Brandon Sklenar Claps Back at Trolls with Priceless Response
Just when you thought the internet was reserved for cat videos and unsolicited opinions, Brandon Sklenar steps into the spotlight, trading barbs with a troll whose creativity peaked at the phrase “Walmart Glen Powell.” It’s a thrilling day in the human circus, folks. Sklenar, the 34-year-old star of the new film *Drop*, took to Instagram armed with wit sharper than the knives in your average cutlery aisle. Responding to a comment that suggested he was a budget version of the *Twisters* actor, he quipped, “Who doesn’t love a bargain?” Honestly, is that not the best way to respond to a troll? I mean, if you can’t laugh at being compared to a discount store version of someone else, are you even trying?
In a world where celebrities often crumble under the weight of online criticism, Sklenar’s cool demeanor is refreshing. The actor was busy promoting *Drop*, a movie that successfully combines romance with an intriguing twist—kind of like a bad date that ends with an unexpected trip to the ER. His character, Henry, finds himself in a less-than-ideal situation with the widowed Violet, played by Meghann Fahy. As Violet attempts to navigate the treacherous waters of dating, she gets a series of anonymous, threatening texts that turn her night out into a horror show. Nothing says “romantic comedy” quite like being told to murder your date via text, right?
Sklenar has had his fair share of ups and downs in Hollywood. Over the past 16 years, he’s been “pounding away” at his craft—though it sounds more like a description of his workout regime than his acting career. With the universe seemingly giving him a wink this time, he’s simultaneously starring in *Drop* while wrapping up his role in *1923*. It’s like the universe finally decided to throw him a bone, or at least a discount coupon for some emotional stability.
Although trolls are ubiquitous on social media, Sklenar’s embrace of humor in the face of negativity serves as a reminder that the best response is often a well-timed joke. As he continues to gain traction, starring alongside Blake Lively in the upcoming *It Ends With Us* and Sydney Sweeney in *The Housemaid*, one can’t help but wonder if the trolls will start to take note. Will they upgrade their insults to something more original? Or will they just keep recycling the same tired jabs?
So, here’s to Sklenar, a man who knows the difference between high fashion and discount shopping. He’s proving that when life gives you trolls, it’s better to respond with a zinger than to let them pull you down to their level. Let’s pretend we learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, MTV
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