Leslie Jones Says Strike Critics Should Be Picketing Too: ‘They F—ing All of Us’ (Video)

thewrap.com:

direct style, comedian Leslie Jones didn’t mince words on Saturday when she responded to critics of the actors and writers strike in Hollywood.In a heartfelt — and expletive-laden — posted to her social media accounts the day after members of SAG-AFTRA joined members of the WGA in striking against Hollywood studios, Jones angrily defended her colleagues, called out those who think the strikers are greedy, and urged critics to instead join their fight.“Everybody needs to be striking against the f—king corporations, because they f—ing all of us,” She said, later adding, “don’t be mad at us because we decided to f—ing fight back.

How about you get some fight in you instead.”If you comment fuck shit on my post I’m gonna block you no questions ask! I’m tired of insensitive pieces of shit with a fucked up opinion.

I don’t want your follow. Respectfully go fuck yourself!! LET THE BLOCKING BEGIN!! I STAND WITH MY @sagaftra PEERS!! pic.twitter.com/rdnYYkMllXJones began with an explanation that the replies to a recent social media post in favor of the strike were filled with critics who among other things, accused writers of being greedy and deployed whataboutist arguments such as noting that people in other professions, like teachers, are poor.“The strike is not just about us trying to be richer,” Jones said near the start of the video. “The strike is about protecting our rights.

So first of all, so that you know, everybody in this business is not rich. Okay? Not all the actors are lucky. Hey, I’m one of the ones that are lucky enough to really make some money and be prosperous and s—.