calm that child within you.

Twitter/@amandarachel

#20 Maybe he'll answer your question.

#21 Forgot to tell you he wanted a handshake, not a stare.

#22 Did she say yes?

#23 Guess he wasn't expecting that.

#24 Congratulating him for being Tim Meadows.

#25 You can tell her she can donate it to you.

Twitter/@Jasaminion

#26

#27 If only you could rewind time.

Twitter/@hiddlesloki

#28 You can also sob the embarrassment away.

#29 Social distancing?

Twitter/@natILYL8on

#30 Expectation versus reality.

#31 She has a good heart for comforting you.

#32 Thank you, Mr. Not-Stevens.

Twitter/@writerinprog

#33 You were just confirming your suspicion.

#34 Appreciation for his hands.

#35 Liam's wondering if he's not allowed to shop.

#36 He was probably speechless after that.

#37 Luckily, he didn't freak out.

#38 Mixing shows.

#39 Couldn't imagine her reaction.

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