Apparently being a movie star means you're totally ignorant of news reports that clearly state hoverboards can explode, prompting their removal from Amazon and major airlines. Reliably surly actor Russell Crowe tried to Twitter shame Virgin Australia for not allowing his sons to bring their hoverboards on a plane—and it backfired spectacularly, much like a flaming self-balancing scooter.
Crowe entertained everyone yesterday with his Angry Tweet:
Ridiculous @VirginAustralia. No Segway boards as luggage? Too late to tell us at airport.Kids and I offloaded. Goodbye Virgin. Never again.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015
Then he got pissier!
.@VirginAustralia I'm awaiting your reply, where is your duty of responsibility in this? Why not tell me when I am booking my ticket?
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015
Virgin Australia had responded to him. Twice:
@russellcrowe Hi Russell, due to safety concerns over the lithium ion batteries in hoverboards, these have been banned on all major... 1/3
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe ...Australian airlines and many around the world. We're sorry you were not aware of this prior to check-in today. We... 2/3
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe ...hope to see you on board again soon. 3/3
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe Hi Russell, this information is outlined in the Dangerous Goods section in the booking confirmation and check in... 1/4
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe ...reminder emails you will have received. We have also communicated this on Facebook and Twitter, as well as... 2/4
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe ...through the media. We understand your frustration, however please appreciate that safety is our number one... 3/4
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe ...priority. 4/4
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015
Some Twitter users tried to point out that it's a safety thing:
@shark_avenger @russellcrowe @VirginAustralia I'd much rather fly knowing that there's no chance of a fire on board. I'm with Virgin.
— The Feej Awakens (@PeterIacono) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe yeah... They have a tendency to explode. Should be thanking @VirginAustralia for keeping your family safe.
— David (@Daveo_au) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe @VirginAustralia Lots of airlines have done as lithium batteries have been exploding. Been on news a lot. Sorry, mate.
— Becca (@beccarebec) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe It's only in the terms, their website, at booking, on your confirmation and the email they sent you. pic.twitter.com/Uq3k97aVo9
— Stansaid Airport (@StansaidAirport) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe @VirginAustralia The moment Russell sees a custom official remove the hoverboards. pic.twitter.com/3HorF2ewVP
— Mo (@Mo_2015UK) December 29, 2015
@russellcrowe @VirginAustralia it's mentioned repeatedly here Russ: https://t.co/wibXX4tfJY pic.twitter.com/kCOG4kqssP
— Puffin Omar (@puffinomar) December 29, 2015
Anyway, Crowe tried to dial it back, explaining he's just like the rest of us:
.@joelcreasey @VirginAustralia I'm a father Joel, with two kids at an airport , trying to start our holiday.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015
In a perfect world, Crowe will take his family to NYC, spend thousands on hoverboards for everyone, then run right into the NYPD.
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